Fender Jim Root Telecaster Guitar, EMG Pickups, Ebony Fingerboard, Flat White

PLAYER'S PERSPECTIVE

While all artist signature Fender guitars that come through here at the shop are excellent instruments, there have been a few cases over the years when there are just some slight differences from the non-signature production models that may leave something to be desired - that has never been the case with Jim Root's series of Fender axes. Even non-metal players such as myself have grown to love the perfect balance of respect towards Fender tradition and making it something all his own as far as a "signature" guitar goes, and this sweet Telecaster in Flat White with a striking black pickguard and hardware is no exception. 

Keeping the vintage Tele body shape, Root and Fender transformed the axe a lean, mean metal machine with a rock-solid hardtail bridge, ebony fingerboard, contoured heel, a simplified control layout and his signature EMG pickups that dish out all the modern, aggressive active tones you can ask for. 

If you're a Slipknot fan, a modern metal player who's looking to add a Fender to the collection, or just an appreciator of Teles who wants something a little bit different than the usual, this Jim Root Telecaster would make a fine addition to your collection!

Details

The Root of Crushing Tele® Tone

For heavy, molten nu-metal Tele® style, the Jim Root Telecaster delivers crushing detuned tone with a stark utilitarian look. The towering Slipknot guitarist worked with Fender to create a huge-sounding signature Telecaster model that complements his heavy playing style, and it's a beast—right down to its 12"-radius fingerboard, EMG® active humbucking pickups, sparse control layout and more. Brutal.

Features

• Mahogany body
• Flat Black and Flat White satin nitro-lacquer finishes
• Ebony or maple 12”-radius fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets
• EMG® 60 (neck) and 81 (bridge) active humbucking pickups
• Single control knob (volume) and three-way pickup switch
• Hardtail strings-thru-body bridge
  
  

Highlights EMG® Active Humbucking Pickups

For a decidedly non-traditional design and configuration, the crushing nu-metal sound of the Jim Root Telecaster is produced by a fearsome pair of EMG® active humbucking pickups.

12" Fingerboard Radius

This instrument features a fingerboard radius (the amount of curvature across the width of the fingerboard) that, at 12", is substantially more flattened than both a vintage-style 7.25" radius and a modern 9.5" radius. Feels notably flat even though there’s still slight curvature, and is great for bending notes without fretting out.

Locking Tuners

A convenient high-end, high-performance feature, locking tuners offer increased tuning stability, especially on tremolo-equipped guitars, and they make changing strings substantially faster and easier than conventional tuners.

Ebony Fingerboard

The Jim Root Telecaster offers a darkly alluring ebony fingerboard for smooth performance and a touch of elegance.

Satin Lacquer Mahogany Body

This guitar’s strong and resonant mahogany body has a finish that combines the thin breathability of lacquer with the stylishly muted matte look of a satin color coat.

Black Hardware

In a pleasingly malevolent touch, the sparsely appointed Jim Root Telecaster features an all-black bridge, controls, bridge pickup bezel, tuners, strap buttons and more.

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