FMIC Launches Telecaster 75th Anniversary Collection…Comprising Five Models

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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has marked the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster® this year. The Telecaster is recognized as the world's first Yangsan-style solid-body electric guitar and is regarded as one of the most influential instrument designs in the music industry.

To commemorate this milestone, FMIC has produced and released a series titled 'Artist Talk Tele.' This series features musicians from various countries and genres who share their personal Telecaster experiences through interviews. Participating artists introduce their favorite Telecaster models, songs and riffs created with the instrument, and the significance of the Telecaster within their musical identity.

The series began early this year with Cheryl Crow and Mike Campbell, followed by John Five, Gina Gleason, Jim Root, Vince Gill, and other internationally renowned musicians. In Korea, Jung Yong-hwa of CNBLUE was the sole participant, and his interview video was released on June 9.

Jung Yong-hwa's approximately one-minute interview video was published on Fender's global and Fender Music Korea official channels. The full video is available via Fender Music Korea's official YouTube channel. In the video, Jung Yong-hwa discussed how the Telecaster has influenced his music, as well as his experiences and inspirations gained from playing it.

Jung Yong-hwa stated, "When performing with a band, the Telecaster is an essential instrument. It delivers a raw live feel, and that sound makes your heart race. Its bright tone can express both roughness and softness, and it looks stylish when worn by a frontman. In many ways, I consider it the ultimate guitar."

First introduced in 1951, the Telecaster brought significant changes to the music industry by combining a simple structure with innovative design. Developed in a completely new way, this guitar was designed based on the actual needs of musicians. Its founder, Leo Fender, is known to have directly incorporated musicians' feedback to refine the instrument's details. The Telecaster has consistently been chosen by musicians across diverse genres for its sharp tone, distinctive appearance, and rugged durability.

To celebrate the Telecaster's 75th anniversary, FMIC unveiled the '75th Anniversary Telecaster® Collection' in March this year, featuring five models that embody the instrument's legacy. The collection includes the 'Vintera™ Road Worn™ 1951 Telecaster®', 'American Ultra II Telecaster®', 'American Professional Classic Cabronita Telecaster®', 'Player II Telecaster®', and 'American Professional Custom Telecaster®'. Each model encapsulates the tone, craftsmanship, and innovation that have defined the Telecaster over the past 75 years.

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