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Fender Raphael Saadiq Telecaster Limited Edition in Dark Red Metallic

Experience the Raphael Saadiq Telecaster – a collector's dream with vintage sonic character and modern playability.

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Fender Raphael Saadiq Telecaster Limited Edition in Dark Red Metallic

Introducing the Fender Raphael Saadiq Telecaster. The Grammy-winning artist Raphael Saadiq's signature Fender Telecaster fuses timeless design with modern flair. This limited-edition guitar embodies Saadiq's passion for vintage tones and powerful sound.

Raphael Saadiq Telecaster

This is your guitar if you crave vintage soul with a modern edge. Grammy-winning legend Raphael Saadiq poured his sonic heart into this limited edition Telecaster; you can feel it with every note.

Fender Raphael Saadiq Telecaster Limited Edition in Dark Red Metallic
Custom Pickguard

Specifications

Details include an ash body, maple neck, slab rosewood fretboard, striking Dark Red Metallic finish with black binding and one-ply custom artwork pickguard. The neck has a 59 C profile and a 9.5" radius fretboard with 21 narrow-tall frets.

Key Specifications

  • Retro-modern masterpiece: Blends classic Fender elements with contemporary upgrades for versatile playability.
  • Raphael Saadiq's sonic touch: Custom single-coil pickups deliver unique, vintage-inspired tones.
  • Player-focused design: Comfortable '59 "C"-shape neck, vintage-spec hardware, and flatter 9.5" fingerboard radius.
  • Premium protection: Includes deluxe hardshell case.
Fender Raphael Saadiq Telecaster Limited Edition
Fender Raphael Saadiq Telecaster Limited Edition

Verdict

The Raphael Saadiq Limited Edition Telecaster is unique, and the video demo above sounds very good. It won't be for everyone, but that is not what it is about. This guitar is all about his requirements for a guitar and wanting something he can express himself with.

MSRP - $2399

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Jef Stone
Jef Stone
Founder and editor of GuitarBomb. Jef has been writing about guitars, effects pedals, and music gear for over ten years, covering everything from breaking gear news and leaks to hands-on reviews.