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The Fender James Burton Telecaster pays homage to the famed Nashville guitarist whose studio contributions figure in some of the biggest records of all time. The basswood body is fitted with three special pickups designed to James Burton's specifications and its unique five-way Strat-o-Tele switching plus the S-1 switch gives you seven pickup configurations. The U-shaped '60s maple neck has a maple fingerboard, gold-plated deluxe tuners with pearl or black chrome buttons, and vintage-style frets. The string-thru-body, hardtail bridge delivers lots of resonant sustain. Includes case.

5-Position Strat-o-Tele switching with S-1:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup in parallel (series w/ S-1 down)
Position 3. Bridge and Neck Pickup in parallel
Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup in parallel (series w/ S-1 down)
Position 5. Neck Pickup

Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.
Fender Artist Series James Burton Telecaster Electric Guitar Red Paisley Flames
Fender Artist Series James Burton Telecaster Electric Guitar Red Paisley Flames
Fender Artist Series James Burton Telecaster Electric Guitar Red Paisley Flames

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Body
  • Body shape: Single cutaway
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Top wood: Not applicable
  • Body wood: Basswood
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: '60s U
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fretboard
  • Material: Rosewood
  • Radius: 9.5"
  • Fret size: Medium
  • Number of frets: 21
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut width: 1.65" (42mm)
Pickups
  • Configuration: SSS
  • Neck: Specially Designed James Burton
  • Middle: Specially Designed James Burton
  • Bridge: Specially Designed James Burton
  • Brand: Fender
  • Active or passive: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Series
  • Piezo: No
  • Active EQ: No
  • Special electronics: S-1 switching
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, tone
  • Pickup switch: 5-way
  • Coil tap or split: No
  • Kill switch: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: 6-saddle string through body
  • Tailpiece: Not applicable
  • Tuning machines: Deluxe sealed
  • Color: Gold
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Signature model
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Accessories: Strap, cable
  • Country of origin: United States
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Best Uses
  1. Practicing7
  2. Jamming5
  3. Recording5
  4. Rock Concerts4
  5. School Bands2
Cons
  1. Nada1
  2. None1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced7
  2. Novice1
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play7
  2. Good Feel6
  3. Good Pick Up6
  4. Good Tone6
  5. Solid Electronics6

Reviewed by 14 customers

  • i would buy again

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted16 days ago

    bydennis

    fromspring tx.

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    will use it for practice mainly

  • Highly recommend

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byTony

    fromWichita, Kansas

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I've had a 1997 Strat plus with Lace Sensor pickups for over 2 decades and when I Saw this James Burton Tele with the red paisley flames it just screamed my name. Right out of the box this axe was spot on in tune. The setup was exceptional and I now have my two dream guitars!

  • Just buy this thing. You will not be disappointed.

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byRoger

    fromYoungsville. NC

    So I've owned the James Burton Tele for 2 years now. To be honest when choosing this guitar I did so because of the reviews. Well, that and the cool paisley flames. This guitar is Fenders best kept secret. I own Gibsons, Gretsch's, Ibanez and another fender. The JB tele is absolutely amazing. Playability is off the chart. Tonal range is insane. Push the J switch button and you can even play hard rock on this baby. The cleans shimmer unlike any of my other guitars, it even out shimmers my Anniversary edition 6118 gretsch. This guitar does not go out of tune...ever...The neck finish is like butter. James Burton was not messing around when he spec'd this guitar. If you're lookin for a Tele, give this bad boy a try. All of the reviews on this guitar are 100% accurate. So glad I came across them. This guitar deserves 11 stars.

  • Master Telecaster

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byArthur S.

    fromNorth Carolina

    Maybe I'm amazed! This is the pinnacle of Telecasters!

  • My favorite guitar ever

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byJoe Z

    fromLewes DE

    Bought used from a friend who bought it new at GC I just had to have it! This is the perfect guitar if you are in a cover band like I am. I used to swap off between my les paul and my strat and had to plan set list accordingly. This can give me a very paul-like sound or a very strat-like sound and does both justice. Love love the neck as well,, probably my favorite ever. I do prefer the locking tuners on the American Elites, but they do not have these great pickups. Do not but this is you want an authentic tele sound. This guy can squeak and squawk nicely, but does not have that tele twang. Do buy it if you want to have the best of the Les Paul / strat world's. I have owned several strats, Pauls and teles and have liked or loved most of them. But this one is my all time favorite ever. So much fun to play and to have it sound so good!

  • Wow!!!

    5

    submitted8 years ago

    byI chose overnight delivery and it was be

    fromLas Vegas

    This guitar is more than what I expected. I always wanted the James Burton signature telecaster and today I received it. The entire feel of the guitar is smooth soft and very easy to play the tone that it puts out is expectedly amazing I highly recommend this guitar for you guys. you will not be let down

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitteda month ago

    asked byDD

    fromSpring Tx

    what is the warranty on this guitar

    what is the warranty on this guitar

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Fender has a lifetime warranty on guitars

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byEric W.

    fromChampaign, IL

    When will this guitar be available?

    When will this guitar be available?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please give us a call for product availability 877-687-5403

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byCharles

    fromTN

    The description says rosewood but it looks like a maple fingerboard. Is it maple and is it a one piece maple neck/fingerboard

    The description says rosewood but it looks like a maple fingerboard. Is it maple and is it a one piece maple neck/fingerboard

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It is maple. Thank you for pointing that out. I will pass it on to our web team.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byguitarkansas

    fromOrange County

    Does anyone know if this James Burton telecaster is 1 3/4" standard body thickness?

    Does anyone know if this James Burton telecaster is 1 3/4" standard body thickness?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This signature Telecaster does have 1 & 3/4" body thickness.