The Hot New James Burton Telecaster From Fender

Jan 19, 2006

This winter, Fender introduces the newly re-designed James Burton Signature Model Telecaster guitar with a hot rod paisley flame finish that, like the legendary guitarist himself, is in a class of its own!

Long known as the "Wild Man of Telecaster Guitar", Burton boasts a distinguished list of gigs with the likes of Dale Hawkins, Ricky Nelson, Glen Campbell, The Everly Brothers, Merle Haggard and Buck Owens, to name just a few. And of course, there was the gig as guitarist for Elvis Presley...

Throughout his 45 years in the recording business, Burton's unique sound, exhausting work ethic and love of music has solidified his place as one of rock 'n' roll and country music's greatest musicians. In 2001, Burton was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and as long-time fan and Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards notes, "I never bought a Ricky Nelson album, I bought a James Burton album."

The new James Burton Signature Model Telecaster guitar features a poplar body with a stunning Paisley Flame Finish over Black. The neck and fingerboard are both maple, and it has a '60s "U" shape profile with 9.5" radius and 21 vintage frets. The three single-coil pickups have been designed to meet James' own exacting specifications, and they are controlled by a special S-1™ switching system and 5-position blade.

The new James Burton Signature Model Telecaster guitar is available with Red Paisley Flames over Black, Blue Paisley Flames over Black, and Pearl White. US MSRP is $1,999.99

For more information, visit their web site at www.fender.com.