Fender John Osborne Tele B-Bender Maple Fingerboard Guitar with Case
Grammy winner John Osborne's signature Telecaster pairs a B-String Bender with road-worn style, alder body, vintage neck feel, and custom pickups for pedal-steel-like twang.
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Fender John Osborne Tele B-Bender Maple Fingerboard Guitar
If standard country licks are feeling a little lifeless, the Fender John Osborne Telecaster B-Bender brings the stadium-sized soul you've been searching for. Crafted alongside the Grammy-winning guitarist himself, this instrument marries classic Fender craftsmanship with a Nashville-ready trick up its sleeve.
You get the reliable bite of a Telecaster injected with the weeping, sweeping charm of a pedal steel. It’s a songwriting machine built to handle rigorous touring, late-night studio sessions, and everything in between.
Authentic Road-Worn Vibe
Guitars with history just feel better in the hands. Modeled directly after Osborne's personal workhorse, this Telecaster comes out of the case feeling like a trusted friend you have gigged with for a decade. The Road Worn Olympic White finish perfectly captures the scars and stories of countless stages, while the foundational tonewoods deliver that unmistakable Tele snap.
Alder Body: Experience a highly balanced, resonant tone with plenty of sustain to keep those B-Bender notes ringing out.
'68-Style Neck: The oil-finished maple neck offers a gloriously fast, friction-free playing experience that begs for chicken-pickin' runs.
Aged Aesthetics: The distressed finish provides instant vintage credibility and a beautifully broken-in feel right from day one.
Tour-Tested Tone
A great bender means nothing if the pickups don’t deliver the goods. This signature model is voiced to Osborne's exact specifications, serving up a sonic platter that ranges from pristine acoustic-like clarity to aggressive, tube-pushing overdrive. The hardware is equally robust, ensuring your tuning stays locked down even when you are working the bender overtime.
Custom-Voiced Pickups: Tailored specifically for Osborne's dynamic playing style, delivering shimmering highs and a growling midrange.
Brass Barrel Saddles: Three compensated brass saddles provide superior intonation and that classic, brassy Telecaster attack.
Custom Pickguard: A striking aesthetic touch that ties the whole road-warrior look together while protecting the electronics.
The B-Bender Advantage
Standard bending requires serious finger strength and precision. The built-in B-Bender mechanism changes the game entirely, allowing you to seamlessly pull the B string up a full step with a simple push against the strap. It injects an undeniable country twang into your playing, creating lush, cascading chords and liquid lead lines that standard guitars simply can’t touch.
Pedal Steel Swagger: Master authentic country bends and emotive swells without needing a bulky pedal steel rig.
Seamless Operation: The customized mechanism operates smoothly, letting you focus on the groove instead of fighting the hardware.
Creative Catalyst: Unlocking new chord voicings and melodic pathways, this tool actively encourages you to play outside your usual fretboard habits.
The Ultimate Country Companion
The Fender John Osborne Tele B-Bender is what happens when Nashville royalty dictates guitar design. It captures the authentic, hard-working spirit of country music while offering a highly specialized tool to elevate your lead playing. Step onto the stage with a guitar that sounds as commanding as it looks.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fender John Osborne Tele B-Bender
What does a B-Bender do on a Telecaster?
A B-Bender is a mechanical system connected to the guitar's strap peg. When you push down on the neck, it pulls the B string up to a whole step, creating pedal steel-like bends and unique chord voicings.
What neck profile does the John Osborne Telecaster have?
This signature model features a '68-style maple neck with a comfortable profile and an oil finish, providing a fast, smooth playing experience reminiscent of vintage instruments.
Are the pickups on this guitar standard Telecaster pickups?
No. This guitar comes equipped with custom-voiced John Osborne Telecaster pickups, specifically wound to match his versatile tone, ranging from clean country sparkle to heavy overdrive.
What kind of finish does the John Osborne Telecaster have?
The guitar features a Road Worn Olympic White finish. This aging process gives the instrument the look and feel of a guitar that has been heavily played and toured with for years.
Does the Fender John Osborne Tele B-Bender come with a case?
Yes. The guitar includes a protective hardshell case to keep the instrument and its internal B-Bender mechanism safe during travel and storage.
Fender John Osborne Tele B-Bender Features:
Designed in collaboration with Grammy-winning artist John Osborne
Integrated Fender B string bending mechanism for pedal steel-style pitch bends
Resonant and balanced Alder body
Comfortable '68-style maple neck with a smooth, oil-finished maple cap fingerboard
Authentic Road Worn Olympic White finish for a vintage, broken-in feel
Custom-voiced John Osborne Telecaster pickups for versatile, punchy tones
Three compensated brass barrel saddles for precise intonation and classic sustain
Includes premium hardshell case for secure transport
Warranty: 2 Years Limited on Custom Shop; 2 Years Limited on Stringed Instruments; 2 Years Limited on Electronic Products; 5 Years Limited Transferable on Fortis; 1 Year Limited on Accessories; 1 Year on IEM; 90 Days on Vacuum Tubes
Fender John Osborne Tele B-Bender Maple Fingerboard Guitar with Case Specifications
Fender John Osborne Tele B-Bender Maple Fingerboard Guitar with Case Specifications
Product Specifications
Series: Artist Signature
Model Name: John Osborne Telecaster
Color: Olympic White
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Road Worn Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck: Maple
Neck Finish: Hand-Rubbed Oil
Fingerboard: Maple Cap, 7.25” / 184.1 mm
Frets: 21, Jumbo
Position Inlays: Black Dot
Nut (Material/Width): Synthetic Bone, 1.650” / 42 mm
Tuning Machines: Fender Vintage “F” Stamped
Scale Length: 25.5” / 648 mm
Bridge: 3-Saddle Modified Vintage-Style Strings Through Body Tele with Compensated Brass Barrel Saddles and Fender B String Bender
