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Fender James Burton Artist Series Signature Telecaster 2009 - Red Paisley Flames
Fender James Burton Artist Series Signature Telecaster 2009 - Red Paisley Flames
- One of a kind — when it's gone, it's gone.
- Listed yesterday.
- These are photos of the actual guitar for sale.
- 4.96 from 259 verified buyers
- 2,000+ guitars sold
- This guitar
- $1,420.00
- Insured shipping flat rate, signature required
- $75.00
- Sales tax outside Florida
- None
- Your total
- $1,495.00
Arrives as early as 3 business days
Same guitar on Reverb $1,590.00
$1,495.00 + $95.00 shipping, plus $90–$130 sales tax in most states
You save $185–$225 buying direct.*
* Includes the sales tax a marketplace is required to collect, estimated at 6–9% depending on your state. I collect sales tax only where legally required — for most buyers outside Florida, that's none.
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The Fender James Burton Artist Series Signature Telecaster in Red Paisley Flames is about as far from an ordinary Telecaster as it gets. Between the hot rod-inspired artwork, gold hardware, and three-pickup configuration, there's a lot to appreciate about this particular signature model.
The finish is absolutely gorgeous. Intricate red paisley patterns fill the gold-outlined flames against a glossy black background, with the artwork extending across both the front and back of the guitar. The gold hardware and pearloid tuner buttons complement the design perfectly.
What really impressed me was how quiet this guitar is when plugged in. The original James Burton signature pickups sound incredibly clean and balanced, with virtually no noise when you're not playing. The five-way Strat-o-Tele switching and S-1 switch make it especially fun to experiment with different pickup combinations, including series wiring for a fuller sound.
The maple neck has a comfortable ’60s U-shaped profile, measuring 21.9mm at the first fret and 23.5mm at the twelfth. It's had a recent setup with effortlessly low action, spot-on intonation, and beautifully smooth frets with no divots. It also comes in at a comfortable 7.36 lbs on my scale.
Condition-wise, this guitar is in Excellent condition and appears to have seen very little playing time. I couldn't find any dings or heavy scratches on the body, and the finish has been freshly buffed to a beautiful gloss. There is some light cosmetic wear on the gold hardware and light finish scratches from regular use. Everything functions exactly as it should, and the guitar remains all original.
A few highlights:
• Red Paisley Flames artwork on both sides of the body.
• Three original James Burton signature pickups.
• Five-way Strat-o-Tele switching with S-1 series switching.
• ’60s U-shaped maple neck with a 9.5" fingerboard radius.
• Gold-plated, six-saddle string-through-body hardtail bridge.
• Gold tuners with pearloid buttons.
• Recent setup with effortlessly low action.
• Includes the original Fender molded chainsaw hardshell case.
The photos shown are real photographs of this exact guitar. I do not use AI-generated imagery, replacement backgrounds, or image manipulation to misrepresent the condition of my guitars. What you see is the instrument you’ll receive.
Like all my guitars, this one’s been cared for and dialed in—no guesswork, no surprises, just a great instrument that’s ready to play. I personally inspect and test every guitar before it ships, making sure it’s in the exact condition I’d want to receive myself. These guitars come from me, not a shop—each one gets the kind of attention and care only a real guitar lover gives. Ships fast and fully insured via Reverb Safe Shipping.
⏳ Quick note: These guitars don’t usually sit. Most are purchased within 3–7 days, and I regularly hear from watchers after the listing has already sold. If this one’s on your radar, now’s the window!
I bought this guitar, inspected it, photographed it, dialed it in, and I'll be the one packing it. If something isn't right when it arrives, you're not filing a ticket — you're emailing the person who put it in the box.
Same guitar, same packing, same insurance, same 3-day return window you'd get anywhere else I list it. It just costs less here, because there's no platform fee in the price.
Questions before you buy? Ask me anything — more photos, a specific measurement, or anything the listing doesn't cover.
Shipping & Insurance
Shipping & Insurance
Ships within 1 business day via UPS or FedEx Ground — typically 3-5 business days in transit. Every guitar is fully insured for its full purchase price, with signature required on delivery. Packed properly — hard cases shipped in a double box with foam padding, strings detuned, neck and headstock supported.
Flat $75 shipping anywhere in the US, no matter the price of the guitar. Full details in the shipping policy.
Returns
Returns
3 days from delivery to decide. That's your window to let me know, not to get it back to me. Play it, check it against the listing, and message me if anything's off.
Not as described, or damaged in shipping? Full refund, including the shipping you paid, and I pay return shipping. “As described” means everything in the listing: photos, condition notes, specs and included accessories. Every guitar is insured for its full price. If it's damaged in transit, I handle the carrier claim, and you choose between a repair at my expense or a full refund.
Changed your mind? Return it in the condition it arrived, with everything it came with, for a flat $150 fee. The fee is the same whether the guitar was $900 or $9,000, not a percentage. Return shipping is the buyer's responsibility.
Start any return through the return policy page or contact me directly before shipping anything back.
