Fender is making a Monster Hunter Rathalos Telecaster

Fender is making a Monster Hunter Rathalos Telecaster

As a seasoned gamer with a deep appreciation for music, particularly guitar-based tunes, I must say this Monster Hunter Rathalos Telecaster collaboration between Capcom and Fender has me truly excited! The fact that it’s inspired by one of the iconic monsters from the Monster Hunter series, Rathalos, makes it even more enticing.


Excitement for Monster Hunter Wilds is building as its launch date approaches, with Fender jumping into the fray by teaming up with Capcom to produce a Monster Hunter Rathalos Telecaster guitar.

Initially, I’d like to emphasize two crucial details:

Additionally, let me clarify that whatever model you’re considering, it comes at a premium price, higher than a typical Telecaster. This is because it’s a custom design and features a humbucker pickup in the middle instead of a single coil one. Given these unique aspects, it’s quite understandable for you to be cautious with your finances.

Fender is making a Monster Hunter Rathalos Telecaster

Here’s some of the features of the Limited model:

  • Rathalos-Inspired Design: The body features Rathalos’ distinctive wings and flame patterns, with claw marks etched into the pickguard, all embodying the essence of the Monster Hunter world.
  • Unmatched Playability and Sound: Equipped with SH pickups (Bridge: Monster Hunter Rathalos Single Coil, Neck: Monster Hunter Rathalos Humbucker), this guitar delivers high power with rich tones, perfect for pairing with distortion pedals.
  • Special Accessories: This special model includes a black hardshell case and certificate of authenticity with the same numbering engraved on the neck plate. Furthermore, the Limited edition comes with a specially designed hard case decorated with a genuine leather belt and original guitar picks.
  • Limited Edition Features: Glow-in-the-dark materials are used for the 12th fret inlays and side dots, creating a striking effect in dark environments on the Limited Monster Hunter Rathalos Telecaster®. Rathalos’ wing patterns are also etched onto the back of the neck.

As a gamer, I’d be sharing that the base model sets me back by $1,999.99 USD, £1,849.00 GBP, €2,199.00 EUR, $3,499.00 AUD, or ¥330,000 JPY. But if I’m looking for something a bit more exclusive, the Limited Edition model is only available in Japan and will cost around ¥495,000 JPY, which roughly translates to about £2500.

Ryozo Tsujimoto, Monster Hunter series producer, shared his excitement about the partnership with renowned guitar maker Fender to commemorate Monster Hunter’s 20th anniversary. The collaboration guitar showcases aspects from Rathalos, a famous monster in the series, through details like scratches, inserts, and designs on its body. Moreover, anticipate further collaborations within ‘Monster Hunter Wilds’ game as well.

Fender is making a Monster Hunter Rathalos Telecaster

As a Fender fan, I’m constantly on the hunt for innovative methods to redefine what a guitar symbolizes, and our partnership with Monster Hunter marks an electrifying new stage in this journey. Collaborating with such a legendary and cherished Japanese game series is a unique opportunity that we’re overjoyed about. The thought of the mighty Rathalos being transformed into a guitar through our skilled craftsmanship fills me with excitement. This collaboration allows us to bridge the realms of music and gaming, providing players and fans an extraordinary experience where imagination has no bounds.

The Monster Hunter Rathalos Telecaster is a special edition guitar, created in partnership for the 20th anniversary of the globally popular action game “Monster Hunter”. This guitar embodies the fierce power of the fire dragon Rathalos, often referred to as the “King of the Skies” and a symbol of the “Monster Hunter” series. The Rathalos’ majestic presence is reflected in the design, with its emblem on the back of the body and an inlay at the 12th fret, along with the distinctive feather and flame patterns, and the guild mark on the front. From the original color scheme to the tortoiseshell pickguard and black hardware inspired by Rathalos’ dominating, ferocious nature, this guitar is a unique, standout piece.

The Monster Hunter Rathalos Telecaster has been designed with attention to detail in order to showcase the sonic quality and playability of an authentic Fender guitar. The satin-finished alder body is equipped with a 9.5” radius “C”-shape maple neck with 22 medium jumbo frets. Original Monster Hunter Rathalos Humbucking neck and single-coil bridge pickups deilver powerful, rich tones, that work great with distortion pedals. This special model includes a black hardshell case equipped with an original collaboration badge, and a certificate of authenticity with the same numbering engraved on the neck plate.

The unique Monster Hunter Rathalos Telecaster model, designed exclusively by Fender, can only be purchased at their Flagship store in Tokyo and their official online store in Japan. This special edition guitar showcases pickup covers and a pickguard etched with Rathalos’ claw marks, while the neck is intricately engraved with patterns of Rathalos’ feathers. The body binding, 12th fret inlays, and side dots are made from glowing red luminescent material, which illuminates in the dark. It comes packaged in a distinctive hard case, resembling the game’s item box and embellished with a genuine leather belt. Additionally, an original certificate of authenticity is provided, featuring the number engraved on the neck plate.

Monster Hunter Wilds is coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S|X on February 28th.

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2024-09-27 12:46