Description
Tom DeLonge might be known for his unique singing voice, but there's no denying that his taste in guitars is pretty special too. The Blink-182 / Angels & Airwaves guitarist has once again teamed up with Fender to bring a slick pop-punk-flavoured offset semi-hollow to the masses: introducing the Tom DeLonge Starcaster.
- Riff-ready Seymour Duncan pickup – A single bridge pickup means the quickest route to crisp, punchy, attention-grabbing punk rock riffage.
- Roasted Maple neck – A great-feeling neck that looks the part, complemented by an ultra-comfy modern C profile.
- Satin finish with DeLonge artwork – A smooth pastel colour scheme meets subtly-placed artwork from Tom himself on the back of the body & headstock.
Body & Neck
DeLonge's Starcaster starts off with a sparkling treble and mid-focused laminated Maple body, semi-hollow with a center block. This offset shape is complemented by a Roasted Maple neck with a modern C profile, featuring medium jumbo frets and a lush Rosewood fingerboard for a modern feel with superior playability.
Adorned with a smooth satin urethane finish and DeLonge’s original signature artwork on the back of the headstock, this particular Starcaster is a punchy no-frills riff machine that oozes attitude without compromising that great Fender feel!
Electronics & Hardware
Expect turbo-charged tone fit for endless power chords and riffs galore, courtesy of a single Seymour Duncan® SH-5 Duncan Custom™ humbucker. Not a fan of overthinking things, DeLonge has opted for a simple master volume control and treble bleed circuit, preserving the guitar’s natural high-end and playing real nice with a bit of crunch.
Finally, a fully adjustable bridge with stop tailpiece brings classic looks, superior setup adjustment, and excellent tuning stability. For a less-is-more guitar, this thing brings plenty of performance to the table – all you need to do is focus on the rock show.
Specifications
Body
- Body: Laminated Maple With Center Block
- Body Finish: Satin Urethane
- Body Shape: Starcaster®
- Body Material: Laminated Maple With Center Block
Neck
- Neck Material: Roasted Maple
- Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Neck Shape: Modern "C"
- Neck Construction: Bolt-On
- Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 Mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Position Inlays: Pearloid Dot
- Side Dots: White
- Number Of Frets: 22
- Truss Rod: Dual-Action Head Adjust
- Truss Rod Nut: 4 Mm Hex
- String Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 Mm)
- Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan® Duncan Custom™ Sh-5
- Pickup Configuration: H
- Controls: Master Volume With Treble Bleed
Hardware
- Bridge: 6-Saddle Adjustable Bridge
- Bridge Cover/Tailpiece: Stop Tail
- Control Knobs: Black Speed
- Hardware Finish: Black
- Tuning Machines: Fender® Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking
- String Trees: Dual-Wing
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Engraved
- Strap Buttons: Standard
