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MORE ABOUT MERLE HAGGARD TELECASTER® The Hag’s signature tribute Telecaster® guitar is a modified Telecaster Thinline featuring select alder wings with tone chambers, laminated figured maple top, maple center block, set-neck with deep-carved heel, Ivoroid pickguard and binding, gold hardware, Mother of Pearl Tuff-Dog Telecaster headstock inlay, Texas Special™ Telecaster® pickups and custom four-way switching. Maple and alder Telecaster Thinline body with laminated figured maple top; 2-Color Sunburst finish Two Texas Special™ Telecaster pickups “C”-shaped maple neck; 7.25”-radius maple fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets Custom four-way switching Abalone ‘Tuff Dog’ headstock inlay; Merle Haggard signature on headstock Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and Certificate of Authenticity Model: Fender Custom Shop Artist Series Merle Haggard Telecaster 2-Color SunburstBuilder: Fender Custom ShopYear: 2024Body Type: Solid BodyTop Wood: Maple Center Block, Select Alder Wings with Tone Chambers, Laminated Figured Maple TopBody Wood: Maple Center Block, Select Alder Wings with Tone Chambers, Laminated Figured Maple TopFinish Type: UrethaneFinish Color: 2-Color SunburstAging: NOSBinding: Ivoroid Body BindingNeck Wood: AAA Flame MapleNeck Carve: "C" ShapeScale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)Neck Dimensions: .790'' - .960''Neck Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)Frets: 22 - Medium JumboNut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)Nut Material: BoneNeck Finish: Gloss UrethaneInlays: Black DotNeck Pickup: Custom Shop Texas Special™ Single-Coil Tele®Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Texas Special™ Single-Coil Tele®Pickguard: Custom-Shaped 1-Ply Ivoroid ShellHardware: GoldBridge: 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Tele® with Block Steel SaddlesTuners: Deluxe Cast/Sealed with Pearl ButtonsControls: Master Volume, Master Tone, 4-Way Blade: P1. Bridge, P2. Bridge and Neck in Parallel, P3. Neck, P4 Bridge and Neck in SeriesExtras: Mother of Pearl "Tuff Dog" Headstock Inlay, Ivoroid Binding, Set Neck, Deep Carved Heel, Merle Haggard Signature on HeadstockCase: Fender Custom Shop / G&G Hardshell CaseWeight: 7.30 Pounds (7 lbs 5 oz)

The Fender Telecaster, known affectionately as the "Tele," emerged as the first mass-produced solid-body electric guitar, marking a significant milestone in music history. Its straightforward design and innovative sound paved the way for new trends in electric guitar manufacturing and popular music. Since its debut in the 1950s, the Telecaster has been celebrated for its versatility, serving artists across genres from country to jazz, rock, and beyond. Its solid construction, characterized by a single-cutaway body made typically from alder or ash and a bolt-on maple neck, contributes to its distinct, bright, and cutting tone as well as a warm, mellow sound depending on pickup selection. With minor modifications over the years, the Telecaster has remained largely faithful to its original design, featuring two single-coil pickups, a three-way selector switch, and simple volume and tone controls. This enduring design has kept the Telecaster relevant and in continuous production, solidifying its status as a beloved icon in the guitar world.