Fender 70th Anniversary Broadcaster Maple Fingerboard Blackguard Blonde w/OHSC

Description

In the fall of 1950, the world of guitar and popular music changed forever with the introduction of the Broadcaster®, Fender’s first solid body electric guitar with a truss rod and two pickups. A few short months later, a telegram from Gretsch®, owner of the BroadKaster® trademark, ended Fender’s use of the name. For a short time, the word “Broadcaster” was simply clipped off the headstock decal – these guitars are known as “Nocaster®s.” Thereafter, this revolutionary guitar was dubbed the Telecaster®. Original Broadcaster models, of which only 250 are thought to have been produced, have become highly collectible.

The Fender® 70th Anniversary Broadcaster celebrates the remarkable origins of one of Fender’s most iconic models. Features include an ash body with Blackguard Blonde lacquer finish, period-correct black phenolic pickguard, thick “U”-shaped neck, Custom Shop-designed ’50-’51 Blackguard pickups, special anniversary neck plate, embroidered case and a custom COA. The controls are wired for standard Telecaster operation, while an optional original Broadcaster wiring kit, included in the case, can be installed to replicate the unique “blend” circuit used in original Broadcasters.

FEATURES:

• Celebrates the remarkable origin of the Fender Telecaster
• Beefy period-correct “U”-shaped neck gives you something to wrap your hand around
• 7.25″-radius maple fingerboard with 21 vintage-style frets supplies classic playing feel
• Custom Shop-designed Original Blackguard single-coil pickups serve up snarling Tele twang
• Included wiring kit can be installed to replicate the unique “blend” circuit used in original Broadcasters
• 3-saddle bridge with brass barrel saddles ensures maximum sustain
• Vintage-style tuning machines supply rock-solid tuning stability
• Knurled dome knobs, 1-ply black phenolic pickguard, anniversary neck plate, and custom certificate of authenticity
• Comes with a vintage tweed case

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Body Type: Solidbody
• Body Shape: 70th Anniversary Broadcaster
• Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
• Number of Strings: 6
• Body Material: Ash
• Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Color: Blackguard Blonde
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: ’50 Broadcaster U
• Radius: 7.25″
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Fingerboard Inlay: Black Dots
• Number of Frets: 21, Vintage Tall
• Scale Length: 25.5″
• Nut Width: 1.630″
• Nut Material: Bone
• Bridge/Tailpiece: Brass 3-Saddle Vintage Style Strings-through Body Tele Bridge
• Tuners: Vintage-style
• Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-wound ’50-51 Blackguard Single-coil
• Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-wound ’50-51 Blackguard Single-coil
• Controls: 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone, 3-way blade pickup switch
• Strings: Fender NPS, .009-.042
• Case Included: Hardshell Case