The Fender Made in Japan Traditional II '51 Nocaster Butterscotch Blonde at a glance:
With the Fender Made in Japan Traditional II '51 Nocaster, the cult guitar manufacturer wraps one of the earliest Telecaster models in an authentic '50s guise and delivers an instrument with an original Telecaster and Nocaster sound that has been firmly anchored in music history for over seven decades. The Traditional II '51 Nocaster was made in Japan and delivers the traditional Fender DNA that conveys the iconic vintage Tele sound and is ideal for Blues and rock. The ash body in a classic Butterscotch Blonde finish is complemented by a bolt-on maple neck with a "U" neck profile, while the maple fretboard features a 7.25" fingerboard radius and 21 frets. The original Nocaster dimensions provide an authentic vintage feel, while the iconic sound is realized by two high-quality Custom Shop '51 Nocaster Tele pickups. Immerse yourself in the beginnings of the first solid-body electric guitar models and experience the incomparable sound of the Fender Made in Japan Traditional II '51 Nocaster.
Fender Made in Japan Traditional II '51 Nocaster in a chic Butterscotch Blonde finish.
3-saddle vintage-style string-through-body Tele bridge with Custom Shop '51 Nocaster Tele single coil.
Custom Shop '51 Nocaster Tele Single Coils
The legendary Tele sound is still firmly integrated into the modern blues and rock genre and is perfectly captured in the Fender Made in Japan Traditional II '51 Nocaster. Two Custom Shop '51 Nocaster Tele single coils in the neck and bridge position deliver the creamy sound, which is defined by crystal-clear highs and present mids. Crisp blues licks or warm overdrive leads are ideally processed by the pickups, while the sound is versatile and can be used in all genres. The 3-way switch enables quick changes between the pickups.
The '51 Nocaster is equipped with classic chrome hardware and allows for long-lasting use.
Classic chrome hardware
The Traditional II '51 Nocaster comes with a classic 3-saddle Vintage-Style string-through-body Tele bridge, which accommodates the bridge single coil. The bridge guarantees a robust string action and, in combination with the vintage-style tuners, ensures reliable tuning. Furthermore, there is naturally a classic Telecaster control plate on the body, on which the two controls for MasterVolume and Master Tone are located. The instrument is also equipped with .010 - .046 factory strings and comes with a gig bag!