Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Mike Campbell "Red Dog" Tele Relic Masterbuilt by Dennis Galuszka

With raw, powerful riffs and explosive leads, Mike Campbell firmly established himself as one of the greatest guitarists and songwriters in music history—and throughout his accomplished career, Fender guitars played in integral role in his creative expression. One of his most noteworthy instruments was his modified three-pickup Telecaster that would come to be known as the “Red Dog.”

Fender Custom Shop Senior Master Builder Dennis Galuszka partnered with Mike to recreate this incredible guitar. From beautifully faded red metallic finish to the worn and Bigsby B5 vibrato tailpiece, every nick, ding and scratch was meticulously replicated to bring this tribute guitar to life. Loaded with vintage replica Arcane, Inc. pickups and a “Destruct” boost circuit wired by Analogman, this early-‘70s Tele plays, sounds and feels just like the guitar heard on “Refugee.” Its two-piece select alder body and custom-shaped, one-piece maple neck feature a well-loved Relic lacquer finish, while the hardware is aged to look like it’s been played for the last five decades. 

Wonderfully unique and with a storied past, the Limited-Edition Master Built Mike Campbell 1972 “Red Dog” Telecaster is a fitting homage to such an incredibly captivating and inspiring musician.

Other premium features include flat sawn maple neck with custom Oval “C” back-shape, 7.25” (184.1 mm) radius, 21 vintage upgrade (45085) frets, 5-way switch, 3-ply parchment pickguard, vintage-style Jazzmaster bridge with threaded steel saddles, vintage-style “F”-stamped tuning machines, bone nut, two American Vintage ‘65+ string trees with nylon spacers, deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity.

This is a limited run up to 75 guitars globally that will be Master Built by Dennis Galuszka.

Specs: Alder body with sorted lightweight selection; 2-piece construction; 1967 Telecaster body style; routed for neck, middle, and bridge pickups; 4-bolt maple neck with 60s style oval “C” profile; neck dimensions 1st .814~12th .934"; 7.25" fingerboard radius; 21 vintage upgrade frets; 1.650" nut width; bone nut; Schaller F-style tuning keys; 60s Tele headstock with 67–76 Tele decal; Bigsby B5 bridge and tailpiece with custom bent arm; vintage Tele bridge saddles; chrome/nickel hardware. Nitrocellulose lacquer Relic Faded Aged Candy Cola finish. Fender Custom Shop Strat/Tele black case. 

Weight: 8 lbs 6 oz.

Electronics: Custom Red Dog Tele pickup set with neck, middle, and bridge pickups; Hotshot Tele control wiring with master volume, master tone, and 3-way selector switch.