Fender Musical Instruments Corporation has announced the latest addition to its esteemed Stories Collection, the Mike Campbell Red Dog Telecaster. This release honors the legendary guitarist’s iconic 1972 Telecaster, a key instrument in the sound of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
Fender Mike Campbell “Red Dog” Telecaster
The Stories Collection is renowned for celebrating influential musicians and their cherished, modified Fender guitars, highlighting the unique sonic landscapes they’ve created. Mike Campbell, honored for his distinctive rhythms and searing lead guitar work, is the latest artist to be featured.
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Destruct
Campbell’s “Red Dog” Telecaster, acquired from a former student in Florida, is notable for its Bigsby tremolo and a powerful onboard boost circuit, dubbed the “Destruct” circuit. This guitar’s unmistakable tone can be heard on the classic track “Refugee” from the album Damn the Torpedoes, and it prominently features in the song’s music video.
Stories Collection
The new Stories Collection Mike Campbell Red Dog Telecaster meticulously recreates the original’s specifications, boasting an Heirloom™ nitrocellulose lacquer finish in “Red Dog Red.” It features a 1-piece maple neck with an early ’70s “C” shape, a 7.25″ radius fingerboard, and 21 vintage-style frets.
Bigsby B5F
A standout feature is the onboard switchable “Destruct” boost circuit, capturing the unique sonic character of Campbell’s original guitar. The custom Mike Campbell Red Dog pickup set includes two vintage-style humbuckers and a single-coil Telecaster bridge pickup, providing a versatile range of tones.
The guitar is also equipped with a Bigsby B5F tremolo for expressive vibrato effects.
Attention to detail extends to the custom accessories, which include a vintage-style case, a strap, picks, and a certificate of authenticity.
A custom Red Dog neck plate further distinguishes this instrument.
“Unique, versatile and utterly original, The Mike Campbell Red Dog Telecaster pays tribute to a veteran Heartbreaker with a serious knack for writing extraordinary songs and delivering catchy, captivating and magnificent guitar parts,” – Fender
Key Features:
- Heirloom Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish and Hardware
- 1-Piece Early ‘70s “C”-shaped Maple Neck, 7.25”-radius Fingerboard and 21 Vintage-Style Frets
- Onboard Switchable “Destruct” Boost Circuit
- Custom Mike Campbell Red Dog Pickup Set
- Bigsby B5F Bridge and Tailpiece
- Custom Case, Neck Plate, and Case Candy
Price & Availability
The Mike Campbell Red Dog Telecaster will be available through authorized Fender dealers, allowing fans and guitar enthusiasts to own a piece of rock ‘n’ roll history.
MSRP – $3499/ £2749
- Available now at Andertons
- Available now at Gear4Music
- Available now at Sweetwater
- Available now at Thomann
Custom Shop Masterbuilt
A Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt version also retails for over £19,000.
Dennis Galuszka Masterbuilt Mike Campbell “Red Dog” Telecaster, a meticulous replica of Campbell’s early-’70s guitar. Features include a faded red metallic Relic finish, Bigsby B5, Arcane, Inc. pickups, Analogman “Destruct” boost, alder body, custom maple neck, 7.25″ radius, 21 vintage frets, and vintage-style hardware.
Includes hardshell case and certificate.
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