First a Godzilla Strat, now a PAC-MAN Tele…
Palace Skateboards. Supreme. Jameson Whiskey. Godzilla. It’s generally pretty difficult to know where Fender is heading next in terms of its collaborations, but I bet you didn’t see this one coming.
The guitar giant has just announced its new partnership with Bandai Namco, proudly unveiling its new Limited Edition PAC-MAN Player II Telecaster, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster and the 45th anniversary of the legendary arcade game.
The iconic PAC-MAN maze is unmistakable, and it’s emblazoned in all its glory across the front face of the new Player II Telecaster. We all remember the peril we felt as kids as PAC-MAN’s arch rivals, the ghosts Blinky, Inky, Pinky and Clyde were never far behind… And they’re all featured on the guitar’s eye-catching retro design. There’s also a Fender x PAC-MAN logo on the back of the guitar.
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In terms of specs, the Limited Edition PAC-MAN Player II Telecaster features an alder body, Modern C neck profile, 9.5”-radius, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with rolled edges, a pair of Alnico V single-coil Tele pickups, ClassicGear tuning machines and a six-saddle string-through-body Tele bridge.
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The pickups are controlled by three-way blade switch, as well as singular volume and tone controls.
“Teaming up with Bandai Namco isn’t just a partnership, it’s a collision of two cultural forces that have shaped generations,” says Justin Norvell, Chief Product Officer at Fender.
“Fender and PAC-MAN share something rare: the ability to make people feel something profound, decade after decade. Our new offering honors that legacy with the uncompromising craftsmanship Fender is known for, wrapped in the unmistakable iconography of one of gaming’s greatest legends – a natural expression of two icons that have never stopped inspiring, built for the fans who grew up with both, and for the players who carry that spirit forward.”
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“As we celebrate our milestone anniversaries, our PAC-MAN collaboration with Fender captures the endearing legacy of two global icons that have created memories across generations, and done so in the hands of people who have been able to experience joy and showcase their skill,” adds Susan Tran, Sr. Director of Brand Development for PAC-MAN at Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.
“Seeing and holding the PAC-MAN Player II Telecaster, it just feels right, as if this is exactly how these two timeless brands were meant to come together, in something exquisite that conjures nostalgia, feels familiar, and inspires creativity the moment it is in your hands.”
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In addition to the PAC-MAN Tele, the two companies have also unveiled a line of clothing exclusive to Japan under Fender’s F IS FOR FENDER line. Available at Fender’s flagship Tokyo store, and at the F IS FOR FENDER website, the collection includes three retro-inspired premium cotton T-shirts in a range of colours, and two “nostalgia-infused” baseball caps.
The Limited Edition PAC-MAN Player II Telecaster is available now, priced at £949 / $1099.99 / €1099.99.
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