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Guitar style linked to players such as Joe Bonamassa.
A legend among Fender® fans, the Nocaster has an interesting history. Originally called the “Broadcaster” during its initial production in ’50, it was renamed after a request from The Gretsch Company, which offered a drum set named “Broadkaster”. As a cost-saving measure Fender® cut the name off the headstock label with scissors, leaving just the famous Fender logo until late ‘51 when they received their new name, Telecaster. The lack of a model name led to these guitars to be christened “Nocasters” by collectors - very few were produced and their sound and feel are legendary among players who know.
Bursting at the seams with early 50’s style and comfort, the Nocaster wields Fender Custom Shop hand-wound “Loaded” ‘51 Nocaster neck and bridge pickups, bordered by a black phenolic pickguard. This Holy Grail of Tele® guitars also features a “10/56 V”-shaped quartersawn AA flame maple neck that’s ideal for any playing style and thumb position.
Other highlights include a 9.5”-radius fingerboard, 6105 frets, Fat ‘50s Tele wiring, 3-way switch, ’51-’54 bridge with brass saddles, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut and round string tree.
Finish Package - New Old Stock
Color - Emerald Green Transparent
Weight - 7 lbs 2.3 ozs
Fingerboard Radius - 9.5"
Back Shape - 10/56 "V"
Nut - Bone
Body & Neck Finish - Nitro Lacquer
Pickups - Hand Wound Loaded 51 Nocaster
Control Assembly - Fat 50s Tele
