Fender Limited Edition Raphael Saadiq Telecaster Electric Guitar, Dark Red Metallic, Hard Shell Case

Introducing the Limited-Edition Raphael Saadiq Telecaster. Guitarist, bassist, multi-platinum producer and Grammy winning artist Raphael Saadiq built his reputation on the keen vision and vintage timbres that power his potent productions – Like Raphael’s music, this timeless model seamlessly blends retro and contemporary elements to astounding effect. Saadiq’s requisite appointments – ash body, maple neck and slab rosewood fingerboard with clay dots, vintage-tall frets and bone nut – keep the tone, look and feel planted firmly in the Fender wheelhouse. The old-school ’59 “C”-shape neck and vintage-spec hardware harmonize with the flash paint job, distinctive black binding, custom-tooled graphic pickguard design and flatter 9.5” fingerboard radius to give the Raphael Saadiq Telecaster the best of both worlds. Custom Raphael Saadiq Single-Coil Tele pickups up the ante for tones that will inspire, enchant and transport you to your own instant vintage dimension. Deluxe hardshell case included. Features Custom Raphael Saadiq Single-Coil Tele Pickups Top Bound Ash Body with Black binding 1-Ply Acrylic Pickguard with Custom Shape and Artwork Dark Red Metallic Finish Black Gloss Painted Headstock Custom Neckplate TOP BOUND ASH BODY A vintage Fender tone wood, Ash is resonant wood known for lively tone and good sustain. DARK RED METALLIC FINISH This eye-catching one-of-a-kind dark red metallic is an instant classic. ‘59 “C”-SHAPE MAPLE NECK This comfortably rounded neck profile is classic Fender and affords easy playability up and down the neck. 9.5” RADIUS SLAB ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD WITH 21 VINTAGE TALL FRETS Modern flatter radius fingerboard with frets like they came from the factory in the ‘50s and ‘60s. Slab rosewood fingerboard adds complementary warmth to the snappy attack of the maple neck. CUSTOM RAPHAEL SAADIQ TELECASTER PICKUPS Custom wound Raphael Saadiq single-coil Telecaster pickups recreate his retro-inspired sound. These pickups speak with a crystalline, warm and touch-sensitive tone that is the hallmark of Fender instruments. VINTAGE-STYLE 3-THREADED-STEEL SADDLE TELE BRIDGE Vintage-style 3-saddle string thru Telecaster bridge and Vintage tuners provide a classic Telecaster looks, tone and feel. Specs General Product Name Limited Edition Raphael Saadiq Telecaster, Rosewood Fingerboard, Dark Metallic Red Series Artist Signature Orientation Right-Hand Color Dark Red Metallic Approx. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz. Body Body Material Ash Body Shape Telecaster Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane Neck Neck Shape 1959 "C" Neck Material Maple Neck Finish Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face Scale Length 25.5" (648 mm) Fingerboard Material Slab Rosewood Fingerboard Radius 9.5" (241 mm) Position Inlays Clay Dot Side Dots Vintage Clay String Nut Bone Nut Width 1.650" (42 mm) Fret Size Vintage Tall Number of Frets 21 Headstock Telecaster Truss Rod Head Adjust Truss Rod Nut 1/8" Hex (Allen) Electronics Bridge Pickup Custom Raphael Saadiq Single-Coil Tele Neck Pickup Custom Raphael Saadiq Single-Coil Tele Pickup Covers Neck: Chrome; Bridge: Black Switching 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup Controls Master Volume, Master Tone Hardware Bridge Pure Vintage 3-Saddle Tele with Threaded Steel Barrel Saddles Bridge Mounting 4-Screw Vintage-Style Hardware Finish Nickel/Chrome Pickguard 1-Ply Acrylic with Custom Graphic Control Knobs Knurled Flat-Top Switch Tip Top Hat Style, Black Neck Plate 4-Bolt with Custom Raphael Saadiq Logo, Serialized Strap Buttons Vintage-Style String Trees Butterfly Bridge Cover/Tailpiece Includes Chrome Bridge Cover Accessories Strings (Installed) Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406 Truss Rod Wrench 1/8" Hex (Allen) Included Case/Gig Bag Deluxe Black Hardshell (Red Poodle Interior) This LIKE NEW guitar went from Fender to their authorized refurbisher MIRC, where it received a full multi-point inspection and expert setup - it is ready to play! No visible repairs were necessary, and no modifications were made except the back of the headstock was stamped USED and the original serial number was replaced/covered with a new one. Check-out the videos on YouTube and more information on the Fender website. This is a Great guitar at a Great Price! Enjoy! SKU 1017