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Fender Unveils 75th Anniversary Nocaster, Player Fusion Series, Silent System Technology

Fender Unveils 75th Anniversary Nocaster, Player Fusion Series, Silent  System Technology

Headlining the release is the 75th Anniversary Telecaster Collection, a celebration of three quarters of a century of foundational tone anchored by the Limited Edition American Vintage II 1951 Nocaster. Alongside it, the new Player Fusion Series brings high-output hard rock firepower to Fender's most iconic silhouettes, while the Limited Edition Pro Classic Series introduces the all-new Fender Silent System™, a passive, battery-free breakthrough that eliminates single-coil hum without compromising tone.


Rounding out the collection, the Squier Paranormal Series expands with bold new instruments including and the California Deluxe acoustic lineup grows with seven new stage-ready models. With something for vintage purists and heavy hitters alike, Fender's mid-year drop brings some of the most innovative and eye-catching products to date.

“What excites us most about this collection is the range of musicians it speaks to. Whether someone is chasing the purest expression of a 1951 Nocaster or picking up a Fusion Telecaster because they need a guitar that can handle a down-tuned tone without apology,” said Justin Norvell Chief Product Officer of Fender Guitars. “These instruments were built with a specific musician in mind, and we can't wait to see them in the hands of players everywhere."

5th Anniversary American Vintage II 1951 Nocaster® 

75th Anniversary American Vintage II 1951 Nocaster®
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75th Anniversary American Vintage II 1951 Nocaster®

The Fender® American Vintage II series presents a remarkably accurate take on the revolutionary designs that altered the course of musical history. Built with period-accurate bodies, necks and hardware, premium finishes and meticulously voiced, year-specific pickups, each instrument captures the essence of authentic Fender craftsmanship and tone. In 1951, caught between the end of the ""Broadcaster"" name and the dawn of the ""Telecaster,"" Fender shipped guitars with no model name on the headstock at all — and a legend was born. The Nocaster occupies a singular moment in electric guitar history; a brief, defiant window where innovation refused to be slowed by a cease-and-desist. Seventy-five years later, that spirit lives on in the 75th Anniversary American Vintage II 1951 Nocaster — a meticulous tribute to one of the most storied instruments ever made.

In 1951, caught between the end of the "Broadcaster" name and the dawn of the "Telecaster," Fender shipped guitars with no model name on the headstock at all — and a legend was born. Informed by a telegram from Gretsch that the “Broadkaster” name had been registered for a drum kit, Fender began clipping the “Broadcaster” name from headstock decals until the new Telecaster decals were delivered. Seventy-five years later, the legend lives on in the 75th Anniversary American Vintage II 1951 Nocaster — a meticulous tribute to one of the most storied instruments ever made.

Street price $2,999.99
Available Summer 2026

75th Anniversary Player II Precision Bass®

75th Anniversary Player II Precision Bass®
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75th Anniversary Player II Precision Bass®

Step into the spotlight and experience iconic Fender® sound and style with the Player II Precision Bass® — a stage-ready bass guitar with contemporary updates to power performances and inspire playing.The Player II Precision Bass radiates timeless Fender charm, but under the hood, it's primed for today's players. Everything about the neck is designed for fast and fluid playability, from the Modern “C”-profile with silky satin urethane finish on the back to the comfy 9.5”-radius slab rosewood or maple fingerboard with smooth rolled edges and 20 medium jumbo frets. A classic alder body is available in both timeless Fender finishes and never-before-seen colors unearthed from the archives. Player Series Alnico V Split-Coil P Bass® pickups offer sweet highs, musical mids and seismic lows that elevate any genre. An adjustable 4-saddle bridge, single-groove steel saddles and open-gear tuners ensure precise tuning stability for the flexibility to explore endless sonic possibilities. Perfect for crafting one's own sound, the Player II Precision Bass has the looks, tone and feel that only a Fender delivers. Available in Daphne Blue and Seafoam Green with a Rosewood Fingerboard, and Candy Apple Red and Aztec Gold with a Maple Fingerboard.

Street price $849.99
Available Summer 2026

75th Anniversary Player II Telecaster®

75th Anniversary Player II Telecaster®
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75th Anniversary Player II Telecaster®

Step into the spotlight and experience iconic Fender® sound and style with the Player II Telecaster® — a stage-ready guitar with contemporary updates to power performances and inspire playing. The Player II Telecaster radiates timeless Fender charm, but under the hood, it's primed for today's players. Everything about the neck is designed for fast and fluid playability, from the Modern “C”-profile with silky satin urethane finish on the back to the comfy 9.5”-radius slab rosewood or maple fingerboard with smooth rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets. Choose from alder, chambered ash or chambered mahogany bodies available in both classic Fender finishes and never-before-seen colors unearthed from the archives. Player Series Alnico V Single-Coil Tele® pickups offer crystalline highs, musical mids and tight lows that elevate any genre. The 3-way blade switch lets artists dial in everything from smooth neck pickup chime to cutting bridge pickup twang and all points in between, while a 6-saddle bridge, block steel saddles and ClassicGear™ tuners ensure precise tuning stability for the flexibility to explore endless sonic possibilities. Perfect for crafting one's own sound, the Player II Telecaster has the looks, tone and feel that only a Fender delivers. Available in Daphne Blue and Seafoam Green with a Rosewood Fingerboard, and Candy Apple Red and Aztec Gold with a Maple Fingerboard.

Street price $849.99
Available Summer 2026

75th Anniversary Player II Baritone Telecaster®

75th Anniversary Player II Baritone Telecaster®
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75th Anniversary Player II Baritone Telecaster®

Step into the spotlight and experience iconic Fender® sound and style with the Player II Baritone Telecaster® — a stage-ready guitar with contemporary updates to power performances and inspire playing. The Player II Baritone Telecaster radiates timeless Fender charm, but under the hood, it's primed for today's players. Everything about the neck is designed for fast and fluid playability, from the Modern “C”-profile with silky satin urethane finish on the back to the comfy 9.5”-radius slab rosewood or maple fingerboard with smooth rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets. Player Series Alnico V Single-Coil Tele® pickups offer crystalline highs, musical mids and tight lows that elevate any genre. The 3-way blade switch lets artists dial in everything from smooth neck pickup chime to cutting bridge pickup twang and all points in between, while a 6-saddle bridge, block steel saddles and ClassicGear™ tuners ensure precise tuning stability for the flexibility to explore endless sonic possibilities. Perfect for crafting one's own sound, the Player II Telecaster has the looks, tone and feel that only a Fender delivers. Available in 3-Color Sunburst and Black with a Rosewood Fingerboard, and Lake Placid Blue and Butterscotch Blonde with a Maple Fingerboard.

Street price $879.99 – $999.99
Available Summer 2026

LIMITED EDITION PLAYER FUSION

Designed for the players redefining what heavy looks like, the Fender® Limited Edition Fusion Series takes the most iconic silhouettes in guitar history and strips away everything that doesn't serve the riff. High-output humbuckers and noiseless single coils deliver the kind of tonal aggression that sits in a dense, down-tuned mix without disappearing. Built for the stage and the studio, the Fusion Series is Fender for the generation that plays loud and means it.

Limited Edition Player Fusion Stratocaster® HSS

Limited Edition Player Fusion Stratocaster® HSS
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Limited Edition Player Fusion Stratocaster® HSS

The Fusion HSS Stratocaster® cuts between surgical single-coil clarity and full humbucker weight, a high-output bridge humbucker delivers the punch and saturation modern hard rock demands, while noiseless single coils in the middle and neck positions keep things articulate and interference-free when pulling back. The 12" radius ebony fingerboard stays fast and flat across every position, and a 2-point tremolo with black hardware gives players the range they need without sacrificing tuning stability. Available in Black and Olympic Pearl.

Street price $1149.99
Available September 2026

Limited Edition Player Fusion Telecaster® HH Floyd Rose®

Limited Edition Player Fusion Telecaster® HH Floyd Rose®
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Limited Edition Player Fusion Telecaster® HH Floyd Rose®

The Fusion Telecaster® HH Floyd Rose® is built for the riff, the Telecaster platform gets a full hard rock overhaul here: two high-output humbuckers dig into every chord and cut through even the densest mix, while the all-black Floyd Rose system gives players complete pitch control in both directions without apology. The 12" radius ebony fingerboard keeps bends consistent and technique clean. Available in Black and Aura Metallic.

Street price $1399.99
Available September 2026

Limited Edition Player Fusion Jaguar® Baritone

Limited Edition Player Fusion Jaguar® Baritone
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Limited Edition Player Fusion Jaguar® Baritone

The Fusion Baritone Jaguar® goes lower, hits harder, and gives extended-range players a Fender platform that boldly keeps up. At 27" scale and tuned B to B, this Jaguar is purpose-built for drop tunings and the kind of low-end that sits at the foundation of a heavy mix. The classic Jaguar rhythm circuit control section gets a meaningful upgrade — it houses a “Spin-a-Split” wiring via Fender roller pots that progressively transform the humbuckers into single coils for a leaner, more cutting tone, while a TBX Tone circuit gives players more powerful tonal sculpting options. High-output humbuckers handle the heavy lifting across a 12" radius ebony fingerboard that keeps runs and bends effortless across the extended scale. Available in Black and Silverburst.

Street price $1299.99
Available September 2026

Limited Edition Player Fusion Precision Bass® HH

Limited Edition Player Fusion Precision Bass® HH
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Limited Edition Player Fusion Precision Bass® HH

The P Bass® silhouette brings familiar balance and mass to a hard rock context, loaded with two high-output humbuckers that push deep, tight low end with enough midrange presence to cut through a wall of guitars. A thin Jazz Bass® neck profile and 12" radius ebony fingerboard make the Fusion P Bass as fast and accessible as anything in the series. Available in Black and Halo Metallic.

Street price $1149.99
Available September 2026

LIMITED EDITION PRO CLASSIC SILENT

Limited Edition American Professional Classic Stratocaster® featuring the Fender® Silent System™

Limited Edition American Professional Classic Stratocaster® featuring the Fender® Silent System™
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Limited Edition American Professional Classic Stratocaster® featuring the Fender® Silent System™

The perfect blend of vintage charm and modern performance – the American Professional Classic Stratocaster®. Under the hood, vintage-inspired Coastline™ '57 Stratocaster® pickups deliver depth, punch and sparkle while the sleek Modern "C" neck provides exceptional comfort and playability. Fender® staggered ClassicGear™ tuners provide classic looks and precise tuning stability. Boasting custom-faded vintage and signature Fender® finishes, this professional-grade instrument looks as good as it sounds. For the first time, the American Professional Classic Stratocaster® features the all-new Fender Silent System™ — a patent pending, passive, battery-free breakthrough that effectively eliminates single-coil hum without sacrificing a single trace of that pure, authentic single-coil tone artists know and love. From studio to stage, The American Professional Classic Stratocaster®, featuring the Fender Silent System™ – All the soul of a golden-era Fender®, evolved for today's player. Available in 3-Color Sunburst and Daphne Blue with a Rosewood Fingerboard, and Olympic White and Candy Apple Red with a Maple Fingerboard.

Street price $1599.99
Available September 2026

Limited Edition American Professional Classic Telecaster® featuring the Fender® Silent System™

Limited Edition American Professional Classic Telecaster® featuring the Fender® Silent System™
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Limited Edition American Professional Classic Telecaster® featuring the Fender® Silent System™

The perfect blend of vintage charm and modern performance – the American Professional Classic Telecaster®. Under the hood, vintage-inspired Coastline™ '63 Telecaster® pickups deliver depth, punch and sparkle while the sleek Modern "C" neck provides exceptional comfort and playability. Fender Staggered ClassicGear™ tuners provide classic looks and precise tuning stability. Boasting custom-faded vintage and signature Fender® finishes, this professional-grade instrument looks as good as it sounds. For the first time, the American Professional Classic Telecaster® features the all-new Fender Silent System™ — a patent pending, passive, battery-free breakthrough that effectively eliminates single-coil hum without sacrificing a single trace of that pure, authentic single-coil tone artists know and love. From studio to stage, The American Professional Classic Telecaster®, featuring the Fender Silent System™ – All the soul of a golden-era Fender®, evolved for today's player. Available in Candy Apple Red and Sonic Blue with a Rosewood Fingerboard, and Vintage Blonde and 3-Color Sunburst with a Maple Fingerboard.

Street price $1599.99
Available September 2026.