Key Features
- Rock the casbah with this Joe Strummer special
- Capture the look and vibe of Joe's '66 Tele through Road Worn finish
- Revive the searing bite of Strummer's sound through a set of custom-voiced pickups
- An included hardshell case will keep your unique instrument in top condition!
Fender Joe Strummer Telecaster, Black Overview
The Fender Joe Strummer Telecaster is a whopping dose of punk rock attitude. As the main tone tool of The Clash frontman Joe Strummer, it's got rebellion in its DNA - from headstock to bridge, this signature special is brimming with free spirit. Starting with a set of custom-voiced pickups to capture that thunderous growl that fuelled so many Clash tunes, it puts that sought-after sound straight into your hands.
The sounds are authentic, the looks are killer. This special has received Fender's Road Worn lacquer-finish to instil the experience of numerous gigs, venues, and touring scars - just like the original. And to complete this riotous recipe, the playability is befitting of Strummer himself. A '60s 'C' shaped neck gives way to unrestricted riffing, while a slab rosewood fretboard feels gloriously smooth on your fingers. Set with a vintage style 6-saddle bridge, you're going to enjoy solid tuning stability and intonation, so get up on stage and rock the casbah!
Product Ref: 231010
Full Description
View Full DescriptionBring the Clash to life
Legendary artists. The Clash were major figures in the punk rock scene and inspired so many with their fiery, passionate songs. Strummer's gorgeous Telecaster is a prominent feature in their sound, and Fender have captured that invigorating tone in a set of custom-voiced pickups. That iconic bark and clink can now be yours with a minimum of fuss.
On the neck pickup you've got access to thick, chunky twangs to power your rhythms. Roll up the tone and volume to really let loose with syrupy majesty that only Tele twangs can generate. Over on the bridge, you've got ample cut. It's a piercing, sparkling timbre that will add edge to solos, or bright overtones to chords. In all cases, it's got Strummer's pizazz in your playbook.
Vintage Strummer playability
Play like the man himself. It's modelled after a '66 Telecaster so you're going to get some classic vibes when you pick up this signature special. With a premium, slab rosewood board you're going get serious warmth and sustain in your tone. Not only that, but it feels glorious on your fingers, it's so sleek that position changes become effortless. And speaking of ease, it adopts a classic 7.25" radius so you can chord with consistency.
That gorgeous rosewood is on top of a retro-styled maple neck. It'll immerse you in Strummer's mighty mojo thanks the Road Worn nitrocellulose lacquer applied to the surface. The old-school sensibility continues with a '60s "C" shape that slots right into the palm of your hand. Together with the soothing nitrocellulose finish, you'll be able to play for hours without discomfort. It's the ultimate platform for launching those unapologetic face-smashing riffs that put the Clash on the map!
Pristine hardware selection
Always sound your best. Treated to some of the best hardware Fender has to offer, this signature guitar allows you to perform with nothing holding you back. A bone nut lets your strings ring clear and true, eliminating any irritating buzz. Teamed with that is a 6-saddle vintage style string-through bridge which provides solid tuning stability and excellent sustain. Lastly, vintage-styled tuning machines complete the look, and hold your strings in a tight grip to ensure they don't slip out of tune.
Road Worn but still brand new
It's got the spiky sounds of punk rock covered, but to truly capture the spirit of Strummer it's got to look the part. And it does! An amazing Road Worn finish imbues every blemish of the legendary '66 Tele that was Strummer's workhorse. Every faded paint mark and storytelling scar has been lovingly applied by Fender - the masters of relic finishes!
Should I stay or should I go?
Either! With an included vintage-style hardshell case you're free to move around as you please with this beautiful signature special. Fender's high-quality case will ensure that your unique guitar keeps its verve and vigour as you take it on the road.
Specifications
- Product Name: Fender Joe Strummer Telecaster, Black
- Product Code: 0143900796
Body
- Body: Alder
- Body Finish: Road Worn® Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Body Shape: Telecaster®
- Body Material: Alder
Neck & Fingerboard
- Headstock: Telecaster®
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Road Worn® Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck Shape: '60s "C"
- Neck Construction: 4-Bolt
- Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Slab Rosewood
- Position Inlays: Pearloid Dot
- Side Dots: White
- Number of Frets: 21
- Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
- String Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Nut Material: Bone
Hardware:
- Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele®
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
- Pickup Covers: Neck: Aged Chrome; Bridge: Black
- Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
- Switch Tip: Barrel Style, Black
- Hardware Finish: Aged Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Fender® Vintage-Style
- String Trees: Dual-Wing
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
- Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Joe Strummer Single-Coil Tele®
- Neck Pickup: Custom Joe Strummer Single-Coil Tele®
- Pickup Configuration: SS
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Miscellaneous
- Case: Vintage-Style Hardshell Case
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