New, old stock. Unsold 2022 Fender James Burton Telecaster Red Flames Great Player & Sound with all case candy, COA & tweed case.

“Play it, James”

From serving as Elvis’ sideman for the better part of a decade to shredding up the studio with a 6-string southern twang, James Burton’s influence on the development of rock and country guitar is simply incalculable. The Fender James Burton Telecaster harnesses his half-century-plus of guitar mastery, resulting in an instrument with exceptional playability and unmatched tonal versatility. This guitar starts with an ultra-light basswood body, loaded with a trio of Specially Designed James Burton single-coil pickups, 5-way switching, and an S-1 series switch to provide a sweeping array of tones befitting a studio maestro like James. Next, the maple-on-maple neck’s vintage-style frets and modern 9.5-inch radius combine the best specs of old and new for a slick, speedy feel perfect for high-speed chicken pickin’ finesse. Finally, the James Burton is finished with a sleek Paisley Flame finish — a nod to James’ iconic Paisley Tele that he often played onstage with Elvis during his Las Vegas period.

Custom James Burton single-coil pickups

This guitar may technically be considered a Tele, but the truth is that the James Burton Telecaster’s tonal Strat-meets-Tele versatility defies categorization. Three Special Design Burton pickups cover the entire Fender single-coil spectrum, sporting a 5-way switch that provides a plethora of tones ranging from James’ signature chicken pickin’ staccato strut to quacky Strat-style in-between tones and more. Moreover, the S-1 switch unlocks series circuitry on the two and four positions that Sweetwater guitarists favor when searching for a girthier tone with a hotter output.

Ultra-lightweight basswood body

Regarding tonewoods, basswood is about the lightest timber commonly found on a 6-string. It’s often favored by musicians who spend the majority of their career slinging a guitar onstage, where playing a guitar with a double-digit weight can quickly lead to fatigue and sore shoulders. Beyond that, the James Burton Telecaster’s basswood body features a Paisley Flame finish for a touch of vintage hot-rod flair — a necessary aesthetic precaution for any guitarist expected to back up the King of Rock ’n’ Roll on a Las Vegas stage.

Robust ’60s “U” maple neck

The James Burton Telecaster’s neck comes equipped with a somewhat robust “U”-shaped maple neck — by no means a classic Tele baseball bat shape, but large enough to give your hands a proper grip when punching out your favorite twangy licks. Topped with a matching maple fingerboard and fast-playing vintage frets, this Tele features a modernized 9.5-inch radius to crank up the playability and performance, allowing for singing double-stop bends in any register without a hint of fret out.

Fender James Burton Telecaster Electric Guitar Features:

• Ultra-lightweight basswood body finished with Paisley Flame attitude
• Maple neck carved into a chunky ’60s “U” profile
• Matching maple fingerboard with 21 vintage-style frets in a modern 9.5-inch radius
• A trio of Specially Designed James Burton single coil-coil pickups split the difference between Strat quack and Tele twang
• 5-way switch and S-1 series switch provide exceptional tonal versatility
• 6-saddle string-through hardtail Stratocaster bridge offers enhanced intonation compared to a 3-barrel Tele bridge
• Rock-solid Deluxe cast/sealed tuners with pearl buttons

Tech Specs

• General
• Number of Strings 6
• Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
• Body
• Body Type Solidbody
• Body Shape Telecaster
• Body Material Basswood
• Body Finish Satin Polyurethane
• ColorRed Paisley Flames
• Neck
• Neck Material Maple
• Neck Shape'60s U
• Neck Joint Bolt-on
• Radius 9.5"
• Fingerboard Material Maple
• Fingerboard Inlay Black Dots
• Number of Frets 21, Vintage
• Scale Length 25.5"
• Nut Width 1.650"
• Nut Material Synthetic Bone
• Hardware
• Bridge/Tailpiece American Vintage Strat strings-through hardtail
• Tuners Gold plated Fender/Schaller cast sealed tuners with pearl buttons
• Electronics
• Neck Pickup James Burton Single-coil
• Middle Pickup James Burton Single-coil
• Bridge Pickup James Burton Single-coil
• Controls 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
• Switching S-1 switch, 5-way blade pickup switch
• Miscellaneous
• Strings Fender Super 250L, .009-.042
• Case/Tweed Hardshell Case
• Manufacturer Part Number:0108602887

Guitar plays, sounds & looks great. Low action with great tone!