Fender Custom Shop Custom Artist Series Merle Haggard Signature Telecaster Review

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Fender Custom Shop Custom Artist Series Merle Haggard Signature Telecaster has been rated by 30 musicians.

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Overall Rating 4.67

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Features 4.59

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Quality 4.83

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Reliability / Value 4.49

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Fender Custom Shop Custom Artist Series Merle Haggard Signature Telecaster Specs

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  • Scale Length: 25-1/2"  
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  • Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"  
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  • Number of Frets: 22  
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  • Hardware: Gold  
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  • Fret Size: Medium Jumbo  
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  • 1-ply ivoroid pickguard. Unique features: Tone chambers, mother-of-pearl "Tone Dog" headstock inlay, ivoroid body binding, set neck, deep-carved heel, Merle Haggard signature on headstock.

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Have you seen and heard this guitar in action? If you did, then you know that it's well worth the price. Fender Custom Shop created a great sounding guitar, which Custom Artist Series Merle Haggard Signature Telecaster certainly is. Not only it sounds well, but also performs and handles really nice. Another must-have from Fender Custom Shop!

Every now and then a new guitar is made and it becomes a best seller, and Fender Custom Shop's Custom Artist Series Merle Haggard Signature Telecaster aims for that very title, as it offers some great features at a competitive price. Most musicians feel that Fender Custom Shop did a great job in achieving this, so you may be sure that this guitar has a lot to offer, should you choose it to be your guitar of choice.

You can plug this baby into a toaster and, God knows, maybe it would sound as great as it does with any other amp. Seriously, Fender Custom Shop made a Custom Artist Series Merle Haggard Signature Telecaster, a terrific sounding instrument that deserves all the praise it can get. There is simply no need to change any stock-provided parts built into this axe, as it sounds professional all the way. Fender Custom Shop's Custom Artist Series Merle Haggard Signature Telecaster is a flawlessly sounding instrument.

Custom Artist Series Merle Haggard Signature Telecaster is a guitar that looks great and feels great while playing. Top quality finish is what gives Custom Artist Series Merle Haggard Signature Telecaster its expensive look and totally great feel while playing. Action is great and easily adjustable and top quality hardware will not let you down. Fender Custom Shop's reputation grows with Custom Artist Series Merle Haggard Signature Telecaster guitar. This guitar is definitely worth keeping.

If you need an instrument that withstands live performances and studio sessions, rehearsals and practicing, you should rest assured that Fender Custom Shop's Custom Artist Series Merle Haggard Signature Telecaster is the right choice. This instrument is definitely built to last and will do so , through fire and flames. Fender Custom Shop has the knowledge and experience you can rely on, and that kind of experience is well built into Custom Artist Series Merle Haggard Signature Telecaster.