2000 Fender Custom Shop Nocaster Relic – Awesome Blackguard!

The Fender Nocaster is one of those guitars where the name alone tells you you’re looking at something special. Born out of a short period in Fender history when the Broadcaster name had been dropped but the Telecaster name had not yet arrived, these early ’50s guitars have become some of the most desirable and collectible Fender instruments ever made.

This Nocaster captures that early Blackguard spirit with the familiar simplicity that made the original guitars so legendary. It’s all about the fundamentals: a great piece of wood, a comfortable neck, a pair of punchy single-coil pickups, and that unmistakable Tele-style snap and twang.

The Custom Shop’s take on the Nocaster has long been popular with players who want the look and feel of an early Fender without having to worry about taking an original vintage Blackguard out on the road. The tone is direct and dynamic, with plenty of attack on the bridge pickup, a warm and muscular neck sound, and the kind of touch sensitivity that rewards digging in—or backing off and letting the guitar clean itself up.

There’s something incredibly satisfying about a good Nocaster. They’re stripped down, straightforward guitars that don’t need much explanation. Plug one into a great amp, turn it up, and the rest takes care of itself.

This 2000 example is a particularly cool piece of early Fender Custom Shop history, representing an era when the Custom Shop was building some truly exceptional vintage-inspired instruments. Ships with non original Fender hardshell case.

Specs

• Pickups: Fender Custom Shop Nocaster
• Controls: Volume, Tone, 3-Way Selector
• Bridge: Vintage-Style Telecaster Bridge
• Neck: Maple
• 1st Fret: .971″
• 12th Fret: .984″
• Nut Width: 1.642″
• Fingerboard: Maple
• Weight: 7.6 lbs

For an in-hand description, please call 747.388.2929.