Description
The Fender Custom Shop 1951 Telecaster Super Heavy Relic in Super Faded Nocaster Blonde is about as close as it gets to holding a true road-worn original in your hands; a guitar that looks, feels, and responds like it has lived decades of hard playing and honest use. Built for players who want that broken-in connection right away, this is not a subtle take on aging. It is a full commitment to the earliest days of the Telecaster, when these instruments were tools first and legends second.
The two-piece ash body features an off-center seam and is finished in a Super Faded Nocaster Blonde nitrocellulose lacquer that has been taken far beyond light wear. The Super Heavy Relic treatment exposes wood, softens edges, and creates a naturally worn feel throughout, while details like the lack of grain filler and visible seam on the treble side reinforce its raw, early-'50s character. It feels open, resonant, and alive in a way that only this level of aging can deliver.
Tonally, this guitar is pure Blackguard DNA. A set of hand-wound '51 Nocaster pickups delivers everything you expect from the era; a neck pickup with warm, woody clarity and a bridge that brings cutting twang, punch, and bite without harshness. The modified '51 wiring keeps things period-inspired while remaining usable for modern players, offering a dynamic, touch-sensitive response that rewards nuance and attack.
The quartersawn maple neck is carved to a substantial 1951 "U" shape, filling the hand with a reassuring, vintage-correct feel. Finished in a dark tint nitro, it carries heavy wear and ghosting that adds to the broken-in sensation. A compound 7.25 to 12 inch radius paired with narrow tall frets brings a thoughtful modern edge, allowing for smooth bends and comfortable playability while keeping the overall vintage vibe intact.
Hardware stays true to form with a relic Nocaster bridge, vintage-style saddles, and aged nickel and chrome appointments throughout. The black pickguard shows heavy wear to match the body, tying the entire look together into something that feels cohesive rather than staged. Every detail, from the worn edges to the softened finish, contributes to the impression of a guitar that has been played relentlessly over decades.
At Cream City Music, we see this 1951 Telecaster as more than a recreation; it is an experience. It captures the feel of a true original without the fragility or price tag that usually comes with it. If you are after that unmistakable early Tele tone and a neck that feels like it has been yours for years, this one delivers in a way few guitars can.
Specifications:
- Body: 2-Piece Ash (Off-Center Seam)
- Body Shape: Telecaster (51 Nocaster Style)
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Super Heavy Relic Super Faded Nocaster Blonde
- Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
- Neck Shape: 1951 "U" (.845" - .900")
- Neck Finish: Dark Tint Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Heavy Relic)
- Fingerboard: Maple (One-Piece)
- Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" - 12" Compound
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Narrow Tall (6105)
- Inlays: Micarta Black Dot (.250")
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650"
- Truss Rod: '50s Style
- Bridge: '51 Nocaster Relic Bridge
- Saddles: Vintage-Style Tele Relic
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo (Relic)
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome (Relic)
- Pickguard: '51 Nocaster Black (Heavy Wear)
- Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome (Relic)
- Neck Pickup: Hand-Wound '51 Nocaster (Relic)
- Bridge Pickup: Hand-Wound '51 Nocaster (Relic)
- Pickup Configuration: SS
- Controls: '51 Mod Nocaster Wiring (Master Volume, Tone/Blend)
- Switching: 3-Position Blade
- Case: Fender Custom Shop Tweed Hardshell
Sku: 9235700183
