Take your riffs to the limit with the FENDER JOHN 5 PHANTOM TELECASTER BLACK

The FENDER JOHN 5 PHANTOM TELECASTER BLACK is a signature electric guitar designed to bring John 5's personality to a modernized, hard-rock-oriented Telecaster. Its black finish with matching headstock veneer is paired with a DiMarzio D'Activator pickup configuration in the neck and bridge, a Floyd Rose FRTS2000 Special Series tremolo, and simplified controls so you can focus on playing.

High output, defined lows, and expressive features for playing with gain and character. Designed for guitarists seeking powerful riffs, solos, and performance effects, it combines a maple neck with a C profile and a 12-inch radius Indian laurel fretboard. Whether you are just starting to explore hard rock or need a tool for rehearsal and live performances, it offers a sound- and performance-focused design.

Key features of the FENDER JOHN 5 PHANTOM TELECASTER BLACK

DiMarzio D'Activator pickups in the neck and bridge for high-output sounds

Maple neck with a C profile and 12-inch radius Indian laurel fretboard

Floyd Rose FRTS2000 Special Series tremolo for wide pitch variations

Custom configuration with a single volume control and killswitch

Black finish, matching headstock veneer, and custom neck plate

What makes the FENDER JOHN 5 PHANTOM TELECASTER BLACK special?

A Telecaster designed to combine definition under high gain with expressive playing. The DiMarzio D'Activators provide solid lows and clarity so that riffs and lead lines maintain their presence in the mix. The Floyd Rose allows for extreme pitch variations and dive bombs, expanding the available techniques beyond the pick attack.

The single volume control reduces adjustment complexity, while the killswitch allows you to incorporate signal cuts as a creative tool. For those new to this type of guitar, the simplified layout helps you focus on phrasing; for advanced musicians, it offers a straightforward approach to combining gain, tremolo, and performance effects. The design captures John 5's relationship with the Telecaster and his career alongside artists such as David Lee Roth, Mötley Crüe, and Rob Zombie, with a black aesthetic and a custom neck plate that complete its signature identity.