Description

1951 Fender Nocaster Heavy Relic, Maple Fingerboard, 

Custom Build, Custom Shop Show Display guitar

Faded Nocaster Blonde

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Tony Elder / Steve Jackson
Black Dot Music
Est 1985

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eXtra close Inspection pics

Here we feature the Fender Strat 1951 Custom Shop Heavy Relic, Custom Build, Showcase Display guitar. We offer a closer look at the inner quality, era tribute components and incredible tooling, finishing._

The Custom Shop builders pencil markings can be seen pre the body and neck impressed stamping. Also the build and traveller numbers with fender colour code.  We were extremely careful in preparing the guitar for the insight pics.

An elusive legend among Fender® aficionados, the Nocaster® has an interesting history. Originally called the “Broadcaster” during its initial production run in ’50, it was renamed after a request from The Gretsch Company, which offered a drum set named “Broadkaster”. As a cost-saving measure Fender® simply cut the name off the headstock label with scissors, leaving just the famous Fender logo until late ‘51 when they received their new name, Telecaster®. The lack of model name led to these guitars being christened “Nocasters” by collectors—very few were produced and their sound and feel are legendary among players who know.

Bursting at the seams with early 50’s style and comfort, the Time Machine Nocaster® wields Fender® Custom Shop hand-wound “Loaded” ‘51 Nocaster® neck and bridge pickups, bordered by a black phenolic pickguard. This Holy Grail of Tele® guitars also features a “10/56 V”-shaped quartersawn AA flame maple neck that’s ideal for any playing style and thumb position.

Other highlights include a 9.5”-radius fingerboard, 6105 frets, Fat ‘50s Tele wiring, 3-way switch, ’51-’54 bridge with brass saddles, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut and round string tree. Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and Certificate of Authenticity.