Fender Jim Root Telecaster - Artist Series, Black

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Maple Neck and Fingerboard, and EMG Active Humbucking Pickups - Black

Item ID: TeleJRBK

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The Tele gets heavy!

Fender presents the Jim Root Telecaster, a truly modern spin on a classic axe. As the lead guitarist for both Slipknot and Stone Sour, Jim Root is one of today's top heavy guitarists. The Jim Root Telecaster was a labor of love for both the artist and Fender, and combines several unique features to give it an identity all its own. This tone-laden Tele sports EMG pickups packed into a mahogany body for a big, thick sound. The Jim Root Telecaster is a modern Tele built for BIG sounds!

Fender Jim Root Telecaster Features:

Body: Mahogany
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Maple
Scale Length: 25.5"
Hardware: Black
Controls: 1 Master Volume
EMG active pickups
Flat black finish

Fender Jim Root Telecaster - a modern rock icon and a modern update to the Tele!
NOTE: This product is available in the United States only - no international sales.

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Manufacturer Part Number: 0134444706

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