{"product_id":"fender-limited-edition-raphael-saadiq-telecaster-electric-guitar-dark-red-metallic-hard-shell-case","title":"Fender Limited Edition Raphael Saadiq Telecaster Electric Guitar, Dark Red Metallic, Hard Shell Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaadiq’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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003eCustom Raphael Saadiq Single-Coil Tele Pickups\u003cbr\u003eTop Bound Ash Body with Black binding\u003cbr\u003e1-Ply Acrylic Pickguard with Custom Shape and Artwork\u003cbr\u003eDark Red Metallic Finish\u003cbr\u003eBlack Gloss Painted Headstock\u003cbr\u003eCustom Neckplate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTOP BOUND ASH BODY\u003cbr\u003eA vintage Fender tone wood, Ash is resonant wood known for lively tone and good sustain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDARK RED METALLIC FINISH\u003cbr\u003eThis eye-catching one-of-a-kind dark red metallic is an instant classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘59 “C”-SHAPE MAPLE NECK\u003cbr\u003eThis comfortably rounded neck profile is classic Fender and affords easy playability up and down the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.5” RADIUS SLAB ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD WITH 21 VINTAGE TALL FRETS\u003cbr\u003eModern 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCUSTOM RAPHAEL SAADIQ TELECASTER PICKUPS\u003cbr\u003eCustom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINTAGE-STYLE 3-THREADED-STEEL SADDLE TELE BRIDGE\u003cbr\u003eVintage-style 3-saddle string thru Telecaster bridge and Vintage tuners provide a classic Telecaster looks, tone and feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Name Limited Edition Raphael Saadiq Telecaster, Rosewood Fingerboard, Dark Metallic Red\u003cbr\u003eSeries Artist Signature\u003cbr\u003eOrientation Right-Hand\u003cbr\u003eColor Dark Red Metallic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. Weight:  7 lbs. 14 oz.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody Material Ash\u003cbr\u003eBody Shape Telecaster\u003cbr\u003eBody Finish Gloss Polyurethane\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck Shape 1959 \"C\"\u003cbr\u003eNeck Material Maple\u003cbr\u003eNeck Finish Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face\u003cbr\u003eScale Length 25.5\" (648 mm)\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Material Slab Rosewood\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Radius 9.5\" (241 mm)\u003cbr\u003ePosition Inlays Clay Dot\u003cbr\u003eSide Dots Vintage Clay\u003cbr\u003eString Nut Bone\u003cbr\u003eNut Width 1.650\" (42 mm)\u003cbr\u003eFret Size Vintage Tall\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Frets 21\u003cbr\u003eHeadstock Telecaster\u003cbr\u003eTruss Rod Head Adjust\u003cbr\u003eTruss Rod Nut 1\/8\" Hex (Allen)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBridge Pickup Custom Raphael Saadiq Single-Coil Tele\u003cbr\u003eNeck Pickup Custom Raphael Saadiq Single-Coil Tele\u003cbr\u003ePickup Covers Neck: Chrome; Bridge: Black\u003cbr\u003eSwitching 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup\u003cbr\u003eControls Master Volume, Master Tone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBridge Pure Vintage 3-Saddle Tele with Threaded Steel Barrel Saddles\u003cbr\u003eBridge Mounting 4-Screw Vintage-Style\u003cbr\u003eHardware Finish Nickel\/Chrome\u003cbr\u003ePickguard 1-Ply Acrylic with Custom Graphic\u003cbr\u003eControl Knobs Knurled Flat-Top\u003cbr\u003eSwitch Tip Top Hat Style, Black\u003cbr\u003eNeck Plate 4-Bolt with Custom Raphael Saadiq Logo, Serialized\u003cbr\u003eStrap Buttons Vintage-Style\u003cbr\u003eString Trees Butterfly\u003cbr\u003eBridge Cover\/Tailpiece Includes Chrome Bridge Cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrings (Installed) Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406\u003cbr\u003eTruss Rod Wrench 1\/8\" Hex (Allen)\u003cbr\u003eIncluded Case\/Gig Bag Deluxe Black Hardshell (Red Poodle Interior)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck-out the videos on YouTube and more information on the Fender website.  This is a Great guitar at a Great Price!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSKU 1017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67791994388787,"sku":"1017","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/4881\/2339\/files\/IMG_2931.jpg?v=1792863139","url":"https:\/\/badrabbitguitars.com\/products\/fender-limited-edition-raphael-saadiq-telecaster-electric-guitar-dark-red-metallic-hard-shell-case","provider":"Bad Rabbit Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}