Detail 01
Active pickups
Battery-powered preamp, high output, low noise. Compressed attack and a flatter frequency response than passive Tele pickups.
Product detailSKU #1273887999818
FenderJim Root Artist Series Telecaster Electric Guitar - White
aggressivehigh outputmoderncomfortabledynamicfast neck
1/9
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Signature Telecaster built for heavy music — active pickups, ebony board, no pickguard. For metal and hard rock players who want Tele shape without Tele twang.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Downtuned rhythm work where passive pickups lose definition
- High-gain stage rigs needing consistent output night to night
- Players who like Tele ergonomics but not vintage single-coils
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone chasing classic country twang or spank
- Players who dislike swapping a 9V battery
- Budget shoppers — this is a $1,850 instrument
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Ebony fingerboard
Hard, dense, oily surface. Slick under fast fingers with a tight, immediate attack and less warmth than rosewood.
Detail 03
Fixed bridge
Strings anchor solid. Better tuning stability for drop tunings and hard picking, but no vibrato arm.
Detail 04
25.5" scale
Standard Fender length. Tighter string tension than a Gibson-scale guitar, which helps low tunings stay clear.
Detail 05
C neck shape
Rounded, medium-depth profile. Comfortable for both chording and lead without the bulk of a chunky V.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Active electronics need a 9V battery — unplug the cable to avoid draining it
- 02Ebony boards need occasional oiling; keep it out of dry heat
- 03Check the string gauge on arrival if you plan to drop-tune
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it sound like a normal Telecaster?
No. The active pickups push a hotter, more compressed, cutting tone. The body shape and 25.5" scale are familiar, but the voice is aggressive rather than twangy.
02Can I use it for clean playing?
Yes, though the high output means the cleans stay tight and compressed rather than open and bell-like. Roll back your amp gain.
03What tunings does it handle?
The fixed bridge and 25.5" scale suit standard through drop tunings. Heavier gauges help if you go well below D.
04Is this a beginner guitar?
Not really. It is a professional-grade instrument at a professional price, voiced narrowly for high-gain playing.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Active
2 detailsPlayability
- Scale Length
- 25.5
- Neck Shape
- C
3 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
- Bridge Type
- Fixed
- Body Shape
- Telecaster
