What a beauty. Pure, simple, and devilishly stunning, with a Gloss Black finish on the front and Matt Black on the back. From his early days as a highly sought-after session player to his legendary collaborations with David Lee Roth, Mötley Crüe and Rob Zombie, John 5 has spent nearly three decades establishing himself as one of the most in-demand guitarists in the world. A lifelong Telecaster enthusiast and passionate advocate of this iconic model, John 5 designed this outrageously modernized machine to embody everything he loves about the Telecaster, while pushing it into bold and uncharted territory for a new generation of hard rock guitarists.

With its striking black finish and matching headstock, the Phantom Telecaster® is every bit as visually impressive as it is sonically ferocious. DiMarzio® D’Activator™ pickups at the neck and bridge deliver the powerful, high-gain tones John 5 is renowned for, with tight low-end response and razor-sharp clarity that cuts through any mix. The Floyd Rose® FRTS2000 Special Series tremolo allows for extreme pitch manipulation and dive-bomb effects while maintaining excellent tuning stability.

With a deliberately stripped-down control layout featuring a single volume knob and a killswitch, this guitar gets straight to the point: the music and the moment.