Lexington, KY, United States
About this listing
Serial Number: R142890
Instrument Weight: 7.50 lbs
Neck Depth: .89-.94
A Fender Custom Shop 1951 Nocaster Relic that leans fully into the worn-in, road-tested vibe of an original blackguard. Finished in Super Aged Nocaster Blonde over a lightweight, off-center 2-piece ash body, this one has the look and feel of a true veteran—complete with heavy ghosting, dirty checking, and all the subtle imperfections that make a great relic come alive in your hands.
The rift sawn maple neck carries a substantial ‘51 “U” carve, delivering that unmistakable early Tele feel—full, round, and incredibly comfortable. The compound 7.25"–12" radius and narrow tall frets strike a perfect balance between vintage correctness and modern playability, making it equally suited for first-position chord work and bending up high without fretting out.
Tone comes courtesy of hand-wound ’51 Nocaster pickups, bringing all the snap, bite, and woody midrange you’d expect from a great early-’50s Fender. The 51 Mod wiring adds a bit of extra versatility while staying true to the original character, giving you everything from warm, rounded neck tones to cutting bridge twang with plenty of dynamic response.
Vintage-correct hardware, brass saddles, and classic appointments round it out, but it’s the feel that really sets this one apart. Lightweight, resonant, and already broken-in, this is the kind of Tele that feels like it’s been yours for decades the moment you pick it up.
Model: 1951 Nocaster RelicBody Wood: Ash (Off-Center 2-Piece)Body Style: 51 NocasterBody Finish: LacquerColor: Super Aged Nocaster BlondeWeight: Sorted for LightweightBody Notes: No Grainfill/Sealer | Seam on Treble Side | Dirty CheckingNeck Shape: 1951 “U”Neck Wood: Rift Sawn MapleNeck Finish: Dark Tint NitrocelluloseFingerboard Radius: 7.25"–12" CompoundFrets: 21 | Narrow Tall (6105)Neck Depth: .845"–.900"Nut Width: 1.650"Nut: BoneSide Dots: Micarta Black .332"Headstock: Vintage Fender Tele DecalBridge: Vintage Tele 51–54 Style w/ Brass SaddlesTuners: Vintage Fender Logo RelicNeck Plate: Vintage Tele RelicHardware Type: Chrome/NickelNeck Pickup: Hand-Wound '51 NocasterBridge Pickup: Hand-Wound '51 NocasterControls: 51 Mod Nocaster Wiring | 3-Way SwitchPickguard: 51 Nocaster RelicStrings: .010–.046Case: Fender Custom Shop Tweed Case
Price$4,950
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