Fender Shiflett Tele Dlx DKR
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Shiflett Tele Dlx DKR
Product Info
Article Number:
594034
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Shiflett Tele Dlx DKR
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$2,803.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
Chris Shiflett clearly had a vision for this Tele, and it delivers. It’s got that vintage vibe with modern refinements like noiseless pickups and a comfortable neck – perfect for rock, blues, and anything in between. A great choice for players who want a workhorse Tele with a bit more refinement than a basic model.
Product Description
- Fender Shiflett Tele Dlx DKR
- Electric Guitar
- Chris Shiflett (Foo Fighters) Signature Model
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- White Pearloid Block fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Custom Oval "C"
- Nut: Bone
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- 21 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Custom Chris Shiflett "Cleaver" Noiseless CS-90 Single Coils
- 2 Volume and 2 tone controls
- 3-Way switch
- 3-Ply mint green pickguard
- Pure Vintage 6-saddle hardtail bridge with bent steel saddles
- Strings-thru-body
- Pure Vintage Fender "F" Stamped machine heads
- Nickel/chrome hardware
- Strings: Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel .010 - .046
- Colour: Dakota Red
- Includes brown vintage-style case with Chris Shiflett Signature Graphic (inside: amber)
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Alder body provides a resonant, balanced tonal foundation.
- • Custom Oval 'C' neck offers a comfortable, familiar feel for many players.
- • Cleaver Noiseless pickups deliver classic Tele snap with reduced hum.
- • Strings-thru-body design enhances sustain and tuning stability.
CONS
- • Dakota Red finish, while attractive, might not appeal to all tastes.
- • Rosewood fretboard can be a maintenance consideration for some players.
- • The 'C' neck profile, while comfortable, may be too thin for players preferring a thicker grip.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 Custom Chris Shiflett 'Cleaver' Noiseless CS-90 Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
21 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Pure Vintage 6-saddle hardtail with bent steel saddles
Weight
8.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
They retain the characteristic Tele twang and bite but significantly reduce unwanted hum, making them more versatile for recording and playing in noisy environments.
It’s a modern take on a vintage 'C' shape, thinner than a traditional '50s Tele neck but still comfortable and familiar. It sits nicely in the hand.
It enhances sustain and improves tuning stability, contributing to a richer tone and more consistent performance over time.
