Description
The Fender 75th Anniversary American Vintage II 1951 Nocaster is more than a commemorative model; it's a tribute to one of the most important guitars ever built. In that brief window between the Broadcaster and Telecaster eras, Fender shipped instruments with no model name on the headstock at all, unintentionally creating one of the most sought-after chapters in electric guitar history. Seventy-five years later, this limited-edition Nocaster captures that pivotal moment with remarkable accuracy, offering players a chance to experience the feel, tone, and spirit of the guitar that helped define modern music.
Built with a solid ash body and finished in Nocaster Blonde, this anniversary edition features Fender's exclusive Heirloom Nitrocellulose Lacquer treatment. Rather than looking factory fresh, it wears the subtle character and patina of a well-preserved vintage instrument that has spent decades making music. The ash body delivers the lively resonance, snap, and dynamic response that made early Fender guitars legendary, while the pair of specially voiced 75th Anniversary Blackguard single-coil pickups produce everything from cutting country twang and articulate rhythm tones to rich blues growl and raw rock-and-roll bite.
The one-piece maple neck is carved to an authentic 1951 "U" profile that fills the hand with substantial vintage character. Combined with a 7.25" fingerboard radius and vintage tall frets, the playing experience feels unmistakably old-school while remaining comfortable and inspiring. Details such as the narrow 12th-fret dot spacing, vintage-style butt-adjust truss rod, Pure Vintage single-line "Fender Deluxe" tuners, and brass three-saddle bridge showcase Fender's commitment to historical accuracy right down to the smallest components.
Visually, this guitar embodies everything players love about the earliest Blackguard-era instruments. The Blonde finish, black phenolic pickguard, chrome bridge cover, and glowing amber-tinted maple neck create a look that feels instantly familiar to collectors and vintage enthusiasts. Every detail reflects the era when Leo Fender's revolutionary design was still finding its identity, yet already changing the sound of popular music forever.
For players who appreciate authentic vintage Fender craftsmanship, few instruments carry as much historical significance as the Nocaster. The Fender 75th Anniversary American Vintage II 1951 Nocaster is a faithful recreation of one of the most influential electric guitars ever made, delivering timeless tone, period-correct feel, and a direct connection to the earliest days of Fender innovation. It's the kind of instrument that reminds you exactly why the Telecaster design has remained essential for three quarters of a century.
Specifications:
- Body Material: Ash
- Body Shape: Telecaster
- Finish: Heirloom Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Color: Blonde
- Neck Material: 1-Piece Maple
- Neck Shape: 1951 "U"
- Fingerboard Material: Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Nut Width: 1.650"
- Nut Material: Bone
- Number of Frets: 21
- Frets: Vintage Tall
- Inlays: Black Dot
- Side Dots: Black
- Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
- Tuners: Pure Vintage Single-Line "Fender Deluxe"
- Bridge: Pure Vintage 3-Saddle Tele with Brass Barrel Saddles
- Bridge Cover: Chrome Bridge Cover Included
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Black Phenolic
- Control Knobs: Knurled Dome
- Switch Tip: Black Barrel Style
- String Tree: Vintage-Style Disc
- Neck Pickup: 75th Anniversary Blackguard Single-Coil Tele
- Bridge Pickup: 75th Anniversary Blackguard Single-Coil Tele
- Pickup Configuration: SS
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Switching: 3-Position Blade Switch
- Case Included: Vintage-Style Tweed Case with Crushed Red Interior
Sku: 0171951868
