Fender Brad Paisley Road Worn Telecaster MN Black Sparkle Electric Guitar with Deluxe Gig Bag

General

Brad Paisley may not be all that well known over here, but in America he's a living legend. With countless hits and awards under his belt, he's worked with names like Carrie Underwood and is a leading member of the Grand Ole Opry. Among other things, Paisley is a fantastic guitarist who plays lead on all of his own numbers. More often than not, it's a Fender Telecaster he has in his hands, and this model gives him the expressive twangy character he needs for his chicken-picking playing style.

The Brad Paisley Road Worn Telecaster

It's probably no coincidence that this Telecaster has a Paisley-pattern-style pickguard. The rest of the body has a stunning Black Sparkle paint-job with a Road Worn nitro lacquer finish. This not only adds to the instrument's character, it plays a small part in its sound too. Look closely and you'll even notice Paisley's own cowboy hat-shaped logo on the headstock.

Spruce and Paulownia

Most Telecasters have bodies made of alder or ash, but that's not the case here. The Fender Paisley Road Worn Tele has a body made of spruce with a paulownia core in between. This combination ensures a light weight and excellent resonance that is similar to that of an acoustic guitar. The neck and fretboard are both made of maple and play their part in giving this special Tele its bright sound.

Playing Comfort

For optimal playing comfort, the Brad Paisley Tele has an Enhanced V profile that flattens out the higher up the neck you go. That makes it easier to play chords lower down as well as being perfect for those red-hot solos. The back of the neck has been given an oiled Road Worn finish that makes it extra smooth and the 9.5-inch fretboard radius and medium jumbo frets are other features that make this model a joy to play.

Pickups

Of course, the sound of an electric guitar just wouldn't be the same without the right pickups. Fortunately, there's nothing to worry about on that score with this model. There's a Fender Twisted Single-Coil at the neck that delivers a classic single-coil sound with a little extra output and in the bridge position, a Custom Brad Paisley Spec Vintage-style Telecaster pickup that makes you sound just like Brad! If you're looking for a Telecaster that looks and sounds great, the Fender Brad Paisley Road Worn Telecaster does both of these things extremely well. Finally, to keep this beauty safe when transporting from it from A to B, it even comes with a luxurious case.