Fender Brad Paisley Telecaster MN Road Worn Silver Sparkle

Fender Road Worn Telecaster, Brad Paisley Signature, Silver Sparkle

Anyone familiar with the Nashville country-music scene will know the name Brad Paisley, however for those who aren't let me give you a brief rundown on him: the man has sold over 12 million albums, won three Grammy Awards, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards, 14 Country Music Association Awards and two American Music awards. Not only that, but he's even written songs for Pixar's "Cars" franchise of films - to say he's a big deal would be a huge understatement.

Now, thanks to Fender, you can own your very own Brad Paisley signature Telecaster, which comes complete with a road-worn Silver Sparkle finish, see through scratchplate (with black and silver paisleys), and a whole host of premium-grade appointments. Not to mention that funky little hat logo on the headstock (see pics).

Whether a fan of Brad's or not, there's no denying this is an incredible instrument

Constructed to Brad's very particular specifications, and largely based around his favourite 1963 Telecaster, the Brad Paisley Signature Series is an eye-catching wonder of a guitar, that not only looks the part, but also feels and sounds full of that special Country Music mojo that you'd come to expect from an acclaimed Country-music superstar.

The guitar itself as been constructed from a Paulownia core with a spruce top and back, which provides a solid, lightweight foundation that's unusual for a vintage telecaster. It also presents an almost acoustic-like natural resonance to your sound.

Approved by Brad Paisley himself, the pickup configuration presented here includes a custom-wound '64 Tele bridge pickup, providing you with that familiarly articulate country-twang. In the neck position there's an excellent Fender Custom Shop "Twisted" Tele pickup that gives you just the right amount of warmth, helping to counteract the bridge-pickup's twang when needed. The 3-way pickup selector allows you the choice of Bridge, Neck or a combination of both, depending on your tonal needs.

Paisley's fast-fingered playing style requires a guitar with a naturally comfortable neck, and this specially designed Enhanced "V" makes for the perfect companion. This neck profile is designed for a combination of supreme comfort and maximum playability, filling your hand at the nut end for accurate and comfortable chord-playing, whilst flattening out in the guitar's upper registers to help with soloing.

In addition to the modern 9.5" radius fingerboard and medium-jumbo frets (ideal for fast playing and big bends), the Brad Paisley Signature Telecaster is host to a number of juicy extras. The unique finish is referred to as "Silver Sparkle", and has been given some road-worn finishing touches to give the impression of a well-used, well-loved instrument. There's also a clear custom pickguard with black and silver paisleys, as well as Brad's cowboy hat insignia on the headstock.

Whether you're a Brad Paisley fan, country-music lover, or even if you just like unique-looking Telecasters, this guitar would make an ideal addition to your collection.

• Series: Artist
• Body Material: Spruce / Paulownia / Spruce
• Body Finish: Road Worn Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck: Maple, Enhanced "V" Profile
• Neck Finish: Oiled Road Worn
• Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5"
• Frets: 21, Medium Jumbo
• Position Inlays: Black Dot
• Nut: Synthetic Bone, 1.650" Wide
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Bridge: 3-Saddle, Strings-Through-Body Tele with Compensated Brass Saddles
• Pickguard: Clear, with Black and Silver Paisleys
• Pickups: Custom Brad Paisley Spec Vintage-Style Telecaster (Bridge), "Twisted" Single-Coil Tele (Neck)
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• Extras: Includes Deluxe Fender Gig Bag