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Fender’s celebrating the 75th (“diamond”) anniversary of the Telecaster (and Precision Bass) in 2026 with a run of 75th Anniversary models—and this live session is a perfect way to hear what that celebration sounds like in the real world.
Filmed at Gold Diggers in Los Angeles, this “Telecaster Jam” puts two very different anniversary-era Teles on the same stage: Molly Miller on the futuristic, high-performance side of the family tree, and Angela Petrilli on a road-worn throwback built to echo the earliest Tele vibe. The result is a true “tale of two Teles”—and a reminder that the same outline can speak in wildly different voices.
The Lineup
This is the Molly Miller Trio, joined by a special guest, so you’re hearing these guitars in a full-band context.
- Molly Miller — guitar
- Angela Petrilli — special guest guitar
- Andre de Santanna — bass
- Tamir Barzilay — drums
The Guitars
Two Telecasters. Same family name. Totally different personalities.
Molly Miller’s Tele: 75th Anniversary American Ultra II Telecaster
Miller is playing the Fender 75th Anniversary American Ultra II Telecaster in Liquid Gold—a contemporary, performance-focused guitar designed for modern technique and tonal versatility.
75th Anniversary American Ultra II Telecaster Specs
- Ash body
- Maple Modern D neck
- 10"–14" radius ebony fingerboard
- Medium-jumbo frets
- Fastlane rail humbucker/Ultra Noiseless Tele pickups
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Angela Petrilli’s Tele: 75th Anniversary Vintera Road Worn 1951 Telecaster
Petrilli chose the Fender 75th Anniversary Vintera Road Worn 1951 Telecaster—a throwback-leaning model built to evoke early Tele feel and tone, with “stored-in-the-case” style aging.
75th Anniversary Vintera Road Worn 1951 Telecaster Specs
- Ash body
- Maple U-shape neck
- 7.25"-radius maple fingerboard
- Vintage Tall frets
- Pure Vintage ’51 Tele pickups
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Even visually, they’re telling two different stories: the Road Worn 1951’s Vintage Blonde nods to early-era Butterscotch Blonde, while the Ultra II pushes the same lineage into the future with Liquid Gold.
What You’re Hearing: Two Approaches, One Classic Platform
The performance is essentially a side-by-side showcase:
- The Road Worn 1951 leans into the classic Tele vocabulary—the kind of vibe you associate with the earliest models.
- The Ultra II brings a more modern, high-performance edge—still a Tele at heart but tuned for contemporary playing demands.
Put them together in a twin-guitar format, and you get a clear contrast: one guitar that feels rooted in the past, and one that feels like it’s pushing the silhouette forward.
Watch the Jam, Then Go Deeper
Want the full rundown on Fender’s anniversary lineup? Check out our companion guide: “Exploring the Fender 75th Anniversary Telecasters and Precision Basses.”