Custom Fender Tele for Idol Winner

TDPRI · June 2nd, 2007, 08:16 PM

Custom Fender Tele for Idol Winner

Thousands cheered American Idol finalist Jordin Sparks during a May 11 hometown appearance at a Glendale, Ariz., mall at which the golden-voiced

17-year-old was presented with a custom Telecaster® guitar bearing her likeness.

More than 5,000 adoring fans braved 106-degree heat that afternoon to catch a glimpse of Sparks, who became one of Idol’s three finalists earlier in May. Well-wishers joining Sparks onstage included Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs, hockey great and Phoenix Coyotes head coach Wayne Gretzky, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart and the Phoenix Suns Gorilla.

Scruggs and Fender’s Jason Farrell presented Sparks with the guitar, an American Series Telecaster that features the image of Sparks and “star” graphics from the wildly popular singer’s website on the instrument’s upper body flank.

“Thank you—it’s beautiful!” said Sparks, who is currently taking guitar lessons.

Stefan · June 4th, 2007, 04:36 PM

That was a cool gift!

Stefan · June 4th, 2007, 04:37 PM

I wouldn´t like my picture on a guitar though! hee hee

yegbert · June 4th, 2007, 06:49 PM

American Series Tele? With a three barrel vintage bridge and 21 frets?

June 2nd, 2007, 08:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
TDPRI Administrator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: TDPRILAND Posts: 5,582 36 Photos	Custom Fender Tele for Idol Winner (from Fender News) Custom Fender Tele for Idol Winner Thousands cheered American Idol finalist Jordin Sparks during a May 11 hometown appearance at a Glendale, Ariz., mall at which the golden-voiced 17-year-old was presented with a custom Telecaster® guitar bearing her likeness. More than 5,000 adoring fans braved 106-degree heat that afternoon to catch a glimpse of Sparks, who became one of Idol’s three finalists earlier in May. Well-wishers joining Sparks onstage included Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs, hockey great and Phoenix Coyotes head coach Wayne Gretzky, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart and the Phoenix Suns Gorilla. Scruggs and Fender’s Jason Farrell presented Sparks with the guitar, an American Series Telecaster that features the image of Sparks and “star” graphics from the wildly popular singer’s website on the instrument’s upper body flank. “Thank you—it’s beautiful!” said Sparks, who is currently taking guitar lessons. Attached Images Last edited by TDPRI; June 4th, 2007 at 01:15 PM.

June 4th, 2007, 04:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stefan Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweden Age: 29 Posts: 1,824 37 Photos	That was a cool gift! __________________ 1981 Capri Orange Fender Telecaster 1976 Fender Stratocaster 2007 Martin Backpacker 2005 Martin HD-28

June 4th, 2007, 04:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Stefan Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweden Age: 29 Posts: 1,824 37 Photos	I wouldn´t like my picture on a guitar though! hee hee __________________ 1981 Capri Orange Fender Telecaster 1976 Fender Stratocaster 2007 Martin Backpacker 2005 Martin HD-28

June 4th, 2007, 06:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
yegbert Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Clinton, Maryland (US) Age: 54 Posts: 4,855 85 Photos	American Series Tele? With a three barrel vintage bridge and 21 frets?