Description

The Fender Custom Shop John 5 Signature Bigsby Electric Guitar in Black takes the classic Telecaster platform and twists it into a high performance, stage ready weapon. Combining a select ash body, a scorching Seymour Duncan Hot Rails bridge humbucker, a Custom Shop Twisted Tele neck pickup and a Bigsby vibrato, it delivers brutal gain, singing sustain and expressive wobble while still retaining that unmistakable Fender snap and clarity. Built in the USA as part of the Custom Artist series, this John 5 model is as slick to play as it looks. A modern C maple neck, 12 inch radius rosewood fingerboard and 22 medium jumbo frets give you the speed and control you need for fast runs, huge bends and precise vibrato. Finished in gloss urethane with a matching painted headstock and unique 3 over 3 under Tele XII style headstock shape, it is a striking, premium instrument that is ready to handle everything from country twang to high gain metal. Signature John 5 Tone and Attitude At the heart of this guitar is its versatile HS pickup pairing. The Seymour Duncan Hot Rails Tele bridge humbucker delivers tight low end, searing mids and compressed, high output punch that excels for heavy riffs and saturated leads. In contrast, the Custom Shop Twisted Tele neck single coil offers a more open, vocal quality with plenty of chime and clarity, ideal for cleans, bluesy lines and dynamic rhythm work. Together, they give you the aggression John 5 is known for, with enough range to cover almost any genre. Expressive Bigsby Vibrato The Bigsby licensed vibrato system paired with a 6 saddle adjustable bridge opens the door to subtle pitch shimmers, surfy warbles and expressive chord vibrato. It lets you add movement and character to chords and lead lines without losing tuning stability, especially when combined with the deluxe cast sealed locking tuners. Whether you are adding a gentle wobble to clean arpeggios or pushing into more dramatic bends, the Bigsby gives you a smooth, musical response under your picking hand. Fast, Modern Playability The modern C shaped maple neck and 12 inch radius rosewood fingerboard are designed for contemporary players who demand comfort and speed. The slightly flatter radius makes big bends cleaner and reduces the chance of notes choking out, while the 22 medium jumbo frets give you a solid, confident feel under your fingers. Finished in gloss urethane, the neck feels slick and familiar, making long sets and demanding sessions far less fatiguing. Custom Shop Craftsmanship and Striking Aesthetics With its select ash body, Black urethane finish and matching painted headstock, this John 5 Signature Telecaster has a bold, stage ready presence. The 1 ply chrome pickguard, nickel chrome hardware and distinctive 3 over 3 under modified Tele XII headstock shape set it apart visually from standard Telecasters. Built within the Fender Custom Shop platform, it benefits from meticulous attention to detail, premium materials and a level of fit and finish that inspires confidence every time you pick it up. Key Features Seymour Duncan Hot Rails Bridge Humbucker – The Hot Rails Tele STHR 1B in the bridge position delivers high output, tight lows and focused mids for crushing rhythm tones and searing leads. Its hum cancelling design keeps noise to a minimum, letting you run high gain settings without unwanted hum, perfect for heavier styles and saturated amp tones. Custom Shop Twisted Tele Neck Pickup – The Twisted Tele single coil in the neck offers a unique blend of Tele bite and Strat like openness. It provides clear, articulate cleans and smooth, expressive lead tones, giving you a versatile contrast to the aggressive bridge humbucker while still sitting comfortably in a mix. Bigsby Licensed Vibrato with 6 Saddle Bridge – The combination of a 6 saddle adjustable bridge and Bigsby flat handle vibrato tailpiece gives you precise intonation and expressive pitch control. Individual saddle adjustment helps you dial in accurate tuning…