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Overview of Fender James Burton Telecaster (Red Paisley Flames)
The Original Telecaster Master
An original Telecaster master still going strong, James Burton influenced generations of rock guitar royalty with his perfectly phrased late-'50s/early-'60s Tele® work with Ricky Nelson, and his later stints with Elvis Presley, Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello and many others only furthered his revered elder-statesman status. His was the first signature Telecaster model, and today's James Burton Telecaster is as fiery as ever, with three pickups, special switching, gold hardware, gorgeous paisley-flame finishes and more.
The redesigned James Burton Telecaster features a basswood body, 60's U-shaped neck, three specially designed James Burton pickups, five-way Strat-o-Tele switching, and comes in a blue or red paisley flame finish.
This is a very versatile Telecaster for the guitarist that wants a Telecaster but with the pickup and sound similarities to a hardtail Stratocaster. It also has a very cool finish with the blue paisley flames. It's completed by a nice feeling maple fretboard and neck that has the 60's U shaped contour.
Features
- Blue and red paisley flame finishes
- Vintage-style "U"-shaped neck profile
- Three specially designed James Burton pickups
- Five-way "Strat-o-Tele" pickup switch
- S-1™ switch
- Vintage-style strings-thru-body hardtail bridge
Specifications
Body
- Body Material: Basswood
- Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Body Shape: Telecaster®
Neck
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
- Neck Shape: '60s "U"
- Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
- Fingerboard Material: Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Vintage-Style
- Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Position Inlays: Black Dot
- Truss Rod: Bi-Flex™
Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Specially Designed James Burton
- Middle Pickup: Specially Designed James Burton
- Neck Pickup: Specially Designed James Burton
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Switching: 5-Position Blade, Special “Strat-o-Tele” Switching: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Bridge and Neck Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
- Configuration: SSS
- Special Electronics: S-1™ Switch
Hardware
- Bridge: 6-Saddle American Series Strings-Thru-Body Strat with Block-Style Saddles
- Hardware Finish: Gold-Plated
- Tuning Machines: Deluxe Cast/Sealed with Pearl Buttons
- Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
- Switch Tip: Black
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Standard
Miscellaneous
- Strings: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
- Other Features: Special '60s "U" Shape Neck, Special Design James Burton Pickups, Paisley Flame Finish on (887) and (888), Strat-o-Tele™; Switching with S-1™; Switch
Accessories
- Case/Gig Bag: Vintage-Style Tweed Case
- Included Accessories: Vintage Tweed Case, Strap, Cable
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