James Burton Telecaster®

Model #: 0108602888
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The Original Telecaster Master

An original Telecaster master still going strong, James Burton influenced generations of rock guitar royalty with his perfectly phrased late-'50s/early-'60s Tele® work with Ricky Nelson, and his later stints with Elvis Presley, Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello and many others only furthered his revered elder-statesman status. His was the first signature Telecaster model, and today's James Burton Telecaster is as fiery as ever, with three pickups, special switching, gold hardware, gorgeous paisley-flame finishes and more.

Features

  • Blue and red paisley flame finishes
  • Vintage-style "U"-shaped neck profile
  • Three specially designed James Burton pickups
  • Five-way "Strat-o-Tele" pickup switch
  • S-1™ switch
  • Vintage-style strings-thru-body hardtail bridge
Basswood Body

A basswood body contributes to a defined sound that cuts through a mix well, with nice warmth and midrange and even a slightly growling tone.

’60s "U" Neck Profile

The James Burton Telecaster features a vintage-style ’60s "U" neck profile (the shape of the neck in cross section) that feels fuller to the fretting hand than more modern neck profiles, with a little more mass for improved tone and sustain.

Three Special Design Burton Single Coils

This fiery signature Telecaster produces fiery tone from its three single-coil pickups, all specially voiced in accordance with Burton’s specifications.

Five-Way "Strat-o-Tele" Switching


As a Telecaster with three pickups rather than the traditional two, this model features special five way "Strat-o-Tele" switching that delivers the neck pickup alone, the bridge pickup alone, and three different parallel dual-pickup combinations.

S-1™ Switch

For even more tonal versatility, engaging the S-1 switch on the James Burton Telecaster introduces series circuitry for pickup switch positions two and four.

Hard-Tail Stratocaster Bridge

For rock-solid intonation and tuning stability, the James Burton Telecaster features a gold-plated American Vintage string-through-body hard-tail Stratocaster bridge with six saddles.

Body
  • Body Material
    Basswood
  • Body Finish
    Gloss Urethane
  • Body Shape
    Telecaster®
Neck
  • Neck Material
    Maple
  • Neck Finish
    Satin Urethane
  • Neck Shape
    '60s "U"
  • Scale Length
    25.5" (64.77 cm)
  • 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 Dot
  • Truss Rod
    Bi-Flex™
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: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Bridge and Neck Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
  • Configuration
    SSS
  • Special Electronics
    S-1™ Switch
Hardware
  • Bridge
    6-Saddle American Series Strings-Thru-Body Strat with Block-Style Saddles
  • Hardware Finish
    Gold-Plated
  • Tuning Machines
    Deluxe Cast/Sealed with Pearl Buttons
  • Control Knobs
    Knurled Flat-Top
  • Switch Tip
    Black
  • Neck Plate
    4-Bolt Standard
Miscellaneous
  • Strings
    Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
  • 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
  • Legal Notice
    WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Accessories
  • Case/Gig Bag
    Vintage-Style Tweed Case
  • Included Accessories
    Vintage Tweed Case, Strap, Cable