Fender Telecaster Signature John Osborne MN Olympic White

A Signature Telecaster Between Tradition and Stage Demands

Developed with John Osborne, this Telecaster clearly embodies the DNA of late 60s models: an alder body, aged nitrocellulose finish, and vintage-looking hardware. The difference lies in the "touring" orientation: setups designed for stability, fast feel under the fingers, and especially the integration of the B String Bender, a true playing signature to enrich phrasing.

For Whom and Which Styles?

This Fender is aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists seeking a responsive, expressive Telecaster with very dynamic pick attack. It naturally excels in modern country and americana thanks to the B-Bender, but remains formidable in rock, pop, and blues: snappy chords, sharp rhythms, and leads that cut through the mix with great definition.

The Tone

The alder + maple combination delivers a clear attack, articulate highs, and tight lows, with the typical sustain of well-setup solid bodies. The John Osborne Telecaster single-coil pickups provide the expected Tele twang, but with singing mids that maintain presence as soon as overdrive kicks in. The Tele 3-saddle compensated brass bridge and string-through-body design enhance stability and attack while preserving a lively "springy" feel. The 3-position selector, paired with Master Volume and Master Tone controls, covers a wide spectrum from bright cleans to tight crunch. Finally, the B String Bender opens ultra-musical inflections, perfect for double-stops and expressive pedal steel-style licks.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

Comes with its "Vintage-Style" hard case. To maintain the original feel and balance, prefer Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel .010-.046 strings (factory-installed set).

Technical specifications

Category	TL	Fingerboard	Maple
Left handed	No	Scalloped	Simple
Strings	Steel	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Nbr of strings	6	Color	White

Shape	Telecaster, solid body	Hardware finish	nickel
Wood	alder	Knobs	"Knurled Dome" type
Finish	Road Worn nitrocellulose lacquer, "Olympic White" color	Neck plate	4-bolt plate
Profile	1968 "C"	Headstock	Telecaster style
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Pickguard	1-ply black "John Osborne"
Radius	7.25" / 184.1 mm	Bridge mounting	vintage 4-screw plate
Frets	21, Jumbo type	Pickup configuration	SS
Nut width	42 mm / 1.65"	Bridge pickup	John Osborne Telecaster
Nut material	synthetic	Neck pickup	John Osborne Telecaster
Truss rod	Vintage-Style, heel access	Controls	Master Volume, Master Tone
Fingerboard inlays	black dots	Selector switch	3-position (1. Bridge / 2. Middle / 3. Neck), toggle switch
Bridge	Tele 3-saddle compensated brass, string-through-body, modified vintage style	Auxiliary switching	none
Tuners	Fender Vintage "F" stamped	Special system	Fender B String Bender (raises B string up to 1 whole step)