THE ROOT OF CRUSHING TELE® TONE
For heavy, molten nu-metal Tele® style, the Jim Root Telecaster delivers crushing detuned tone with a stark utilitarian look. The towering Slipknot guitarist worked with Fender to create a huge-sounding signature Telecaster model that complements his heavy playing style, and it's a beast right down to its 12"-radius fingerboard, EMG® active humbucking pickups, sparse control layout and more. Brutal.
FEATURES
- Mahogany body
- Flat Black and Flat White satin nitro-lacquer finishes
- Ebony or maple 12-radius fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets
- EMG® 60 (neck) and 81 (bridge) active humbucking pickups
- Single control knob (volume) and three-way pickup switch
- Hardtail strings-thru-body bridge
EMG® ACTIVE HUMBUCKING PICKUPS
For a decidedly non-traditional design and configuration, the crushing nu-metal sound of the Jim Root Telecaster is produced by a fearsome pair of EMG® active humbucking pickups.
12" FINGERBOARD RADIUS
This instrument features a fingerboard radius (the amount of curvature across the width of the fingerboard) that, at 12", is substantially more flattened than both a vintage-style 7.25" radius and a modern 9.5" radius. Feels notably flat even though theres still slight curvature, and is great for bending notes without fretting out.
LOCKING TUNERS
A convenient high-end, high-performance feature, locking tuners offer increased tuning stability, especially on tremolo-equipped guitars, and they make changing strings substantially faster and easier than conventional tuners.
EBONY FINGERBOARD
The Jim Root Telecaster offers a darkly alluring ebony fingerboard for smooth performance and a touch of elegance.
MAHOGANY BODY WITH SATIN FINISH
This guitars strong and resonant mahogany body's satin finish is a stylish touch offering a muted matte appearance versus the glassy sheen of conventional gloss finishes.
BLACK HARDWARE
In a pleasingly malevolent touch, the sparsely appointed Jim Root Telecaster features an all-black bridge, controls, bridge pickup bezel, tuners, strap buttons and more.
BODY
Body Material
Mahogany
Body Finish
Satin Lacquer
Body Shape
Telecaster®
NECK
Neck Material
Maple
Neck Finish
Satin Urethane
Neck Shape
Modern "C"
Scale Length
25.5" (64.77 cm)
Fingerboard Material
Ebony
Fingerboard Radius
12" (305 mm)
Number of Frets
22
Fret Size
Medium Jumbo
Nut Material
Synthetic Bone
Nut Width
1.650" (42 mm)
Position Inlays
White Dot
Truss Rod
Bi-Flex
ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup
EMG® 81
Neck Pickup
EMG® 60
Controls
Master Volume
Switching
3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Configuration
Two Humbucker Pickups
HARDWARE
Bridge
6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail With Block Saddles
Hardware Finish
Black
Tuning Machines
Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking
Pickguard
1-Ply Black
Control Knobs
Black Plastic
Switch Tip
Black
Neck Plate
4-Bolt Custom
MISCELLANEOUS
Strings
Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
Other Features
Mahogany Body, Active EMG®; Pickups, Ebony or Maple Fingerboard with 12" Radius (305mm), White Pearloid Dot Position Inlays on Ebony Fingerboard, Black Dot Position Inlays on Maple Fingerboard, Black Hardware, Black Pickguard Screws, Flat Finshes
