{"product_id":"fender-artist-signature-john-5-phantom-telecaster-electric-guitar-black","title":"Fender Artist Signature John 5 Phantom Telecaster Electric Guitar - Black","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eA Modernized Machine - The Fender Artist Signature John 5 Phantom Telecaster Electric Guitar in Black\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Finish with Matching Headcap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"C\"-Shaped Maple Neck with 12\"-radius Indian Laurel Fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiMarzio D'Activator Neck and Bridge Pickups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Single Volume knob \u0026amp; Killswitch Control Layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloyd Rose FRTS2000 Special Series Tremolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature Neck Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinished 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eBlack Finish with Matching Headcap\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn elegant matching painted headcap complements the sleek black finish, tying the instrument together for a clean, cohesive look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\"C\"-Shaped Maple Neck with 12\"-Radius Indian Laurel Fingerboard\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe comfortable \"C\"-shaped maple neck is ideal for all playing styles, while the 12\" radius flattens the Indian laurel fingerboard for easier chording and effortless bends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDiMarzio D'Activator Neck and Bridge Pick Up\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifically voiced to duplicate the impact of active pickups but with enhanced dynamics, these DiMarzio® D'Activator™ humbuckers provide harmonically rich modern crunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCustom Single Volume Knob and Killswitch Control Layout\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA streamlined control layout keeps a single master volume knob within easy reach, while the killswitch delivers the scratch and stutter effects integral to modern playing - cutting the signal to the amp for as long as it's engaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFloyd Rose FRTS2000 Special Series Tremelo\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe double-locking design allows you to lock your guitar in tune at the nut and at the bridge, resulting in excellent tuning stability and sustain throughout your most aggressive pull-ups and dive bombs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSignature Neck Plate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe custom neck plate is outfitted with the artist's original artwork - a fittingly personal touch that leaves no doubt as to the instrument's pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Artist Signature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrientation: Right-Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry Of Origin: Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadstock: Telecaster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Material: Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Finish: Satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Shape: Custom John 5 Medium \"C\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Construction: 4-Bolt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Radius: 12” (304.8mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Material: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition Inlays: White Dot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide Dots: White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Frets: 22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString Nut: Floyd Rose Special Locking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 1.69\" (43 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Material: Floyd Rose Special Locking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret Size: Narrow Tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 25.5\" (648 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Nyatoh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Finish: Gloss Urethane Top, Satin Urethane Back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Shape: Telecaster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Style: Solid Body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Nyatoh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Floyd Rose FRTS2000 Double Locking 2-Point Tremolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: 1-Ply Anodized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Covers: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl Knobs: Black Speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware Finish: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning Machines: Deluxe Cast\/Sealed Locking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Plate: 4-Bolt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pickup: DiMarzio D Activator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pickup: DiMarzio D Activator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Configuration: HH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: Master Volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. 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