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.
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.
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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