Fender Custom Shop 1951 Nocaster Relic – Nocaster Blonde w/ COA & Original Case

Fender Custom Shop 1951 Nocaster Relic in Nocaster Blonde. It’s part of Fender’s Time Machine Series and built in Corona, CA.

This is Fender’s take on the early “blackguard” era Teles, before the name Telecaster was officially used. It’s got that classic early-’50s feel with a lightweight ash body, one-piece maple neck, and the vintage-style hardware and pickups that these are known for.

Specs

• Custom Shop Time Machine Series
• Built in 2000 - 1951 Nocaster Relic Reissue
• Nocaster Blonde nitrocellulose finish (relic’d by Fender)
• Ash body
• One-piece maple neck
• Maple fretboard (integrated neck)
• Narrow Tall (6105) frets
• 7.25” vintage radius
• Vintage 3-saddle bridge (string-through body)
• Dual single-coil pickups
• Bolt-on neck
• Made in USA

Condition

Factory relic finish from Fender Custom Shop, so the wear is intentional and part of the build. Everything works exactly as it should and the guitar plays great with no issues or modifications (unless otherwise noted).

Included

• Original Fender Custom Shop tweed case
• Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
• Serial number: R0344
• Strap
• Extra guitar strings

A bit about it

These Custom Shop Nocasters are some of the most respected builds Fender makes. They really nail that early Tele sound—snappy bridge pickup, warm neck tones, and a very alive, resonant feel unplugged.

This one has that classic ash/maple combo and the relic finish gives it that broken-in feel right away without having to “age it in” yourself.