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Fender Custom Shop 1951 Nocaster CUNETTO RELIC pre-Telecaster FLAME-NECK
Estimated price for orientation: 4 249 $
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Fender Dexterity: Right-Handed Model: 1951 Nocaster Country of Manufacture: USA Body Type: Solid Country/Region of Manufacture: United States String Configuration: 6 String
This guitar is among the first & most sought after mid 90's Custom Shop Relics, hand aged by Vince Cunetto. Mr. Cunetto is pretty much single handedly responsible for all the craze with "Aging", "Relic", and "Distressing"; basically making a new or newer guitar look and feel like a prized (and astronomically expensive) vintage guitar. Beginning in 1995, the very first Custom Shop Relic models were hand-aged by Cunetto at his private shop, before Fender started in-house aging in summer of 1999. That makes this an extremely early model with a low serial number to match.This particular example was put together with some of the finest parts available, and exceeds the standards of even the most exclusive Custom Shop or Masterbuilt models. The thin nitro "Nocaster Blonde" finish has one of the most authentic aging jobs I've seen; Painstaking detail and 17 years of legitimate "life" come together in a way that truly emulates the experience of playing one of the first solid-body guitars ever built!! The neck is also top shelf private stock grade, carved from beautiful flamed maple and coated with a buttery amber-tint nitro (also perfectly aged). You will also notice that the "Custom Shop" logo is engraved rather than a decal; instantly recognizable as a "Cunetto".Here is your chance to own a extremely exclusive & realistic 50's Relic that has major historical significance in it's own right... * This guitar truly looks, fells & plays like an original 1951 Nocaster with just the right amout of wear. Simply put the aged parts and relic work done by Mr. Cunetto are frighteningly accurate. Look at the pick guard and knobs etc.. amazing.* The pickups truly have that magical 1950's tone & mojo that shaped Rock n' Roll as we know it! This is the quintessential vintage tone that Fender enthusiasts crave! * Collector-Grade condition... Everything is 100% original, with no technical or structrural modifications, or repairs. * Includes original Fender Custom Shop tweed case, Certificate of Authenticity, cord & strap.Serial #: R 6110Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz Limited Edition 1951 Nocaster Relic Specs:• Body: Premium Ash• Finish: hand crafted Nitrocellulose lacquer "Relic" finish in Nocaster Blonde• Neck: 1-piece bolt-on maple• Neck shape: '57 Style Soft "V" Shape• Fretboard: Birdseye Maple• Fingerboard radius: 9.5"• Number of Frets: 21• Pickups: Twisted Tele in Neck -- Hot Broadcaster in the bridge• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone• Switching: 3-way blade switch• Bridge: '51 Nocaster bridge with 3 brass saddles• Machine heads: Fender Vintage-style nickel• Hardware: Chrome• Pickguard: Single-ply black• Scale Length: 25-1/2" (647.7 mm)• Width at Nut: 1.650" (42 mm)
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Fender |
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed | Model: | 1951 Nocaster |
| Country of Manufacture: | USA | Body Type: | Solid |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | String Configuration: | 6 String |
This guitar is among the first & most sought after mid 90's Custom Shop Relics, hand aged by Vince Cunetto. Mr. Cunetto is pretty much single handedly responsible for all the craze with "Aging", "Relic", and "Distressing"; basically making a new or newer guitar look and feel like a prized (and astronomically expensive) vintage guitar. Beginning in 1995, the very first Custom Shop Relic models were hand-aged by Cunetto at his private shop, before Fender started in-house aging in summer of 1999. That makes this an extremely early model with a low serial number to match.
This particular example was put together with some of the finest parts available, and exceeds the standards of even the most exclusive Custom Shop or Masterbuilt models. The thin nitro "Nocaster Blonde" finish has one of the most authentic aging jobs I've seen; Painstaking detail and 17 years of legitimate "life" come together in a way that truly emulates the experience of playing one of the first solid-body guitars ever built!! The neck is also top shelf private stock grade, carved from beautiful flamed maple and coated with a buttery amber-tint nitro (also perfectly aged). You will also notice that the "Custom Shop" logo is engraved rather than a decal; instantly recognizable as a "Cunetto".Here is your chance to own a extremely exclusive & realistic 50's Relic that has major historical significance in it's own right... * This guitar truly looks, fells & plays like an original 1951 Nocaster with just the right amout of wear. Simply put the aged parts and relic work done by Mr. Cunetto are frighteningly accurate. Look at the pick guard and knobs etc.. amazing.* The pickups truly have that magical 1950's tone & mojo that shaped Rock n' Roll as we know it! This is the quintessential vintage tone that Fender enthusiasts crave! * Collector-Grade condition... Everything is 100% original, with no technical or structrural modifications, or repairs. * Includes original Fender Custom Shop tweed case, Certificate of Authenticity, cord & strap.Serial #: R 6110Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz Limited Edition 1951 Nocaster Relic Specs:• Body: Premium Ash• Finish: hand crafted Nitrocellulose lacquer "Relic" finish in Nocaster Blonde• Neck: 1-piece bolt-on maple• Neck shape: '57 Style Soft "V" Shape• Fretboard: Birdseye Maple• Fingerboard radius: 9.5"• Number of Frets: 21• Pickups: Twisted Tele in Neck -- Hot Broadcaster in the bridge• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone• Switching: 3-way blade switch• Bridge: '51 Nocaster bridge with 3 brass saddles• Machine heads: Fender Vintage-style nickel• Hardware: Chrome• Pickguard: Single-ply black• Scale Length: 25-1/2" (647.7 mm)• Width at Nut: 1.650" (42 mm)