Fender Custom Shop '51 Nocaster Journeyman Relic – Silver Sparkle

Key Specs:

• Body: 2-Piece Sorted Ash

• Finish: Journeyman Relic Nitro – Silver Sparkle

• Neck: Quartersawn Maple, '51 Nocaster “U” Profile

• Radius: 9.5"

• Frets: Narrow Tall / 6105

• Pickups: Hand-Wound '50-'51 Blackguard (Neck) / Crushed Blackguard Tele (Bridge)

• Wiring: Modern Tele Style

• Bridge: Tele ’51-’54 Vintage-Style

• Pickguard: Black Nocaster Relic

• Hardware: Relic Chrome/Nickel

• Case: Fender Custom Shop Strat/Tele Tweed

• Weight: 6lb 13oz

Vintage character meets bold flair in this Fender Custom Shop '51 Nocaster Journeyman Relic, finished in stunning Silver Sparkle. This eye-catching take on one of Fender’s most iconic early models brings classic tone, modern playability, and stage-ready style together in one masterfully built instrument.

The body is crafted from sorted, lightweight 2-piece ash, offering excellent resonance and snap. It’s finished in a nitrocellulose Silver Sparkle lacquer with a lightly aged Journeyman Relic treatment—subtle wear and checking that makes it feel like a well-loved vintage guitar without going over the top.

The quartersawn maple neck features a classic ’51 Nocaster "U" profile, paired with a 9.5" fingerboard radius and narrow tall 6105 frets for a vintage grip with modern comfort and easy bending.

Under the hood, it’s loaded with a hand-wound '50-'51 Blackguard pickup in the neck and a Crushed Blackguard Tele pickup in the bridge—a dynamic duo that delivers raw, articulate twang and punchy midrange with just the right amount of grit. The modern Tele wiring gives you versatility without losing that unmistakable Blackguard character.

Finished with a black Nocaster relic pickguard, vintage-style hardware, and a tweed hard case, this Custom Shop creation blends Fender heritage with standout looks and top-tier craftsmanship.