John 5 and Fender Team Up

John 5 and Fender released three new signature Telecasters: Phantom, Ghost, and Custom Shop Phantom models.

John 5 on Telecaster Choice

John 5 said he was drawn to Telecasters since childhood, calling Fender the pinnacle of guitar quality.

“I don't know if the Telecaster picked me or I picked it. I was so drawn to that shape. Ever since I was little, Fender was always just the pinnacle, the greatest, and I just wanted nothing more to have the best guitar for me and have the people enjoy it as well.”

Fender Product Officer Comments

Fender's chief product officer noted John 5 pushes Telecasters across genres and makes the Ghost model accessible to more players.

“John 5 is one of the most distinctive players in modern guitar, pushing the Telecaster across genres and beyond convention, and these three instruments reflect that that versatility. Bringing the Ghost back into the Fender lineup puts his signature design within reach of more players.”

Phantom Telecaster Specs

Phantom Telecaster features DiMarzio D Activator humbuckers, Floyd Rose tremolo, single volume knob, and killswitch for high-output tones.

Ghost Telecaster Details

Ghost Telecaster has Arctic White finish, nyatoh body, DiMarzio D Activator humbuckers, and red accents for John 5's signature sound.

Custom Shop Phantom Model

Custom Shop Phantom features gloss black alder body, maple neck, ebony fingerboard, and DiMarzio D Activator humbuckers with Floyd Rose tremolo.