From his early days as a sought-after session player to his legendary runs with David Lee Roth, Mötley Crüe and Rob Zombie, John 5 has spent nearly three decades cementing his place as one of the most in-demand guitarists on the planet. A lifelong Telecaster fanatic and advocate, John 5 designed this outrageously modernized machine to embody everything he loves about the Tele, while pushing it into bold new territory for a new generation of hard rock players.
Finished in a commanding black with matching headcap, the Phantom Telecaster® is as visually striking as it is sonically ferocious. DiMarzio® D Activator™ pickups in the neck and bridge deliver the high-output, high-gain tones John 5 is known for, with tight low-end response and searing clarity that can cut through any mix. A Floyd Rose® FRTS2000 Special Series tremolo opens the door to extreme pitch manipulation and dive-bomb theatrics, without ever losing tuning stability. With a stripped-down control layout, a single volume knob and kill switch, this guitar keeps the focus where it belongs: on the music and the moment.
Features:
- Black Finish with Matching Headcap
- "C"-Shaped Maple Neck with 12"-Radius Ebony Fingerboard
- DiMarzio® D Activator™ Neck and Bridge Pickups
- Custom Single Volume Knob & Kill Switch Control Layout
- Floyd Rose® FRTS2000 Special Series Tremolo
- Signature Neck Plate
General:
- Series: Artist Signature
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Color: Black
- Country of Origin: Indonesia
Neck:
- Headstock: Telecaster®
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Neck Shape: Custom John 5 Medium "C"
- Neck Construction: 4-Bolt
- Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8 mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Position Inlays: White Dot
- Side Dots: White
- Number of Frets: 22
- String Nut: Floyd Rose® Special Locking
- Nut Width: 1.69" (43 mm)
- Nut Material: Floyd Rose® Special Locking
- Fret Size: Narrow Tall
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Body:
- Body: Nyatoh
- Body Finish: Gloss Urethane Top | Satin Urethane Back
- Body Shape: Telecaster®
- Body Style: Solid Body
- Body Material: Nyatoh
Hardware:
- Bridge: Floyd Rose® FRTS2000 Double Locking 2-Point Tremolo
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Anodized
- Pickup Covers: Black
- Control Knobs: Black Speed
- Hardware Finish: Black
- Tuning Machines: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking
- Strings: Nickel-Plated Steel (0.009-0.042 Gauges)
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
Electronics:
- Bridge Pickup: DiMarzio® D Activator™
- Neck Pickup: DiMarzio® D Activator™
- Pickup Configuration: HH
- Controls: Master Volume
- Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup | Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickups | Position 3. Middle Pickup
- Auxiliary Switching: Kill Switch
Measurements:
- Shipping Dimensions: 3.90" x 15.00" x 44.90"
- Shipping Weight: 11.20 lb
