As the frontman and chief songwriter of the iconic punk band, The Clash, Joe Strummer crafted a high - energy, passion - driven style of up - tempo punk - rock that secured the band's place in rock and roll history. His rebellious musical spirit infused the band's songs with the political urgency of that era. To capture the essence of Joe's well - used ’66 model, the Joe Strummer Telecaster® is a masterpiece. It features an Alder body with a Road Worn® lacquer finish, a mid - ‘60s “C” - shaped maple neck, a 7.25” radius Rosewood fingerboard, and a set of custom - voiced Joe Strummer Telecaster® pickups. Other highlights include a vintage - style 6 - saddle Telecaster® bridge, a 3 - ply parchment pickguard from the era, vintage - style tuning machines, and a custom neck plate, all with Fender’s Road Worn® finish for an authentic look. Specifications: Body Shape: Telecaster®; Body Material: Alder; Body Finish: Road Worn® Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Neck Profile: '60s 'C'; Fretboard Material: Slab Rosewood; Fretboard Radius: 7.25' (184.1 mm); Scale Length: 25.5' (64.77 cm); No. of Frets: 21 Vintage Frets; Fretboard Inlays: White Pearloid Dots Inlays; Pickups: Custom Joe Strummer Single - Coil Tele® (Bridge), Custom Joe Strummer Single - Coil Tele® (Middle); Bridge: 6 - Saddle Vintage - Style Strings - Through - Body Tele®; Pickguard: 3 - Ply Parchment; Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010 -.046 Gauges); Tuning Machines: Fender® Vintage - Style; Hardware Finish: Aged Chrome; Case: Vintage - Style Hardshell.
Using this Fender Joe Strummer Road Worn Telecaster Electric Guitar is a breeze. First, tune it up using the vintage - style tuning machines. Plug it into an amplifier and start strumming. When playing, make sure your fingers press down firmly on the frets for clear notes. As for care, keep it in the vintage - style hardshell case when not in use to protect it from dust and scratches. Wipe the body and strings with a clean, dry cloth after each use. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures and humidity, as this can damage the wood and hardware. Check the tuning regularly, especially if you've been traveling with it. And if you notice any loose parts, like the bridge or pickups, take it to a professional guitar technician for repair.
