Fender Stories Collection Mike Campbell Red Dog Telecaster MN, Red Dog Red

Full Description

Legendary Red Dog design

The Mike Campbell Red Dog Telecaster is a striking recreation of the guitarist’s iconic 1972 Telecaster, made famous through decades of work with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. At the heart of its aesthetic is the Heirloom™ nitrocellulose lacquer finish in Red Dog Red—a faded, distressed take on Candy Apple Red that perfectly captures the worn, well-loved look of Campbell’s original guitar. Every detail has been thoughtfully relic’d, including subtle checking, dings, and hardware patina, giving the instrument a broken-in vibe straight out of the case. Fender’s Heirloom treatment extends to the hardware too, with aged nickel/chrome parts that look and feel authentic, while offering reliable modern performance. For collectors and tone-chasers alike, this finish makes the Red Dog not just a guitar, but a piece of rock ‘n’ roll storytelling.

Vintage playability with a unique feel

Comfort and familiarity are built into the neck of the Red Dog Telecaster. It features a 1-piece maple neck with an early ‘70s “C” shape—a slim, fast feel near the nut that thickens out as you move up the fretboard. This contour, paired with a 7.25” fingerboard radius and 21 vintage-style frets, delivers an old-school Fender feel that’s perfect for expressive bends and tight chord voicings. You can lock into rhythm work or stretch out with melodic leads—the neck offers a responsive and balanced playing experience. Black dot inlays and side dots provide visual clarity, while the bone nut and vintage-style “F” stamped tuners keep tuning stable and precise. The neck’s Heirloom nitro finish adds a smooth satin feel, contributing to both the guitar’s aesthetics and playability.

Powerful and versatile electronics

At the heart of the Red Dog’s tonal versatility is its custom SHH pickup configuration and signature “Destruct” boost circuit. Voiced to match Campbell’s original pickups, the set includes two vintage-style humbuckers in the neck and middle positions and a snarling Telecaster single-coil at the bridge. The result is a broad tonal palette that covers everything from warm, full-bodied cleans to gritty, harmonically rich leads. The 5-way selector switch lets you explore a range of pickup combinations, while the master volume and tone controls provide precise shaping. Activate the push-push “Destruct” button to unleash 34dB of dirty gain—ideal for driving your amp into natural overdrive or cutting through a dense mix. This onboard boost is a powerful addition that gives the Red Dog an extra layer of tonal firepower not found on most vintage-style Teles.

Bigsby vibrato and premium appointments

Adding a final touch of character and performance to the Red Dog is the Bigsby B5F vibrato bridge. Known for its smooth, subtle vibrato effect and vintage styling, the Bigsby is perfect for adding shimmer and depth to chords and sustained notes. The bridge is paired with a Fender bridge plate for stable tuning and solid intonation. Premium details continue throughout the guitar, including a 3-ply parchment pickguard, knurled flat-top control knobs, vintage-style strap buttons and a dual-wing string tree. The package is completed with custom Red Dog case candy—an embroidered vintage-style hard case, a Red Dog-stamped neck plate, signature picks, strap, and Certificate of Authenticity. Every element of this instrument is designed to honour Mike Campbell’s legacy while delivering a pro-level instrument worthy of any serious collection or performance setup.

Specifications

• Product Name: Fender Stories Collection Mike Campbell Red Dog Telecaster MN, Red Dog Red
• Product Code: 0117472725

Body

• Body Material: Alder
• Body Shape: Telecaster®
• Body Finish: Heirloom™ Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck Material: 1-Piece Maple
• Neck Shape: '70s "C"
• Neck Construction: 4-Bolt Standard
• Neck Finish: Heirloom™ Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Fingerboard Material: 1-Piece Maple Neck
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
• Number of Frets: 21
• Fret Size: Vintage
• Position Inlays: Black Dot
• Side Dots: Black
• Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.60” (40.6 mm)
• Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge: Fender/Bigsby® B5 Bridge and Tailpiece
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
• Pickup Covers: Bridge: Black; Middle: Chrome; Neck: Chrome
• Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
• Switch Tip: White
• Hardware Finish: Heirloom™ Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Fender® Vintage "F" Stamped
• String Trees: Dual-Wing with Nylon Spacer
• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Custom
• Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
• Bridge Pickup: Mike Campbell Red Dog Telecaster®
• Middle Pickup: Mike Campbell Red Dog Middle Humbucker
• Neck Pickup: Mike Campbell Red Dog Neck Humbucker
• Pickup Configuration: SHH
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone, "Destruct" Button
• Switching: 5-Position Blade:
  • Position 1. Bridge Pickup
  • Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup
  • Position 3. Middle Pickup
  • Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup
  • Position 5. Neck Pickup
• Auxiliary Switching: Push-Push Button on Control Plate activates "Destruct" Boost Circuit
• Special Electronics: "Destruct" Boost Circuit Provides 34 dB of Gain
• Included Accessories: Custom Picks, Strap, Custom Certificate of Authenticity