NAMM 2021: Fender 75th Anniversary guitars mark its diamond anniversary

12 Jan 2021 by Angus Baigent |

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Fender Commemorative 75th Anniversary · Source: Fender

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In 1946, a certain Mr Leo Fender created a new company that was to change modern music forever. He called it the Fender Electric Instrument Company. Zoom forward to NAMM 2021: Fender has just announced a shed full of special 75th anniversary editions of its most iconic guitars. The limited edition models are spread across two ranges, with different specs, finishes and price points.

Fender 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Commemorative Guitars

Fender hits a milestone in 2021 and these new models come in either 2-Color Bourbon Burst over an ash body or Diamond Anniversary finish all models feature gold hardware and pearl button locking tuners. The models included are a Stratocaster and Telecaster guitars as well as the classic Jazz and Precision basses models. What is interesting is that Fender is offering two different price ranges here: the US Corona model and the more affordable Mexican Ensenada model. That’s great news for fans of Fender who want something special to commemorate this occasion.

75th Anniversary Diamond Anniversary

These Mexican-made models have the Diamond Anniversary finish and come with Vintera ‘60s pickups. The Modern C profile maple neck is fitted with a set of medium jumbo frets; the body and headstock have a satin finish.

Fender 75th Diamond Anniversary Stratocaster

Fender 75th Diamond Anniversary Telecaster

These two Diamond models come in a gig bag and have a 75th Anniversary neck plate to commemorate the occasion.

RRP – Stratocaster and Telecaster USD 849.99 / GBP 889.00 / EUR 999.00 each

USA made 75th Anniversary Bourbon Burst Strat

With a Deep C profile and rolled fingerboard edges, this US model should play beautifully. It comes loaded with a set of Fender Custom Shop Fat ‘60s pickups.

RRP – USD 1949.99 / GBP1839.00 / EUR 2,049.00 the price includes a custom Inca Silver moulded hardshell case

Fender 75th Anniversary Stratocaster 2-Color Bourbon Burst

USA made 75th Anniversary Bourbon Burst Tele

This Telecaster has the same basic specifications as the Strat above, just with a set of Fender’s Custom Shop Twisted Tele pickups. This 75th Anniversary Telecaster in 2-Color Bourbon Burst looks tasty.

RRP – USD 1949.99 / GBP1839.00 / EUR 2,049.00 the price includes a custom Inca Silver moulded hardshell case

75th Anniversary Bourbon Burst Tele

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