USED Fender Custom Shop / 1951 Nocaster Journeyman Relic Nocaster Blonde [05]

A used 1951 Nocaster Journeyman Relic Nocaster Blonde has arrived!

This model faithfully recreates the legendary "Nocaster," a hallmark of early electric guitar history, while also offering modern playability.

A lightweight ash body with a thin lacquer finish brings out the wood's natural resonance, achieving a vintage-like, clear tone. Weighing a mere 3.19kg, it's lightweight, easy to handle, and comfortable for extended playing sessions.

The neck features a one-piece quarter-sawn maple, known for its resistance to warping and excellent response. Combining the substantial feel of a '52-style U-shape with a modern 9.5-inch fingerboard radius and high-performance 6105 frets, it balances vintage feel with comfortable playability.

It features hand-wound Broadcaster bridge and Nocaster neck pickups, crafted by skilled artisans. The bridge pickup delivers the characteristic Telecaster core—a thick, punchy tone with great bite—while the neck pickup offers a warm, rounded tone. This combination provides versatile expression across all genres.

Modern Greasebucket Wiring is employed, preventing muddiness when the tone is rolled off and allowing for clear sound shaping. Furthermore, the single-ply black pickguard and vintage-style hardware recreate the beauty and atmosphere of 1951. The Journeyman Relic finish imparts a natural, well-played look with exquisite aging that avoids excessive relic effects.

Overall, this model revives the "spirit of the 1951 Nocaster" for today, offering a compelling Custom Shop model that masterfully blends light weight, excellent playability, and vintage sound.

Given its Journeyman Relic specification, distinguishing between scratches and original finish is difficult, but this unit appears to maintain the condition it was in when new. The neck, frets, and other playability-related aspects are also in excellent condition.

《Body》
Lightweight Ash Body
Lacquer Finish

《Neck》
1-Piece Quartersawn Maple Neck
6105 Frets
'52 "U" Neck Shape

《Pickups》
Hand-Wound Broadcaster Bridge Pickup
Hand-Wound Nocaster Neck Pickup

Electronics
Modern Greasebucket Wiring

《Hardware》
1-Ply Black Pickguard
Vintage Hardware

Condition Grade: A+: Like new

Serial Number: R15568
Year of Manufacture: 2016
Country of Manufacture: USA
Case: Genuine Hard Case (Tweed)
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Bridge Cover, Cleaning Cloth
Weight: 3.19kg
Truss Rod: No issues. Rod tested to 60 degrees both ways with no problems.
Fret Wear: No issues; sufficient fret height present
String Height (Low-String Side): 2.0mm above 12th fret
String height (treble side): 1.5mm above the 12th fret
Nut width: 42.00mm
Neck Thickness Near 1st Fret: 22.22mm
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 23.85mm
Scale length: 648mm (25.5")
Fingerboard radius: 241mm (9.5")
Strings at setup: ERNIE BALL 2221 / .010-.046 set
Repair/Maintenance: Cleaning, String Replacement, Truss Rod Adjustment, Octave Adjustment, String Height Adjustment, Binding

* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, or other imperfections not easily visible in photos or listed above. Please understand this beforehand.

* Any measurements listed for the truss rod, remaining frets, string height, etc., were taken by our staff during setup. These values may change due to environmental factors like climate and humidity.
These values are intended as a reference at the time of purchase and do not guarantee the same measurements upon arrival.

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