Fender 75th Anniversary American Vintage II ’51 Nocaster – Blonde
This Fender 75th Anniversary American Vintage II 1951 Nocaster is in excellent condition, with no visual blemishes to note beyond the beautiful heirloom-accurate aging applied at the factory. Light superficial surface scratches may be present but do not show up in photos. Includes the original Fender hardshell case and all case candy.
The Nocaster is one of the most historically interesting guitars Fender ever produced. In 1951, Fender briefly found itself in a naming dispute over the Broadcaster name, resulting in a small run of guitars leaving the factory with the decals removed from the headstock. These short-lived, unmarked instruments eventually became known as “Nocasters” and have become some of the most sought-after early Fender guitars.
For its 75th Anniversary American Vintage II Nocaster, Fender went to great lengths to capture the look, feel, and character of those early instruments. It starts with a period-correct ash body and a substantial one-piece maple neck carved to the original ’51 U-shaped profile. The 7.25" radius and vintage-style construction give the guitar a distinctly old-school feel, while the satin-finished neck makes it comfortable and easy to play.
The 75th Anniversary Blackguard Telecaster pickups deliver the raw, open character associated with the earliest Fender T-style guitars. There’s plenty of twang, snap, and bite, but the response remains articulate and dynamic. Fender also equipped this model with modern tone-control wiring, giving you the familiar three-way pickup selection along with a Master Volume and Tone setup rather than the more limited blend control found on the originals.
The attention to detail is what really sets this Nocaster apart. Fender incorporated period-correct touches including narrow 12th-fret dot spacing, slotted screws, vintage-style hardware, a Pure Vintage 3-saddle bridge with brass saddles, and Fender Deluxe tuners. The Heirloom Lacquer finish adds convincing checking, wear, and subtle aging that gives the guitar the appearance and feel of a well-loved vintage instrument right out of the case.
Features
Fender 75th Anniversary American Vintage II 1951 Nocaster
Blonde finish with Heirloom Lacquer aged nitrocellulose finish
Period-correct ash body
One-piece maple neck
’51 U-shaped neck profile
7.25" vintage-style fingerboard radius
21 vintage-style frets
75th Anniversary Blackguard Telecaster single-coil pickups
Modern 3-way wiring with Master Volume and Tone controls
Pure Vintage 3-saddle Tele bridge with brass saddles
Fender Deluxe tuners
Narrow 12th-fret face-dot spacing
Slotted screws and period-correct appointments
The 75th Anniversary American Vintage II ’51 Nocaster is a great opportunity to own one of Fender’s most historically significant designs in a package that feels remarkably close to the early originals. With its substantial ’51 neck, Blackguard-style pickups, period-correct appointments, and beautifully aged Heirloom Lacquer finish, this is a Nocaster built for players who appreciate the details.
Fender 75th Anniversary American Vintage II ’51 Nocaster – Blonde
This Fender 75th Anniversary American Vintage II 1951 Nocaster is in excellent condition, with no visual blemishes to note beyond the beautiful heirloom-accurate aging applied at the factory. Light superficial surface scratches may be present but do not show up in photos. Includes the original Fender hardshell case and all case candy.
The Nocaster is one of the most historically interesting guitars Fender ever produced. In 1951, Fender briefly found itself in a naming dispute over the Broadcaster name, resulting in a small run of guitars leaving the factory with the decals removed from the headstock. These short-lived, unmarked instruments eventually became known as “Nocasters” and have become some of the most sought-after early Fender guitars.
For its 75th Anniversary American Vintage II Nocaster, Fender went to great lengths to capture the look, feel, and character of those early instruments. It starts with a period-correct ash body and a substantial one-piece maple neck carved to the original ’51 U-shaped profile. The 7.25" radius and vintage-style construction give the guitar a distinctly old-school feel, while the satin-finished neck makes it comfortable and easy to play.
The 75th Anniversary Blackguard Telecaster pickups deliver the raw, open character associated with the earliest Fender T-style guitars. There’s plenty of twang, snap, and bite, but the response remains articulate and dynamic. Fender also equipped this model with modern tone-control wiring, giving you the familiar three-way pickup selection along with a Master Volume and Tone setup rather than the more limited blend control found on the originals.
The attention to detail is what really sets this Nocaster apart. Fender incorporated period-correct touches including narrow 12th-fret dot spacing, slotted screws, vintage-style hardware, a Pure Vintage 3-saddle bridge with brass saddles, and Fender Deluxe tuners. The Heirloom Lacquer finish adds convincing checking, wear, and subtle aging that gives the guitar the appearance and feel of a well-loved vintage instrument right out of the case.
Features
Fender 75th Anniversary American Vintage II 1951 Nocaster
Blonde finish with Heirloom Lacquer aged nitrocellulose finish
Period-correct ash body
One-piece maple neck
’51 U-shaped neck profile
7.25" vintage-style fingerboard radius
21 vintage-style frets
75th Anniversary Blackguard Telecaster single-coil pickups
Modern 3-way wiring with Master Volume and Tone controls
Pure Vintage 3-saddle Tele bridge with brass saddles
Fender Deluxe tuners
Narrow 12th-fret face-dot spacing
Slotted screws and period-correct appointments
The 75th Anniversary American Vintage II ’51 Nocaster is a great opportunity to own one of Fender’s most historically significant designs in a package that feels remarkably close to the early originals. With its substantial ’51 neck, Blackguard-style pickups, period-correct appointments, and beautifully aged Heirloom Lacquer finish, this is a Nocaster built for players who appreciate the details.
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