Description
The Fender Custom Shop 1951 Nocaster Heavy Relic in Faded Aged Nocaster Blonde isn't just a reissue; it's a time capsule. Built for players who chase the raw soul of early electric guitar history, this Custom Shop Time Machine Series model captures the grit, charm, and feel of one of Fender's rarest and most iconic guitars. Whether you're a vintage Tele aficionado or a discerning player looking for pure, uncompromised tone, this Nocaster brings the past to life with exceptional authenticity.
Everything about this guitar reflects Fender's golden era. The 2-piece select ash body, finished in Aged Nocaster Blonde with an offset seam, nails the look and resonance of the originals. The rift sawn maple neck features a chunky 1951 "U" profile that fills the hand just right; it's a dream for players who like a substantial neck, perfect for blues, country, and classic rock. Under the hood, a pair of Custom Shop Hand-Wound '51 Nocaster pickups deliver that unmistakable Tele twang with bold midrange punch and sparkling highs. Thanks to the period-correct '51 modified wiring, you also get access to the deep rhythm preset in the neck position; ideal for vintage-leaning session work or smoky, jazz-infused leads.
Playability is effortless with the 7.25" to 9.5" compound radius and Jescar vintage frets. Whether you're laying into cowboy chords or climbing into lead territory, this Nocaster responds with clarity and confidence. Intonation is rock-solid courtesy of the 3-saddle bridge with brass saddles and vintage-style tuning machines. Add in a bone nut and vintage disc string tree, and you've got tuning stability and resonance dialed in.
The worn-in feel of the Heavy Relic treatment brings even more mojo to the table. The black 1-ply phenolic pickguard and aged hardware tell a story before you even play a note; it looks like it's lived a thousand gigs, yet feels perfectly dialed for today's player.
This Custom Shop rendition of a 1951 Nocaster is a living, breathing tribute to Fender's earliest innovations. They've gone all-in to make this guitar worthy of the Nocaster name, and at Cream City Music, we couldn't be more excited to put it into the hands of someone who will make it sing. It's not just a guitar; it's a piece of electric guitar history, reborn for the stage and studio.
Specifications:
- Color: 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" (648 mm)
- 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: 9235700021
