A Fender Custom Shop 1951 Nocaster Relic that leans fully into the worn-in, road-tested vibe of an original blackguard. Finished in Super Aged Nocaster Blonde over a lightweight, off-center 2-piece ash body, this one has the look and feel of a true veteran—complete with heavy ghosting, dirty checking, and all the subtle imperfections that make a great relic come alive in your hands.

The rift sawn maple neck carries a substantial ‘51 “U” carve, delivering that unmistakable early Tele feel—full, round, and incredibly comfortable. The compound 7.25"–12" radius and narrow tall frets strike a perfect balance between vintage correctness and modern playability, making it equally suited for first-position chord work and bending up high without fretting out.

Tone comes courtesy of hand-wound ’51 Nocaster pickups, bringing all the snap, bite, and woody midrange you’d expect from a great early-’50s Fender. The 51 Mod wiring adds a bit of extra versatility while staying true to the original character, giving you everything from warm, rounded neck tones to cutting bridge twang with plenty of dynamic response.

Vintage-correct hardware, brass saddles, and classic appointments round it out, but it’s the feel that really sets this one apart. Lightweight, resonant, and already broken-in, this is the kind of Tele that feels like it’s been yours for decades the moment you pick it up.

Model: 1951 Nocaster Relic
Body Wood: Ash (Off-Center 2-Piece)
Body Style: 51 Nocaster
Body Finish: Lacquer
Color: Super Aged Nocaster Blonde
Weight: Sorted for Lightweight
Body Notes: No Grainfill/Sealer | Seam on Treble Side | Dirty Checking
Neck Shape: 1951 “U”
Neck Wood: Rift Sawn Maple
Neck Finish: Dark Tint Nitrocellulose
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"–12" Compound
Frets: 21 | Narrow Tall (6105)
Neck Depth: .845"–.900"
Nut Width: 1.650"
Nut: Bone
Side Dots: Micarta Black .332"
Headstock: Vintage Fender Tele Decal
Bridge: Vintage Tele 51–54 Style w/ Brass Saddles
Tuners: Vintage Fender Logo Relic
Neck Plate: Vintage Tele Relic
Hardware Type: Chrome/Nickel
Neck Pickup: Hand-Wound '51 Nocaster
Bridge Pickup: Hand-Wound '51 Nocaster
Controls: 51 Mod Nocaster Wiring | 3-Way Switch
Pickguard: 51 Nocaster Relic
Strings: .010–.046
Case: Fender Custom Shop Tweed Case