Summer NAMM 2007 -- Fender Introduces Jim Root Telecaster

TDPRI · July 24th, 2007, 02:30 PM

Fender Introduces the Jim Root Telecaster at Summer
NAMM 2007

July 24, 2007 - from Fender PR Dept.

A truly modern Tele® guitar built for big sounds. As lead guitarist for Slipknot and Stone Sour, Jim Root is one of today’s leading heavy guitarists. This Tele was a labor of love for both artist and Fender, combining several unique features to give it an identity all its own.

U.S. MSRP $1,285.71

Product Web Page: http://www.fender.com/products/searc...tno=0134444706

Jim Root Telecaster®
Model Number 013-4444-(Color#)
Series Artist Series
Colors (706) Flat Black,
(780) Flat White,
(Polyurethane Finish)
Body Mahogany
Neck Maple, Modern “C” Shape,
(Satin Polyurethane Finish)
Fingerboard Ebony on (780) Flat White, or Maple on (706) Flat Black, 9.5” Radius (241mm)
No. of Frets 22 Medium Jumbo Frets
Pickups 1 EMG 60 (Neck); 1 EMG 81 (Bridge)
Controls Master Volume
Pickup Switching 3-Position Blade:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups
Position 3. Neck Pickup
Bridge Black 6-Saddle Strings-Through-Body Hardtail Bridge
Machine Heads Black Fender®/Schaller® Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking Tuning Machines
Hardware Black
Pickguard 1-Ply White On: (706) Flat Black,
1-Ply Black On: (780) Flat White,
Scale Length 25.5” (648 mm)
Width at Nut 1.650" (42 mm)
Unique Features Mahogany Body,
Active EMG Pickups,
Ebony or Maple Fingerboard,
Black Hardware,
Flat Finshes
Strings Fender Standard Tension ST250L, Nickel Plated Steel,
Gauges: (.009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042),
p/n 0730250203
Accessories Black Tweed Case with Red Plush Interior
Case Black Tweed Case
Introduced 7/2007

nasonm · July 24th, 2007, 03:33 PM

Well, some purists will scoff at it, and although I won't be getting one anytime, I say bring it on! I'm pretty sure Jim Root was/is a big supporter of the Flat Head tele, so this seems to be the next progression.

Bonneville Bruce · July 24th, 2007, 08:56 PM

Love the color schemes. I'll bet this thing rocks!

WickedGTR · July 26th, 2007, 12:06 PM

When I think of great tele tone, I'm thinkin' Slipknot.

(Knot)

flatheadtele · July 26th, 2007, 03:25 PM

and... this... is the... happiest... day... of my tele-wielding... life

ludwig · July 28th, 2007, 02:51 PM

i like it!

RichardLe · July 28th, 2007, 10:11 PM

Humbuckers! Jazz!

Oh wait...no.

Essex Boy · July 29th, 2007, 08:40 AM

Awesome guitar, I will be getting one.

OrovilleTim · July 29th, 2007, 11:55 AM

Hmmm... very "non-teleish" I guess as far as the traditional sense goes, but I think I might get one. I got rid of everything but one Tele, but that might be a good way to get "pointy guitar" sound, while still playing a Tele.

OrovilleTim · July 29th, 2007, 09:07 PM

I've digested this for a while and I'm definitely thinking I may get me one of these. Will talk to my Fender dealer tomorrow, but I need to get an amp first :(

I like the black one, but wish it has the rosewood fretboard instead of the maple. I know, I know... dead horse whipped into oblivion. But, that's just what I would prefer. The white body is just too bright for me.

Rick Towne · July 30th, 2007, 01:09 AM

Albert Lee
Jerry Donahue
John Jorgenson
Brent Mason
Redd Volkaert
Bill Kirchen
Scotty Anderson
....................

Jim Root?

kp8 · September 16th, 2007, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Towne

Jim Root?

Yeah... i mean, he invented root beer ... so why not!
I love root beer.

July 24th, 2007, 02:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
TDPRI Administrator Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: TDPRILAND Posts: 4,638 35 Photos	Summer NAMM 2007 -- Fender Introduces Jim Root Telecaster Fender Introduces the Jim Root Telecaster at Summer NAMM 2007 July 24, 2007 - from Fender PR Dept. A truly modern Tele® guitar built for big sounds. As lead guitarist for Slipknot and Stone Sour, Jim Root is one of today’s leading heavy guitarists. This Tele was a labor of love for both artist and Fender, combining several unique features to give it an identity all its own. U.S. MSRP $1,285.71 Product Web Page: http://www.fender.com/products/searc...tno=0134444706 Jim Root Telecaster® Model Number 013-4444-(Color#) Series Artist Series Colors (706) Flat Black, (780) Flat White, (Polyurethane Finish) Body Mahogany Neck Maple, Modern “C” Shape, (Satin Polyurethane Finish) Fingerboard Ebony on (780) Flat White, or Maple on (706) Flat Black, 9.5” Radius (241mm) No. of Frets 22 Medium Jumbo Frets Pickups 1 EMG 60 (Neck); 1 EMG 81 (Bridge) Controls Master Volume Pickup Switching 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups Position 3. Neck Pickup Bridge Black 6-Saddle Strings-Through-Body Hardtail Bridge Machine Heads Black Fender®/Schaller® Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking Tuning Machines Hardware Black Pickguard 1-Ply White On: (706) Flat Black, 1-Ply Black On: (780) Flat White, Scale Length 25.5” (648 mm) Width at Nut 1.650" (42 mm) Unique Features Mahogany Body, Active EMG Pickups, Ebony or Maple Fingerboard, Black Hardware, Flat Finshes Strings Fender Standard Tension ST250L, Nickel Plated Steel, Gauges: (.009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042), p/n 0730250203 Accessories Black Tweed Case with Red Plush Interior Case Black Tweed Case Introduced 7/2007 Attached Thumbnails

July 24th, 2007, 03:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
nasonm Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bangor, Maine Age: 30 Posts: 1,471 16 Photos	Well, some purists will scoff at it, and although I won't be getting one anytime, I say bring it on! I'm pretty sure Jim Root was/is a big supporter of the Flat Head tele, so this seems to be the next progression. __________________ "i have learned to just grit my teeth, change the subject, consider their deep total ignorance, fondle the thumb picks in my pocket and go on my way" - bender-freak It's been lonely in the saddle since my horse died

July 24th, 2007, 08:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bonneville Bruce Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Caldwell, Idaho Posts: 489	Love the color schemes. I'll bet this thing rocks! __________________ "Let us issue, 'Live Music is Better' bumper stickers."

July 26th, 2007, 12:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
WickedGTR Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hillbilly Hollywood Posts: 1,963 4 Photos	When I think of great tele tone, I'm thinkin' Slipknot. (Knot) __________________ http://www.myspace.com/jameswilsey

July 26th, 2007, 03:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
flatheadtele Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vestal, NY Age: 22 Posts: 146 3 Photos	and much rejoicing was heard by all and... this... is the... happiest... day... of my tele-wielding... life __________________ flatheadtele "I got a DK1 for a father, and a Telecaster for a mother... who could be more confused?" <-- my Flathead tele

July 28th, 2007, 02:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
ludwig Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: uk-london Age: 41 Posts: 657 26 Photos	i like it! __________________ "hanging on in quiet desperation is the english way" paul

July 28th, 2007, 10:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
RichardLe NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lakeland Posts: 2	Hey! Humbuckers! Jazz! Oh wait...no.

July 29th, 2007, 08:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
Essex Boy Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London, England Posts: 669	Awesome guitar, I will be getting one.

July 29th, 2007, 11:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
OrovilleTim Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lake Oroville, CA Age: 36 Posts: 552 19 Photos	Hmmm... very "non-teleish" I guess as far as the traditional sense goes, but I think I might get one. I got rid of everything but one Tele, but that might be a good way to get "pointy guitar" sound, while still playing a Tele. __________________ Fender Special Edition Koa Tele / Fender Deluxe Series Powerhouse Strat Fender 65 Twin Reverb / Fender Blues Junior / Marshall DSL 50 & 1960AV Acoustic: Taylor K14CE / Fender Acoustasonic DSP Junior

July 29th, 2007, 09:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
OrovilleTim Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lake Oroville, CA Age: 36 Posts: 552 19 Photos	I've digested this for a while and I'm definitely thinking I may get me one of these. Will talk to my Fender dealer tomorrow, but I need to get an amp first :( I like the black one, but wish it has the rosewood fretboard instead of the maple. I know, I know... dead horse whipped into oblivion. But, that's just what I would prefer. The white body is just too bright for me. __________________ Fender Special Edition Koa Tele / Fender Deluxe Series Powerhouse Strat Fender 65 Twin Reverb / Fender Blues Junior / Marshall DSL 50 & 1960AV Acoustic: Taylor K14CE / Fender Acoustasonic DSP Junior

July 30th, 2007, 01:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
Rick Towne Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Posts: 768	Jim Root? Albert Lee Jerry Donahue John Jorgenson Brent Mason Redd Volkaert Bill Kirchen Scotty Anderson .................... Jim Root?