John 5 sings the praises of the Fender Telecaster with seven sacred models from his massive collection.
Some people collect stamps. John 5 collects Fender Telecasters. Lots of them.
Over the years, he’s amassed an assemblage that includes more than 100 pieces, with a model representing each year, starting at the introduction of the instrument (the 1950 Broadcaster) and stretching to 1983. “I just love history, and I love Telecasters, so I have the best of both worlds,” he says. “I know a lot of people don’t want to hear this, but they’re great investments. Some folks know about stocks. I know about Telecasters.”
He admits that he’s regularly contacted by fans, musicians and vintage collectors lookingto sell him Telecasters, but he cautions that he’s a tough customer. “Anybody can buy a bunch of guitars. It’s not that difficult,” he says. “The key is looking for the right guitar. How does it look? How does it feel and sound? Is it all original? All of those considerations go into the thrill of the hunt, and I don’t settle for second best.”
1950 FENDER BROADCASTER
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