Fender Stories Collection Mike Campbell Red Dog Telecaster Electric Guitar - Red Dog Red

Fender Stories Collection Mike Campbell Red Dog Telecaster Electric Guitar - Red Dog Red

This unique and versatile Mike Campbell Red Dog Telecaster pays homage to a legendary Heartbreaker known for crafting extraordinary songs and delivering captivating guitar parts. This modified Telecaster, nicknamed "Red Dog," became a key element in Campbell's signature sound, famously used on the track "Refugee." Now, Palen Music Center offers you a chance to own a piece of rock history.   

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.   

Highlights   

• Heirloom™ Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish and Hardware replicate the worn look and feel of Mike Campbell's original "Red Dog" Telecaster.   
• Early '70s “C”-shaped maple neck with a vintage 7.25" radius fingerboard and 21 vintage-style frets provide a classic Fender playing experience.   
• Onboard switchable “Destruct” boost circuit with 34dB of gain for searing, saturated lead tones.   
• Custom Mike Campbell Red Dog pickup set, featuring two vintage-style humbuckers and a single-coil Telecaster bridge pickup, delivers a broad range of gutsy vintage tones.   
• Bigsby® B5F bridge and tailpiece offer smooth vibrato action and a stylish, classic aesthetic.   

Specifications

• Body Wood: Alder   
• Neck Wood: 1-Piece Maple   
• Fretboard Wood: 1-Piece Maple Neck   
• Scale Length: 25.5" (647.7 mm)   
• Fretboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)   
• Fretboard Inlay/Material: Black Dot
• Finish: Heirloom™ Nitrocellulose Lacquer   
• Hardware: Heirloom Nickel/Chrome
• Tuners: Fender® Vintage "F" Stamped   
• Neck Pickup: Mike Campbell Red Dog Neck Humbucker
• Middle Pickup: Mike Campbell Red Dog Middle Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup: Mike Campbell Red Dog Telecaster®
• Electronics: Master Volume, Master Tone, "Destruct" Button; 5-Position Blade Switching; Push-Push Button on Control Plate activates "Destruct" Boost Circuit  
• Bridge: Fender/Bigsby® B5 Bridge and Tailpiece   
• Manufacturer Part Number: 0117472725   
• Depth at 1st Fret: .831"
• Depth at 12th Fret: .952"

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!