Fender Custom Shop 1951 Nocaster Relic – Nocaster Blonde

Key Features:

• Body: 2-piece select ash, nitrocellulose lacquer, Relic finish in Nocaster Blonde

• Neck: AAA flame maple, Nocaster “U” shape, medium tint, 9.5" radius

• Fingerboard: Maple, 21 narrow tall (6105) frets, black micarta dot inlays, 1.650" nut width

• Pickups: Custom Shop hand-wound 1950–51 Blackguard (neck & bridge)

• Electronics: Modern Tele wiring, 3-way selector, vintage-style chrome control knobs

• Bridge: Vintage Tele bridge with period-correct brass saddles

• Hardware: Vintage-style chrome/nickel; no strap locks

• Pickguard: Single-ply black phenolic

• Nut: Bone

• Strings: .010–.046

• Weight: 7lbs 3oz

Experience true vintage Fender tone and feel with the Fender Custom Shop 1951 Nocaster Relic in classic Nocaster Blonde. Handcrafted by Fender’s master builders, this Telecaster faithfully recreates one of the most iconic instruments in electric guitar history—delivering the look, sound, and vibe of a genuine early ’50s Blackguard Tele.

The lightweight two-piece ash body is finished in a thin nitrocellulose lacquer with a meticulously aged Relic treatment, offering the broken-in comfort, visual mojo, and resonance of a well-loved vintage original. The AAA flame maple neck features Fender’s famous Nocaster “U” profile—substantial yet smooth—with a modern 9.5" fingerboard radius and 21 narrow tall frets for superb playability.

Under the hood, Custom Shop hand-wound 1950–51 Blackguard pickups deliver legendary Telecaster tone, from twangy, articulate bridge sounds to warm, rounded neck pickup tones. The vintage-style electronics harness classic Tele wiring with a 3-way selector switch and period-correct chrome control knobs, giving you all the versatility and touch sensitivity that made the Telecaster famous.

Vintage details abound, including a single-ply black phenolic pickguard, vintage Tele bridge with period-accurate brass saddles, and bone nut for enhanced sustain and clarity. Chrome/nickel hardware completes the authentic package, and the guitar ships in a premium Fender Custom Shop tweed hardshell case.

Whether you’re a serious collector or a devoted player seeking unmatched vintage tone and feel, the Fender Custom Shop 1951 Nocaster Relic is a must-have for anyone chasing the original Blackguard magic.

Add a piece of Fender history to your collection—order the 1951 Nocaster Relic in Nocaster Blonde today and experience the timeless sound and craftsmanship of the Custom Shop.