Fender USA Chris Shiflett Cleaver Telecaster Deluxe in Dakota Red

Name: Fender USA Chris Shiflett Cleaver Telecaster Deluxe in Dakota Red
Brand: Fender
SKU: 0117450754
Availability: InStock

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Description

Description

Night after night the Foo Fighters’ Chris Shiflett carves his way through a full brigade of guitar tones on the biggest, loudest stages in the world. This tour-tested son-of-a-gun is named “The Cleaver” for a reason – it positively slashes through the mix with a voice that snarls dirty as well as it sings clean. Previously available only as a Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt Artist offering, we’re proud to announce the Chris Shiflett Cleaver Telecaster® Deluxe—a stripped-down rock machine built for high-octane live performance, made in the USA.

Key Features

Stadium Ready Tones – Cut through any mix like a cleaver thanks to the Noiseless Chris Shiflett P90 pickups
Nitro Finish – Stunning Gloss Nitro finish with matching headstock for unrivalled tone and eye-catching looks
Perfect Comfort – This Tele Deluxe features a belly cut in conjunction with a lightning-fast 12” fingerboard radius on a custom oval C neck profile for unrivalled comfort even after hours on stage!

A resonant alder body lays the perfect foundation for bone-rattling, stadium-ready tones. Dressed up in a nitrocellulose lacquer finish, this alder body also has a “belly cut” for superior comfort during the longest sets. Built for speed, the 25.5” scale maple neck features a 12” radius rosewood fingerboard with 21 medium jumbo frets for fiery leads and silky bends. Pearloid block inlays add a touch of unexpected class to this Tele® – it’s a workhorse, but that doesn’t mean it can’t look good. The real magic lies in the pickups: two Custom Chris Shiflett “Cleaver” Noiseless™ CS-90 pickups pair powerful output with the throaty midrange punch and singing highs of a vintage single coil, all without hum. The “F”-style tuning machines, bone nut and wing string tree with nylon spacer keep things in tune through marathon sets, while the string-through body hardtail bridge enhances resonance and sustain.

With its workhorse build, versatile voice and road-tested design, the Chris Shiflett Cleaver Telecaster® Deluxe is a must-have for guitarists who demand dynamic, uncompromising tone. Plug in and carve your own path through anything, anywhere.

Specifications

Body

Body: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape: Telecaster
Body Style: Solid Body

Neck

Headstock: Large ’70s Style
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer with Gloss Matching Headstock
Neck Shape: Custom Oval “C”
Neck Construction: 4-Bolt
Fingerboard Radius: 12″ (305 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Slab Rosewood
Position Inlays: White Pearloid Block
Side Dots: White Block
Number of Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo
Truss Rod: Bullet Style
Truss Rod Nut: Bullet Style
String Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1.650″ (42 mm)

Hardware

Bridge: Pure Vintage 6-Saddle String-Through Body Hardtail with Bent Steel Saddles
Bridge Mounting: 3-Screw Vintage-Style Hard-Tail
Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
Pickup Covers: Black
Control Knobs: Skirted Black Plastic with Numbered Indicators
Switch Tip: Aged White
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Fender® “F” Stamped
String Trees: Single-Wing with Nylon Spacer
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with “F” Logo
Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: Custom Chris Shiflett “Cleaver” Noiseless CS-90
Neck Pickup: Custom Chris Shiflett “Cleaver” Noiseless CS-90
Pickup Configuration: SS
Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup

Miscellaneous

Strings: Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
Case: Vintage Style Brown with Chris Shiflett Signature Graphic (Amber Interior)

About the manufacturer

Fender

Fender is one of the most influential names in music history, shaping the sound of modern electric guitar since the 1950s. Founded by Leo Fender, the brand introduced legendary models like the Stratocaster, Telecaster, and Precision Bass—each becoming an icon in its own right. Known for their bright, articulate tone and smooth playability, Fender instruments have been embraced by artists across every genre, from blues and rock to punk and pop. Their amps, such as the Twin Reverb and Deluxe Reverb, are equally celebrated for their rich, clean tones and natural warmth. Fender remains a symbol of innovation and authenticity, inspiring generations of musicians worldwide.

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