Fender Limited Edition Raphael Saadiq Telecaster - Dark Metallic Red with Hardshell Case - Used

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Great artists often leave a signature not only through their music, but through the instruments that help shape it. The Limited Edition Raphael Saadiq Telecaster reflects the timeless musical vision of one of modern music's most respected producers, songwriters, and multi-instrumentalists. Crafted with skill and soul, this distinctive Telecaster blends the warmth and soul of vintage Fender design with thoughtful modern refinements inspired by Saadiq's decades of creating Grammy-winning recordings, as a songwriter, a solo artist and one-third of the iconic 80’s R&B group “Tony! Toni! Tone!” The result is an instrument that feels equally at home in the studio, on stage, or in the hands of players searching for authentic vintage-inspired tone.

Built around a resonant ash body finished in striking Dark Metallic Red, this limited-edition model pairs classic Fender construction with unique aesthetic details including black body binding, a custom graphic acrylic pickguard, and a serialized Raphael Saadiq neck plate. The maple neck features a comfortable 1959 "C" profile, slab rosewood fingerboard with vintage clay dot inlays, vintage tall frets, and a modern 9.5" radius that combines classic feel with contemporary playability. Custom Raphael Saadiq Telecaster single-coil pickups deliver articulate highs, rich midrange, and unmistakable Telecaster clarity, while the traditional three-way blade switch and master volume and tone controls keep operation elegantly simple.

Every detail reinforces the balance between vintage character and modern performance, from the Pure Vintage three-saddle bridge with threaded steel barrel saddles to the Pure Vintage "Fender Deluxe" tuners and included chrome bridge cover. Available now at Haggerty's Music, this used 2024 Limited Edition Raphael Saadiq Telecaster includes its original deluxe black hardshell case with luxurious red poodle interior, making it a remarkable instrument for collectors, recording musicians, and players who appreciate Fender craftsmanship with a unique artistic voice.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Limited Edition Raphael Saadiq Signature
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Dark Metallic Red

Body

• Body Material: Ash
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Body Shape: Telecaster
• Body Style: Solidbody

Neck

• Headstock Type: Standard Telecaster
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: 1959 "C"
• Neck Finish: Satin Urethane Back with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
• Neck Depth: 0.798" at 1st Fret, 0.962" at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: Bolt-On
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
• Fingerboard Material: Slab Rosewood
• Position Inlays: Vintage Clay Dots
• Side Dots: Vintage Clay
• Number of Frets: 21
• Truss Rod Style: Standard Adjustable
• Truss Rod Nut: 1/8" Hex Adjustment (Headstock Access)
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650"
• Fret Size: Vintage Tall
• Scale Length: 25.5"

Hardware

• Bridge: Pure Vintage 3-Saddle Tele Bridge with Threaded Steel Barrel Saddles
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: Chrome Bridge Cover (Included, Not Installed)
• Bridge Mounting: String-Through-Body
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Acrylic with Custom Graphic
• Pickup Covers: Neck: Chrome; Bridge: None
• Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
• Switch Tip: Black Top Hat Style
• Hardware Finish: Nickel / Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Single-Line "Fender Deluxe"
• String Trees: Vintage Butterfly
• Tremolo Arm: None
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Serialized Raphael Saadiq Signature Neck Plate
• Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
• Output Jack: Recessed Side-Mounted 1/4"

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: SS
• Neck Pickup: Custom Raphael Saadiq Single-Coil Tele
• Bridge Pickup: Custom Raphael Saadiq Single-Coil Tele
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• Switching: 3-Position Blade Switch
• Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Fender Literature, Adjustment Tools, Chrome Bridge Cover
• Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Black Hardshell Case with Red Poodle Interior
• Serial Number: RS230077
• Manufacture Date: 2024