Key Features
- One-of-a-kind style presented by stunning Asuka design
- Punching midrange and expert clarity at the hands of HS Alumitone pickups combo
- Exceptional playability thanks to smooth maple neck
- Limited edition and made in Japan - a real one-off Fender
DISC Fender MIJ Evangelion Asuka Telecaster, Asuka Red Overview
Carry the legacy into a new age. The Fender MIJ Evangelion Asuka Telecaster offers a very special Fender playing experience. Made in Japan, it is a true rarity, and benefits from world-renowned, celebrated Japanese craftsmanship. The distinctive voicing of this treasured instrument comes from a duo of HS Alumitone pickups, which offer a punching, driven, and articulate tone - your guitar will sing riffs like a rock star. Whether you're soloing or holding down a tight rhythm, you'll always sound stellar.
Bursting with possibilities. The sleek maple neck and rosewood fretboard combination makes for the most satisfying fretting ever. Your fingers will feel liberated as they flit between each fret with unparalleled ease. And the black hardware holds your strings in place, ensuring the best performance from your instrument. Not to mention the obvious - the stunning design. This is a true work of art, and a guitar presents classic Fender performance in a new light.
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionKick it into overdrive
The Evangelion Tele comes equipped with a pair of unique Alumitone pickups for a sound like no other. Crafted from aluminium, these punching pair deliver high-output sound that slashes through the mix with ease. A humbucker in the bridge maintains clarity along with a fat midrange for those classic rock 'n' roll tones. Combined with the smooth drive and soaring highs of the single-coil, you'll experience a tone revolutionary to Fender's typical sound. Yet, upholding their coveted values that define their legacy.
The neck of dreams
Nothing but the best. Fender's years of experimentation and design innovation have yielded some of the greatest necks known to man. This one is no different. In fact, the 'U' maple neck on the Evangelion Telecaster could be the best you ever hold, being smooth, comfortable, and easy to navigate. With the superb gloss finish, you'll find your hand glides along its surface, making fret transitions a breeze. Liberate your licks.
Riveting rosewood fretboard
Take your fingers for a ride. The rosewood fretboard will have them dancing along its surface as fast as you like. With a beautifully warm resonance, it adds a richness and depth to your notes, balancing out the brightness of the maple neck. Sleek, smooth, and boasting an incredibly satisfying feel, you'll find that you can solo for days on this perfectly crafted tool. Your inspiration will know no bounds.
The hardest hardware
It won't let you down. Ever. A guitar is only as good as the hardware holding it together. Luckily, Fender have fitted the Evangelion Telecaster with a goldmine of quality components to ensure it always plays perfectly. The six-saddle Tele bridge comes with black saddles, and offers unparalleled tuning stability. Deluxe cast/sealed locking tuners further enhance tuning stability, keeping your strings in a vice grip – you'll always sound exceptional. With all the hallmarks of a truly outstanding instrument, it'll bring you a lifetime of musical happiness.
Ultimate instrument security
The Evangelion Tele also includes an ABS molded case, featuring body-hugging contours to firmly hold the guitar in place. TSA latches are also included for enhanced security, and easy access. This durable case also features a stacking ability, for easy storage and transport.
Specifications
Body
- Model Name: Fender MIJ Evangelion Asuka Telecaster, Asuka Red
- Dexterity: Right Handed
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
- Body Shape: Telecaster
- Colour: Asuka Red
- Construction: Bolt-On
Neck and Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
- Neck Shape: "U"
- No. of Frets: 22
Hardware and Electronics
- Bridge: 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail With Block Saddles
- Bridge Pickup: Alumitone Humbucker
- Neck Pickup: Alumitone Single-Coil
- Configuration: HS
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
- Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
- Hardware Finish: Satin Black
- Nut Material: Synthetic Red Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Pickguard: 1-ply Asuka Original
- Tuning Machines: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking
Miscellaneous
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
- Case: ABS Molded Case
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