Estimated ship date 10/14/2026
John 5 Phantom Telecaster Black
From his early days as a sought-after session player to his legendary runs with David Lee Roth, Motley Crue 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.
Features
- Black Finish with Matching Headcap
- "C"-Shaped Maple Neck with 12"-radius Indian Laurel 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 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
