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Fender Custom Shop ’51 Nocaster Relic – Blue Sparkle

Hold on to your hats, guitar fanatics, because this isn’t your average Telecasterthis is a Fender Custom Shop ’51 Nocaster Relic! Were talking about a roaring recreation of one of the most foundational electric guitars ever made, but with a cool, custom-ordered twist. The body is crafted from roasted ash, a superb tonewood known for its resonant, clear, and punchy character, given a killer, attention-grabbing Blue Sparkle finish that looks like it just rolled off the stage after a wild tour. The neck is a beautiful piece of dark tint AA Birdseye Maple, carved into a beefy ‘Nocaster “U” profile, giving you that full-hand feel and incredible stability, all finished with a worn-in “Relic” lacquer that makes it feel like an old friend right out of the case.

But lets talk fire-power! This ’51 Nocaster is loaded with a pair of potent Seymour Duncan Antiquity SP90 Black pickups in both the neck and bridge positions, a custom twist on the typical Nocaster recipe. These P90s deliver a fatter, hotter, and more aggressive voice than standard single-coils, with a distinct snarl and midrange punch that’s perfect for everything from gritty blues to rocking leads. The Nocasteroriginally the “Broadcaster” before a naming conflictis the direct ancestor of the Telecaster, a workhorse guitar famously used by legends like Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, and Jeff Beck to shape the sound of rock and roll. This particular build nods to those roots while giving you a unique tonal palette.

This incredible instrument features a 9.50″ radius and Medium Jumbo frets, making it a joy to bend and play, even with the vintage-style feel. From the bone nut and vintage-style tuning keys to the “Relic” treatment on the chrome hardware, every detail screams authentic vintage vibe and Custom Shop quality. It even includes the ’52 to ’51 tone wiringa nod to the model’s history. If you’re looking for a Custom Shop piece that pays homage to Fender’s earliest solid-body electric with a custom-ordered, high-octane voice and a dazzling finish, this Blue Sparkle Nocaster is ready to blow the roof off!

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

Highlights

• A Custom Shop recreation of the legendary ’51 Nocaster with a stunning Blue Sparkle relic finish.

• Roasted Ash Body provides superior resonance, clarity, and vintage-correct tonewood.

• Custom-ordered Seymour Duncan Antiquity SP90 Black Pickups deliver a hot, punchy, and aggressive P90 tone.

• The ‘Nocaster “U” Neck Shape and AA Birdseye Maple neck offer a substantial, vintage-accurate playing feel.

• Equipped with a Vintage-Style Bridge, 9.50″ radius, and Medium Jumbo frets for blend of classic feel and modern playability.

Specifications

• Body Wood: Ash Roasted

• Neck Wood: Birdseye AA Dark Tint

• Left/Right Handed: Right Hand

• Fretboard Wood: Maple

• Scale Length: 25.5″

• Fretboard Radius: 9.50″ Radius

• Fretboard Inlay/Material: Micarta Black Dots

• Neck Profile: Nocaster “U”

• Finish: Relic Blue Sparkle

• Hardware: Chrome/Nickel Hardware

• Tuners: Vintage W/Fender Logo Relic

• Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Antiquity SP90

• Bridge Pickup: Fender No-Caster Bridge

• Electronics: ’51 Nocaster Relic Controls, Vint Tele Relic Selector Switch (52 to 51 Tone Wiring)

• Bridge: 51/52 Tele Relic

• Manufacturer Part Number: 9231016911

• Depth at 1st Fret: .950″

• Depth at 12th Fret: 1.000″

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument youll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup. Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!