John Osborne Telecaster®

Grammy-winning guitarist and songwriter John Osborne has captivated country music with his distinctive artistry, earning multiple top 10 hits, seven Academy of Country Music awards and six Country Music Association awards. His masterful guitar work and inspired songwriting continue to build a devoted fanbase, solidifying his position as one of country music's most influential and prominent artists.

The B String Bender Advantage

This highly-customized Telecaster features Fender's own B string bending mechanism – the secret weapon that encourages pedal steel-like chords and lead lines by raising the B string’s pitch up to a whole step.

Authentic John Osborne Specifications

Closely modeled after his personal guitar; this instrument delivers professional-grade performance with classic Fender craftsmanship. The alder body provides balanced tone and sustain, while the Road Worn® oil finished '68-style maple neck with maple cap fingerboard offers smooth playability and vintage aesthetics.

Road-Tested Style and Sound

The Road Worn® Olympic White finish captures the authentic wear and character of a gigging musician's trusted instrument. With custom-voiced John Osborne Telecaster pickups, custom pickguard and 3 compensated brass barrel saddles, the John Osborne signature Telecaster delivers everything from shimmering clean tones to growling overdrive.

Features

• Alder body with Road Worn® Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish in Olympic White
• Road Worn® Oil Finished 1968 "C"-shape Maple Neck with Maple Cap Fingerboard
• Custom Voiced John Osborne Telecaster Pickups
• Fender B String Bender
• Custom John Osborne pickguard
• Includes Vintage-Style Hardshell Case

General Series Artist Signature Orientation Right-Hand Color Olympic White Country Of Origin MX Neck Headstock Telecaster® Neck Material Maple Neck Finish Hand-Rubbed Oil Neck Shape 1968 C Fingerboard Radius 7.25" (184.1 mm) Fingerboard Material Maple Position Inlays Black Dot Side Dots Black Number of Frets 21 Truss Rod Vintage-Style Heel Adjust String Nut Synthetic Bone Nut Width 1.650" (42 mm) Nut Material Synthetic Bone Fret Size Jumbo Scale Length 25.5" (648 mm) Body Body Alder Body Finish Road Worn® Nitrocellulose Lacquer Body Shape Telecaster® Body Style Solid Body Body Material Alder Hardware Bridge 3-Saddle Modified Vintage-Style Strings Through Body Tele® with Compensated Brass Barrel Saddles with Fender® B String Bender Bridge Mounting 4-Screw Vintage-Style Pickguard 1-Ply John Osborne Custom, Black Pickup Covers Black Control Knobs Knurled Dome Switch Tip Black Hardware Finish Nickel Tuning Machines Fender® Vintage "F" Stamped Strings Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406 Neck Plate 4-Bolt Strap Buttons Strap Locks Electronics Bridge Pickup John Osborne Telecaster Neck Pickup John Osborne Telecaster Pickup Configuration SS Controls Master Volume, Master Tone Switching 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2.Middle, Position 3. Neck Pickup Auxiliary Switching None Measurements Shipping Dimensions 6.00x17.00x44.00 IN Shipping Weight 11.75 LB Shipping Length 44.00 IN Shipping Height 6.00 IN Shipping Width 17.00 IN Highlights ALDER BODY WITH ROAD WORN® NITROCELLULOSE LACQUER FINISH IN OLYMPIC WHITE

This classic Fender® tonewood is known for resonance, punch and clarity and delivers balanced tone with excellent sustain. The Road Worn® nitrocellulose lacquer finish in Olympic White provides authentic vintage aesthetics with carefully aged wear patterns that capture decades of playing history and stage-worn character.

ROAD WORN® OIL FINISHED 1968 "C"-SHAPE MAPLE NECK WITH MAPLE CAP

The 1968 "C"-shaped maple neck is comfortable at the 1st fret and has a modest taper towards the 12th, while the smooth Road Worn oil finish makes flying up and down the neck a breeze and captures the look and feel of decades of stage and studio use.

CUSTOM VOICED JOHN OSBORNE TELECASTER PICKUPS

Voiced to replicate John Osborne's signature sound, these custom Telecaster® pickups are specially designed to deliver slightly higher output and HiFi-like tones. This unique and balanced pickup set places an emphasis on sparkling highs, prominent mids, and tight bass response.

FENDER B STRING BENDER

Instant pitch-bending capability with smooth, reliable operation is delivered by the Fender B String Bender, allowing players to achieve seamless whole-step bends on the B string through subtle body movement for expressive lead lines and signature bending techniques.

CUSTOM JOHN OSBORNE PICKGUARD

Distinctive styling and signature visual appeal are delivered by the custom John Osborne pickguard, which completes the authentic look.

INCLUDES VINTAGE-STYLE HARDSHELL CASE

Superior protection during transport and storage is provided by the included vintage-style hardshell case, featuring durable construction and plush interior lining while maintaining authentic vintage styling.

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