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This is Vince Gill territory through and through - that distinctly Nashville blend of virtuosic chops and tasteful restraint that separates the true masters from the mere speed demons.
Sometimes the best guitars come from pure necessity meeting creative problem-solving. Back in 1951, Leo Fender faced a lawsuit threat over his "Broadcaster" name, so he simply snipped it off the headstock and kept shipping guitars. Musicians called them "Nocasters," and those nameless beauties became some of the most coveted vintage pieces in existence.
Here's where Wildwood Guitars gets brilliant - they asked Fender's Custom Shop a simple question: why choose between vintage mojo and modern comfort? This Wildwood 10 collaboration proves you don't have to.
That highly-figured ash body delivers the resonant snap that made early Telecasters legendary, while the AA flamed maple neck provides visual drama and tonal clarity. But here's the genius - that exclusive 10-inch radius fingerboard paired with 6105 narrow-tall frets transforms how this guitar feels under your hands. You get all the vintage vibe with none of the cramped, baseball-bat neck syndrome that sends players running from authentic fifties specs.
The Josefina hand-wound Twisted Tele pickups tell their own story. These aren't just vintage-correct - they're wound to Wildwood's exact specifications, delivering that crystalline Telecaster bite with enough warmth to handle everything from chicken-pickin' to blues bends. The thin nitrocellulose finish lets those hand-selected tonewoods breathe naturally, aging gracefully while preserving that organic resonance.
At 6.21 pounds, this Nocaster won't leave you with a sore shoulder after three-hour gigs. The '60 Oval C neck shape strikes that perfect balance between comfort and authority, while those gold appointments add just enough visual elegance without crossing into bling territory.
What you're holding here isn't just a recreation - it's an evolution. Leo's original vision enhanced by decades of player feedback and Custom Shop craftsmanship.
Model: Dealer Select Wildwood 10 '51 Nocaster
Finish Color: Faded White Blonde
Aging: Relic-Ready
Finish Type: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Weight: 6.21 lbs.
Body Wood: Highly-Figured Ash
Neck Wood: One Piece of AA Flamed Maple
Neck Shape: '60 Oval C
Neck Dimensions: .810 1st - .980 12th
Fingerboard Radius: Exclusive Wildwood Custom 10" Radius
Inlays: Dots
Scale Length: 25.5"
Width at Nut: 1.650"
Nut Material: Bone
Frets: 21 6105 Narrow-Tall
Pickups: 2 Josefina Hand-Wound Twisted Tele Single-Coils Wound to Wildwood Specification
Controls: Volume, Tone, 3-Way Switch, Modern Wiring
Hardware: Gold
Bridge: '51 Nocaster
Tuners: Vintage-Style
Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
