Fender Custom Shop Merle Haggard Telecaster • SN: US22100238

Turning twenty-one in prison and serving life without parole wouldn't be the worst fate if you could have this Merle Haggard Signature Tele in your cell! In fact, a life sentence with one of these phenomenal Fenders sounds more like a vacation than a punishment, because--as the head stock decal proudly declares--it is one tuff dog! Based on a Thinline Tele, this stellar signature model sports a maple center block with chambered alder wings, and this construction gives it a clear, snappy unplugged tone with a goodly amount of high-end lushness. It also sports a drop-dead gorgeous flamed maple top and neck, which--combined with the understated two-tone sunburst finish--makes this twangin' Tele simultaneously opulent and tasteful.
Though it will certainly make people crane their necks to get a closer look when you bring it out to the gig or jam, the Merle Haggard Signature is more than a pretty face. Two Texas Special pickups give it the sort of hot, in-your-face Tele tone that will make all the fellers in the honky-tonks stand up and take notice. It also has a four-way switch that presents some unique pickup options that give it surprising versatility.
Position one is the bridge alone, and it has all the spank, chime, and bite you'll ever need. Position two is the bridge and neck pickup in parallel, which provides a thinner, twangier tone suitable for pedal steel licks and quick chicken picking. Position three is the neck alone, and it's an excellent change-up thanks to its punchy, woody tone. Finally, position four is both pickups wired in series, which sounds quite full and lush while remaining articulate and snappy. With these four tones, you can cover all of the classic Tele territory, making the Merle Haggard Signature Tele a fantastic option for rock and country guitarists looking for a beautiful guitar with incredible versatility. We are proud to present such a tuff instrument, and we know it will provide endless hours of inspiration to any Fender fanatic lucky enough to take it home.
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Serial Number: US22100238

[@annkenney380]

You have to see the back of it !!!!amazing

[@lamppostwillie]

Man, that's got to be one of the best looking Teles ever.

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Richest looking Tele I've set eyes on . Incredible woods .

[@gijslimonard6583]

Stellar playing Greg, love it 👌🏻🥳

[@MattyK-USA]

Oooh boy. That is one helluva lovely guitar, right there - and with tone to match! Get thee behind me, Wildwood!!! 👀😛

[@orionvassi]

It has the individual saddle T style flat bridge. Similar to the Kotzen Tele but maxed out.

[@nathancloud6344]

Beautiful guitar for sure!!!

[@sassycat]

Two words I've never thought about being in the same sentence before today:
Bakersfield Drade

[@michaelrixon1161]

Same options as the pro 2 using a 4 way toggle instead of a push pull.

[@prostobardak]

the bridge pickup is beastly, gave me instant stank face

[@danpritchett5617]

Killer TELECASTER... Considering that all Merle did was strum.

[@tripg.4690]

You’re half right.

[@johngilbanni5891]

Please go look at some of his live stuff.