Fender James Burton Telecaster - Blue Paisley Flames

Description: “Play it, James” From serving as Elvis’ sideman for the better part of a decade to shredding up the studio with a 6-string southern twang, James Burton’s influence on the development of rock and country guitar is simply incalculable. The Fender James Burton Telecaster harnesses his half-century-plus of guitar mastery, resulting in an instrument with exceptional playability and unmatched tonal versatility. This guitar starts with an ultra-light basswood body, loaded with a trio of Specially Designed James Burton single-coil pickups, 5-way switching, and an S-1 series switch to provide a sweeping array of tones befitting a studio maestro like James. Next, the maple-on-maple neck’s vintage-style frets and modern 9.5-inch radius combine the best specs of old and new for a slick, speedy feel perfect for high-speed chicken pickin’ finesse. Finally, the James Burton is finished with a sleek Paisley Flame finish — a nod to James’ iconic Paisley Tele that Sweetwater is an Authorized Fender Dealer Genuine New Item Sweetwater's 2-year warranty and 55 point inspection Fender James Burton Telecaster - Blue Paisley Flames Solidbody Electric Guitar with Basswood Body, Maple Neck, Maple Fingerboard, and 3 Single-coil Pickups - Blue Flame “Play it, James” From serving as Elvis’ sideman for the better part of a decade to shredding up the studio with a 6-string southern twang, James Burton’s influence on the development of rock and country guitar is simply incalculable. The Fender James Burton Telecaster harnesses his half-century-plus of guitar mastery, resulting in an instrument with exceptional playability and unmatched tonal versatility. This guitar starts with an ultra-light basswood body, loaded with a trio of Specially Designed James Burton single-coil pickups, 5-way switching, and an S-1 series switch to provide a sweeping array of tones befitting a studio maestro like James. Next, the maple-on-maple neck’s vintage-style frets and modern 9.5-inch radius combine the best specs of old and new for a slick, speedy feel perfect for high-speed chicken pickin’ finesse. Finally, the James Burton is finished with a sleek Paisley Flame finish — a nod to James’ iconic Paisley Tele that he often played onstage with Elvis during his Las Vegas period.Custom James Burton single-coil pickups This guitar may technically be considered a Tele, but the truth is that the James Burton Telecaster’s tonal Strat-meets-Tele versatility defies categorization. Three Special Design Burton pickups cover the entire Fender single-coil spectrum, sporting a 5-way switch that provides a plethora of tones ranging from James’ signature chicken pickin’ staccato strut to quacky Strat-style in-between tones and more. Moreover, the S-1 switch unlocks series circuitry on the two and four positions that Sweetwater guitarists favor when searching for a girthier tone with a hotter output.Ultra-lightweight basswood body Regarding tonewoods, basswood is about the lightest timber commonly found on a 6-string. It’s often favored by musicians who spend the majority of their career slinging a guitar onstage, where playing a guitar with a double-digit weight can quickly lead to fatigue and sore shoulders. Beyond that, the James Burton Telecaster’s basswood body features a Paisley Flame finish for a touch of vintage hot-rod flair — a necessary aesthetic precaution for any guitarist expected to back up the King of Rock ’n’ Roll on a Las Vegas stage.Robust ’60s “U” maple neck The James Burton Telecaster’s neck comes equipped with a somewhat robust “U”-shaped maple neck — by no means a classic Tele baseball bat shape, but large enough to give your hands a proper grip when punching out your favorite twangy licks. Topped with a matching maple fingerboard and fast-playing vintage frets, this Tele features a modernized 9.5-inch radius to crank up the playability and performance, allowing for singing double-stop bends in any register without a hint of fret out.Fender James Burton Telecaster Electric Guitar Features: Ultra-lightweight basswood body finished with Paisley Flame attitude Maple neck carved into a chunky ’60s “U” profile Matching maple fingerboard with 21 vintage-style frets in a modern 9.5-inch radius A trio of Specially Designed James Burton single coil-coil pickups split the difference between Strat quack and Tele twang 5-way switch and S-1 series switch provide exceptional tonal versatility 6-saddle string-through hardtail Stratocaster bridge offers enhanced intonation compared to a 3-barrel Tele bridge Rock-solid Deluxe cast/sealed tuners with pearl buttons SpecificationDetail Number of Strings 6 Left-/Right-handed Right-handed Body Type Solidbody Body Shape James Burton Telecaster Body Material Basswood Color Blue Paisley Flames Body Finish Satin Polyurethane Neck Material Maple Neck Shape '60s U Neck Joint Bolt-on Radius 9.5" Fingerboard Material Maple Fingerboard Inlay Black Dots Number of Frets 21, Vintage Scale Length 25.5" Nut Width 1.650" Nut Material Synthetic Bone Bridge/Tailpiece American Vintage Strat strings-through hardtail Tuners Gold plated Fender/Schaller cast sealed tuners with pearl buttons Neck Pickup James Burton Single-coil Middle Pickup James Burton Single-coil Bridge Pickup James Burton Single-coil Controls 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone Switching S-1 switch, 5-way blade pickup switch Strings Fender Super 250L, .009-.042 Case/Gig Bag Hardshell Case RETURN INFORMATION We want you to be completely happy with your purchase from Sweetwater. If you are not satisfied with your product, you may return it for a refund of the purchase price within 30 days. If your purchase was eligible for Free Shipping, the shipping cost will be deducted from your credit or refund. Returns must be in the complete and original packaging with all accessories and complete documentation (Owner's Manual, warranty card, quick start guides, etc.), show no signs of wear or use, and include a Return Authorization number or be subject to a restocking fee. Fast, FREE Shipping! Nearly every order received by 3PM Eastern ships the SAME DAY! FREE shipping to lower 48 states. Our central location reaches most states in 1-4 business days 99.95% warehouse accuracy We are proud to provide some of the fastest turnaround times on eBay. We use FedEx or UPS for most items, and USPS for smaller items. Residents of Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico should contact us for a shipping quote. PLEASE NOTE: We cannot ship large items to PO boxes, please provide an alternate address. If you have questions, feel free to contact us. Buy with confidence! Sweetwater's been selling on eBay since 2001, with 99.9% positive feedback! More than 30 years in business World-class customer service Fast, FREE shipping Free 2-year warranty on nearly every product Free tech support from audio experts

Price: 2199.99 USD

Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana

End Time: 2025-02-12T04:28:03.000Z

Shipping Cost: N/A USD