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The John 5 Phantom Telecaster takes everything John 5 loves about the Telecaster and pushes it into much more aggressive territory. After decades of session work and high-profile runs with David Lee Roth, Mötley Crüe, and Rob Zombie, John 5 knows exactly what he wants from a guitar built for hard rock, and the John 5 Phantom Telecaster delivers that attitude in a striking black finish with a matching headcap. The C-shaped maple neck and 12"-radius ebony fingerboard give it a fast, comfortable feel that encourages everything from heavy rhythm work to quick lead runs.

The John 5 Phantom Telecaster is all about high-output muscle, with DiMarzio D'Activator pickups in the neck and bridge delivering tight lows, aggressive mids, and plenty of clarity when the gain is turned up. The Floyd Rose FRTS2000 Special Series tremolo adds another level of expression, giving players the freedom to dive, bend, and manipulate pitch dramatically while keeping the guitar stable under heavy use. It is a Telecaster in spirit, but with the kind of modern firepower that makes it right at home in a hard rock setup.

John 5 keeps the control layout deliberately focused, with a single volume knob and killswitch putting the emphasis on playing rather than unnecessary distractions. The signature neck plate adds another personal touch, while the combination of the familiar Telecaster shape, ebony fingerboard, high-output pickups, and Floyd Rose tremolo gives the John 5 Phantom Telecaster a personality all its own. For players looking for a guitar that can go from crushing riffs to wild stage theatrics without missing a beat, the John 5 Phantom Telecaster is built to do exactly that. Available now at Haggerty's Music.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: John 5 Artist Signature
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Black

Body

• Body Material: Nyatoh
• Body Finish: Gloss Top, Satin Back
• Body Shape: Telecaster
• Body Style: Solid

Neck

• Headstock Type: Telecaster
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: Custom John 5 Medium C
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Depth: 0.851” at 1st Fret, 0.910” at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: Bolt-On
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Position Inlays: White Dot
• Side Dots: White
• Number of Frets: 22
• Truss Rod Style: Adjustable
• Truss Rod Nut: Standard
• Nut Material: Floyd Rose
• Nut Width: 1.69"
• Fret Size: Narrow Tall
• Scale Length: 25.5"

Hardware

• Bridge: Floyd Rose FRTS2000 Double Locking 2-Point Tremolo
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: None
• Bridge Mounting: Standard
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Anodized
• Pickup Covers: Black
• Control Knobs: Black Speed
• Switch Tip: Black
• Hardware Finish: Black
• Tuning Machines: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking
• String Trees: Dual Wing
• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
• Tremolo Arm: Yes
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
• Strap Buttons: Two Standard
• Output Jack: 1/4" Side

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: HH
• Neck Pickup: DiMarzio D Activator
• Bridge Pickup: DiMarzio D Activator
• Controls: Master Volume
• Switching: 3-Way Toggle
• Auxiliary Switching: Kill Switch

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Tools, Tremolo Arm
• Case/Gig Bag: Not Included
• Serial Number: ISFF26004118
• Manufacture Date: 2026