With more than a thousand album credits across five decades, Brent Mason has established himself as one of the most sought-after session guitarists in Nashville history, with his heavily modified 1967 Telecaster playing a defining role in his unmistakable sound. The Fender Brent Mason Telecaster is a striking tribute to that legendary studio workhorse, pairing a distinctive triple-pickup configuration with the innovative Glaser Bender system and a limited-edition gloss Black finish. An ash body and late-'60s C-shaped maple neck preserve the familiar foundation of Brent's original guitar, while a trio of Seymour Duncan pickups delivers everything from classic Telecaster twang to warm humbucking tones and punchy Strat-style character. A unique control layout allows the middle pickup to blend with the neck and bridge selections, while the Glaser Bender opens up the expressive, pedal steel-inspired phrasing central to Brent's signature style. Complete with locking tuners, Dunlop Dual-Locking strap buttons and distinctive gold-accented hardware, this American-made Telecaster brings decades of Nashville session history into a remarkably versatile performance instrument.
Classic Ash Construction With Limited-Edition Black Styling
The Brent Mason Telecaster retains the classic ash body and familiar single-cutaway silhouette of Brent's original 1967 instrument, providing a lively, resonant foundation with clear attack and articulate note definition. Ash's natural brightness and balanced response complement the guitar's versatile pickup configuration, helping crisp country leads and full-bodied rhythm work retain clarity and presence. This limited-edition model swaps the signature instrument's familiar Primer Gray finish for sleek gloss black, giving Brent's celebrated Telecaster a striking new appearance. A three-ply black/white/black pickguard, gold control knobs and nickel/gold-plated hardware complete the distinctive presentation, preserving the understated, performance-focused character of his prized workhorse.
Late-'60s C Maple Neck Delivers Vintage Fender Playability
The Brent Mason Telecaster features a maple neck with a late-'60s C profile, offering a substantial yet comfortable feel that reflects the proportions of Brent's original instrument. Its 25.5" scale provides the familiar string tension and responsive attack of a traditional Telecaster, while the 7.25"-radius maple fingerboard offers a rounded playing surface well suited to chord work and classic country phrasing. Twenty-one vintage tall frets provide additional height for expressive bends and precise articulation, complemented by black pearloid dot inlays for a distinctive vintage-inspired appearance. A satin urethane neck finish keeps movement smooth beneath the fretting hand, while a 1.625" bone nut provides a traditional feel at the headstock.
Three Seymour Duncan Pickups Deliver Exceptional Tonal Versatility
The Brent Mason Telecaster's distinctive three-pickup configuration was developed to give the celebrated session guitarist an expansive tonal palette within a familiar Telecaster platform. A Seymour Duncan Vintage Stack Tele bridge pickup delivers articulate twang and punch, while a Vintage Mini Humbucker at the neck provides warm, full-bodied tones with excellent clarity. Between them, a Seymour Duncan Hot Stack Strat pickup adds a focused, powerful single-coil-style voice that extends the instrument's range even further. A three-way blade handles the traditional bridge, bridge/neck and neck selections, while a dedicated middle-pickup volume control allows its output to be blended with the other pickups. A push/pull master tone control engages or disengages the middle pickup, giving players precise control over a flexible range of sounds suited to everything from traditional country picking to blues, rock and modern studio work.
Glaser Bender System Brings Pedal Steel Expression to the Telecaster
Central to Brent Mason's signature sound is the Glaser Bender system, a mechanical string-bending device that can be configured to raise the pitch of either the B or G string through movement of the guitar against its strap. This innovative system enables fluid, pedal steel-inspired bends while leaving the fretting hand free to maintain chords and melodic passages, opening up expressive possibilities beyond conventional string bending. The six-saddle Telecaster bridge provides individual string adjustment for accurate intonation, while deluxe cast/sealed locking tuners support dependable tuning stability and quick string changes. Dunlop Dual-Locking strap buttons provide secure attachment for performance and reliable operation of the bender mechanism, completing a hardware package built around Brent's distinctive playing approach.
A Nashville Session Legend's Signature Telecaster in Limited-Edition Black
Brent Mason's extraordinary career has placed his guitar work at the heart of countless country recordings, with credits spanning artists such as George Jones, Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain and Brooks & Dunn. A Grammy winner, Musicians Hall of Fame inductee and multiple-time ACM and CMA award recipient, Brent has earned a reputation for remarkable precision, stylistic versatility and the fluid, pedal steel-inspired phrasing that has become one of his musical signatures. His heavily modified 1967 Telecaster was instrumental in developing that unmistakable sound, combining three distinct pickup voices with the expressive capabilities of a Glaser Bender in a single studio-ready instrument. The Fender Brent Mason Telecaster preserves those defining features while introducing a striking gloss black finish, bringing the versatility and character of a legendary Nashville session guitar to a distinctive American-made signature model.