Fender Limited Edition Raphael Saadiq Telecaster Electric Guitar, Dark Red Metallic, Hard Shell Case

Introducing the Limited-Edition Raphael Saadiq Telecaster. Guitarist, bassist, multi-platinum producer and Grammy winning artist Raphael Saadiq built his reputation on the keen vision and vintage timbres that power his potent productions – Like Raphael’s music, this timeless model seamlessly blends retro and contemporary elements to astounding effect.

Saadiq’s requisite appointments – ash body, maple neck and slab rosewood fingerboard with clay dots, vintage-tall frets and bone nut – keep the tone, look and feel planted firmly in the Fender wheelhouse. The old-school ’59 “C”-shape neck and vintage-spec hardware harmonize with the flash paint job, distinctive black binding, custom-tooled graphic pickguard design and flatter 9.5” fingerboard radius to give the Raphael Saadiq Telecaster the best of both worlds. Custom Raphael Saadiq Single-Coil Tele pickups up the ante for tones that will inspire, enchant and transport you to your own instant vintage dimension. Deluxe hardshell case included.

Features
Custom Raphael Saadiq Single-Coil Tele Pickups
Top Bound Ash Body with Black binding
1-Ply Acrylic Pickguard with Custom Shape and Artwork
Dark Red Metallic Finish
Black Gloss Painted Headstock
Custom Neckplate

TOP BOUND ASH BODY
A vintage Fender tone wood, Ash is resonant wood known for lively tone and good sustain.

DARK RED METALLIC FINISH
This eye-catching one-of-a-kind dark red metallic is an instant classic.

‘59 “C”-SHAPE MAPLE NECK
This comfortably rounded neck profile is classic Fender and affords easy playability up and down the neck.

9.5” RADIUS SLAB ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD WITH 21 VINTAGE TALL FRETS
Modern flatter radius fingerboard with frets like they came from the factory in the ‘50s and ‘60s. Slab rosewood fingerboard adds complementary warmth to the snappy attack of the maple neck.

CUSTOM RAPHAEL SAADIQ TELECASTER PICKUPS
Custom wound Raphael Saadiq single-coil Telecaster pickups recreate his retro-inspired sound. These pickups speak with a crystalline, warm and touch-sensitive tone that is the hallmark of Fender instruments.

VINTAGE-STYLE 3-THREADED-STEEL SADDLE TELE BRIDGE
Vintage-style 3-saddle string thru Telecaster bridge and Vintage tuners provide a classic Telecaster looks, tone and feel.

Specs

General

Product Name Limited Edition Raphael Saadiq Telecaster, Rosewood Fingerboard, Dark Metallic Red
Series Artist Signature
Orientation Right-Hand
Color Dark Red Metallic

Approx. Weight:  7 lbs. 14 oz.

Body

Body Material Ash
Body Shape Telecaster
Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane

Neck

Neck Shape 1959 "C"
Neck Material Maple
Neck Finish Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
Scale Length 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material Slab Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 9.5" (241 mm)
Position Inlays Clay Dot
Side Dots Vintage Clay
String Nut Bone
Nut Width 1.650" (42 mm)
Fret Size Vintage Tall
Number of Frets 21
Headstock Telecaster
Truss Rod Head Adjust
Truss Rod Nut 1/8" Hex (Allen)

Electronics

Bridge Pickup Custom Raphael Saadiq Single-Coil Tele
Neck Pickup Custom Raphael Saadiq Single-Coil Tele
Pickup Covers Neck: Chrome; Bridge: Black
Switching 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Controls Master Volume, Master Tone

Hardware

Bridge Pure Vintage 3-Saddle Tele with Threaded Steel Barrel Saddles
Bridge Mounting 4-Screw Vintage-Style
Hardware Finish Nickel/Chrome
Pickguard 1-Ply Acrylic with Custom Graphic
Control Knobs Knurled Flat-Top
Switch Tip Top Hat Style, Black
Neck Plate 4-Bolt with Custom Raphael Saadiq Logo, Serialized
Strap Buttons Vintage-Style
String Trees Butterfly
Bridge Cover/Tailpiece Includes Chrome Bridge Cover

Accessories

Strings (Installed) Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
Truss Rod Wrench 1/8" Hex (Allen)
Included Case/Gig Bag Deluxe Black Hardshell (Red Poodle Interior)

This LIKE NEW guitar went from Fender to their authorized refurbisher MIRC, where it received a full multi-point inspection and expert setup - it is ready to play!  No visible repairs were necessary, and no modifications were made except the back of the headstock was stamped USED and the original serial number was replaced/covered with a new one.

Check-out the videos on YouTube and more information on the Fender website.  This is a Great guitar at a Great Price!

Enjoy!

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