{"product_id":"fender-custom-shop-merle-haggard-telecaster","title":"Fender Custom Shop Merle Haggard Telecaster","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Merle Haggard Telecaster is a heavily reworked Thinline. A maple centre block with select alder wings and tone chambers sits under a laminated figured maple top with ivoroid binding, in 2-Color Sunburst with gold hardware, a custom-shaped ivoroid pickguard and an abalone Tuff Dog inlay on the headstock. Unlike a standard Tele, the figured maple neck is set into the body with a deep-carved heel, which opens access to the top of its 22 medium jumbo frets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo Custom Shop Texas Special single-coil Teles run through a four-way switch. Beyond the usual bridge, both and neck, the fourth position puts the two pickups in series for a fuller, louder sound. The six-saddle strings-through-body bridge has block steel saddles, and the tuners are sealed with pearl buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits a country player after a semi-hollow Tele with more control than a vintage instrument. For a more traditional chambered Thinline, compare the American Custom Telecaster Thinline NOS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photos show one example. Wood grain and aging vary from guitar to guitar, so the one built for you will differ in the details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBODY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry of Origin: USA\u003cbr\u003eBody Material: Maple Center Block, Select Alder Wings with Tone Chambers, Laminated Figured Maple Top\u003cbr\u003eBody Finish: Urethane\u003cbr\u003eBody Shape: Telecaster\u003cbr\u003eBody Binding: Ivoroid\u003cbr\u003ePickguard: Custom-Shaped 1-Ply Ivoroid Shell\u003cbr\u003eAging: NOS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNECK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeck Material: Figured Maple\u003cbr\u003eNeck Finish: Gloss Urethane\u003cbr\u003eNeck Shape: \"C\" Shape\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Radius: 9.5\" (241 mm)\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Material: Maple\u003cbr\u003ePosition Inlays: Black Dot\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Frets: 22\u003cbr\u003eFret Size: Medium Jumbo\u003cbr\u003eNut Material: Bone\u003cbr\u003eNut Width: 1.650\" (42 mm)\u003cbr\u003eScale Length: 25.5\" (648 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eELECTRONICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBridge Pickup: Custom Shop Texas Special Single-Coil Tele\u003cbr\u003eNeck Pickup: Custom Shop Texas Special Single-Coil Tele\u003cbr\u003ePickup Configuration: SS\u003cbr\u003eControls: Master Volume, Master Tone\u003cbr\u003eSwitching: 4-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups (In Parallel), Position 3. Neck Pickup, Position 4. Neck and Bridge Pickups (In Series)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHARDWARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBridge: 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Tele with Block Steel Saddles\u003cbr\u003eHardware Finish: Gold\u003cbr\u003eTuning Machines: Deluxe Cast\/Sealed with Pearl Buttons\u003cbr\u003eControl Knobs: Knurled Dome\u003cbr\u003eStrings: Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCASE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCase: Deluxe Brown Hardshell (Gold Interior)\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Fender Custom Shop","offers":[{"title":"2-Color Sunburst","offer_id":47766488154196,"sku":"9235001315","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/1220\/7188\/files\/9235001315_fcs_ins_frt_1_rr_sq.jpg?v=1791262369","url":"https:\/\/lauzonmusic.com\/products\/fender-custom-shop-merle-haggard-telecaster","provider":"Lauzon Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}