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Fender and Paul Smith celebrate 80 years with Telecaster collab
Fender Japan releases Paul Smith Telecaster for 80th anniversary of business partnership.
In brief
Fender Japan releases Paul Smith Telecaster for 80th anniversary of business partnership. Fender Japan launched a Paul Smith collaboration Telecaster guitar for the 80th anniversary of their partnership, priced at ¥440,000. Originally reported by Guitar World.
Fender Japan unveils Paul Smith Telecaster
Fender Japan has unveiled a fashion-forward collaboration to celebrate 80 years of business with Paul Smith in 2026.
Telecaster features Paul Smith design
The Telecaster includes a specially modified neck and bridge pickups, a vibrant striped colorway, and a vintage-style three-saddle bridge.
Collaboration includes accessories
The collection features a striped strap, guitar pick tin with 12 heavy-gauge string whackers, and tie-die T-shirts inspired by historic music festivals.
Paul Smith's personal touch
The 'Meet at the Tree' piece incorporates Paul Smith's favorite tree in Nottingham, England, symbolizing festival community aspects.
Here's the gist
Fender Japan launched a Paul Smith collaboration Telecaster guitar for the 80th anniversary of their partnership, priced at ¥440,000.
