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.
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Body MaterialBasswood
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Body FinishGloss Urethane
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Body ShapeTelecaster®
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Neck MaterialMaple
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Neck FinishSatin Urethane
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Neck Shape'60s "U"
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Scale Length25.5" (64.77 cm)
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Fingerboard MaterialMaple
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Fingerboard Radius9.5" (241 mm)
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Number of Frets21
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Fret SizeVintage-Style
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Nut MaterialSynthetic Bone
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Nut Width1.650" (42 mm)
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Position InlaysBlack Dot
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Truss RodBi-Flex™
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Bridge PickupSpecially Designed James Burton
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Middle PickupSpecially Designed James Burton
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Neck PickupSpecially Designed James Burton
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ControlsMaster Volume, Master Tone
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Switching5-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
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ConfigurationSSS
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Special ElectronicsS-1™ Switch
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Bridge6-Saddle American Series Strings-Thru-Body Strat with Block-Style Saddles
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Hardware FinishGold-Plated
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Tuning MachinesDeluxe Cast/Sealed with Pearl Buttons
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Control KnobsKnurled Flat-Top
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Switch TipBlack
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Neck Plate4-Bolt Standard
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StringsFender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
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Other FeaturesSpecial '60s "U" Shape Neck, Special Design James Burton Pickups, Paisley Flame Finish on (887) and (888), Strat-o-Tele™; Switching with S-1™; Switch
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Legal NoticeWARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Case/Gig BagVintage-Style Tweed Case
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Included AccessoriesVintage Tweed Case, Strap, Cable
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
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.
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Body MaterialBasswood
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Body FinishGloss Urethane
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Body ShapeTelecaster®
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Neck MaterialMaple
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Neck FinishSatin Urethane
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Neck Shape'60s "U"
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Scale Length25.5" (64.77 cm)
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Fingerboard MaterialMaple
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Fingerboard Radius9.5" (241 mm)
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Number of Frets21
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Fret SizeVintage-Style
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Nut MaterialSynthetic Bone
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Nut Width1.650" (42 mm)
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Position InlaysBlack Dot
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Truss RodBi-Flex™
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Bridge PickupSpecially Designed James Burton
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Middle PickupSpecially Designed James Burton
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Neck PickupSpecially Designed James Burton
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ControlsMaster Volume, Master Tone
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Switching5-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
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ConfigurationSSS
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Special ElectronicsS-1™ Switch
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Bridge6-Saddle American Series Strings-Thru-Body Strat with Block-Style Saddles
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Hardware FinishGold-Plated
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Tuning MachinesDeluxe Cast/Sealed with Pearl Buttons
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Control KnobsKnurled Flat-Top
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Switch TipBlack
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Neck Plate4-Bolt Standard
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StringsFender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
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Other FeaturesSpecial '60s "U" Shape Neck, Special Design James Burton Pickups, Paisley Flame Finish on (887) and (888), Strat-o-Tele™; Switching with S-1™; Switch
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Legal NoticeWARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Case/Gig BagVintage-Style Tweed Case
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Included AccessoriesVintage Tweed Case, Strap, Cable
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
Highlights
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.
