John 5 Phantom Telecaster®

Designed for uncompromising performance, the Fender® John 5 Phantom Telecaster® reflects the style and precision of one of modern rock's most versatile guitarists. From his work with David Lee Roth, Rob Zombie and Mötley Crüe to an acclaimed career as a session musician, John 5 has long championed the Telecaster®. The Phantom Telecaster® takes that iconic platform and transforms it into a high-performance instrument built for today's hard rock and metal players.

Finished in an imposing black with a matching headcap, the Phantom Telecaster® combines unmistakable stage presence with modern playability. At its heart is a pair of high-output DiMarzio® D'Activator⢠humbuckers, delivering tight, articulate low-end, aggressive mids and exceptional clarity under high gain. Whether you're playing crushing rhythm parts or fluid lead lines, these pickups provide the power and definition needed to cut through any mix.

A Floyd Rose® FRTS2000 Special Series double-locking tremolo gives players complete confidence when performing extreme dive bombs, soaring bends and expressive vibrato while maintaining outstanding tuning stability. The streamlined control layout features a single master volume and dedicated killswitch, allowing instant stutter effects and distraction-free performance with everything exactly where you need it.

The comfortable C-shaped maple neck is paired with a fast-playing 12-inch radius Indian laurel fingerboard, offering effortless playability across all 22 frets. Completing the package is a signature neck plate, adding the finishing touch to this unmistakably John 5 instrument.

Built for players who demand precision, reliability and uncompromising performance, the John 5 Phantom Telecaster® delivers modern power while staying true to its Telecaster roots.

Features

• Black finish with matching headcap
• C-shaped maple neck with 12-inch radius Indian laurel fingerboard
• Dual DiMarzio® D'Activator⢠high-output humbucking pickups
• Single master volume control with dedicated killswitch
• Floyd Rose® FRTS2000 Special Series double-locking tremolo
• Signature neck plate
• Modern Telecaster® design built for high-gain performance

Series

Artist Signature

Orientation

Right-Hand

Colour

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

12â (304.8mm)

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 Mirror

Pickup Covers

Black

Control Knobs

Red Speed Knob

Switch Tip

Black

Hardware Finish

Black

Tuning Machines

Vintage Style

Strings

Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)

Neck Plate

4-Bolt

Electronics

Bridge Pickup

DiMarzio® D Activatorâ¢

Neck Pickup

DiMarzio® D Activatorâ¢

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