This Fender Custom Shop David Brown Masterbuilt 1974/51 Nocaster is finished in Heavy Relic Black over Nocaster Blonde, and features a Handwound CuNiFe Wide-Range Humbucker in the neck.

"In every art form, there are those who have mastered their craft so thoroughly, through years of training and experience, their work routinely commands extra acclaim and admiration, not to mention outright awe. These astonishing artisans are the Master Builders of the Fender Custom Shop; a select group of the most talented builders recognized around the world for their matchless skill, limitless imagination and utter devotion to their art."

The 2 Piece Select Ash body features their Heavy Relic® Lacquer Finish with Relic Hardware for a worn-in look and feel.

The 1-Piece Flat-Sawn Maple Neck has their 1950 Blackguard Back-Shape sporting a vintage-to-modern 7.25"-9.5" Compound Radius and 21 Medium Vintage (47095) Frets.

Electronics include a Handwound '50-'51 Blackguard Bridge pickup with a CuNiFe Wide-Range Humbucker in the neck, with custom wiring and a 3-Way Switch.

Hardware includes a 3-Ply W/B/W Pickguard, Custom Shop '51-'54 Tele Bridge with Brass Barrel Saddles, Vintage-Style Tuning Machines, Bone Nut, and Disc String Tree.

Accessories include a Deluxe Custom Shop Hardshell Case, Strap, Shop Floor Traveler with all of the specs, and Certificate of Authenticity.

's music adventure began in the late `70s while he was in middle school, and he first joined the team at Fender back in 2000.

“I hope to bring a perspective that takes into account all of my previous experiences in guitar building and construction. I hope to create these instruments that are the industry standard when it comes to accuracy and feel for the musician. Becoming a Master Builder for the Fender Custom Shop means that you’ve arrived. There is no higher pinnacle than this.”

Photos are of the actual guitar for sale, SN R136931.

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Base Model: 51 Nocaster
Finish Type: Heavy Relic
Masterbuilder: David Brown

Body: 2 Piece Select Ash
Body Style: 51 Nocaster
Body Finish: Lacquer
Body Top Color: Black
Body Bottom Color: Nocaster Blonde
Notes: Wide Range CuNiFe Neck Humbucker Route

Neck: 1-Piece Flat-Sawn Plain Maple
Neck Finish: Relic, Medium Tint
Truss Rod: 50's Style
Number of Frets: 21
Fretwire: Medium Vintage/47095
Fretboard Radius: 7.25"-9.5" Compound
Neck Shape: 1950 Blackguard
Nut Width: 1.63"
Neck Width at 21st Fret: 2.2"
Neck Depth at 1st Fret: .925"
Neck Depth at 12th Fret: 1.00"
Nut: Bone
Face Dots: Black Micarta .250"
Face Dot Spacing: Narrow
Side Dots: Black Micarta 3/32"
Headstock: '51 Tele
Decal: Vintage Silver Fender

Neck Pickup: Wide Range CuNiFe, Relic Cover
Bridge Pickup: Handwound 50-51 Blackguard, Relic
Control Plate: Modern Tele, Relic
Wiring: Custom (250/500K Stacked Volume, 250K Tone, .050 Cap)
Switch Tip: American Vintage Tele, Relic
Knobs: Chrome Nocaster Knurled, Relic
Bridge: 51-54 Tele with Brass Barrel Saddles, Relic
Output Jack: Vintage Tele
Neck Plate: Vintage Tele, Relic
Pickguard: '60 Tele 3-Ply W/B/W, Wide Range Route
String Tree: Disc

Accessories:
Hardshell Case, Black w/ Orange Interior, FCS Logo
Custom Shop Strap
Ash Tray Bridge Cover
2025 Custom Shop Design Guide
Certificate of Authenticity
Shop Floor Traveler