Fender Ltd Ed Chris Shiflett Cleaver Telecaster Deluxe - Charcoal Frost Metallic

Night after night the Foo Fighters' Chris Shiflett carves his way through a full brigade of guitar tones on the biggest, loudest stages in the world. This tour-tested son-of-a-gun is named "The Cleaver" for a reason - it positively slashes through the mix with a voice that snarls dirty as well as it sings clean. Previously available only as a Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt Artist offering, we're proud to announce the Chris Shiflett Cleaver Telecaster Deluxe—a stripped-down rock machine built for high-octane live performance.

A resonant alder body lays the perfect foundation for bone-rattling, stadium-ready tones. Dressed up in a nitrocellulose lacquer finish, this alder body also has a "belly cut” for superior comfort during the longest sets. Built for speed, the 25.5” scale maple neck features a 12” radius rosewood fingerboard with 21 medium jumbo frets for fiery leads and silky bends. Pearloid block inlays add a touch of unexpected class to this Tele - it's a workhorse, but that doesn't mean it can't look good. The real magic lies in the pickups: two Custom Chris Shiflett "Cleaver" Noiseless CS-90 pickups pair powerful output with the throaty midrange punch and singing highs of a vintage single coil, all without hum. The "F"-style tuning machines, bone nut and wing string tree with nylon spacer keep things in tune through marathon sets, while the string-through body hardtail bridge enhances resonance and sustain.

With its workhorse build, versatile voice and road-tested design, the Chris Shiflett Cleaver Telecaster Deluxe is a must-have for guitarists who demand dynamic, uncompromising tone. Plug in and carve your own path through anything, anywhere.

Alder Body

A classic Fender tonewood known for resonance, punch and clarity, alder has a balanced and lively tone with beefy mids and a robust low-end.

Matching Painted Headstock

An upscale appointment and classic ‘60s Fender design cue, the matching headstock ties everything together for a clean and elegant look.

Custom Oval “C”-Shaped Maple Neck

The Cleaver features a custom oval “C”-shaped profile – a vintage-inspired shape perfect for hard rock, country and everything between.

12” Radius Slab Rosewood Fingerboard With White Pearloid Block Inlays

Adorned with elegant block inlays, the slab rosewood fingerboard adds warmth while the medium jumbo frets and 12" radius provide a modern feel with superior playability.

Chris Shiflett “Cleaver” Noiseless Cs-90 Pickups

Custom Chris Shiflett “Cleaver” Noiseless CS-90 pickups pair powerful output with the magical midrange punch and harmonic crunch of a vintage single coil – for tones that slash through the mix with a voice that snarls dirty as well as it sings clean, all without hum.

Hardtail Stratocaster Bridge With Bent Steel Saddles

For a classic look, superior intonation and enhanced tuning stability, this guitar features a string-through-body hard-tail Stratocaster bridge with bent steel saddles.