Fender unveils 75th Anniversary Telecaster Collection

• Vintera Road Worn 1951 Tele in Butterscotch Blonde
• American Ultra II Telecaster in Liquid Gold
• Player II Telecaster in Diamond Dust Sparkle
• American Professional Custom Tele in 2-Colour Sunburst
• American Professional Classic Cabronita Telecaster
• Fender 75th Anniversary Telecaster guitars: specs compared
• Fender 75th Anniversary Telecasters on Andertons TV

It’s no exaggeration to say the Fender Telecaster changed the course of modern music and set the blueprint for how electric guitars should look, feel and sound. To celebrate three‑quarters of a century of innovation, Fender has unveiled the 75th Anniversary Telecaster Collection — a special run of five limited‑edition models.

These instruments pay tribute to the Tele’s storied heritage, capturing the timeless tones and revolutionary design that made it a true musical icon. And whether you’re a vintage purist or a modern player chasing fresh features, there’s something in this lineup for everyone.

Vintera Road Worn 1951 Tele in Butterscotch Blonde

Let’s kick things off with the model that stays closest to the OGs — the Fender 75th Anniversary Vintera Road Worn 1951 Telecaster. This beauty nails the aesthetic and tone that put the early Teles on the map. It features an Ash body wrapped in a gorgeous Road Worn nitro finish, serving up decades of played‑in mojo straight out of the included tweed case.

Its classic “U”-shaped neck has those chunky shoulders. While a pair of Pure Vintage ’51 Tele pickups give this throwback model its retro voice, from shimmering cleans to that snarling, gritty twang when you chuck some drive on. They’re made just like they were in Fender’s golden years with cloth‑covered wire, fibre bobbins and alnico magnets. Add in the vintage-style 3-saddle bridge with brass barrel saddles, and you’ve basically got the full ’50s Tele recipe.

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American Ultra II Telecaster in Liquid Gold

Next up is the most modern guitar in the range that gives us a glimpse of where the Tele is headed. The Fender 75th Anniversary American Ultra II Telecaster is an outrageously refined instrument packed with premium, player‑focused features. But before we get into those, how about that Liquid Gold finish? This deep, shimmering metallic makes the sculpted Alder body look genuinely show‑stopping!

Being an Ultra II at heart, playability is off the charts. You get a satin‑finished Modern “D” Maple neck and an Ebony compound‑radius fingerboard with rolled edges for lightning-fast movement up and down the neck. There are Luminlay side dots to keep you locked in on dark stages. And those exclusive lap‑steel‑style inlays really pop too.

Tonally, it’s a powerhouse. An Ultra Noiseless neck single‑coil provides classic Tele sparkle, while the Fastlane bridge humbucker gives this souped-up axe some serious muscle. It’s actually Fender’s first-ever single‑spaced dual‑coil pickup, if you can believe it. And with dual S‑1 switches, you can run the pickups in series for extra thickness or flip the Fastlane to parallel for a beefy single‑coil type sound.

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Player II Telecaster in Diamond Dust Sparkle

If you thought the Ultra II was loud, wait until you clock this thing. The Fender 75th Anniversary Player II Telecaster is another contemporary spin on the classic Tele — and it’s dripping in attitude with its Diamond Dust Sparkle finish and gleaming 4‑ply pearloid pickguard.

But it’s not all show. It boasts a super‑comfy Modern “C” Maple neck paired with a rolled‑edge Rosewood fingerboard and medium jumbo frets for a slick playing feel. While under the hood, there’s a pair of 75th Anniversary Thunderbolt pickups that pack oversized pole pieces for more output, clarity and bite. It’s a modern twist on Fender’s legendary formula, giving you the firepower to cut through almost any mix.

And like every model in the Fender 75th Anniversary Telecaster Collection, it comes fitted with a commemorative neck plate to mark the milestone year.

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American Professional Custom Tele in 2-Colour Sunburst

If you want to celebrate the Tele’s heritage without shouting for attention, the Fender 75th Anniversary American Professional Custom Telecaster is the one. That’s not to say it’s not a looker — the double‑bound Alder body and Flamed Maple top ooze class, finished in a stunning sunburst with gold‑hardware highlights.

A set of 75th Anniversary V‑Mod single‑coils drives this model, delivering that iconic bright bridge twang alongside a smooth, rounded neck tone. And when you fancy something a little bolder, a quick tap of the push/push tone pot kicks both pickups into series for extra output and a richer character.

A compensated 3‑saddle bridge and locking tuners complete the package, giving this collector‑friendly twist on the Custom Tele a proper premium feel. It’s this writer’s personal pick of the bunch!

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American Professional Classic Cabronita Telecaster

Last (but certainly not least) is the Fender 75th Anniversary American Professional Classic Cabronita Telecaster. It’s the only model in the lineup available in two colours (Ice Blue Metallic and Candy Apple Red) and it definitely shakes things up with its TV Jones Filter’Tron Classic pickups, which give this Tele a distinctive mid‑forward voice.

Other highlights include a satin‑finished Modern “C” Maple neck and a comfortable 9.5″‑radius fingerboard with medium jumbo frets for a fast, smooth feel. You also get a 6‑saddle hardtail bridge and luxurious pearloid‑button tuners for a touch of old-school class. It’s perfect if you want vintage vibes and pro‑level playability in one seriously cool guitar.

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Fender 75th Anniversary Telecaster guitars: specs compared

Can’t decide which 75th Anniversary Tele is for you? Our spec table below should help steer you in the right direction…

Fender 75th Anniversary Telecasters on Andertons TV

Join Lee and Pete as they put every anniversary model through its paces in our video:

Want to learn more?

While the 75th Anniversary Fender Telecaster guitars covered in this article are cool, there are loads more models in the Fender range worth checking out. Our extensive Fender Telecaster buyers guide breaks down the entire lineup and even covers the origins of this groundbreaking electric guitar.

If you want to keep up with the latest intel from the music industry, bookmark our gear news page. Or get clued up with the articles from our learn section instead.

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