Fender Fender Custom Shop David Brown Masterbuilt Heavy Relic 1974/51 Nocaster in Black over Nocaster Blonde
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This Fender Custom Shop David Brown Masterbuilt 1974/51 Nocaster is finished in Heavy Relic Black over Nocaster Blonde, and features a Handwound CuNiFe Wide-Range Humbucker in the neck. "In every art form, there are those who have mastered their craft so thoroughly, through years of training and experience, their work routinely commands extra acclaim and admiration, not to mention outright awe. These astonishing artisans are the Master Builders of the Fender Custom Shop; a select group of the most talented builders recognized around the world for their matchless skill, limitless imagination and utter devotion to their art." The 2 Piece Select Ash body features their Heavy Relic® Lacquer Finish with Relic Hardware for a worn-in look and feel.The 1-Piece Flat-Sawn Maple Neck has their 1950 Blackguard Back-Shape sporting a vintage-to-modern 7.25"-9.5" Compound Radius and 21 Medium Vintage (47095) Frets.Electronics include a Handwound '50-'51 Blackguard Bridge pickup with a CuNiFe Wide-Range Humbucker in the neck, with custom wiring and a 3-Way Switch.Hardware includes a 3-Ply W/B/W Pickguard, Custom Shop '51-'54 Tele Bridge with Brass Barrel Saddles, Vintage-Style Tuning Machines, Bone Nut, and Disc String Tree.Accessories include a Deluxe Custom Shop Hardshell Case, Strap, Shop Floor Traveler with all of the specs, and Certificate of Authenticity. Master Builder David Brown's music adventure began in the late `70s while he was in middle school, and he first joined the team at Fender back in 2000. “I hope to bring a perspective that takes into account all of my previous experiences in guitar building and construction. I hope to create these instruments that are the industry standard when it comes to accuracy and feel for the musician. Becoming a Master Builder for the Fender Custom Shop means that you’ve arrived. There is no higher pinnacle than this.” Photos are of the actual guitar for sale, SN R136931. View the shop floor traveler here Base Model: 51 Nocaster Finish Type: Heavy Relic Masterbuilder: David Brown Body: 2 Piece Select Ash Body Style: 51 Nocaster Body Finish: Lacquer Body Top Color: Black Body Bottom Color: Nocaster Blonde Notes: Wide Range CuNiFe Neck Humbucker Route Neck: 1-Piece Flat-Sawn Plain Maple Neck Finish: Relic, Medium Tint Truss Rod: 50's Style Number of Frets: 21 Fretwire: Medium Vintage/47095 Fretboard Radius: 7.25"-9.5" Compound Neck Shape: 1950 Blackguard Nut Width: 1.63" Neck Width at 21st Fret: 2.2" Neck Depth at 1st Fret: .925" Neck Depth at 12th Fret: 1.00" Nut: Bone Face Dots: Black Micarta .250" Face Dot Spacing: Narrow Side Dots: Black Micarta 3/32" Headstock: '51 Tele Decal: Vintage Silver Fender Neck Pickup: Wide Range CuNiFe, Relic Cover Bridge Pickup: Handwound 50-51 Blackguard, Relic Control Plate: Modern Tele, Relic Wiring: Custom (250/500K Stacked Volume, 250K Tone, .050 Cap) Switch Tip: American Vintage Tele, Relic Knobs: Chrome Nocaster Knurled, Relic Bridge: 51-54 Tele with Brass Barrel Saddles, Relic Output Jack: Vintage Tele Neck Plate: Vintage Tele, Relic Pickguard: '60 Tele 3-Ply W/B/W, Wide Range Route String Tree: Disc Accessories: Hardshell Case, Black w/ Orange Interior, FCS Logo Custom Shop Strap Ash Tray Bridge Cover 2025 Custom Shop Design Guide Certificate of Authenticity Shop Floor Traveler