2007 Dennis Galuszka Masterbuilt 1951 NoCaster Black Relic

A NoCaster from the bench of now veteran Masterbuilder Dennis Galuszka. This instrument comes from a time with significantly less production and options from the Custom Shop, especially low output from the Masterbuilt program. In this example the iconic NoCaster has been dressed up in an all black finish, with a fairly heavy relic job for the time. It has plenty of finish worn away and chips along the edges, with great looking checking throughout the body. At the time this must have been a real standout from the relic work of the teambuilt production. The nitro finish is nicely sunken into the grain of the ash body and the forearm wear is very convincing, with the under coat being exposed along the edge. The hardware is well tarnished and the pick guard has the ubiquitous spot of wear seen on black guards. The lacquer on the neck is beautifully tinted and the guitar is assembled with flathead screws, a historically accurate touch on the NoCasters. A 9.5" fretboard radius, with larger frets, is a nice modern addition to this reissue Tele.

The guitar is in great shape overall, with no wear that is outside of the relic work. The medium-jumbo frets have just a touch of wear in the lower register. The wiring harness had been rewired to a modern Tele control scheme, most likely replacing a NoCaster "Mud" circuit, with a set of phillips head screws for the control plate replacing the flat head screws. It is in a non-original tweed thermometer case and strap locks have been added.

Serial number DG0885

6lbs 13oz

.98" at the first fret to .99" at the twelfth fret

Setup with Rotosound Yellow 10-46 Strings

Tweek thermometer case

COA and bridge cover included

A nice, early example of the handiwork of one of the best masterbuilders. Happy to answer questions or provide any additional pictures.