From his early days as a sought-after session player to his legendary runs with David Lee Roth, Mötley Crüe and Rob Zombie, John 5 has spent nearly three decades cementing his place as one of the most in-demand guitarists on the planet. A lifelong Telecaster fanatic and advocate, John 5 designed this outrageously modernized machine to embody everything he loves about the Tele, while pushing it into bold new territory for a new generation of hard rock players.

Finished in a commanding black with matching headcap, the Phantom Telecaster® is as visually striking as it is sonically ferocious. DiMarzio® D'Activator™ pickups in the neck and bridge deliver the high-output, high-gain tones John 5 is known for, with tight low-end response and searing clarity that can cut through any mix. A Floyd Rose® FRTS2000 Special Series tremolo opens the door to extreme pitch manipulation and dive-bomb theatrics, without ever losing tuning stability. With a stripped-down control layout, a single volume knob and killswitch, this guitar keeps the focus where it belongs: on the music and the moment.

• Black Finish with Matching Headcap
• "C"-Shaped Maple Neck with 12"-radius Ebony Fingerboard
• DiMarzio® D'Activator™ Neck and Bridge Pickups
• Custom Single Volume knob & Killswitch Control Layout
• Floyd Rose® FRTS2000 Special Series Tremolo
• Signature Neck Plate

General

Series: Artist Signature

Orientation: Right-Hand

Color: Black

Country Of Origin: Indonesia

Neck

Headstock: Telecaster®

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Finish: Satin

Neck Shape: Custom John 5 Medium "C"

Neck Construction: 4-Bolt

Fingerboard Radius: 12” (304.8mm)

Fingerboard Material: Ebony

Position Inlays: White Dot

Side Dots: White

Number of Frets: 22

String Nut: Floyd Rose® Special Locking

Nut Width: 1.69" (43 mm)

Nut Material: Floyd Rose® Special Locking

Fret Size: Narrow Tall

Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)

Body

Body: Nyatoh

Body Finish: Gloss Urethane Top, Satin Urethane Back

Body Shape: Telecaster®

Body Style: Solid Body

Body Material: Nyatoh

Hardware

Bridge: Floyd Rose® FRTS2000 Double Locking 2-Point Tremolo

Pickguard: 1-Ply Anodized

Pickup Covers: Black

Control Knobs: Black Speed

Hardware Finish: Black

Tuning Machines: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking

Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)

Neck Plate: 4-Bolt

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: DiMarzio® D Activator™

Neck Pickup: DiMarzio® D Activator™

Pickup Configuration: HH

Controls: Master Volume

Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickups, Position 3. Middle Pickup

Auxiliary Switching: Kill Switch