# Fender Telecaster 75th anniversary celebrations

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> Updated: 2026-08-31T23:26:40.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Fender is conducting various initiatives throughout 2026 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster guitar.

Initial celebrations included the expansion of the 75th Anniversary Collection with new models, such as the American Vintage II 1951 Nocaster—a reissue of the original instrument that featured a blank headstock due to a trademark dispute—as well as new additions to the Player II line, including a Baritone Telecaster and a limited-edition anniversary model.

Following the product releases, Fender released a documentary film titled ‘The One That Started It All.’ The film features various artists discussing the instrument’s influence across genres and honors the craftsmanship of Abigail Ibara, a legendary pickup winder who worked with founder Leo Fender.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Fender releases special film celebrating Telecaster 75th anniversary

Fender released a special film, ‘The One That Started It All.’, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster guitar and its impact on music history through various legendary artists.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fender-releases-special-film-celebrating-telecaster-75th-anniversary

### 2026-08-19: Fender expands 75th Anniversary Telecaster collection

Fender has unveiled new Telecaster models for its 75th Anniversary Collection, including the 1951 Nocaster reissue and a Player II Baritone Telecaster.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fender-expands-75th-anniversary-telecaster-collection

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