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Diamonds & Pearls

You might feel it’s a little odd that Fender releases a range of guitars and basses to commemorate the formation of Leo’s company in 1946. After all, the first six-string didn’t materialise until 1950, and the equally radical four-string a year later. Still, we’re always happy to see another twist on the ever-malleable Tele theme, since that’s the model we have for review. In fact, there are two 75th Anniversary Teles on offer: a £1,839 US-made version in 2-Color Bourbon Burst, and the more affordable one we have here, built in Mexico and finished in Diamond metallic with matching headstock. Other instruments in the line-up include various Strats, plus Precision and Jazz basses.

Instead of taking the vintage-correct route, Fender has if anything chosen to celebrate how the Telecaster’s

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