Jim Root Telecaster®
The Root of Crushing Tele® Tone
For heavy, molten nu-metal Tele® style, the Jim Root Telecaster delivers crushing detuned tone with a stark utilitarian look. The towering Slipknot guitarist worked with Fender to create a huge-sounding signature Telecaster model that complements his heavy playing style, and it's a beast - right down to its 12"-radius fingerboard, EMG® active humbucking pickups, sparse control layout and more. Brutal.
Features
- Mahogany body
- Flat Black and Flat White satin finishes
- Ebony or maple 12"-radius fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets
- EMG® 60 (neck) and 81 (bridge) active humbucking pickups
- Single control knob (volume) and three-way pickup switch
- Hardtail strings-thru-body bridge
EMG® Active Humbucking Pickups
For a decidedly non-traditional design and configuration, the crushing nu-metal sound of the Jim Root Telecaster is produced by a fearsome pair of EMG® active humbucking pickups.
12" Fingerboard Radius
This instrument features a fingerboard radius (the amount of curvature across the width of the fingerboard) that, at 12", is substantially more flattened than both a vintage-style 7.25" radius and a modern 9.5" radius. Feels notably flat even though there’s still slight curvature, and is great for bending notes without fretting out.
Locking Tuners
A convenient high-end, high-performance feature, locking tuners offer increased tuning stability, especially on tremolo-equipped guitars, and they make changing strings substantially faster and easier than conventional tuners.
Ebony Fingerboard
The Jim Root Telecaster offers a darkly alluring ebony fingerboard for smooth performance and a touch of elegance.
Mahogany Body With Satin Finish
This guitar’s strong and resonant mahogany body's satin finish is a stylish touch offering a muted matte appearance versus the glassy sheen of conventional gloss finishes.
Black Hardware
In a pleasingly malevolent touch, the sparsely appointed Jim Root Telecaster features an all-black bridge, controls, bridge pickup bezel, tuners, strap buttons and more.
Body
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Body MaterialMahogany
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Body FinishSatin Urethane
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Body ShapeTelecaster®
Neck
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Neck MaterialMaple
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Neck FinishSatin Urethane
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Neck ShapeModern "C"
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Scale Length25.5" (64.77 cm)
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Fingerboard MaterialEbony
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Fingerboard Radius12" (305 mm)
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Number of Frets22
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Fret SizeMedium Jumbo
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Nut MaterialSynthetic Bone
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Nut Width1.650" (42 mm)
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Position InlaysWhite Dot
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Truss RodBi-Flex™
Electronics
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Bridge PickupEMG® 81
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Neck PickupEMG® 60
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ControlsMaster Volume
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Switching3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
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ConfigurationHH
Hardware
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Bridge6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail With Block Saddles
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Hardware FinishBlack
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Tuning MachinesDeluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking
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Pickguard1-Ply Black
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Control KnobsBlack Plastic
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Switch TipBlack
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Neck Plate4-Bolt Custom
Miscellaneous
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StringsFender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
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Other FeaturesMahogany Body, Active EMG®; Pickups, Ebony or Maple Fingerboard with 12" Radius (305mm), White Pearloid Dot Position Inlays on Ebony Fingerboard, Black Dot Position Inlays on Maple Fingerboard, Black Hardware, Black Pickguard Screws, Flat Finshes
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Legal NoticeWARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Accessories
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Case/Gig BagDeluxe Black Tweed Hardshell
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Included AccessoriesBlack Tweed Case with Red Plush Interior
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