Estimated ship date 10/14/2026

John 5 Phantom Telecaster, Black

From his early days as a sought-after session player to his legendary runs with David Lee Roth, Motley Crue and Rob Zombie, John 5 has spent nearly three decades cementing his place as one of the most in-demand guitarists on the planet. A lifelong Telecaster fanatic and advocate, John 5 designed this outrageously modernized machine to embody everything he loves about the Tele, while pushing it into bold new territory for a new generation of hard rock players.

Finished in a commanding black with matching headcap, the Phantom Telecaster is as visually striking as it is sonically ferocious. DiMarzio D'Activator pickups in the neck and bridge deliver the high-output, high-gain tones John 5 is known for, with tight low-end response and searing clarity that can cut through any mix. A Floyd Rose FRTS2000 Special Series tremolo opens the door to extreme pitch manipulation and dive-bomb theatrics, without ever losing tuning stability. With a stripped-down control layout, a single volume knob and killswitch, this guitar keeps the focus where it belongs: on the music and the moment.

Features

• Black Finish with Matching Headcap
• "C"-Shaped Maple Neck with 12"-radius Indian Laurel Fingerboard
• DiMarzio D'Activator Neck and Bridge Pickups
• Custom Single Volume knob & Killswitch Control Layout
• Floyd Rose FRTS2000 Special Series Tremolo
• Signature Neck Plate

General

• Series: Artist Signature
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Color: 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: 12" (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 Material: Nyatoh

Hardware

• Bridge: Floyd Rose FRTS2000 Double Locking 2-Point Tremolo
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Anodized
• Pickup Covers: Black
• Control Knobs: Black Speed
• Hardware Finish: Black
• Tuning Machines: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking
• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: DiMarzio D Activator
• Neck Pickup: DiMarzio D Activator
• Pickup Configuration: HH
• Controls: Master Volume
• Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickups, Position 3. Middle Pickup