Description
The Fender Custom Shop Danny Gatton Signature Telecaster NOS in Frost Gold pays tribute to one of the most revered and technically fearless Telecaster players of all time. Known as "The Humbler" for his jaw-dropping musicianship and effortless command of nearly every style imaginable, Danny Gatton pushed the Telecaster far beyond its traditional boundaries. This signature model captures that same spirit; classic Fender DNA fused with highly personalized modifications designed for speed, precision, and unmatched versatility.
Finished in a rich Frost Gold nitrocellulose lacquer, this Tele immediately stands apart from the usual blackguard-inspired crowd. The metallic finish gives the guitar an upscale vintage vibe while still feeling unmistakably rooted in Gatton's flashy yet tasteful personality. Paired with the single-ply white pickguard and chrome hardware, the look is clean, classy, and undeniably stage-ready.
Built from select ash, the body delivers the lively resonance and sharp articulation that define great Telecasters. The tone is snappy and dynamic, with strong attack and impressive note separation that responds beautifully to both clean and overdriven playing. Whether you are tackling country chicken-picking, jazz-inflected runs, blues bends, or rockabilly rhythms, the guitar feels exceptionally responsive and alive under the hands.
The specially shaped maple neck is one of the defining features here. Its Custom '50s U profile provides a substantial but comfortable grip that feels immediately solid and stable, while the 9.5-inch radius and 22 vintage-style frets allow for smoother bending and faster movement than a traditional vintage-spec Telecaster. The cubic zirconia side markers are a famously unique Gatton touch, reflecting stage light brilliantly and making fretboard visibility effortless even on dark stages.
Electronics are equally distinctive. The dual Fender Custom Designed pickups are based on the specifications of Gatton's personal instrument and deliver a remarkably broad tonal range. The bridge pickup retains classic Tele snap and bite but with extra fullness and clarity, while the neck pickup produces warm, articulate tones that remain detailed and responsive. Together, they create an instrument capable of covering nearly any genre with ease; exactly the kind of flexibility Danny Gatton demanded from his guitars.
The vintage-style strings-through-body Tele bridge with compensated brass saddles adds enhanced intonation and sustain while preserving the classic Telecaster feel and attack. Every component here serves a purpose, reflecting Gatton's practical approach to modifying his instruments for real-world performance rather than simple aesthetics.
At Cream City Music, we love guitars that tell a deeper story, and few signature models feel as personal and thoughtfully designed as the Danny Gatton Telecaster. It is not simply a tribute instrument; it is a working musician's Tele built for players who demand exceptional feel, versatility, and unmistakable Fender character.
Specifications:
- Body: Select Ash
- Body Shape: Telecaster
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Color: Frost Gold
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Shape: Custom '50s "U"
- Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Fingerboard Material: Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fret Size: Vintage-Style
- Inlays: Black Dot
- Side Markers: Cubic Zirconia
- Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650"
- Bridge: 3-Saddle American Vintage Strings-Through-Body Tele with Compensated Brass Saddles
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Pickguard: 1-Ply White
- Control Knobs: Knurled Dome
- Switch Tip: Barrel Style
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Serialized
- Neck Pickup: Fender Custom Designed
- Bridge Pickup: Fender Custom Designed
- Pickup Configuration: SS
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Switching: 3-Position Blade
- Case: Vintage-Style Tweed Hardshell Case with Orange Interior
Sku: 9235001318
