Fender Custom Shop Time Machine Collection 1951 Nocaster Electric Guitar NOS – Aged Nocaster Blonde – #R142558

Legendary Sound and Feel – The Fender Custom Shop Time Machine Collection 1951 Nocaster Electric Guitar NOS in Aged Nocaster Blonde

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.

SPECIFICATIONS

General

• Model Name: Custom Shop Limited Edition ’51 Nocaster
• Series: Time Machine
• Color: Aged Nocaster® Blonde

Body

• Body Shape: Telecaster®
• Body Material: 2-Piece Select Ash
• Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple RIF Sawn
• Neck Shape: 1951 “U”
• Scale Length: 25.5″ (648 mm)
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.5″ – 9.5″ Compound Radius
• Number of Frets: 21
• Fret Size: Vintage / 45085
• String Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.625″ 
• Headstock: Telecaster®
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Vintage-Style
• Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Fingerboard: 1-Piece Maple
• Position Inlays: Micarta Black

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Loaded ’51 Nocaster®
• Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Loaded ’51 Nocaster
• Pickup Configuration: SS
• Controls: Volume, Tone
• Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle
• Position 1. Bridge Pickup
• Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups
• Position 3. Neck Pickup

Hardware

• Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele® with Brass Barrel Saddles
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
• Control Knobs: Knurled Dome
• Switch Tips: Barrel Style

Miscellaneous

• Strings: Fender® USA, NPS, (.010-.046 Gauges)
• Included Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case; Strap; Certificate of Authenticity

Manufacturer: Fender
Model: 9235700017
SKU: I820109-N-R142558-0-WHXD

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