Fender partners with Foo Fighters’ Chris Shiflett on his signature Cleaver Telecaster Deluxe
Chris Shiflett has debuted his new signature Fender ‘Cleaver’ Telecaster Deluxe.
A known Tele devotee who’s often been seen on stage with a 1972 Tele Deluxe, the Foo Fighters guitarist has now put his name to a new American-made model.
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Previously available only as a Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt Artist offering, the guitar is nicknamed ‘The Cleaver’ because it “it positively slashes through the mix with a voice that snarls dirty as well as it sings clean”, according to a press release.
Available in Dakota Red or Charcoal Frost Metallic finishes, the Chris Shiflett Cleaver Telecaster Deluxe has a resonant alder body with a nitrocellulose lacquer finish and a “belly cut” for enhanced comfort. Designed with speed in mind, the 25.5″ scale maple neck features a 12” radius rosewood fingerboard with 21 medium jumbo frets for fiery leads.
It also boasts Pearloid block inlays Custom Chris Shiflett ‘Cleaver’ Noiseless CS-90 pickups pair mimicking the capacities of a vintage single coil, but with no hum. The “F”-stamped tuning machines, bone nut and wing string tree with nylon spacer keep things in tune through lengthy sets, while a string-through body hardtail bridge ensures greater resonance and sustain.
“We put a lot of love and research into creating the American made version of my signature model, The Cleaver,” says Shiflett. “It’s been road-tested, dropped on its head, kicked around, x-rayed, strummed, chicken-picked, and arpeggio swept! I’m excited to announce we’ve made a great guitar that’s adaptable to all situations. Can’t wait to get this into the hands of players everywhere!”
“Collaborating with Chris Shiflett on his signature Telecaster Deluxe has been an incredible journey,” adds Justin Norvell, EVP of Product, FMIC. “Chris has a lot of guitars, plays a lot of styles and demands versatility, and our goal was to capture that spirit in the design. This guitar is not just an instrument; it’s an extension of his musical identity and tone that both he and his fans demand. Fun fact – we didn’t nickname it the ‘The Cleaver’ – his front-of-house person did the first night he played it live- because ‘it cut through the mix like a cleaver! Which speaks for itself!”
The Chris Shiflett Fender ‘Cleaver’ Telecaster Deluxe retails at £2,599. Find out more on the Fender website.
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