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{{Short description|Electric guitar}} |
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|title = J5 Telecaster |
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|image = [[Image:Fender Telecaster John 5 signature.jpg|160px]] |
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|caption = Fender J5 Triple Tele Deluxe |
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|manufacturer=[[Fender Musical Instruments Corporation|Fender]] |
|manufacturer=[[Fender Musical Instruments Corporation|Fender]] |
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|period=2004-present |
|period = 2004-present |
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|bodytype=Solid |
|bodytype = Solid |
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|necktype=Bolt on |
|necktype = [[Bolt-on neck|Bolt on]] |
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|woodbody=[[Ash tree|Ash]] |
|woodbody = [[Ash tree|Ash]], [[Alnus rubra|Alder]] |
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|woodneck=[[Maple]] |
|woodneck = [[Maple]] |
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|woodfingerboard=[[Rosewood]] |
|woodfingerboard = [[Rosewood]] |
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|bridge=Fixed, Synchronized [[Tremolo arm|tremolo]] |
|bridge = Fixed, Synchronized [[Tremolo arm|tremolo]] |
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|pickups=1 [[single coil]] and 1 [[Humbucking pickup|humbucker]] or 3 humbuckers |
|pickups = 1 [[single coil]] and 1 [[Humbucking pickup|humbucker]], dual humbuckers, or 3 humbuckers |
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|colors=Black |
|colors = Black |
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The '''J5 Telecaster''' is [[John |
The '''Fender J5 Telecaster''' is [[John 5 (guitarist)|John 5's]] signature model [[Fender Telecaster|Telecaster]], and was designed in part by John 5 himself. The prototype built by [[Fender Custom Shop]] Artist Relations representative Alex Perez has served as John 5's main guitar since around 2003.{{citation needed|date=March 2016}} The standard features that differentiate John 5's Telecasters from the traditional Telecaster design include dual volume controls instead of both a volume and tone control, a three-way toggle switch mounted through the upper bout, chrome pickguard, and a specially shaped headstock. |
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==Variants== |
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Throughout the years{{when|date=November 2015}} there have been several versions of the J5 Tele, these include: |
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===Custom Shop Models=== |
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Made at the [[Fender Custom Shop]] in [[Corona, California]], [[United States|USA]]. |
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* J5:HB Signature Telecaster, outfitted with a fixed Telecaster bridge, a Fender Custom Shop Twisted Tele pickup in the neck position, and a Fender USA Enforcer pickup in the bridge position. The body has white binding on the top and back. |
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* J5 Bigsby Signature Telecaster, outfitted with a [[Bigsby vibrato tailpiece]], a Fender Custom Shop Twisted Tele pickup in the neck position, and a [[Seymour Duncan]] Hot Rails humbucking pickup in the bridge position. The body has white binding on the top and back. This model also has a three-way blade style switch on the control plate instead of the usual three-way toggle.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Hunter |first=Dave |title=The Fender Telecaster: The Life and Times of the Electric Guitar That Changed the World |date=2012 |publisher=Voyageur Press |isbn=9780760341384 |page=225}}</ref> |
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===Artist Series Models=== |
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Made in [[Ensenada, Baja California]], [[Mexico]]. |
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* J5 Signature Telecaster, outfitted with a fixed Telecaster bridge, a Fender Custom Shop Twisted Tele pickup in the neck position, and a Fender USA Enforcer pickup in the bridge position. The top of the guitar has white binding while the back is unbound. |
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* J5 Triple Tele Deluxe, outfitted with a [[Vibrato systems for guitar#Fender designs|Fender synchronized tremolo]] and three Fender USA Enforcer pickups. The body has white binding on the top and back, as well as a '70s style [[Fender Stratocaster|Stratocaster]] [[headstock]]. |
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===Squier Model=== |
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Made in China under the [[Squier]] brand as a more budget conscious variant. |
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*J5 Signature Telecaster, outfitted with a fixed Telecaster bridge, a custom Alnico V humbucker in the neck position, and a custom ceramic humbucker in the bridge position. This variant has an alder body with white binding on the top and back and a standard Telecaster headstock. |
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*Available in Black with chrome hardware and Frost Gold with gold hardware. |
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| J5 Telecaster | |
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 Fender J5 Triple Tele Deluxe | |
| Manufacturer | Fender |
| Period | 2004-present |
| Construction | |
| Body type | Solid |
| Neck joint | Bolt on |
| Woods | |
| Body | Ash, Alder |
| Neck | Maple |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Hardware | |
| Bridge | Fixed, Synchronized tremolo |
| Pickup(s) | 1 single coil and 1 humbucker, dual humbuckers, or 3 humbuckers |
| Colors available | |
| Black | |
The Fender J5 Telecaster is John 5's signature model Telecaster, and was designed in part by John 5 himself. The prototype built by Fender Custom Shop Artist Relations representative Alex Perez has served as John 5's main guitar since around 2003.[citation needed] The standard features that differentiate John 5's Telecasters from the traditional Telecaster design include dual volume controls instead of both a volume and tone control, a three-way toggle switch mounted through the upper bout, chrome pickguard, and a specially shaped headstock.
Variants
[edit]Throughout the years[when?] there have been several versions of the J5 Tele, these include:
Custom Shop Models
[edit]Made at the Fender Custom Shop in Corona, California, USA.
- J5:HB Signature Telecaster, outfitted with a fixed Telecaster bridge, a Fender Custom Shop Twisted Tele pickup in the neck position, and a Fender USA Enforcer pickup in the bridge position. The body has white binding on the top and back.
- J5 Bigsby Signature Telecaster, outfitted with a Bigsby vibrato tailpiece, a Fender Custom Shop Twisted Tele pickup in the neck position, and a Seymour Duncan Hot Rails humbucking pickup in the bridge position. The body has white binding on the top and back. This model also has a three-way blade style switch on the control plate instead of the usual three-way toggle.[1]
Artist Series Models
[edit]Made in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico.
- J5 Signature Telecaster, outfitted with a fixed Telecaster bridge, a Fender Custom Shop Twisted Tele pickup in the neck position, and a Fender USA Enforcer pickup in the bridge position. The top of the guitar has white binding while the back is unbound.
- J5 Triple Tele Deluxe, outfitted with a Fender synchronized tremolo and three Fender USA Enforcer pickups. The body has white binding on the top and back, as well as a '70s style Stratocaster headstock.
Squier Model
[edit]Made in China under the Squier brand as a more budget conscious variant.
- J5 Signature Telecaster, outfitted with a fixed Telecaster bridge, a custom Alnico V humbucker in the neck position, and a custom ceramic humbucker in the bridge position. This variant has an alder body with white binding on the top and back and a standard Telecaster headstock.
- Available in Black with chrome hardware and Frost Gold with gold hardware.
References
[edit]- ^ Hunter, Dave (2012). The Fender Telecaster: The Life and Times of the Electric Guitar That Changed the World. Voyageur Press. p. 225. ISBN 9780760341384.
External links
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