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Built for tight rhythm work, fast lead playing and stage-ready reliability, these guitars deliver two distinct takes on John 5’s high-output Telecaster formula.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fender-john-5-phantom-telecaster-electric-guitar-in-black-0262311506","title":"Fender John 5 Phantom Telecaster Electric Guitar in Black - 0262311506","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFender John 5 Phantom Telecaster Electric Guitar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eArtist Signature Telecaster built for high-output tone, hard rock precision and extreme tremolo control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fender John 5 Phantom Telecaster Electric Guitar is a bold Artist Signature model built for players who want Telecaster attitude pushed into aggressive modern territory. Designed around John 5’s hard rock performance needs, it pairs a Telecaster body shape with dual DiMarzio D Activator humbuckers, a Floyd Rose FRTS2000 double-locking tremolo and a stripped-down control layout built for speed and impact. With one master volume, a kill switch and a 3-position toggle, this guitar keeps the focus on high-output riffs, precise lead work and dramatic pitch manipulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dual DiMarzio D Activator humbuckers are the driving force behind this Phantom Telecaster. Designed for tight low-end response, high-output attack and cutting clarity, they give the guitar the aggressive voice needed for hard rock, metal, high-gain lead work and dense rhythm tracks where every note still has to stay defined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Floyd Rose FRTS2000 double-locking tremolo makes this guitar ready for expressive pitch work, from controlled vibrato to extreme dive-bombs and dramatic performance effects. The locking nut and tremolo system help maintain tuning stability under heavy use, making it a strong fit for players who rely on more than subtle pitch movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe custom John 5 Medium “C” maple neck, 12 inch radius fretboard and narrow tall frets create a fast, controlled playing surface for riffs, bends and lead runs. A single master volume control keeps the layout direct, while the kill switch adds a percussive performance tool for stutter effects and rhythmic accents. 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The DiMarzio D Activator pickups deliver the output and clarity needed for heavy music, while the Floyd Rose tremolo and kill switch open the door to expressive, theatrical techniques that go far beyond a traditional Telecaster. 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