Fender AS James Burton Telecaster MN Red Paisley Flames
Signature Telecaster of the legendary guitarist James Burton
Telecaster from the Artist Series by legendary guitarist James Burton
Red Paisley Flames finish
Basswood body
Maple neck
'60s "U" neck profile
Maple fingerboard
9.5" fingerboard radius
21 frets
Synthetic bone nut
42 mm nut width
Three specially designed James Burton single coils
Controls for MasterVolume and Master Tone
5-way switch
6-Saddle American Series String-Thru-Body Strat Bridge
Deluxe cast/sealed tuners with pearl buttons
Gold-plated neck plate
Includes Vintage-Style tweed case and certificate
The Fender AS James Burton Telecaster MN Red Paisley Flames electric guitar at a glance:
The Fender James Burton Telecaster from the Artist Series pays tribute to the legendary guitarist James Burton, who has been a renowned musician in the US music industry since the late 1950s and has worked with a large number of great artists. James Burton worked with icons such as Frank Sinatra and Johnny Cash and was a live musician in the backing band of the King of Rock 'n' Roll Elvis Presley in the 1970s. With his preferred Telecaster sound and extraordinary playing technique, he left his mark on the world of blues, country and rock 'n' roll, and was even inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001. His signature model is just as versatile as the artist himself and comes with great features that expand the iconic Telecaster sound and enable maximum Tele twang. The Telecaster comes withvintage-style tweed case and certificate!
The Red Paisly Flames finish gives the James Burton Telecaster a unique look that will definitely catch the eye in the rehearsal room, in the studio or on stage!
The electric guitar is characterized by high-quality workmanship and shines with great features!
Body and neck
The Fender AS James Burton Telecaster comes with a basswood body and a maple neck, which is equipped with a '60s "U" neck profile to not only guarantee flexible playability, but also to be able to convey a portion of vintage feeling. The maplefingerboard has a radius of 9.5" and 21 frets, while the synthetic bone nut has a width of 42 mm. Overall, the James Burton Telecaster is wonderful to play, while the visual highlight in the form of the Red Paisly Flames finish puts the instrument in the spotlight.
Three SIngle Coils provide a versatile sound for genres from blues to rock 'n' roll.
Pickups
Although the pickup configuration of the James Burton Telecaster with its three single coils is atypical for a Tele, it provides a versatile sound that is ideal for use in the genres in which James Burton was most at home! The three Specially Designed James Burton pickups produce a dynamic output that is particularly characterized by an articulate sound character. Depending on the position of the 5-way toggle, not only can soft mids and clear highs be tickled out of the guitar, but crisp nuances and expressive vocal sounds can also be produced thanks to the pickup in the middle position. Whether clean, crunch or warm overdrive: the versatility of the James Burton sound is definitely reflected in his signature model!
The golden neck plate turns out to be a chic detail of the James Burton Telecaster.
Gold-plated hardware
The James Burton Telecaster's gold-plated Hardware complements the unique Red Paisly Flames finish while providing reliable maintenance for the instrument. With a 6-saddle American Series String-Thru-Body Strat bridge, the electric guitar does not have a classic Telecaster bridge, but the hardware element provides a robust string action and clean intonation and makes every string change easy. Furthermore, deluxe cast/sealed tuning machines with pearl buttons are available to guarantee reliable tuning. In addition to the iconic Telecaster control plate, there is also a gold-plated neck plate on the back of the instrument, which connects the body and neck.