# Fender and Paul Smith celebrate 80 years with Telecaster collab

> Fender Japan releases Paul Smith Telecaster for 80th anniversary of business partnership.
- Title: Fender and Paul Smith celebrate 80 years with Telecaster…
- Summary: Fender Japan releases Paul Smith Telecaster for 80th anniversary of business partnership. Fender Japan launched a Paul Smith collaboration Telecaster guitar…
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- Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/gear/electric-guitars/fender-x-paul-smith-collaboration
- Published: 2026-10-22T09:49:23+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fender japan, paul smith, telecaster, collaboration, 80th anniversary, guitar
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Fender Japan launched a Paul Smith collaboration Telecaster guitar for the 80th anniversary of their partnership, priced at ¥440,000.