joe strummer gear Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt Paul Waller Ltd Joe Strummer Telecaster

As celebrated front man of The Clash and The Mescaleros, Joe Strummer’s raw, passionate stage presence and socio-political songwriting defined the punk rock movement that kicked off in the late-1970s—all with his now infamous 1966 Telecaster® by his side. To honor his legacy, Fender Custom Shop Senior Masterbuilder Paul Waller meticulously recreated every aspect of Strummer’s cherished instrument for a limited edition run.

The resonant two-piece select alder body, impeccably worn mid-‘60s “C” profile neck and round-laminated rosewood fingerboard, gives players the feeling of holding a road-tested piece of punk rock history, mirroring all the features found on highly sought after 1960s Fender guitars. Finished in Super Heavy Relic® Aged Black over Three-Color Sunburst lacquer—including a matching painted pickguard—all the wear and tear from decades of touring is perfectly recreated on this incredible limited edition. Loaded with a pair of Josefina Campos hand-wound ’67 Telecaster pickups, this guitar exudes all the same raw, expressive tones found throughout both The Clash’s and The Mescaleros’ widely celebrated discographies.

Other premium features include 7.25" (184.1 mm) radius, 21 Jescar Vintage (45085) frets, Modern Tele® wiring, 3-way switch, 6-saddle string-through-body Tele® bridge with steel barrel saddles, Schaller® M6 Mini Tuners, brass nut, wing string tree with tall metal spacer, replica touring case, limited edition Joe Strummer Strap and certificate of authenticity.

Model Name: Limited Edition Masterbuilt Joe Strummer Telecaster®
Model Number: 9215700025
Series: Masterbuilt
Color: Aged Black over 3-Color Sunburst
Body Shape: Telecaster®
Body Material: 2-Piece Select Alder with Offset Seam
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Material: Plain-Grain Maple
Neck Shape: '60s Oval "C"
Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Jescar Vintage (45085)
Nut Material: Brass
Nut Width: 1.620" (41.15 mm)
Headstock: Telecaster®
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with "F" Logo, Serialized
Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Fingerboard Material: 3A Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot – 7 mm
Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Josefina '67 Single-Coil Tele®
Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Josefina '67 Single-Coil Tele®
Pickup Configuration: SS
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade – Position 1: Bridge Pickup, Position 2: Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3: Neck Pickup
Bridge: 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Tele® with Steel Barrel Saddles
Tuning Machines: Schaller® M6 Chrome-Plated Die-Cast Mini Tuners
Orientation: Right-Hand
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Pickguard: 3-Ply Eggshell
Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome
Switch Tip: Top Hat Style, Black
Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010–.046 Gauges)
Included Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Joe Strummer Strap, Certificate of Authenticity