EM20261006 Fender John 5 Phantom Telecaster Electric Guitar in Black - 0262311506
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Fender John 5 Phantom Telecaster Electric Guitar
Artist Signature Telecaster built for high-output tone, hard rock precision and extreme tremolo control
Overview
The 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.
Features
The 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.
The 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.
The 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. The signature neck plate, mirror pickguard and red speed knob complete a guitar with unmistakable artist-driven identity.
Specifications
- Instrument Type: Electric Guitar
- Series: Artist Signature
- Orientation: Right handed
- Body Shape: Telecaster
- Body Style: Solid body
- Body Material: Nyatoh
- Body Finish: Gloss urethane top with satin urethane back
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Neck Shape: Custom John 5 Medium “C”
- Neck Construction: 4-bolt
- Fretboard Radius: 12 inches
- Position Inlays: White dots
- Side Dots: White
- Scale Length: 25.5 inches
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fret Size: Narrow tall
- Nut Material: Floyd Rose Special locking nut
- Nut Width: 1.69 inches
- Pickup Configuration: HH
- Bridge Pickup: DiMarzio D Activator humbucker
- Neck Pickup: DiMarzio D Activator humbucker
- Controls: Master volume
- Switching: 3-position toggle switch
- Auxiliary Switching: Kill switch
- Bridge: Floyd Rose FRTS2000 double-locking 2-point tremolo
- Tuning Machines: Vintage style
- Hardware Finish: Black
- Pickguard: 1-ply mirror
- Control Knob: Red speed knob
- Neck Plate: 4-bolt signature neck plate
- Strings: Nickel plated steel, .009-.042 gauges
Why you should buy this
The John 5 Phantom Telecaster is a strong choice for players who want Telecaster-inspired feel with a much more aggressive and performance-focused setup. 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. It is a focused Artist Signature guitar for players who want speed, impact, stability and a stage-ready hard rock identity.