From his early days as a sought-after session player to his legendary runs with David Lee Roth, Mötley Crüe 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 striking arctic white with matching headcap, the Ghost Telecaster® is as visually commanding 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. 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

• Arctic White Finish with Matching Headcap
• “C”-Shaped Maple Neck with 9.5”-radius maple fingerboard
• Dimarzio® D Activator™ Neck and Bridge pickups
• Custom Single Volume knob & Killswitch control layout
• Hardtail Bridge
• Signature Neck Plate

Specifications

• Neck

  • Headstock: Telecaster®

  • Neck Material: Maple

  • Neck Finish: Satin

  • Neck Shape: Custom John 5 Medium "C"

  • Neck Construction: 4-Bolt

  • Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)

  • Fingerboard Material: Maple

  • Position Inlays: Red Dot

  • Side Dots: Red

  • Number of Frets: 22

  • String Nut: Micarta

  • Nut Width: 1.69" (43 mm)

  • Nut Material: Micarta

  • 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: 6-Saddle Tele® with Humbucking Pickup Cutout

  • Pickguard: 1-Ply Mirror

  • Pickup Covers: Red

  • Control Knobs: Red Speed Knob

  • Switch Tip: Black

  • Hardware Finish: Chrome

  • 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

  • Auxiliary Switching: Kill Switch