FENDER John Osborne Telecaster

Fender John Osborne Telecaster – Olympic White

The Fender John Osborne Telecaster is not your average Telecaster.

Created in collaboration with Brothers Osborne guitarist John Osborne, this signature model combines classic Fender Telecaster tone with one of country music's most expressive tools: a factory-installed Fender B String Bender. The result is a guitar capable of producing smooth pedal steel-style bends, soaring country licks and unique chord movements that simply aren't possible on a standard Telecaster.

Finished in Road Worn Olympic White nitrocellulose lacquer, the John Osborne Telecaster looks and feels like a trusted stage companion from day one. Inspired by Osborne's own well-loved instrument, every detail has been designed with real-world performance in mind.

The alder body provides the familiar balance and resonance that Telecaster players love, while the Road Worn oil-finished 1968 "C" maple neck delivers an incredibly comfortable, broken-in feel. Whether you're playing rhythm parts, country lead lines or bluesy bends, the neck feels fast, smooth and familiar.

Custom-voiced John Osborne Telecaster pickups deliver everything you'd expect from a great Telecaster: punchy attack, sparkling cleans and excellent note definition. The bridge pickup cuts through a mix with authority, while the neck pickup provides warmth and clarity for smoother passages and melodic leads.

The Fender B String Bender

The standout feature of this guitar is the factory-installed Fender B String Bender system.

Activated by pulling down on the guitar neck while wearing the strap, the mechanism raises the pitch of the B string by up to a whole tone. This allows players to create pedal steel-inspired bends, moving harmonies and expressive country phrases while keeping other notes ringing naturally.

For country players, it's one of the most iconic sounds in modern guitar playing. For everyone else, it opens up entirely new creative possibilities.

Key Features

• John Osborne Signature Telecaster

• Road Worn Olympic White nitrocellulose lacquer finish

• Alder body

• Road Worn oil-finished 1968 "C" maple neck

• Maple cap fingerboard

• Custom-voiced John Osborne Telecaster pickups

• Factory-installed Fender B String Bender

• Vintage-style Telecaster bridge

• Three compensated brass barrel saddles

• Custom John Osborne pickguard

• Vintage-style hardware

• Includes Fender vintage-style hardshell case

Why Players Love the John Osborne Telecaster

While the B-Bender is the headline feature, what makes this guitar truly special is that it's also an outstanding Telecaster in its own right.

The combination of premium pickups, nitro finish, compensated brass saddles and the comfortable Road Worn neck gives it the feel of a much more expensive custom instrument. The B-Bender simply adds another layer of expression that country, roots, Americana and rock players can take advantage of.

Whether you're chasing classic country tones, modern Americana sounds or simply looking for a Telecaster that's a little different from the crowd, the John Osborne Telecaster offers a playing experience few guitars can match.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a B String Bender?

A B String Bender is a mechanical system that raises the pitch of the B string while playing. It allows guitarists to create pedal steel-style bends and harmonised country licks that would otherwise be impossible on a standard guitar.

Is the Fender John Osborne Telecaster only for country music?

Not at all. While country players will immediately appreciate the B-Bender system, the guitar works equally well for rock, blues, Americana, roots and singer-songwriter styles. At its core, it's still a premium Telecaster.

Does the B-Bender affect normal playing?

No. The guitar can be played exactly like a standard Telecaster when the B-Bender is not being activated. Players can use it as much or as little as they like.

Does it include a case?

Yes. The Fender John Osborne Telecaster includes a Fender vintage-style hardshell case.

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