Fender Custom Shop Merle Haggard "Tuff Dog" Telecaster Electric Guitar - 2-Color Sunburst with Hardshell Case

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-YOU ARE VIEWING PHOTOS OF THE ACTUAL GUITAR BEING SOLD! This brand new 6 lb 15 oz Fender will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD. Buy risk free with our 14 day - full refund, less shipping, return policy.  Check out our shop policies for more details. The 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. Built 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. Sonically, 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 dy