This instrument is a reproduction of one of the most collectible Fender guitars ever made, the Broadcaster. The Broadcaster was introduced to the public by Fall of 1950, with a price tag of $169.95 plus $39.95 for the case. This new model featured the addition of an adjustable truss rod and was the first Fender guitar officially released with 2 pickups (although some transitional 2-pickup Esquires exist). There are estimates that anywhere from 50 to 500 Broadcasters were built, though experts agree there were probably no more than 200 instruments produced in the six months or so during which the Broadcaster name was used. In early 1951, Fender received a letter from the New York-based Fred Gretsch company asking them to change the name, as they already owned the trademark for the term “Broadkaster.” This is the first time the guitar has been reproduced with the original logo since then.
Original Broadcaster neck profiles range from deep and soft V’s to smaller, more rounded shapes. This Custom Shop run has medium rounded necks, making these instruments very comfortable to play at both the high and low frets. Plug one into an amp you'll instantly hear that classic Tele tone. Our favorite sound comes from the middle position, a beautiful blend of the neck and bridge pickup that is incredibly warm with thick midrange.
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Telecaster, these guitars are limited to 60 total for worldwide sale. This instrument is number 36 (according to the Custom Shop, serial numbers are non-sequential, chosen at random).
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