Fender Nocaster 51 HS Relic (2022)

With this Nocaster the Fender Custom Shop has once again managed to capture the essence of the legendary original while offering modern playing characteristics. The ash body in classic “Nocaster Blonde” bears the traces of decades of use, lovingly recreated by hand. The one-piece maple neck with the wonderfully comfortable “'60 Style Oval C” profile plays like a dream thanks to a flatter 12” fretboard radius and Narrow/Tall frets. Over the years one of the most popular modifications has turned out to be a humbucker on the neck and this Nocaster also charms with this soundmighty upgrade. The corresponding look with this mod is of course immediately reminiscent of Keith Richards' preferred instrument called “Micawber” and the sounds of the guitar also show a typical Stones signature. The combination of a classic Seymour Duncan “Antiquity” on the neck with a “51 Nocaster” singlecoil on the bridge delivers an absolutely killer sound. The Seymour Duncan offers the balanced sound of Seth Lover's legendary P.A.F. humbuckers and with the “51 Nocaster” you get everything you could wish for from an exceptional Tele: twang, attack, bell-like and great tone, crystal clear, assertive and twangy. The combination of the two in the intermediate position is particularly convincing thanks to the “Dual Stack HS” wiring, which allows you to switch between 500k and 250k: wonderfully balanced and defined Keith Richards sounds without any mud or muck. Of course a little fatter on the neck, super bluesy. And at the bridge it doesn't just blow your socks off with distortion. This combined with state-of-the-art playability makes this Nocaster a true all-rounder. We are delighted to be able to offer you this great instrument in top condition.

• Including original case, certificate, spec sheet, strap, case candy
• Weight: 3210 grams