According to their website Fender has released yet another John 5 Signature instrument––the new J5 Triple Tele Deluxe––which looks to be based on a classic ’70s Tele Deluxe, albeit with some modern, high-power modifications. John 5′s other signature model guitar is of course the J5 Bigsby Telecaster.
Unique features of the J5 Triple Tele Deluxe will include a vintage ’70s-styled Strat headstock, chromed brass pickguard, three high-output Enforcer “Wide Range” humbuckers (chrome covered,) vintage synchronized tremolo, 3-way pickup toggle on upper bout, and body & back binding.
Otherwise, the guitar will sport an alder body, maple ’60s C-shaped neck, 25.5“ scale length, rosewood fretboard (12” radius) with dot inlays, master volume & tone controls, Fender/Schaller vintage “F”-style tuners, and chrome hardware.
The guitar is expected to ship with a Deluxe Gig Bag, but so far there is no word on MSRP or street price.
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February 8th, 2007 at 3:36 pm
Wouldn’t be surprised if that disappears from Fender’s production line in a few months. There’s unconventional, then there’s REALLY unconventional.
February 8th, 2007 at 3:41 pm
Hehe… I thought the same thing about the original J5 Bigsby, but that monsterous thing has been in production since 2003!
February 9th, 2007 at 1:00 am
I really like this one! Sportin! Only wish it had a Tele headstock– a Tele should have a Tele headstock.
Anyone know any differences between the current wide range humbuckers and the original design?
February 23rd, 2007 at 7:53 am
Well J5 himself collects Teles from all decades. I really like the less retro & time correct but more creative design approach on this one here. To my taste the neck perfectly fits the body and pickguard from an aesthetic point of view, but the 3 humbuckers make it monsterous and the switch tip is somehow lost on upper pickguard..So I really think this axe looks interesting, but not perfect..concerning the sound: this guitar is not as warm sounding due to its enhanced frequency range. So you really need EQs n stuff to make it sound like a 7ties Tele..but hey that was not the intention for this guitar here..J5 now plays for White Zombie!!!!!
June 9th, 2008 at 9:50 am
hey guys im just wondering is john 5 thinkin of bringing out his prototype guitar that he used in devil who knows my name because iff not then i will look for a les paul its just that i love that guitar, its my favourite guitar at the moment and i would love to own one please respond back thanks ben