The Danny Gatton Signature Telecaster® channels the legendary tone and precision of Gatton’s heavily customized ’50s Tele, delivering electrifying performance and stage-ready presence. With its iconic design, responsive playability, and signature sonic character, this Telecaster® captures the essence of one of rockabilly and jazz’s most influential guitarists, making it a must-have for discerning players and collectors alike.
Features
- Swamp ash body; Frost Gold or Honey Blonde finish
- Two Bill Lawrence®-designed pickups, based on Gatton's originals
- Custom "U"-shaped maple neck; 9.5"-radius maple fingerboard with 22 vintage-style frets
- Three-position blade pickup switch; custom tone circuit
- Cubic zirconia side fret markers; barrel switch tip with bent shaft; Danny Gatton signature on headstock
- Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and Certificate of Authenticity
Specifications
General
Series: Custom Artist
Color: Frost Gold
Orientation: Right-Hand
Platform: Custom Shop Electrics
Body
Body Material: Select Ash
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape: Telecaster®
Neck
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
Neck Shape: Custom '50s "U"
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Size: Vintage-Style
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Fender® Custom Designed
Neck Pickup: Fender® Custom Designed
Pickup Configuration: SS
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Switching: 3-Position Blade - Position 1 Bridge Pickup, Position 2 Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3 Neck Pickup
Hardware
Bridge: 3-Saddle American Vintage Strings-Through-Body Tele® with Compensated Brass Saddles
Pickguard: 1-Ply White
Control Knobs: Knurled Dome
Switch Tip: Barrel Style
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Serialized
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
Position Inlays: Cubic Zirconia
String Nut: Synthetic Bone