Fender John 5 Phantom Telecaster Black (809)

From his early days as a sought-after session player to his legendary runs with David Lee Roth, Mötley Crüe and Rob Zombie, John 5 has spent nearly three decades cementing his place as one of the most in-demand guitarists on the planet. A lifelong Telecaster fanatic and advocate, John 5 designed this outrageously modernized machine to embody everything he loves about the Tele, while pushing it into bold new territory for a new generation of hard rock players.

Finished in a commanding black with matching headcap, the Phantom Telecaster® is as visually striking as it is sonically ferocious. DiMarzio® D'Activator™ pickups in the neck and bridge deliver the high-output, high-gain tones John 5 is known for, with tight low-end response and searing clarity that can cut through any mix. A Floyd Rose® FRTS2000 Special Series tremolo opens the door to extreme pitch manipulation and dive-bomb theatrics, without ever losing tuning stability. With a stripped-down control layout, a single volume knob and killswitch, this guitar keeps the focus where it belongs: on the music and the moment.

BodyShape:Telecaster®
BodyStyle:SolidBody
BodyMaterial:Nyatoh
BodyFinish:GlossUrethaneTop,SatinUrethaneBack
NeckMaterial:Maple
NeckFinish:Satin
NeckShape:CustomJohn5Medium "C"
NeckConstruction:4-Bolt
FingerboardMaterial:Ebony
FingerboardRadius:12" (304.8mm)
PositionInlays:WhiteDot
SideDots:White
NumberofFrets:22
FretSize:NarrowTall
ScaleLength:25.5" (648mm)
NutWidth:1.69" (43mm)
NutMaterial:FloydRose®SpecialLocking
Headstock:Telecaster®
NeckPickup:DiMarzio®DActivator™
BridgePickup:DiMarzio®DActivator™
PickupConfiguration:HH
Controls:MasterVolume
Switching:3-PositionToggle:Position1BridgePickup,Position2BridgeandMiddlePickups,Position3MiddlePickup
AuxiliarySwitching:KillSwitch
Bridge:FloydRose®FRTS2000DoubleLocking2-PointTremolo
TuningMachines:DeluxeCast/SealedLocking
HardwareFinish:Black
Pickguard:1-PlyAnodized
PickupCovers:Black
ControlKnobs:BlackSpeed
NeckPlate:4-Bolt
Strings:NickelPlatedSteel (.009-.042Gauges)