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.

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.

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

Body

• Body Material : Basswood
• Body Finish : Urethane
• Body Shape : Telecaster

Neck

• Neck Material : Maple
• Neck Finish : Satin Urethane
• Neck Shape : '60s "U"
• Scale Length : 25.5" (648 mm)
• Fingerboard Material : Maple
• Fingerboard Radius : 9.5" (241 mm)
• Number of Frets : 21
• Fret Size : Vintage Style
• Nut Material : Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width : 1.650" (42 mm)
• Position Inlays : Black Dots
• Truss Rod : Bi-Flex

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup : Specially Designed James Burton
• Middle Pickup : Specially Designed James Burton
• Neck Pickup : Specially Designed James Burton
• Controls : Master Volume, Master Tone
• Switching : 5-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
• Configuration : SSS
• Special Electronics : S-1 Switch

Hardware

• Bridge : 6-Saddle American Vintage Strings-Through-Body Strat Hardtail
• Hardware Finish : Gold-Plated
• Tuning Machines : Deluxe Cast/Sealed with Pearl Buttons
• Pickguard : None
• Control Knobs : Knurled Flat-Top
• Switch Tip : Black
• Neck Plate : 4-Bolt Standard

Miscellaneous

• Strings : Fender USA 250L, NPS (.009-.042 Gauges)
• Other Features : Special '60s "U" Shape Neck, Special Design James Burton Pickups, Paisley Flame Finish on (887) and (888), Strat-o-Tele; Switching with S-1; Switch

Accessories

• Case Included (Yes/No) : Yes
• Included : Vintage-Style Tweed Case