As architect of Rage Against the Machine's groundbreaking sound, Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famer Tom Morello revolutionized guitar with his monstrous riffs and boundary-breaking techniques. His heavily modified 'Arm the Homeless' guitar became legendary and has been his primary instrument for over 35 years, channeling everything from delicate jazz phrases to searing metal riffs through its distinctive active electronics and Gotoh® double-locking tremolo system.

Adorned with its provocative slogan and Morello's hand-drawn hippopotamus design against its striking blue ice metallic finish, this guitar serves as a powerful symbol of artistic rebellion. Every component, including its iconic hockey stick headstock, reflects Morello's commitment to musical innovation and social change.

With the release of the 'Arm the Homeless' guitar, Tom Morello and Fender have pledged donations to support organizations fighting homelessness – proving that music and social responsibility can work in harmony.

Features

• Painted maple neck with custom "Hockey Stick" headstock
• 15" radius rosewood fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets
• Custom EMG® pickup configuration
• Gotoh® double-locking tremolo
• Iconic "Arm the Homeless" artwork

PAINTED MAPLE NECK WITH CUSTOM “HOCKEY STICK” HEADSTOCK

Refined through multiple iterations, Morello's 'Arm the Homeless' combines provocative custom graphics paired with a flat "C" shaped neck and iconic hockey stick headstock. Each element of this extensively modified instrument reflects years of development in pursuit of ultimate boundary-pushing versatility.

15"-RADIUS ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD WITH 22 MEDIUM JUMBO FRETS

Featuring a fast-playing 15" radius rosewood fingerboard and 22 medium jumbo frets, this neck configuration ensures fluid performance and precise control.

CUSTOM EMG® PICKUP CONFIGURATION

Under the hood, the EMG® H single-coil and EMG® 85 pickups channel powerful, crystal-clear tone with aggressive high-output character.

GOTOH® DOUBLE-LOCKING TREMOLO

The stage-ready Gotoh® GE1996T Series double-locking tremolo system provides reliable tuning and responsive control for dynamic playing styles.

ICONIC "ARM THE HOMELESS" ARTWORK

The signature 'Arm the Homeless' graphics showcase defiant silver lettering and enigmatic text elements against the guitar's blue foundation, embodying Morello's revolutionary spirit

General

• Series: Artist Signature
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Color: Blue Ice Metallic with "Arm The Homeless" Artwork
• Country of Origin: MX

Neck

• Headstock: Hockey Stick
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Neck Shape: Custom Flat "C"
• Neck Construction: 4-Bolt Standard
• Fingerboard Radius: 15" (381 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot
• Side Dots: White
• Number of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
• Truss Rod: Head Adjust
• String Nut: Floyd Rose® R7 Locking, 1.625" (41.3 mm)
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)

Body & Hardware

• Body: Alder, Gloss Polyester, Stratocaster® Shape, Solid Body
• Bridge: Gotoh® GE1996T Series Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed)
• Pickup Covers: Black
• Control Knobs: Black Plastic
• Switch Tip: Black
• Hardware Finish: Black
• Tuning Machines: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking
• Strings: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
• Tremolo Arm: Gotoh®
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Vintage-Style
• Strap Buttons: Locking

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: EMG® 85
• Neck Pickup: EMG® H
• Pickup Configuration: HH
• Controls: Volume 1 (Neck Pickup), Volume 2 (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone
• Switching: 3-Position Toggle Switch
• Special Electronics: Active Electronics