Description
There's a certain magic to the 1951 Nocaster, and this Fender Custom Shop reissue captures it in every detail. Built for players who crave authentic vintage tone and feel, this Super Heavy Relic model isn't just an homage; it's a time capsule. Whether you're a die-hard Tele aficionado or a seasoned session player chasing the perfect blend of bite and bloom, this Nocaster is a bridge to the roots of rock, blues, and country.
This Time Machine Series build features a 2-piece select ash body with an offset seam, finished in Super Faded Aged Nocaster Blonde. The heavy relic treatment tells a story of decades on the road; it looks and feels like a well-loved workhorse from the golden era of electric guitar. A one-piece rift sawn maple neck rounds things out with a substantial 1951 "U" profile that delivers authentic chunk without getting in your way. It's a neck that rewards dynamic players and stays comfortable through long sessions.
Under the hood, a pair of Custom Shop Hand-Wound '51 Nocaster pickups deliver the unmistakable snap, bark, and twang that made early Telecasters legendary. The vintage-correct '51 Modified Nocaster wiring expands your tonal options with a three-way switch offering not just neck and bridge tones, but a deep preset rhythm tone perfect for smoky jazz lines or muted comping. With a master volume and bridge/neck blend control in position 1, you'll find endless nuance and character at your fingertips.
Playability is enhanced by a vintage compound radius fingerboard (7.25" to 9.5") and 21 Jescar vintage frets, which strike a perfect balance between old-school feel and modern comfort. The bone nut, vintage-style tuners, and 3-saddle bridge with brass saddles all contribute to excellent tuning stability and sustain. Every spec is there for a reason, with no compromises in tone or playability.
Visually, the Super Faded Aged Nocaster Blonde finish paired with the 1-ply black phenolic pickguard creates a timeless silhouette. It's got the attitude and history baked in, from the lacquer finish to the relic hardware. This guitar doesn't just look like a piece of history; it feels like it lived it.
If you're after a true player's Tele that honors one of Fender's most iconic designs with no corners cut, this Custom Shop Nocaster delivers in every way. Cream City Music is proud to offer this exceptional piece; it's a guitar that demands to be played, not just admired.
Specifications:
- Color: Super Faded Aged Nocaster Blonde
- Body Shape: Nocaster
- Body Material: 2-Piece Select Ash with Offset Seam
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck Material: 1-Piece Rift Sawn Maple
- Neck Shape: 1951 "U"
- Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
- Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" to 9.5" Vintage Compound Radius (184 mm to 241 mm)
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Jescar Vintage (45085)
- String Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.625" (41.3 mm)
- Headstock: Telecaster
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with Custom Shop "V" Logo
- Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Fingerboard: 1-Piece Rift Sawn Maple Neck
- Position Inlays: Black Micarta Dot - 0.25"
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '51 Nocaster
- Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '51 Nocaster
- Controls: Master Volume, Bridge/Neck Blend (Position 1 Only)
- Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup (Neck Pickup with Blend control), Position 2. Neck Pickup with No Tone control, Position 3. Neck Pickup with Preset Deep Rhythm Tone
- Pickup Configuration: SS
- Bridge: 3-Saddle '51 Nocaster with Brass Saddles
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Black Phenolic
- Control Knobs: Nocaster Chrome Relic
- Switch Tips: Barrel Style, Black
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
- Included Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap and Certificate of Authenticity
Sku: 9235700022
