Fender Custom Shop 1951 Nocaster Journeyman Relic – Aged Nocaster Blonde

Serial: R143194

Weight: 7 lbs 6.5 oz

Celebrate the roots of the Telecaster with the Fender Custom Shop 1951 Nocaster Journeyman Relic in Aged Nocaster Blonde—a masterfully crafted Time Machine Collection instrument built to capture the look, feel, and sound of Fender’s most legendary solid-body. This Journeyman Relic model brings you an authentic vintage vibe, lightweight resonance, and all the modern reliability of a brand-new Custom Shop guitar.

With a two-piece off-center ash body finished in aged Nocaster Blonde lacquer, this guitar resonates with classic Fender snap and sustain. The Journeyman Relic treatment creates the look and feel of a perfectly aged original, with subtle finish checking and light playwear that looks like decades of loving use, not abuse.

The rifle-sawn maple neck features a period-correct 1951 "U" profile (.920" at the 1st fret, .990" at the 12th), a medium-tint nitro finish, and a maple fingerboard with 21 vintage upgrade frets and a comfortable 7.25"–9.5" compound radius. Black micarta face dots and a bone nut round out the authentic early ‘50s Tele feel.

Hand-wound '51 Nocaster pickups deliver all the punch, clarity, and twang that made the original Nocaster famous, wired to a 51 Mod Nocaster control set for maximum tonal versatility. Chrome/nickel hardware, a black single-ply pickguard, vintage Tele bridge, and tuners ensure reliability and stage-ready looks.

This Custom Shop classic ships in a Tweed Strat/Tele case and includes a certificate of authenticity.

Features & Specifications

• Model: 1951 Nocaster Journeyman Relic (Time Machine Collection, 2025)
• Finish: Journeyman Relic lacquer, Aged Nocaster Blonde
• Body: Off-center 2-piece ash, sorted for resonance and weight
• Neck: Maple, rifle-sawn, 1951 “U” profile (.920" 1st fret / .990" 12th fret), medium-tint nitro
• Fingerboard: Maple, 7.25"-9.5" compound radius, 21 vintage upgrade frets
• Nut: Bone, 1.625" width
• Pickups: Hand-Wound '51 Nocaster (neck & bridge)
• Electronics: 51 Mod Nocaster wiring, vintage Tele controls
• Hardware: Chrome/nickel, vintage Tele bridge & tuners, black single-ply pickguard, no strap locks
• Strings: .010-.046
• Case: Custom Shop Strat/Tele Tweed case
• Extras: Certificate of authenticity

Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?

• Fender Custom Shop Authorized Dealer: 100% authentic, full warranty, and expert support
• Professional Setup: Every guitar is thoroughly inspected and set up for the best possible playability
• Texas Hospitality, Nationwide Shipping: Shop in Addison, Fort Worth, or Southlake—or order online for secure, insured shipping across the US
• Trusted by Collectors & Players: Tone Shop Guitars brings you the most sought-after Fender Custom Shop creations