Fender 75th Anniversary American Vintage II 1951 Nocaster
Introducing the 75th Anniversary Telecaster® Collection celebrating 75 years of one of the most influential electric guitars ever created. The 75th Anniversary American Vintage II 1951 Nocaster honours a pivotal moment in Fender history, recreating one of the most sought-after instruments ever produced with remarkable attention to vintage accuracy and detail.
In 1951, between the end of the Broadcaster® name and the arrival of the Telecaster® logo, Fender shipped guitars with no model name on the headstock. These rare instruments became known as the Nocaster, and their place in guitar history has become legendary. Seventy-five years later, Fender pays tribute with a meticulously crafted recreation that captures the look, feel and tone of the original.
The ash body is finished in Nocaster Blonde and treated with Fender's exclusive Heirloom Lacquer process, an aged nitrocellulose finish designed to replicate the appearance and feel of a well-loved vintage instrument. The substantial 1951 "U"-shaped hard rock maple neck offers an authentic early-Fender playing experience, paired with a 7.25" radius fingerboard and vintage tall frets.
Faithful to original Nocaster specifications, details include the narrow 12th-fret dot spacing, vintage-style hardware, triple brass saddle bridge and single-line Fender Deluxe tuners. Under the hood, specially voiced 75th Anniversary Blackguard Telecaster® pickups deliver the raw, dynamic twang, warmth and articulation that defined the earliest Fender electric guitars.
Built for players and collectors alike, the 75th Anniversary American Vintage II 1951 Nocaster stands as a fitting tribute to the guitar that had no name yet changed music forever.
Features
- Limited 75th Anniversary Telecaster® Collection model
- Heirloom aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish
- Ash body
- Nocaster Blonde finish
- One-piece maple neck with thick 1951 "U" profile
- 7.25" radius maple fingerboard
- Vintage tall frets
- 75th Anniversary Blackguard Telecaster® pickups
- Vintage-style triple brass saddle bridge
- Single-line Fender Deluxe tuning machines
- Authentic vintage-correct specifications throughout
Highlights
A Tribute to the Original Nocaster
Celebrating the brief but historic period between the Broadcaster® and Telecaster®, faithfully recreating one of Fender's most collectable instruments.
Heirloom Lacquer Finish
A specially aged nitrocellulose lacquer treatment that captures the appearance, feel and character of a cherished vintage guitar.
75th Anniversary Blackguard Pickups
Custom-voiced pickups designed to reproduce the unmistakable twang, bite and harmonic richness of the earliest Fender electric guitars.
Authentic Vintage Specifications
From the substantial "U"-shaped neck to the brass saddle bridge and period-correct detailing, every element reflects the original 1951 design.
Built for Players and Collectors
An exceptional combination of historical accuracy, premium craftsmanship and legendary Fender tone, commemorating 75 years of Telecaster heritage.
GLOSS NITROCELLULOSE LACQUER FINISH
Nitrocellulose lacquer, as used on 50s and 60s Fender instruments, is a premium finish that reveals the instruments 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 Fenders 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 honour 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-bevelled alnico magnets, single-layer fibre 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.
Limited Edition 75th Anniversary Telecaster Collection
Right-Hand
Blonde
USA
Neck
Telecaster®
1-Piece Maple
Heirloom Nitrocellulose Lacquer
1951 "U"
4-Bolt
7.25" (184.1 mm)
Maple
Black Dot
Black
21
Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
Bone
1.650" (42 mm)
Bone
Vintage Tall
25.5" (648 mm)
Body
Ash
Heirloom Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Telecaster®
Solid Body
Ash
Hardware
Pure Vintage 3-Saddle Tele® with Brass Barrel Saddles, Serialised
Includes Chrome Bridge Cover
4-Screw Vintage-Style
1-Ply Black Phenolic
Neck: Chrome; Bridge: Black
Knurled Dome
Barrel Style, Black
Nickel/Chrome
Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"
Vintage-Style Disc
Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
4-Bolt
Vintage-Style
Electronics
75th Anniversary Blackguard Single-Coil Tele®
75th Anniversary Blackguard Single-Coil Tele®
SS
Master Volume, Master Tone
3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
