Fender Brent Mason Telecaster MN Primer Grey, (Used)

The Fender Brent Mason Telecaster MN Primer Grey is a USA-made Artist Signature Telecaster built for serious players who need maximum tonal range from a single electric guitar. Inspired by Brent Mason’s heavily modified Nashville session Telecaster, this model combines classic Fender feel with a powerful pickup configuration, custom switching and the expressive Glaser Bender system.

This pre-owned example is listed in Very Good condition, meaning it shows some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional and ready to play.

With its ash body, maple neck, Seymour Duncan pickup set, locking tuners and distinctive Primer Grey finish, the Brent Mason Telecaster is a standout choice for country, blues, rock, Americana, pop, worship, studio work and professional live performance.

At A Glance

Key Detail	Information
Brand	Fender
Model	Brent Mason Telecaster MN
Series	Artist Signature
Finish	Primer Grey / Primer Gray
Country of Manufacture	Made in USA
Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Body Shape	Telecaster
Neck	Maple
Fingerboard	Maple
Pickup Configuration	SSH
Condition	Pre-Owned, Very Good Condition
Main Appeal	USA-made signature Telecaster with Nashville-style versatility and Glaser Bender system
Best For	Country, blues, rock, Americana, studio work, live performance and session-style playing
Skill Level	Intermediate to professional

Condition Overview

Very Good Condition

This Fender Brent Mason Telecaster is in Very Good condition. This means it shows some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership, but remains fully functional and ready to play.

Very Good condition is ideal for players who want a clean, well-kept pre-owned guitar with normal signs of use and strong overall presentation.

What’s Included?

✔ Fender Brent Mason Telecaster MN Primer Grey
✔ Hardcase

✘ No Additional Accessories Included

Condition Notes

This guitar shows light signs of previous use such as small marks, light surface scratches or minor handling wear consistent with Very Good condition.

No faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this listing. The guitar has been checked for playability and functionality before sale.

Fair Deal Inspection & Assessment

This pre-owned Fender Brent Mason Telecaster has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before being offered for sale.

Our checks include:

• Electronics tested
• Seymour Duncan pickups checked
• Pickup selector tested
• Middle pickup control checked
• Push/pull switching checked
• Volume and tone controls checked
• Output jack tested
• Glaser Bender system checked
• Frets inspected
• Fingerboard checked
• Neck condition assessed
• Locking tuners checked
• Bridge checked
• Hardware inspected
• General playability assessed

Service / Setup Work

All pre-owned guitars at Fair Deal Music are set up and checked before leaving the shop.

This Fender Brent Mason Telecaster has been assessed for playability, with the following checked:

• Action checked
• Neck relief checked
• Frets inspected
• Tuning stability checked
• Electronics tested
• Hardware checked
• Bridge setup checked
• Intonation checked
• Glaser Bender operation checked

Please note that guitar setup can sometimes shift slightly during delivery due to changes in temperature and humidity. We take this into account during our checks, but wood can naturally move in transit.

Why Choose The Fender Brent Mason Telecaster?

Inspired By A Legendary Nashville Session Guitar

Brent Mason is one of the most respected session guitarists in country and popular music, and his signature Telecaster is designed around the heavily modified instrument that helped define his studio sound. This model captures that all-in-one session guitar concept in a USA-made Fender format.

Made In USA Fender Quality

As a USA-made Fender Artist Signature model, this Telecaster is built for players who want premium feel, professional reliability and a more specialist instrument than a standard production Telecaster.

Seymour Duncan Pickup Versatility

The Brent Mason Telecaster uses a highly flexible SSH pickup layout, giving you a wider range of tones than a traditional two-pickup Telecaster. From bright bridge attack to fuller neck tones and blended middle-pickup textures, it is designed to cover a huge amount of musical ground.

Glaser Bender System

The Glaser Bender system allows pedal-steel-style pitch bends directly from the guitar, making it especially appealing for country, Americana, session work and expressive lead playing.

Maple Neck And Classic Fender Feel

The maple neck and maple fingerboard give this guitar the familiar snap, clarity and immediacy many players expect from a great Telecaster. It feels direct, responsive and well suited to precise rhythm work, hybrid picking and lead lines.

Primer Grey Visual Character

The Primer Grey finish gives this Telecaster a distinctive, stripped-back look inspired by Brent Mason’s original modified instrument. It has a workhorse aesthetic that fits the guitar’s professional session-player identity perfectly.

Built For Stage And Studio

With its pickup layout, custom controls, bender system and strong Fender foundation, this is a guitar designed for players who need to cover multiple tones quickly without changing instruments.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

Fender Brent Mason Telecaster vs Standard American Telecaster

A standard American Telecaster is usually based around a simpler two-pickup layout. The Brent Mason Telecaster offers expanded pickup options, custom switching and the Glaser Bender system, making it more versatile for session-style playing.

Fender Brent Mason Telecaster vs Nashville Telecaster

A Nashville Telecaster gives players three-pickup versatility, but the Brent Mason model goes further with its Seymour Duncan pickup set, independent middle pickup control and bender system.

Fender Brent Mason Telecaster vs Telecaster Deluxe

A Telecaster Deluxe typically offers a fuller dual-humbucker voice. The Brent Mason Telecaster is more focused on high-detail Fender clarity, country session versatility and multiple pickup combinations.

Fender Brent Mason Telecaster vs Traditional Country Telecaster

A traditional country Telecaster is brilliant for twang, bite and clean rhythm playing. The Brent Mason Telecaster adds more tonal options and pedal-steel-inspired expression, making it a stronger choice for players who need broader coverage.

Who Is It For?

Country And Americana Players

This is an excellent guitar for country, Americana and roots players who want Telecaster snap, bender expression and a wide range of pickup tones.

Session Guitarists

The Brent Mason Telecaster is designed around the idea of one guitar covering many parts, making it ideal for studio players and musicians who need fast tonal flexibility.

Live Performers

The pickup layout and custom switching make it highly practical for stage use, especially when moving between clean rhythm, lead, twang, warm neck tones and bender-style phrases.

Blues And Rock Guitarists

Players who want a Telecaster with more tonal range than a standard model will appreciate the extra pickup options and responsive Fender feel.

Fender Signature Model Collectors

As a USA-made Artist Signature model linked to one of Nashville’s most respected session players, this guitar has strong appeal for collectors and serious Fender fans.

Suitable Genres And Uses

This Fender Brent Mason Telecaster is well suited to:

• Country
• Americana
• Blues
• Rock
• Pop
• Soul
• Funk
• Indie
• Worship music
• Session work
• Studio recording
• Live performance
• Hybrid picking
• Pedal-steel-style guitar parts
• Clean rhythm playing
• Lead guitar
• Pedalboard-based rigs
• Players wanting maximum Telecaster versatility

Educational Section: Why Choose A Brent Mason-Style Telecaster?

A Brent Mason-style Telecaster is built around versatility. Traditional Telecasters are loved for their bright bridge bite and simple control layout, but session players often need more sounds available quickly. This model takes the Telecaster platform and expands it with additional pickup options, custom control features and the expressive Glaser Bender system.

That makes it especially useful for players who cover several genres in one set or session. You can access classic Telecaster-style tones, fuller neck sounds, blended textures and country-inspired bender phrases from one instrument.

For guitarists who want a professional, USA-made Fender that can work across live, studio and session environments, the Brent Mason Telecaster is one of the most practical and distinctive modern Telecaster designs.

Looking for advice on choosing the right Fender Telecaster, Artist Signature model or pre-owned USA-made electric guitar? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in-store.

Story & Context: Brent Mason And The Ultimate Session Telecaster

Brent Mason’s original Telecaster became famous because it was not a standard instrument. It was a working musician’s tool, modified to cover more sounds in the studio and on stage. Its combination of pickups, custom wiring and bender system helped turn a Telecaster into an incredibly flexible session guitar.

Fender’s Brent Mason Telecaster recreates that spirit through the Stories Collection, paying tribute to a player whose guitar work has appeared across decades of major recordings. The result is a Telecaster with classic Fender DNA, but with the extra tools needed by a serious working guitarist.

This Very Good condition USA-made example in Primer Grey captures that blend of workhorse looks, professional specification and signature-player heritage.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Brand	Fender
Model	Brent Mason Telecaster MN
Series	Artist Signature / Stories Collection
Country of Manufacture	Made in USA
Finish	Primer Grey / Primer Gray
Body Material	Ash
Body Shape	Telecaster
Body Finish	Satin Urethane
Neck Material	Maple
Neck Shape	Late ’60s “C”
Neck Finish	Satin Urethane
Fingerboard Material	Maple
Fingerboard Radius	7.25"
Scale Length	25.5"
Number of Frets	21
Fret Size	Vintage Tall
Nut Material	Bone
Nut Width	1.625"
Pickup Configuration	SSH
Neck Pickup	Seymour Duncan Vintage Mini Humbucker
Middle Pickup	Seymour Duncan Hot Stack Strat STK-S2
Bridge Pickup	Seymour Duncan Vintage Stack Tele STK-T3B
Controls	Master Volume, Middle Pickup Volume, Master Tone with Push/Pull
Switching	3-Position Blade Selector
Bridge	6-Saddle Telecaster Bridge with Glaser Bender System
Tuning Machines	Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking
Pickguard	3-Ply Black/White/Black
Strap Buttons	Dunlop Dual-Locking
Hardware Finish	Nickel / Gold-Plated
Condition	Pre-Owned, Very Good Condition

Power Requirements

No power supply or battery is required. This is a passive electric guitar and only needs a standard 1/4" instrument cable and a suitable guitar amplifier, pedalboard or audio interface.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The Fender Brent Mason Telecaster MN Primer Grey is a superb USA-made signature guitar for players who need Telecaster feel with far more tonal flexibility than a standard model. With Seymour Duncan pickups, custom control options, a Glaser Bender system and a maple-neck Fender feel, it is built for players who move between country, blues, rock, Americana, worship, pop and session work.

This Very Good condition example is a brilliant choice for serious players looking for a professional Telecaster with real personality, stage-ready versatility and standout Nashville-inspired specification.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

Choosing Fair Deal Music means buying from a passionate team of musicians who genuinely understand the products we sell. Whether you're purchasing your first instrument, upgrading your current setup or searching for something special, we're here to help you make the right choice with friendly advice and expert support.

When you shop with Fair Deal Music, you can buy with confidence thanks to:

Expert advice from knowledgeable musicians
Carefully checked new, used, pre-owned and ex-display equipment
Competitive prices on leading music brands
Secure UK-wide delivery
Flexible finance options available (subject to status)
Friendly support before and after your purchase
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FAQ

Is the Fender Brent Mason Telecaster made in the USA?

Yes. This Fender Brent Mason Telecaster is listed as Made in USA.

What condition is this guitar in?

This guitar is listed in Very Good condition, meaning it shows light signs of previous use while remaining fully functional.

What makes the Brent Mason Telecaster different from a standard Telecaster?

It has a more advanced pickup and control layout, Seymour Duncan pickups, custom switching and a Glaser Bender system, giving it far more tonal flexibility than a standard Telecaster.

What pickups are fitted?

The Brent Mason Telecaster uses a Seymour Duncan Vintage Mini Humbucker in the neck, a Seymour Duncan Hot Stack Strat pickup in the middle and a Seymour Duncan Vintage Stack Tele pickup in the bridge.

What is the Glaser Bender system for?

The Glaser Bender system allows pedal-steel-style pitch bends, making it especially useful for country, Americana and expressive lead playing.

What styles does this guitar suit?

It suits country, Americana, blues, rock, pop, soul, funk, indie, worship music, session work and live performance.

Is this suitable for studio work?

Yes. The Brent Mason Telecaster is specifically designed around session-style versatility, making it an excellent studio guitar.

Does it require a battery?

No. This is a passive electric guitar and does not require a battery.

Is this good for live performance?

Yes. Its flexible pickup layout, custom controls and bender system make it highly practical for live players who need multiple tones from one guitar.

Can I try this guitar in-store?

Fair Deal Music has a large Birmingham showroom, and our team can offer advice on Fender Telecasters, Artist Signature models and pre-owned USA-made electric guitars.