In 1969, when the opening riff of 'Good Times Bad Times' blared through the radio, the music world was forever changed. Jimmy Page used a single Fender® Telecaster to etch his name in music history and reshape the course of popular music. The Fender Jimmy Page Mirror Telecaster pays tribute to that iconic guitar. It started with a factory White Blonde lacquer finish, then became the 'mirror guitar', and finally transformed into a unique hand - painted instrument. At every stage of its evolution, this legendary guitar created some of the 20th Century's most iconic riffs.
The Jimmy Page Mirror Telecaster has an ash body with a lacquer finish and a pair of Jimmy Page Custom '59 Tele® single - coil pickups. These pickups deliver a powerful, full - bodied tone that inspired all the unforgettable licks on Led Zeppelin's first album. The custom 'Oval C' shaped maple neck has a 7.25' - radius slab rosewood fingerboard with 21 vintage - style frets, providing a smooth playing experience. The 'top - loader' bridge allows for two stringing methods. It produces a rounder, warmer tone and less tension, making it easy to bend the strings.
Other features include a bone nut, a vintage - style round string tree, and Pure Vintage Single Line 'Fender Deluxe' tuning machines for an authentic look and performance. This guitar was created with Jimmy Page himself and has personalized touches like his signature on the headstock and the custom chrome neck plate. The vintage tweed case comes with eight round mirrors, a black coiled cable, a vintage - style white seatbelt strap, and a custom Certificate of Authenticity. As Jimmy said, 'I really made it my own – it’s quite a magical guitar.'
**Specifications**:
- Body Shape: Telecaster®
- Body Material: 2 - Piece Ash
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Fretboard Material: Rosewood
- Fretboard Radius: 7.25' (184.1 mm)
- Scale Length: 25.5' (648 mm)
- No. of Frets: 21
- Fretboard Inlays: White Dot
- Pickups: Jimmy Page Custom '59 Tele
- Bridge: 3 - Saddle Vintage Style Tele® with Threaded Steel Saddles (Top - Load or Strings - Through - Body)
- Pickguard: 1 - Ply White
- Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010 - .046 Gauges)
- Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Single Line 'Fender Deluxe'
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Case: Vintage Tweed Case
Using your Fender Jimmy Page Mirror Telecaster is a breeze. First, make sure the guitar is properly tuned using the Pure Vintage Single Line 'Fender Deluxe' tuning machines. You can choose between top - load or strings - through - body stringing with the 'top - loader' bridge according to your preference. When you play, the smooth 'Oval C' shaped maple neck and rosewood fingerboard will make your fingers glide easily over the 21 frets.
As for maintenance, keep your guitar in the vintage tweed case when not in use to protect it from dust and scratches. Wipe the body with a soft, dry cloth regularly to maintain the gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish. The strings should be changed every few months, especially if you play frequently. Use Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel strings for the best sound.
When it comes to the pickups, they don't need much maintenance, but be careful not to expose them to extreme temperatures or moisture. And remember, this guitar has Jimmy Page's signature on it, so handle it with care to keep its collectible value intact.
