Fender Custom Shop 1951 Telecaster NOS Aged Nocaster Blonde (191)

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 You’re gaining the experience, dedication, and expertise of true guitar enthusiasts! As passionate players ourselves, we understand what musicians expect, and we’re committed to exceeding those expectations. Every guitar undergoes a thorough inspection upon arrival and a second detailed check before being carefully packed and shipped to you.  Our #1 priority is to give you the best purchasing experience on Reverb!

Fender Custom Shop 1951 Telecaster NOS

Color: Aged Nocaster Blonde Weight: 6lbs 15oz/6.9lbs Serial: R150191

What you see in the pictures is exactly what you’ll get! If anything seems unclear or missing, just send us a message and we will be happy to help.

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Vintage Soul, Modern Feel

This isn't just a guitar; it's a time machine with a player-focused upgrade. The Fender Custom Shop 1951 Telecaster NOS is a meticulous recreation of a legend, built for the musician who craves authentic vintage tone without the vintage-era compromises. From the resonant 2-piece ash body to the hand-wound pickups, every detail is crafted to deliver that iconic '51 Nocaster snap and snarl. But with its modern compound radius, it offers a playing experience the originals could only dream of.

The Heart of the Twang

At its core are the hand-wound '51 Nocaster pickups, the secret sauce for that legendary Telecaster bite. These Alnico III magnets deliver a tight low end, crystal-clear midrange, and all the shimmering twang you could ever want. The bridge pickup has a ferocious attack that cuts through any mix, while the neck pickup is warm, open, and articulate, perfect for smooth leads or glassy rhythm work. This set cleans up beautifully but pushes an amp into glorious overdrive with a heavier attack.

Effortless Playability

The neck is where vintage feel meets modern performance. It's a substantial 1951 "U" profile carved from stunning AA Flame Quarter Sawn Maple, giving you plenty to grab onto for big chords and soulful bends. The magic, however, is in the 7.25"-12.0" compound radius fingerboard. It's comfortably rounded near the nut for easy chording and flattens out as you move up the neck, making lead lines and string bending feel effortless and choke-free. Combined with Narrow Tall frets, it's a buttery-smooth ride all the way up.

Time-Tested Electronics

This Tele features the '51 Modified Nocaster wiring, offering a versatile and intuitive control layout. The rear position gives you the bridge pickup, with the tone knob acting as a blend to bring in the neck pickup for thicker, almost humbucker-like tones. The middle position is the neck pickup alone, wide-open and pure. The forward position engages the neck pickup with a capacitor that gently rolls off the highest frequencies for a darker, "woman tone" that's incredibly musical. It's a classic circuit with a modern twist that unlocks a huge palette of sounds.

Key reasons why your next instrument should come from Moore Guitars:

- Moore Guitars is a Top 300 Seller by Reverb and a Top 100 Music Retailer by NAMM! See why musicians trust us! Our top priority is providing you with the best purchasing experience on Reverb.

- We love trade-ins! Have a guitar that’s collecting dust? Let’s talk! Tell us what you have, and we’ll explore trade-in possibilities. We can even assist with shipping!

- Flexible financing options! We offer 0% financing through Affirm and other flexible payment plans. Contact us to find the best option for you!

- 72-Hour Risk-Free Trial! Certain models qualify for a no-risk, 72-hour trial period—ask us for details!

-Free UPS Ground Shipping (Signature Required)! Need it faster? Expedited shipping options are available!

- Custom setup! Our experienced guitar techs set up and intonate every guitar and bass to the manufacturer's specifications before shipping. But what if you want something specific to your taste? No problem. If you want to provide measurements for neck relief and string height, we’ll nail it. Or you can give more general manufacturer's specs, like, “Neck is pretty flat. Low action. No buzz.” Our techs are professional guitarists. They understand you.

- In business since 1976! Moore Music has been a premier brick-and-mortar guitar shop in Evansville, Indiana since shortly after opening in 1976. Founder, Pat Moore, instilled in his business the concept of old-school service that we build upon today. When the current owner, Brett Mulzer, took the store online as Moore Guitars in 2013, we quickly developed a reputation for honesty and integrity in all our interactions with our customers. That’s a prime reason why we’re the fastest-growing online guitar shop.

- Old School Customer Service: Nothing is more important than helping a customer even if we don’t make a sale. We believe that if we’re honest with you, and treat you right, you’ll be back. Call us, or chat with us online. We love talking about guitars, and we want to help you find your perfect instrument. Even if it’s not from us.... but we think it will be!

- Our sales staff are all musicians! What’s more important than communication? We speak your language. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional player, we’ve been in your shoes. A lot of aspects of the guitar are intangible, and a non-player just can’t understand. It’s a guitar thing. But we can talk about tone and feel in the same language you use. We know what it means to love an instrument, and we want to help you find your new love.

You should have NO disappointments when you see this guitar and hold it for its first strum! Please call the staff at Moore Guitars if you would like to have a personal “on the phone” description of this guitar. Thank you for looking at our listing!

Specifications

Bodywood: Ash Off Center 2-Piece

Body Style: ’51 Nocaster

Neck Pickup: Handwound 51 Nocaster Neck NOS

Bridge Pickup: Handwound 51 Nocaster Bridge NOS

Control: 51 Mod Nocaster

Neck Like: 52 Telecaster NOS

Neck: Flame AAQuarter SawnMaple

Fretboard: Maple

Truss Rod: 50’s

Frets: 21

Tuning Keys: Vintage w/Fender Logo

Head Scoop: 52

Fret Wire: Narrow Tall/6105

Face Dots: Micart Black .250

Neck Shape: 1951 “U”

Fingerboard Radius: 7.25”-12.0” Compound Radius

Neck Thickness @ 1st Fret: .845”

Neck Thickness @ 12th Fret: .900”

Nut: Bone

Nut Width: 1.650”

Bridge: Telecaster 51-54 WO PU

Pickguard: 51 Nocaster NOS

Output: Vintage Telecaster

Case: Classic Tweed

Moore Guitars is proud to be a Preferred/Authorized Dealer for:

• Guitars: Fender, Gibson, Taylor, Martin, Gretsch, & Whitfill.
• Amplifiers: Carr, Mesa/Boogie, Friedman, Soldano, & Genzler. 
• Effects:  Strymon, JHS, Sabbadius, MXR, Wampler, Dunlop, Earthquaker Devices, Darkglass.