Fender LTD Raphael Saadiq Tele RW DRM
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LTD Raphael Saadiq Tele RW DRM
Product Info
Article Number:
584428
Brand:
Fender
Model:
LTD Raphael Saadiq Tele RW DRM
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$2,566.30
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
Raphael Saadiq's Tele is a seriously cool take on a classic. That ash body gives it a real bite, and the ceramic pickups deliver a modern edge while retaining the Tele twang. This is perfect for players who want a unique, expressive instrument with a vintage vibe and a bit more grit – think soulful blues, R&B, and rock with a raw edge.
Product Description
- Fender LTD Raphael Saadiq Tele RW DRM
- Electric Guitar
- Raphael Saadiq Signature Model
- Body: Ash
- Neck: Maple
- Slab board fingerboard: rosewood
- Clay DOT fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: 1959 "C"
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.650")
- Bone nut
- 21 Vintage tall frets
- Pickups: 2 Ceramic single coils (bridge and neck)
- 1 x Master volume and 1 x master tone control
- 3-Way switch
- Single-ply acrylic pickguard with customised graphics
- Pure Vintage 3-Saddle Tele bridge with threaded steel saddles
- Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe" machine heads
- Hardware: Nickel/chrome
- Strings: Fender USA 250LR Nickel Plated Steel .010 - .046
- Colour: Dark Metallic Red
- Includes. black hard shell case with Red Poodle lining
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Ash body delivers a resonant, punchy, and articulate tone.
- • The '59 C neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playability.
- • Ceramic pickups provide a hotter, more aggressive output than vintage spec.
- • The Red Poodle lined case is a seriously cool and protective touch.
CONS
- • The ceramic pickups might lack the nuanced complexity of traditional Tele pickups.
- • The ash body may contribute to a noticeably heavier feel compared to alder.
- • The limited pickup options restrict versatility for modern or heavily processed genres.
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Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 Ceramic Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
21 Vintage Tall
Bridge
Pure Vintage 3-Saddle Tele
Weight
8.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
They’re hotter and more aggressive, providing more output and sustain, but lack some of the nuanced vintage Tele chime – a tradeoff for a more modern edge.
The '59 C profile is generally considered comfortable, but the 42mm nut width might feel a bit snug for those with very large hands; a try-before-you-buy is always recommended.
The LTD focuses on a specific aesthetic and pickup voicing, while the American Professional II offers greater versatility and a broader range of tonal options, both being premium-priced instruments.
