You’ve learnt the chords to Everlong, and mastered the Monkey Wrench riff. If you want to get that truly authentic Foo Fighters sound the next time you pick up a guitar though, turn your attention to the latest Signature release from Fender.
It’s paired up with the Foo’s lead guitarist Chris Shiflett for the new Chris Shiflett Cleaver Telecaster Deluxe, a “tour-tested” model built to Shiflett’s exacting specifications.
“We put a lot of love and research into creating the American made version of my signature model, The Cleaver,” said Shiflett on the guitar that now shares his name.
“It’s been road-tested, dropped on its head, kicked around, x-rayed, strummed, chicken-picked, and arpeggio swept! I’m excited to announce we’ve made a great guitar that's adaptable to all situations. Can’t wait to get this into the hands of players everywhere!"
The Cleaver model was previously only available as a Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt Artist offering, but now goes on wider sale through the Signature range. With a nod to Shiflett’s favoured 1972 Tele Deluxe, The Cleaver is built with a resonant Alder body, custom Oval “C”-shaped maple neck (25.5-inch scale with rosewood fingerboard), topped with “F”-style tuning machines, bone nut and wing string tree with nylon spacer.
Two Custom Chris Shiflett "Cleaver" Noiseless CS-90 pickups provide “a voice that snarls dirty as well as it sings clean”, with Dakota Red or Charcoal Frost Metallic finishes available. An orange-lined vintage-style hardcase completes the package.
Available now, you can pick up the Chris Shiflett Cleaver Telecaster Deluxe for £2,599, direct from Fender.
