Fender FSR TRAD II 51 Nocaster MN BTB
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FSR TRAD II 51 Nocaster MN BTB
Product Info
Article Number:
600548
Brand:
Fender
Model:
FSR TRAD II 51 Nocaster MN BTB
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$1,538.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This FSR Nocaster is a seriously cool take on a classic T-style guitar. The ash body and those Custom Shop pickups give it a really sweet, vintage vibe—perfect for blues, rockabilly, and anyone chasing that early-’50s tone. It's a well-built instrument that delivers a ton of character for the price.
Product Description
- Fender FSR TRAD II 51 Nocaster MN BTB
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Ash
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Black dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: U
- Fingerboard radius: 184 mm (7.25")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
- Nut width: 41 mm (1.61")
- Nut: Bone
- 21 Narrow Tall frets
- Pickups: 2 Custom Shop ‘51 Nocaster single coils (bridge and neck)
- Master volume control
- Master tone control
- 3-Way switch
- Black single-ply pickguard
- 3-Saddle vintage-style Tele bridge with string through body and brass saddles
- Vintage-style machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Factory strings: Nickel-plated steel .009 - .042
- Colour: Butterscotch Blonde
- Includes gig bag
- Made in Japan
PROS
- • Ash body delivers resonant, lively tone with great sustain.
- • Custom Shop ‘51 Nocaster pickups offer authentic, articulate vintage character.
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides a snappy feel and quick response.
- • Brass saddles contribute to a brighter, more defined bridge tone.
CONS
- • The U-shaped neck profile might not suit players preferring a slimmer feel.
- • Ash bodies can be prone to finish checking with age and humidity changes.
- • The 3-way switch limits tonal versatility compared to more complex wiring schemes.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Black Dot Inlays
Pickups
Custom Shop ‘51 Nocaster Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51")
Frets
21 Narrow Tall
Bridge
3-Saddle Vintage-Style Tele with String Through Body & Brass Saddles
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The U-shape is noticeably fuller than a modern C, providing a more substantial feel in the hand, which some players find comfortable but others might find less familiar.
Yes, the brass saddles subtly brighten the tone and offer a slightly more articulate response, contributing to a more vintage-correct sound.
Ash is naturally porous, so the finish *can* be susceptible to checking over time, especially with fluctuations in humidity. It's part of the character, though.
