Fender Custom Shop '51 Nocaster Closet Classic - USA 2014

A standout recreation of one of Fender’s most historically important guitars, this 2014 Custom Shop '51 Nocaster pays homage to the short-lived but legendary era that helped launch the Telecaster legacy. Built with period-accurate specs and masterfully aged, this guitar nails the look, feel, and tone of an original early-’50s workhorse.

The ash body is finished in a beautifully worn blonde nitro lacquer, complete with lacquer checking and subtle crazing that give it an authentic road-worn aesthetic. There's some tasteful pickwear on the blackguard, adding to its played-in mojo. The maple neck features a chunky U profile, substantial in the hand, as a real '51 should be, with a 9.5" radius and 6105 frets for a vintage-meets-modern feel that plays effortlessly up and down the board.

Under the hood, a set of hand-wound Custom Shop Nocaster pickups deliver all the grit, twang, and woody midrange you’d expect from this era. The bridge pickup bites with clarity and snarl, while the neck pickup adds warmth and vintage smokiness. It's a versatile, tone-rich instrument that handles everything from country snap to blues growl and classic rock grind.

This Nocaster is in excellent condition with only the factory relic treatment and a touch of honest pickwear. A premium Custom Shop build that’s ready for the stage, studio, or serious collection.

Includes original tweed case, certificate of authenticity, and case candy.

Features:

Action at 1st Fret: 0.25mm
Action at 12th Fret: 1.25mm
Neck Depth at 1st Fret: 25.4mm
Neck Depth at 12th Fret: 25.05mm
Nut Width: 41.89mm
Width at 12th Fret: 51.58mm
Weight: 3.4kg / 7.51lb
Model: Fender Custom Shop ’51 Nocaster
Year: 2014
Finish: Blonde Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Relic with Checking and Crazing)
Body: Ash
Neck: Maple, Chunky U Profile
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
Frets: 6105 Narrow Tall
Pickups: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Nocaster Set
Bridge: Vintage-Style Ashtray with Brass Saddles
Controls: Volume, Tone, 3-Way Switch
Hardware: Nickel/Chrome (Aged)
Case: Original Tweed Hardshell Case with COA