Slipknot burst onto the scene in the late 90's breathing fresh air into the metal genre. They took the nu-metal scene to the top and became the leader amongst their peers putting out angst fueled seminal records in the heavy metal community. Jim Root played Jacksons for years before playing Fender Flathead series guitars for a couple of years. Fender and him teamed up to deliver a seriously amazing telecaster with high end features. The neck on this guitar is absolutely incredible and the Mahagony body and Ebony fretboard on the white model is a very rare wood combination for telecaster resulting in almost a thick Les Paul sounding tone. Coupled with the EMG 81 in the bridge and 60 in the neck you are talking a huge powerful sound that could be used in either a metal or jazz setting alike. These guitars are limited and seem to be in very high demand not just here at Sam Ash, but everywhere!

Tom at Sam Ash Direct

Long Island, NY.

This guitar literally blew my mind. My expectations were high beings this is a signature model for a modern day legend. I was amazed. The ebony Fretboard w/ Jumbo Frets + the compound radius is fast and sleek. The Tone goes from classic, to rock/metal in the flip of the switch. I have not stopped playing this thing, and it has moved to my number one spot!! Check it out, I guarantee you will not be upset- this is a stage performer, or perfect for jamming/practicing.

Drewbert

Fargo ND

i bought this guitar new from a store, white one, and couldn't get it set up without buzz. turns out that the frets were popping out!! i had to take it to get fixed at a cost of $277 to me to make it playable. per email from fender they "can't work with me" cause i didn't go to an "authorized service center" to be fixed! (i took it to the best repairman in town according to everyone out here!) thanks fender for the not caring about your quality, or the people who buy your garbage! i will never buy another fender product again! and i would suggest that everyone else think twice about buying from them too!

fender hater

san fran, california

This guitar is great. I have owned it for over a year and it still is the most fun to play of my collection. It may not have many features but it has amazing tone. The neck feels great and the pick ups with the wood choice is the best thing about this guitar. The EMG 81 in my opinion is the best metal pick up out there, passive or active. The EMG 60 is the hidden jem of this guitar. I have never heard or played a warmer pick up then the 60 with these wood choices. It has crushing tones for rhythms and has amazing quality for lead playing.

Drew T.

NJ

Great guitar i love the thing. i love Jim roots guitar playing alot too. I mean hes the only guy in a metal band ( that i have seen) that plays a tele. ive played this guitar quiet alot when ever i go to any music store but however being a lefty (like Slipknots bassist Paul gray) I find it almost heart breaking that i have yet to find a lefty model. And I jus cant bing myself to purchase one and butcher it to play lefty. any one that knows where i can find one please mention it. other than that no complaints

Eeyore

Fairfield Ohio

This Guitar is awesome! Great pickups, beutiful painting, great sound, incredible body and neck!!! The best for the best price. I've just buy mine on the NY store, I simply just can't stop playing!!!

Rodrigomicks

Brazil

Excellent guitar, zero complaints. EMG pickups are great.

ShredNasty

Charlotte, NC

[...] it plays amazing sounds amazing looks amazing just an amazing guitar doesnt get any better than that

nic_telecaster man

sarasota, FL

Awesome guitar, very versatile. I play in a Metal band and absolutely love this guitar. I also play different types of music and this guitar can play anything and sound great. Very versatile, cool tweed case and Fender Quality. Great guitar for anything. Joe Hess, Ghost Farm

Joe Hess

Carroll Valley PA

This s a great guitar, another fine Fender product. This guitar sounds more aggressive than other "metal" guitars I have owned. Only one beef though, the nut is set up for a 9-42 string gauge. So if you play in a Drop tuning(like Slip Knot) and want to put heavy strings on the guitar you will have to have the nut filed and the guitar resetup. I would have thought a Jim Root guitar would have been set up for potential Drop tuning setups.

Joe Hess

Carroll Valley, PA