Linhof Special T - JW Black - 2006 - Aged White Blonde / Maple. Bill Frisell’s Luthier (Rare) Post Fender Custom Shop
Linhof Special #0047 – Built by JW Black (Ex-Fender Custom Shop Master Builder)
Build Date: December 2006
This Linhof Special—Serial #0047—is a rare and exquisitely crafted Tele-style guitar by JW Black, the renowned former Fender Custom Shop Master Builder. With a career defined by precision, feel, and tone, JW Black now builds under his own name for top-tier musicians—most notably Bill Frisell, who tours almost exclusively with custom JW Black Telecasters.
Finished in lightly aged blonde nitrocellulose lacquer, this Linhof blends vintage-correct aesthetics with modern refinements. The pickups are custom-wound by Lindy Fralin:
- Neck Pickup: Wide Range Humbucker (humbucker-sized)
- Bridge Pickup: Lindy Fralin “Special Hot“, medium output, mounted in a reverse left-handed bridge plate.
(this particular set of custom Linhof-Spec pickups were wound by Lindy Fralin himself)
The reversed plate enhances tonal balance—bringing out more clarity in the bass strings and more warmth in the treble, resulting in a harmonically rich, evenly voiced response.
The guitar has been professionally set up with Callaham steel compensated saddles for improved intonation and snap. Also included are the original brass compensated saddles for players who prefer a slightly warmer tone.
Included is the original Certificate of Authenticity and Mission Statement, which outlines the Linhof’s roots in aerospace and camera design—engineering excellence passed down through JW Black’s family, culminating in a no-compromise instrument meant for serious players.
Please note: Some photos show a 1965 vintage Fender Telecaster that features a JW Black body-only refinish. These images are included for reference only to highlight the consistency and exceptional quality of JW Black’s vintage-correct finishes and aging work.
Specifications:
- Serial #: 0047
- Built by JW Black (Pre-Nixon Electrics)
- “Linhof Special” headstock script
- Aged blonde nitro finish
- Body: Lightweight Ash
- Maple neck with vintage-style frets (incredibly easy to play neck / *World Class*
- Mid 60’s repurposed 3-Ply Guard
- NOS CTS Pots
- NOS Ceramic Disk Tone Capacitor
- Lindy Fralin Wound “P-92“ Wide Range Humbucker style (PAF-Humbucker Sized) / (neck)
- Lindy Fralin Wound “Special Hot”(bridge)
- Reverse left-handed bridge plate
- Callaham compensated steel saddles (installed)
- ***Original brass compensated saddles included***
- Linhof-engraved neck plate
- Included in sale: Original black tolex hardshell case, COA + OG brass saddles
- Weight: 7lbs 1oZ
- (On consignment, returns not accepted)
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