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Fender Custom Shop 1951 Nocaster Faded Nocaster Blonde NOS

1951 Nocaster Reissue · #R17788
BrandFender Custom Shop
TypeElectric Guitars
Serial No.R17788
PhotographyActual Photos
Part No.9235000525
Archive ID34718
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The Story

1951 Nocaster Faded Nocaster Blonde NOS

New for 2018 is this Fender Custom Shop '51 Nocaster reissue - this one in a Faded Nocaster Blonde finish with NOS relic treatment. Part of the Time Machine series, this guitar is packed with vintage vibe! Features include an ash body loaded with hand-wound "Loaded '51 Nocaster" single coils, a chunky 10/56 V-shape quartersawn AA flame maple neck, an original era '51-'54 brass saddle bridge, and vintage style tuning machines. Modern touches include a 9.5" radius fingerboard and 6105 frets.

Includes: Hardshell Case, COA, Paperwork

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The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • 7 lbs, 8 oz.
  • NOS Faded Nocaster Blonde Finish
  • 2-Piece Select Ash Body
  • Quartersawn AA-Grade Flame Maple Neck
  • 25.5" Scale Length
  • Bone Nut
  • 1.650" Nut Width
  • 9.5" Radius
  • 21 6105 Frets
  • 10/56 “V” Shape Neck
  • .930” Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
  • 1.00” Neck Thickness at 12th Fret
  • Hand-Wound Loaded '51 Nocaster Single-Coil Pickups
  • '51-'54 Brass Saddle Bridge
  • Dot Inlays
  • Vintage-Style Tuners
  • Black Phenolic Pickguard
  • Nickel/Chrome Hardware

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