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Dave Hunter

“If any of you have a good name in mind I would welcome hearing from you immediately”: How the Fender Telecaster got its name, with a little help from Gretsch

A Fender Nocaster rests in its case against a Fender Twin tweed amplifier.

It's an iconic design and an iconic name. Born in 1950, the Telecaster is the guitar that changed the game for Fender – and 2025 marks 75 years of the firm’s most enduring design.

If, among the celebrations, you're hoping to get better acquainted with the story and evolution of the Tele, well, let us point you towards the stunning (and newly-updated) coffee table tome from respected author and guitar journalist Dave Hunter – who has penned the officially-licensed book, Fender Telecaster: 75 Years.

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