Fender Custom Shop 1951 Nocaster Journeyman Relic – Nocaster Blonde

A premium Fender Custom Shop 1951 Nocaster finished in the iconic Nocaster Blonde with a tasteful Journeyman Relic treatment. Built with an ash body, a rift-sawn maple neck, and hand-wound '51 Nocaster pickups, this guitar delivers authentic early-'50s Telecaster tone, feel, and appearance.

Specifications

Body

• Body Material: Ash
• Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Color: Nocaster Blonde
• Relic Treatment: Journeyman Relic

Neck

• Neck Material: Rift-Sawn Maple
• Neck Profile: 1951 Nocaster "U"
• Fingerboard: Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
• Frets: 21 Narrow Tall (6105)
• Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '51 Nocaster
• Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '51 Nocaster
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone, 3-Way Switch

Hardware

• Bridge: Vintage Nocaster Bridge
• Tuners: Vintage-Style
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Black Bakelite
• Hardware Finish: Chrome/Nickel

Overview

Inspired by the original 1951 Fender Nocaster, this Custom Shop instrument faithfully captures the look, feel, and unmistakable twang of one of the most influential electric guitars ever made. The lightweight ash body and rift-sawn maple neck provide excellent resonance and stability, while the hand-wound '51 Nocaster pickups deliver everything from warm, articulate cleans to classic Tele bite and punch.

The Journeyman Relic finish offers the appearance and feel of a well-preserved vintage instrument with tasteful aging that enhances both aesthetics and playability.