Fender 75th Anniversary American Vintage II 1951 Nocaster Blonde

Please note: This guitar comes with a hardshell case.

Introducing the 75th Anniversary Telecaster® Collection: Celebrating three-quarters of a century of foundational tone and revolutionary design. Each 75th Anniversary Telecaster model showcases the rich heritage and legendary tones that have made the Tele® an unrivaled icon. From vintage purists to progressive players seeking cutting-edge features, rest assured there's a model that will deliver. Immerse yourself in the legacy of the Telecaster and own a piece of Fender history with the 75th Anniversary Telecaster Collection.

The Fender® American Vintage II series presents a remarkably accurate take on the revolutionary designs that altered the course of musical history. Built with period-accurate bodies, necks and hardware, premium finishes and meticulously voiced, year-specific pickups, each instrument captures the essence of authentic Fender craftsmanship and tone.

In 1951, caught between the end of the "Broadcaster" name and the dawn of the "Telecaster," Fender shipped guitars with no model name on the headstock at all — and a legend was born. Informed by a telegram from Gretsch that the “Broadkaster” name had been registered for a drum kit, Fender began clipping the “Broadcaster” name from headstock decals until the new Telecaster decals were delivered. Seventy-five years later, the legend lives on in the 75th Anniversary American Vintage II 1951 Nocaster — a meticulous tribute to one of the most storied instruments ever made.

The 75th Anniversary American Vintage II 1951 Nocaster features an ash body finished in Nocaster Blonde and dressed in our exclusive Heirloom Lacquer treatment — an aged nitrocellulose finish carefully crafted to emulate the natural wear and patina of a vintage guitar that has spent decades in the hands of a player. The result is an instrument that doesn't just look vintage, it feels vintage, right out of the case. The substantial '51 "U"-shaped hard rock maple neck plays like a dream with a 7.25" radius fingerboard and vintage tall frets. True to the vintage accurate Nocaster specifications, the 12th fret face-dot spacing is narrow and the sole single Phillips-head fastener on the guitar is at the truss rod nut. The triple brass saddle bridge and single-line "Fender Deluxe" tuners deliver authentic Fender style, while the 75th Anniversary Blackguard Telecaster® pickups honor the guitar's direct lineage to the original — delivering that raw, chimey, unmistakable blackguard twang that started it all.

The instruments in the American Vintage II series are direct descendants of the original Fenders: designed for players with a fine appreciation for vintage Fender tone and feel and built with unmatched quality, down to the last screw. These are Fender electrics in their purest form — and none more historically charged than this. Fender American Vintage II 1951 Nocaster: 75 years of the guitar that had no name and changed everything.

FEATURES

• Heirloom™ Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish

• Ash Body

• 7.25" Radius Maple Fingerboard

• Thick "U"-Shape Neck

• 75th Anniversary Blackguard Telecaster® Pickups

• Vintage-Style Hardware

Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
Nitrocellulose lacquer, as used on ‘50s and ‘60’s Fender instruments, is a premium finish that reveals the instrument’s true tonal character.

Ash Body
Ash is a warm-toned wood with clear, bright highs, defined midrange, focused lows, and a beautiful grain pattern.

7.25” Radius Maple Fingerboard
The 7.25”-radius fingerboard provides the comfortable playing feel of a vintage instrument, while vintage-tall frets make it easier to bend notes without fretting out.

1951 “U”-Shape Neck
In vintage years, the shape and thickness of Fender guitar necks varied tremendously. The American Vintage II Series offers a variety of authentic neck profiles from Fender’s past.

75th Anniversary Blackguard Telecaster® Pickups
Specially voiced to capture the raw, twangy tone of Fender's earliest Telecaster® designs, the 75th Anniversary Blackguard pickups honor seven decades of electric guitar history. Wound to period-correct specifications, these pickups deliver the punchy bite and glassy clarity that defined the original Blackguard era. Materials include hand-beveled alnico magnets, single-layer fiber flatwork, and vintage-style enamel-coated wire.

Vintage-Style Hardware
From the bridge to the string tree and tuning machines, every piece of American Vintage II hardware is manufactured to look, sound and function just like it did on the originals. Much of the American Vintage II hardware is still manufactured on the original ‘50s and ‘60s era Fender factory machines.

SPECIFICATIONS

General
Series: Limited Edition 75th Anniversary Telecaster Collection
Orientation: Right-Hand
Color: Blonde
Country Of Origin: USA

Neck
Headstock: Telecaster®
Neck Material: 1-Piece Maple
Neck Finish: Heirloom™ Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape: 1951 "U"
Neck Construction: 4-Bolt
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Position Inlays: Black Dot
Side Dots: Black
Number of Frets: 21
Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
Truss Rod Nut: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
String Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
Nut Material: Bone
Fret Size: Vintage Tall
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)

Body
Body: Ash
Body Finish: Heirloom™ Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape: Telecaster®
Body Style: Solid Body
Body Material: Ash

Hardware
Bridge: Pure Vintage 3-Saddle Tele® with Brass Barrel Saddles, Serialized
Bridge Cover/Tailpiece: Includes Chrome Bridge Cover
Bridge Mounting: 4-Screw Vintage-Style
Pickguard: 1-Ply Black Phenolic
Pickup Covers: Neck: Chrome; Bridge: Black
Control Knobs: Knurled Dome
Switch Tip: Barrel Style, Black
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"
String Trees: Vintage-Style Disc
Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style

Electronics
Bridge Pickup: 75th Anniversary Blackguard Single-Coil Tele®
Neck Pickup: 75th Anniversary Blackguard Single-Coil Tele®
Pickup Configuration: SS
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup

Measurements
Shipping Dimensions: 6.00x18.50x45.00 IN
Shipping Weight: 19.35 LB
Shipping Length: 45.00 IN
Shipping Height: 6.00 IN
Shipping Width: 18.50 IN

Accessories
Recommened Gig Bag: FE1225 Electric Guitar Gig Bag, P/N 0991612406 (Not Included)