John 5 has solidified his place as a guitar legend through his extraordinary skill and captivating stage presence. Renowned for his corpse-painted persona and country-infused shredding while playing with Rob Zombie, John 5’s collaborations span a diverse range of musical icons, from David Lee Roth and Alice Cooper to Mötley Crüe, Rod Stewart, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. His genre-bending guitar work is instantly recognizable, whether he’s executing rapid arpeggios, navigating bluegrass runs at lightning speed, or employing blistering tapping techniques. From heavy riffs to scorching solos, the Fender® John 5 Ghost Telecaster® becomes an extension of his unparalleled musicality.
The bewitching John 5 Ghost Telecaster boasts an alder body with top binding and a one-piece maple neck, all finished in an alluring Arctic White gloss with striking red accents and a reflective mirrored pickguard and control plate. It’s equipped with DiMarzio D Activator humbucker pickups that deliver a harmonically rich modern crunch. Performance-focused controls include a 3-way toggle switch on the upper bout for quick pickup selection and a pickguard-mounted master volume, along with an arcade-style “kill switch” for creating rapid stutter effects. Deluxe locking tuners and a 6-saddle Tele bridge with block steel saddles ensure exceptional tuning stability and precise intonation. The John 5 Ghost Telecaster is housed in a custom white tolex hardshell case with a crushed red interior featuring John 5 Ghost embroidery. Limited to just 600 units, the John 5 Ghost is a Telecaster poised to become a sought-after classic for collectors and players alike.
