{"product_id":"fender-custom-shop-merle-haggard-tuff-dog-telecaster-electric-guitar-2-color-sunburst-with-hardshell-case","title":"Fender Custom Shop Merle Haggard \"Tuff Dog\" Telecaster Electric Guitar - 2-Color Sunburst with Hardshell Case","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-YOU ARE VIEWING PHOTOS OF THE ACTUAL GUITAR BEING SOLD!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis brand new 6 lb 15 oz Fender will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy risk free with our 14 day - full refund, less shipping, return policy. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our shop policies for more details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Fender Custom Shop Merle Haggard \"Tuff Dog\" Telecaster is far more than a signature model; it is a tribute to one of country music's greatest storytellers and one of the most respected guitarists to ever step onto the Grand Ole Opry stage. Available now at Haggerty's Music, this exceptional instrument honors Merle Haggard's lifelong relationship with the Telecaster while faithfully recreating the highly customized guitar he relied upon for decades. Nicknamed the \"Tuff Dog,\" this distinctive design departs from a traditional Telecaster by incorporating a chambered Thinline-inspired construction, a figured maple top, and a set-neck design, creating an instrument that is every bit as refined as the artist whose name it bears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBuilt by the renowned Fender Custom Shop, the Tuff Dog showcases the craftsmanship that has made the division synonymous with premium materials, meticulous attention to detail, and boutique-level construction. Rather than simply reproducing a vintage Telecaster, Fender's Master Builders and Custom Shop team recreated the unique specifications of Merle's personal instrument, including its maple center block with chambered alder wings, deep-carved set neck heel, ivoroid appointments, gold hardware, and striking abalone \"Tuff Dog\" headstock inlay alongside Merle Haggard's signature. The result is an elegant hybrid that blends the familiar snap of a Telecaster with the warmth, sustain, and resonance of a semi-hollow set-neck design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSonically, the pair of Custom Shop Texas Special Telecaster pickups delivers everything players expect from a premium Tele while expanding its tonal range. Expect articulate highs, muscular mids, and tight, focused lows with exceptional dynamic response. The custom four-way switching adds a valuable series wiring option, producing a thicker, humbucker-like voice without sacrificing the unmistakable Telecaster character. Whether you're playing classic country, Bakersfield twang, Americana, blues, rockabilly, southern rock, gospel, or roots music, this guitar transitions effortlessly between sparkling cleans, rich rhythm tones, and singing leads with remarkable authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFrom the comfortable figured maple neck and smooth medium jumbo frets to the resonant chambered body and luxurious gold appointments, every detail reflects Merle Haggard's practical approach to tone and performance. 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