Detail 01
EMG active pickups
High output, low noise, and a stated range from pristine cleans to heavy distortion.
Product detailSKU #1273887999818
FenderJim Root Artist Series Telecaster Electric Guitar - White
aggressivehigh outputmoderncomfortabledynamicfast neck
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A Jim Root signature Telecaster that pairs a classic Tele shape with EMG active pickups, a mahogany body, and a fast-playing modern C maple neck.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking high-output, low-noise EMG active pickup tones.
- Rhythm and lead players who want a 12 in. radius fingerboard and jumbo frets.
- Players who prefer a hardtail, string-through-body bridge.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players specifically seeking passive pickups.
- Players who prefer a non-Telecaster body shape.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Hardtail string-through-body bridge
Strings route through the body; the bridge has six individual saddles for intonation adjustment.
Detail 03
Modern C maple neck
A rounded neck profile paired with a 12 in. radius fingerboard and jumbo frets.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This model uses active EMG pickups and has volume and tone controls.
- 02It has a 25.5 in. scale length, 12 in. fingerboard radius, and jumbo frets.
- 03The finish is flat white with a black pickguard and black hardware.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Who is this Telecaster associated with?
It was designed in collaboration with Jim Root, guitarist for Slipknot and Stone Sour.
02What pickups does it use?
It is equipped with EMG active pickups.
03What are the neck specifications?
It has a maple neck with a modern C profile, a 12 in. radius fingerboard, jumbo frets, and a 25.5 in. scale length.
04What bridge does it have?
It has a hardtail string-through-body bridge with six individual saddles.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51273887999818
- Prop65
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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