Fender 51 Nocaster Super Relic
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Fender
51 Nocaster Super Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
522364
Brand:
Fender
Model:
51 Nocaster Super Relic
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$6,708.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 51 Nocaster is a serious throwback, nailing that early Tele vibe perfectly. The lightweight body and those Blackguard pickups really sing with a raw, immediate quality – think early country, blues, and rockabilly. It’s a beautiful, playable instrument built for players who deeply appreciate vintage tone and aesthetic.
Product Description
- Fender 51 Nocaster Super Relic
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop model
- Lightweight ash body
- One-piece neck: Quartersawn medium-tinted maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Neck profile: Nocaster "U" (.950" - .1000")
- Fingerboard radius: 9.5"
- Bone nut
- 21 narrow tall frets
- Pickups: 2 hand-wound '50-'51 Blackguard single coils
- Modern Tele wiring
- 3-way switch
- Single-ply Bakelite pickguard
- Vintage Tele bridge with brass saddles
- Round string tree
- Vintage-style machine heads with Fender logo
- Finish: Heavy Relic
- Colour: Butterscotch Blonde
- Includes Center Pocket Customshop case and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Lightweight ash body delivers exceptional resonance and comfortable playing feel.
- • Hand-wound '50-'51 Blackguard pickups offer authentic, articulate vintage tone.
- • Nocaster 'U' neck profile provides a familiar, comfortable feel for vintage enthusiasts.
- • Custom Shop construction ensures meticulous attention to detail and superior build quality.
CONS
- • Heavy relic finish may not appeal to players seeking a pristine aesthetic.
- • Limited pickup versatility restricts suitability for modern, high-gain genres.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many guitarists.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Lightweight Ash
Neck Material
Quartersawn Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with 9.5" Radius
Pickups
Hand-Wound '50-'51 Blackguard Single Coils
Scale Length
25.5"
Frets
21 Narrow Tall
Bridge
Vintage Tele with Brass Saddles
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The relicing is purely cosmetic; it doesn't meaningfully impact the tone. However, it *can* slightly alter the resonance due to the removal of some finish material.
It’s subtly different, feeling a bit more substantial and rounded than a standard 'C'. It's closer to a vintage neck profile, offering a unique feel for experienced players.
Blackguard pickups are generally more transparent and less overwound, delivering a clearer, more nuanced tone with less output – a true vintage characteristic.
