Fender Custom Shop John 5 Bigsby Signature Telecaster Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard, Black

PLAYER'S PERSPECTIVE

We're stoked to present this awesome Fender Custom Shop John 5 Signature Bigsby Telecaster! Now here's something truly outlandish in the best way possible. Like the iconic guitarist himself, this axe is a little bit weird, a little bit off-kilter, and completely pure unadulterated badass.

Start with the funky-looking 3x3 headstock - that's sure to get your audience's attention. John 5 chose this design to headline an instrument that will stand out from the rest and look the coolest of the cool on stage. It's based on the relatively obscure Fender Maverick model from the late 60s, a truly unique guitar with a certain mojo that carries over onto the John 5 Tele. The Chrome pickguard is extremely eye-catching as well, and it blends with the finish of the neck pickup for an aesthetically pleasing look. Beyond that, the Modern C neck profile with a nice, easy 12" radius and excellent Fender Custom Shop fretwork is fast, smooth, and easily navigable for cheeky licks and riffs. The Bigsby vibrato allows you to flutter and warble with the best of them while imparting a sweet vintage vibe on the guitar.

The neck pickup is a Twisted Tele neck pickup, which is a modern take on a Tele neck that also features the spank and "tubbiness" of a Strat pickup for the best of both worlds. The bridge pickup is a Seymour Duncan Hot Rails, which is a Tele-sized humbucker that screams, wails, and sings with a high level of output. The format still helps it retain a hint of that signature twang and spank, but make no mistake - the Hot Rails is a high-gain humbucker, through and through.

You know you're getting a special instrument in your hands any time you pick up something built by Fender's Custom Shop team, and this guitar is sure to not only meet but exceed your expectations!

Details

The John 5 Signature Bigsby® Telecaster® guitar bears shred monster John 5’s unmistakable stamp, with features including an ash body, Seymour Duncan® Hot Rails humbucking bridge pickup, Fender Custom Shop Twisted Tele® neck pickup, and a Bigsby®-licensed vibrato system.

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