John 5 "GHOST"
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 striking arctic white with matching headcap, the Ghost Telecaster is as visually commanding 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. 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.
An elegant matching painted headcap complements the Arctic White finish, tying the instrument together for a clean, cohesive look.
The comfortable "C"-shaped maple neck is ideal for all playing styles, while the 9.5"-radius maple fingerboard provides the comfortable playing feel of a vintage instrument, facilitating fluid leads and choke-free bends.
Specifically voiced to duplicate the impact of active pickups but with enhanced dynamics, these DiMarzio D'Activator humbuckers provide harmonically rich modern crunch.
A streamlined control layout keeps a single master volume knob within easy reach, while the killswitch delivers the scratch and stutter effects integral to modern playing cutting the signal to the amp for as long as it's engaged.
This model features a hardtail six-saddle bridge for rock-solid tuning stability, precise intonation and increased sustain. The string-through-body design enhances string-to-body vibration transfer for added sustain.
The custom neck plate is outfitted with the artist's original artwork a fittingly personal touch that leaves no doubt as to the instrument's pedigree.
