Fender Monster Hunter Rathalos Tele
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Monster Hunter Rathalos Tele
Product Info
Article Number:
601405
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Monster Hunter Rathalos Tele
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$2,176.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Rathalos Tele is a seriously cool instrument, blending iconic Telecaster elements with a unique aesthetic and a powerful humbucker in the neck position. It’s built to a high standard in Japan and delivers a punchy, modern tone that's perfect for rock, blues-rock, and players wanting something a little different. If you appreciate a striking design and a versatile, powerful Tele sound, this is a fantastic choice.
Product Description
- Fender Monster Hunter Rathalos Tele
- Electric Guitar
- Monster Hunter Rathalos design
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck with engraved logo: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Special Rathalos fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Modern C
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.650")
- Nut: Bone
- 22 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 1 Monster Hunter Rathalos single coil (bridge) and 1 Monster Hunter Rathalos humbucker (neck)
- Master volume control
- Master tone control
- 3-Way switch
- 4-Ply Tortoiseshell pickguard
- 3-Saddle vintage-style Tele bridge with slanted brass saddles
- Vintage-style machine heds
- Black hardware
- Colour: Rathalos Red
- Includes special hardshell case
- Made in Japan
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain
- • Modern C neck profile offers comfortable playability for a wide range of players
- • Rathalos humbucker delivers thick, powerful tones for rock and heavier styles
- • Japanese craftsmanship ensures high build quality and meticulous attention to detail
CONS
- • The Rathalos design, while striking, might not appeal to all players seeking a more subtle aesthetic
- • The pickup configuration leans towards rock/modern sounds, limiting versatility for purist Tele players
- • Being a premium-priced instrument, it represents a significant investment for many guitarists
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Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Monster Hunter Rathalos single coil (bridge) / humbucker (neck)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
22 Medium jumbo
Bridge
3-Saddle vintage-style Tele with slanted brass saddles
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (estimated, based on similar Fender Tele models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Rathalos humbucker provides a significantly thicker and higher-output tone compared to a traditional single-coil, adding more sustain and a warmer character.
No, the Rathalos fingerboard inlays are purely decorative and do not possess any luminescent properties.
The Japanese build quality is exceptionally high, rivaling and often exceeding that of the American Professional series, with tighter tolerances and meticulous finishing.
