Fender James Burton Telecaster, Blue Paisley Flames

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Key Features

  • 3 Single Coil James Burton Pickups
  • 5-Way "Strat-o-Tele" Selector & S-1 Switch
  • Versatile Basswood Body with Flamed Paisley Finish
  • Vintage "U" Shaped Maple Neck
  • Comes with Vintage Tweed Case, Strap, Cable

Fender James Burton Telecaster, Blue Paisley Flames Overview

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The Fender James Burton Telecaster in Blue Paisley Flames features the special playing specifications of 'chicken-pickin' guitar legend James Burton. The James Burton model was the first ever signature Telecaster guitar and is designed to perform in a versatile range of genres that Burton is known for, throughout his decades-long career with artists including Elvis Presley, Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello and many more. This signature guitar features 3 custom James Burton single coil pickups and the special 5-way "Strat-o-Tele" pickup selector for the perfect balance of Stratocaster and Telecaster sounds in the one guitar. An S-1 switch is also included to offer serial circuit options for even more tonal versatility. The guitar has a thoroughly classy appearance with its gold hardware and stunning flamed paisley finish. This appearance is matched by the guitar's comfortable and stable playability, with its vintage "U" neck profile, cut-off bolt-on neck joint, vintage-style frets, and maple fingerboard with 9.5'' radius. If you're looking for a versatile-sounding guitar that will stand out on any country/rock stage, this guitar has the looks, the sounds, and the playability to inspire your music-making and span the genres like the great James Burton himself.

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James Burton Pickups

The James Burton Telecaster has 3 single coil James Burton pickups that provide access to a wide range of sounds, bridging the gap between Telecaster and Stratocaster. The pickups produce a fiery tone to match the guitar's finish and are specially voiced to James Burton's requirements.

Versatile Switching

A 5-way switch gives this guitar access to the "Strato-o-Tele" switching, offering the ability to select the bridge/neck pickup independently and three other dual-pickup combinations. This gives you the looks and feel of a Telecaster with the versatility of a Stratocaster. The S-1 Switch gives even more tonal versatility and lets you engage series circuitry for pickup positions 2 and 4.

Comfortable Playability

The James Burton Telecaster has a vintage-inspired maple neck with "U" profile; this is designed to sit fully in the left hand and provide enhanced sustain. The 21-frets are also vintage-inspired for a classic feel, while the bolt-on joint has a cutaway for enhanced access to the top frets.

Classic Tonewoods

A basswood body is a non-traditional though not un-common tonewood for the Telecaster guitar. Basswood has a lightweight feel giving you increased playing comfort for longer gigs and rehearsals. Tonally, basswood is highly versatile and creates a sympathetic warmth with mid-range balance and great resonance. This tonewood gives you the option to shape your tone as much as you like via the versatile pickups and electronics.

Stable & Resonant Hardware

Gold hardware gives this guitar a classy aesthetic, and the hardware is designed to give great tuning stability. The Hardtail Stratocaster bridge gives full adjustment over individual string action and intonation, while the string-thru-body design enhances sustain. The guitar has a synthetic bone nut with a low-friction action on the strings and the Bi-Flex truss rod gives accurate adjustment over the neck bowing/flexing. This guitar comes complete with a Deluxe Tweed Case, cable and strap, giving you the complete package to get performing on stage.

James Burton

 James Burton is a multi-genre guitarist with a decades-long career supporting artists including Ricky Nelson, Elvis Presley, Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello and many others. He performs in rock and country styles and developed the "chiken pickin'" guitar style while championing the Telecaster guitar throughout his career. The James Burton Telecaster was Fender's first-ever signature model and is still going strong through its various iterations.

Features

  • Three single coil James Burton pickups
  • 5-way pickup switch: "Strat-o-Tele"
  • Special switching with S1 switch which introduces series circuitry
  • Gold hardware
  • Gorgeous paisley-flame finish
  • Vintage-style "U"-shaped neck profile with fuller hand feel and enhanced sustain
  • Vintage-style string-thru-body hardtail bridge
  • Basswood body with warmth and balanced mid-range
  • Cutaway bolt-on neck joint for enhanced playing comfort
  • Comes with vintage tweed case, strap and cable

Specifications

Body

  • Body Material: Basswood
  • Body Finish: Urethane
  • Body Shape: Telecaster®

Neck and Fingerboard

  • Neck Material: Maple
  • Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
  • Neck Shape: '60s ''U''
  • Scale Length: 25.5'' (648 mm)
  • 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 Dots
  • Truss Rod: Bi-Flex™

Hardware and 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
  • Configuration: SSS
  • Special Electronics: S-1™ Switch
  • Bridge: 6-Saddle American Vintage Strings-Through-Body Strat Hardtail
  • Hardware: Finish Gold-Plated
  • Tuning Machines: Deluxe Cast/Sealed with Pearl Buttons
  • Pickguard: None
  • Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
  • Switch: Tip Black
  • Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Standard

Miscellaneous

  • Strings: Fender® USA 250L, NPS (.009-.042 Gauges)
  • 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 Tweed Case
  • Included Accessories: Vintage Tweed Case, Strap, Cable