2017 Fender James Burton Telecaster Red Paisley Flames w/ohsc

The 2017 Fender James Burton Telecaster is a bold tribute to one of country and rock’s most iconic players, capturing the spirit of a true stage veteran. Drenched in personality and unmistakable flair, this guitar commands attention with every detail—from its striking finish to its unmistakable silhouette. Built for expression and precision, it carries the energy of countless performances and the legacy of a player who helped define a genre. Whether you're chasing twang, fire, or finesse, this Telecaster feels like it’s been there before—and it's ready to go there again.

Body: Basswood body with Red Paisley Flame finish

Neck: Maple neck with 9.5” radius, 25.5” scale length, 1.650” nut width, 21 frets, Black dot inlays.

Pickups/Hardware: Fender designed James Burton pickups with S-1 switch, Gold white button Fender tuning keys, Fixed 6-saddle bridge, Flat top volume and tone knobs, synthetic bone nut.

Cosmetics: This guitar is in good condition. It has light surface scratches on the body consistant with light play-wear. The back of the neck is clean with the exception of one small spot on the back of the neck, and the frets show minimal wear. Overall, this guitar plays very well and sounds fantastic.

Playability: Our in-house guitar tech has inspected, setup, and restrung this instrument with a new set of strings. The neck is straight, the truss rod is fully functional, and the action has been set-up low and comfortable. The frets are in great shape with no major grooves or divots from use and it plays beautifully up and down the fretboard with no dead spots or choking out.

Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz.

Case: This guitar ships in its original hardshell case, professionally packaged, and fully insured.