Description
Description
As celebrated front man of The Clash and The Mescaleros, Joe Strummer’s raw, passionate stage presence and socio-political songwriting defined the punk rock movement that kicked off in the late-1970s—all with his now infamous 1966 Telecaster® by his side. To honor his legacy, Fender Custom Shop Senior Masterbuilder Paul Waller meticulously recreated every aspect of Strummer’s cherished instrument for a limited edition run.
The resonant two-piece select alder body, impeccably worn mid-‘60s “C” profile neck and round-laminated rosewood fingerboard, gives players the feeling of holding a road-tested piece of punk rock history, mirroring all the features found on highly sought after 1960s Fender guitars. Finished in Super Heavy Relic® Aged Black over Three-Color Sunburst lacquer—including a matching painted pickguard—all the wear and tear from decades of touring is perfectly recreated on this incredible limited edition. Loaded with a pair of Josefina Campos hand-wound ’67 Telecaster pickups, this guitar exudes all the same raw, expressive tones found throughout both The Clash’s and The Mescaleros’ widely celebrated discographies.
Other premium features include 7.25" (184.1 mm) radius, 21 Jescar Vintage (45085) frets, Modern Tele® wiring, 3-way switch, 6-saddle string-through-body Tele® bridge with steel barrel saddles, Schaller® M6 Mini Tuners, brass nut, wing string tree with tall metal spacer, replica touring case, limited edition Joe Strummer Strap and certificate of authenticity.
Specs
Specs
General
| Series: | Fender Custom Shop |
| Artist Name: | Joe Strummer |
| Country of Manufacture: | Made in the USA |
| Master Builder: | Paul Waller |
| Product Color: | Aged Black over 3-Color Sunburst |
| Relic/Aging Level: | Super Heavy Relic |
| Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
| Factory Setup: | E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
| Body Shape: | Telecaster |
| Body Material: | 2-Piece Select Alder with Offset Seam |
| Body Finish: | Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Plain-Grain Maple |
| Neck Finish: | Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Neck Shape: | '60s Oval "C" |
| Fingerboard Material: | 3A Rosewood |
| Nut Material: | Brass |
| Nut Width: | 1.62" (41.15mm) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 7.25" (184.1mm) |
| Scale Length: | 25.5" (647.7mm) |
| Number of Frets: | 21 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | 4-Bolt with "F" Logo, Serialized |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Mother of Pearl Dot - 7 mm |
| Inlay Shape: | Dots |
Electronics
| Bridge Pickup: | Custom Shop Hand-Wound Josefina '67 Single-Coil Tele |
| Neck Pickup: | Custom Shop Hand-Wound Josefina '67 Single-Coil Tele |
| Controls and Switching: | Master Volume, Master Tone; 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Nickel/Chrome |
| Bridge: | 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Tele with Steel Barrel Saddles |
| Tuning Machines: | Schaller M6 Chrome-Plated Die-Cast Mini Tuners |
| Fret Wire: | Jescar Vintage (45085) |
| Saddle: | Steel Barrel Saddles |
| Pickguard: | 3-Ply Eggshell |
| Knobs: | Knurled Chrome |
| Switch Cap: | Top Hat Style, Black |