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Description

Introducing the Fender Merle Haggard Signature Telecaster, a tribute to a music legend and an embodiment of his unique sound. This remarkable T-Style guitar is made with a chambered maple body with alder wings, providing a rich, resonant tone that's perfect for strummers and pickers alike. The guitar features a laminated maple top and a set-in maple neck, ensuring exceptional sustain and playability.

The Merle Haggard Signature Telecaster is equipped with 2x Texas Special single coil pickups, delivering a vintage tone with plenty of bite. The 4-way toggle, master control, and tone control give you complete command over your sound, allowing you to fine-tune your tone to your liking.

This model is not just about sound but also pays homage to Merle's style with a beautiful 2-color sunburst finish, gold-plated Fender/Schaller machine heads, and gold hardware. The Ivoroid body binding and mother of pearl headstock inlay add a touch of elegance, while the 22 frets offer easy playability.

Key Features:

  • T-Style, Merle Haggard Signature
  • Chambered maple body with alder wings
  • Laminated maple top
  • Set-in maple neck
  • 2x Texas Special single coil pickups
  • 4-Way toggle
  • 1x Master control, 1x Tone control
  • Gold-plated Fender/Schaller machine heads
  • Ivoroid body binding, Mother of pearl headstock inlay
  • 22 Frets
  • Gold hardware
  • Color: 2-color sunburst
  • Includes Fender Deluxe case, strap, and certificate of authenticity

Product specs

Available since December 2011
Colour Sunburst
Pickups SS
Fretboard Maple
Tremolo None
Body Maple, Alder
Top Maple
Neck Maple
Frets 22
Scale 648 mm
Incl. Case Yes
Incl. Bag No
Limited Run No
Artist Merle Haggard
Model Merle Haggard
Style T-Style
Shape T-Style
Pickup System SS

FAQs

What are the standout features of the Fender Merle Haggard Signature Telecaster?

The Fender Merle Haggard Signature Telecaster features a semi-hollowbody design with select alder wings and a laminated figured maple top. It includes a set-neck with a deep-carved heel, gold hardware, and a distinctive abalone Tuff-Dog headstock inlay, offering a unique blend of aesthetics and playability.

What type of pickups are used in the Fender Merle Haggard Signature Telecaster?

The guitar is equipped with SS pickups, known for delivering the classic Telecaster twang and clarity, making it suitable for country and rock genres.

Is the Fender Merle Haggard Signature Telecaster suitable for live performances?

Yes, its semi-hollowbody design and high-quality maple and alder construction provide excellent resonance and sustain, making it a great choice for live performances and studio recordings alike.

Does the Fender Merle Haggard Signature Telecaster come with a case?

Yes, the Fender Merle Haggard Signature Telecaster includes a case, providing protection and easy transport for your instrument.

What is the neck profile of the Fender Merle Haggard Signature Telecaster?

The guitar features a set-neck design with a deep-carved heel, offering comfortable playability and easy access to higher frets, suitable for both rhythm and lead playing styles.

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Owner Insights

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Build quality

  • The Merle Haggard Telecaster should feature a prominently figured roasted maple neck and headstock face, which is often a giveaway for authenticity.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Genuine models have jumbo frets, a specific preference of Merle Haggard, which should be noticeable when examining the fret size.

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Features and functionality

  • The truss rod access has a distinct shape, different from many other Fender guitars, and should be checked for authenticity.

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Value and pricing

  • Authentic models are valued between $5000-$7000, making any significantly lower pricing suspicious for a genuine instrument.

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User experience

  • This model is highly sought after, making it unlikely to surface in low-profile auctions without being quickly snapped up by knowledgeable buyers.

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Merle Haggard

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Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys

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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, abalone Tuff-Dog Telecaster headstock inlay, Texas Special™ Telecaster® pickups and custom four-way switching.

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