Fender Custom Shop USED Special Run MBS 1951 Nocaster Heavy Relic by Mark Kendrick (Nocaster Blonde) #R7632

◆Ikeberi Youth Certified Used Instrument Warranty (valid for 12 months from the date of purchase) included◆

We have a used Nocaster guitar in stock now! It was built by Mark Kendrick, one of Fender's most highly regarded senior master builders.

Because it is a relic, it is difficult to identify scratches, but no damage that would detract from its beauty can be found.
About 50-60% of the frets remain, and there are some dents, mainly on the low frets.
The truss rod has ample room to tighten and loosen, and there are no problems with the electrical system.

The Nocaster, made by a popular builder, is a must-see for Telecaster enthusiasts!

Made in 2009
Includes Fender hard case, certificate, bridge cover, etc. *Genuine tweed case not included Weight: Approx. 3.23kg

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This is a limited edition Fender product for 2009. This exquisite piece has finally arrived!
This heavy relic Nocaster by master craftsman Mark Kendrick has a charming, withered expression that seems to have been tinged with melancholy over the years!

This irresistible Nocaster guitar, with its incredibly cool heavy relics, evokes the image of someone singing away their sorrows in the corner of a smoky, run-down bar. Mark Kendrick, a true "Fender man" spanning two generations, has been crafting historic Fender models alongside Leo Fender since the mid-'50s. This guitar exudes the aura of a masterful instrument, surely infused with his uncle's spirit.

The carefully selected lightweight ash body weighs just 3.2kg! From its incredibly light body, it delivers a roaring, powerful attack and ample sustain. The Telecaster-style through-the-back bridge, coupled with a direct, fast feel, goes without saying! While the precise settings provide excellent playability, the slightly fat V-shaped neck, unique to this vintage, is crafted from quarter-sawn maple for superior rigidity, contributing to a steady attack and exceptional chord feel.

The guitar also features a modern circuit specification with a 9.5-inch fingerboard radius, Jim Dunlop 6105 frets, and half-tone tuning, a standard feature of recent years, making it perfectly suited to modern playing. On a guitar like this, some might say that vintage-style frets would be too wear-resistant and difficult to play, but for guitar builders, an instrument is, above all, a tool for playing. These specs reflect their desire for players to put their time into playing.
The pickups are custom-wired Twisted Tele & OBG (Original Black Guard) pickups, which produce a lead tone in the rear position with a quick attack and a fat, dense attack, while the front position outputs a deep sound image and a three-dimensional harmonic structure to the fullest, each producing the rugged and delicate tone that is characteristic of the Nocaster.

At his seminar booth at the recent Tokyo Guitar Show, he spent hours answering fans' requests, signing autographs and taking photos with them, all the while smiling and showing no signs of fatigue from his travels. I'm sure I'm not the only one who could sense his passion for guitar fans and guitars.

With realistic looks that approach vintage and a meticulous finish that far surpasses vintage, the enjoyment of this piece 50 years from now, when it has aged just like a modern "vintage," will be a supreme thrill that only the owner can experience.

Body: Lightweight Ash
■Neck: Quaterswan Maple 1P 57 STYLE SOFT V
■Fingerboard: 9,5R 6105 Frets
■Pickups: CustomShop Twisted Tele / CustomShop OBG(Original Black Guard)
■Controls: 3Way SW Modern Wiring 1Vol 1Tone
■Hardware: Nickel/Chrome