Used Fender Ltd. Ed. Raphael Saadiq Signature Telecaster - Dark Metallic Red

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Introducing the Limited-Edition Raphael Saadiq Telecaster. Guitarist, bassist, multi-platinum producer and Grammy winning artist Raphael Saadiq built his reputation on the keen vision and vintage timbres that power his potent productions – Like Raphael’s music, this timeless model seamlessly blends retro and contemporary elements to astounding effect. Saadiq’s requisite appointments – ash body, maple neck and slab rosewood fingerboard with clay dots, vintage-tall frets and bone nut – keep the tone, look and feel planted firmly in the Fender wheelhouse. The old-school ’59 “C”-shape neck and vintage-spec hardware harmonize with the flash paint job, distinctive black binding, custom-tooled graphic pickguard design and flatter 9.5” fingerboard radius to give the Raphael Saadiq Telecaster the best of both worlds. Custom Raphael Saadiq Single-Coil Tele pickups up the ante for tones that will inspire, enchant and transport you to your own instant vintage dimension. Deluxe hardshell case included. Top Bound Ash Body A vintage Fender tone wood, Ash is resonant wood known for lively tone and good sustain. Dark Red Metallic Finish This eye-catching one-of-a-kind dark red metallic is an instant classic. ‘59 “C”-Shape Maple Neck This comfortably rounded neck profile is classic Fender and affords easy playability up and down the neck. 9.5” Radius Slab Rosewood Fingerboard With 21 Vintage Tall Frets Modern flatter radius fingerboard with frets like they came from the factory in the ‘50s and ‘60s. Slab rosewood fingerboard adds complementary warmth to the snappy attack of the maple neck. Custom Raphael Saadiq Telecaster Pickups Custom wound Raphael Saadiq single-coil Telecaster pickups recreate his retro-inspired sound. These pickups speak with a crystalline, warm and touch-sensitive tone that is the hallmark of Fender instruments. Vintage-Style 3-Threaded-Steel Saddle Tele Bridge Vintage-style 3-saddle string thru Telecaster bridge and Vintage tuners provide a classic