Fender Telecaster Blonde Refin 1951

Initially named the Broadcaster, this '51 Blackguard is the earliest model to bear the name Telecaster. Gretsch successfully sued Leo Fender for the use of the "Broadcaster" name, forcing him to cut it off a portion of the guitar's headstock decal. That unnamed model became known as the "No-Caster" for a time, until, because of the newfound obsession with television, he dubbed it the Telecaster. The name stuck, and the rest is history. It's one of the most iconic and long-standing body shapes of all electrics. That you can still buy something representative of the original design is a testament to its perfection. SummaryFinish: The body has been professionally refinished and aged by our good friends at Coop Guitars. The neck has been over-sprayed long ago.Body Material: Ash BodyBody Details: Ash solid body, fully refinished and Aged by Coop Guitars.Neck Material: Maple NeckFingerboard Material: Maple FingerboardNeck Profile: medium, soft "V"Neck Thickness (IN): 1st- .85" 12th- .93"Fing