“John 5 was probably the only other dude who was playing a Tele in metal. By nature, it was designed for country and chicken pickin’”: Why Jim Root eschewed traditional metal guitars and made the Telecaster his main Slipknot instrument
Guitar World [Unofficial]
April 15, 2026
The player reveals who first drew him to the now 75-year-old instrument – and it might surprise you
Discussion in the ATmosphere