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The '51 Nocaster is a reproduction of a guitar that holds a special place in the Fender history. Between the introduction of the seminal Fender Esquire single-pickup electric solidbody and the timeless Telecaster we know and love today came the "Nocaster" - left without a name due to trademark scuffles. The '51 Nocaster Relic is a faithful recreation of what amounts to the first true Tele configuration, including original spec pickups in the bridge and neck positions, a period-correct "U"-shaped neck, and "worn-in" finish. Own a piece of Nocaster history!

Fender Custom Shop '51 Nocaster Relic at a Glance:

• Birth of the Nocaster
  
• Relic

Birth of the Nocaster
The genesis of the Telecaster began in 1950 with Fender's introduction of the single pickup "Esquire" electric Spanish guitar. By early 1951, a second pickup was added and to avoid confusion, Fender named the new "improved" model "Broadcaster", leaving the single pickup model to be known as the Esquire. Unfortunately, the Fred Gretsch Company already had a registered trademark on the name "Broadkaster" and Fender had to stop using the name after only a few months. Unwilling to stop shipping guitars while trying to come up with a new name, Broadcaster decals were cut leaving only the Fender logo. Guitars from this period were later deemed "No-Casters" by collectors. This faithful recreation features an ash body, "U" shape maple neck, single-ply black pickguard and original spec pickups.

Relic
A note about the finish:
Completely worn in, like your favorite pair of jeans! Shows natural wear and tear of years of heavy use – nicks, scratches, worn finish, rusty hardware and aged plastic parts. The Relic looks, feels and PLAYS like it’s taken the punishment of many long nightclub hours.

Fender Custom Shop '51 Nocaster Relic Features:

• Sonic Blue finish
  
• Premium Ash
  
• Neck: Maple, “U" Shape, (Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)
  
• Fingerboard: Maple, 7.25” Radius
  
• No. of Frets: 21 Vintage Style Frets
  
• Pickups: 2 Custom NoCaster Vintage Tele Single-Coil Pickups, (Custom Vintage Wiring Circuit)
  
• Controls: Master Volume, Neck Pickup Blend (Switch Position 1 Only)
  
• Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1: Bridge Pickup (+ Neck Pickup with Blend control counter - clockwise); Position 2: Neck Pickup; Position 3. Neck Pickup with No Tone Control (dark vintage circuit)
  
• Bridge: Vintage Style with 3 Special Design Brass Saddles
  
• Machine Heads: Fender®/Gotoh® Vintage Style Tuning Machines
  
• Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
  
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
  
• Scale Length: 25.5”
  
• Width at Nut: 1.650”
  
• Flat Dome Tele Knobs
  
• Shows natural wear and tear of years of heavy use, nicks, scratches, worn finish rusty hardware and aged plastic parts
  
• Accessories: Strap, Cable
  
• Tweed case included

Grab a piece of Fender history with the '51 Nocaster Relic!

Specification Detail Manufacturer Part Number 923-0351-872