Fender unveil the 75th Anniversary Collection

In 1946, Clarence Leonidas “Leo” Fender created Fender Electric Instrument Company and changed the trajectory of modern music forever. The 75th Anniversary Series, handmade in Corona, Calif., celebrates Leo’s bold, revolutionary designs with special versions of the Stratocaster, Telecaster, Precision Bass and Jazz Bass guitars. Featuring unique finishes, premium pickups and remarkably comfortable necks, these instruments honour the timeless Fender designs that reshaped music. Each limited-edition axe is a fitting homage to one of the world’s most popular electric guitar models, providing classic Fender style and tone in an exclusive, upscale package which includes a custom Inca Silver moulded hardshell case with plush Lake Placid Blue interior, a special certificate of authenticity, a 75th anniversary ingot inlaid into the back of the headstock and an engraved anniversary neck plate. All models are available with ash bodies in 2-colour Bourbon Burst, one-piece maple necks and Custom Shop pickups.

Models include:

The 75th Anniversary Commemorative Stratocaster 

The 75th Anniversary Commemorative Telecaster

The 75th Anniversary Commemorative Jazz Bass 

The 75th Anniversary Commemorative Precision Bass

Fender have also announced a more affordable Mexican-Made 75th Anniversary range that comes in the Diamond Anniversary finish with matching headstock. These models are fitted out with Vintage pickups, a Modern C profile Maple Neck & commemorative plate. The Diamond Collection comes with a gigbag. 

Models include:

The 75th Diamond Anniversary Stratocaster

The 75th Diamond Anniversary Telecaster

The 75th Diamond Anniversary Jazz Bass 

The 75th Diamond Anniversary Precision Bass

Sky Music is currently taking pre-orders for these limited commemorative instruments.