Built in extremely limited numbers to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Broadcaster, this Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition 70th Anniversary Broadcaster Relic is a serious nod to the earliest days of Fender electric guitar history. Limited to just 70 Masterbuilt examples worldwide and crafted by renowned Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilder Kyle McMillin, this piece blends period-correct Blackguard DNA with tasteful modern refinements and elite Custom Shop craftsmanship throughout.
Finished in a beautifully aged Relic Nocaster Blonde lacquer over an off-centre 2-piece ash body, this Broadcaster delivers all the snap, bark and resonance you’d hope for from a great early ‘50s inspired Fender. The HW 50-51 Blackguard pickups provide classic Broadcaster punch and clarity, with a lively and dynamic response that moves effortlessly from articulate clean tones to snarling tweed-style overdrive.
The neck is particularly special here, featuring a flame maple AA neck with a substantial 1950 Blackguard profile, compound 7.25” - 9.5” radius, medium vintage frets and tasteful rolled fingerboard edges for a comfortably broken-in feel straight out of the case. The relic work is restrained and tasteful, capturing the vibe of a well-loved original without going over the top.
Hardware is period-inspired throughout, including vintage-style Tele bridge assembly, brass saddles and vintage-correct appointments, while the included Custom Shop documentation and certificates confirm its extremely limited production status.
An exceptional Masterbuilt Custom Shop piece that successfully captures the spirit of an original Broadcaster while remaining an incredibly usable and inspiring modern instrument.
Specifications:
Action at 1st Fret: 0.25mm
Action at 12th Fret: 1.5mm
Neck Depth at 1st Fret: 23.51mm
Neck Depth at 12th Fret: 25.14mm
Nut Width: 41.49mm
Width at 12th Fret: 51.5mm
Weight: 3000g
Model: Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition 70th Anniversary Broadcaster Relic
Year: 2020
Serial Number: R105894
Masterbuilder: Kyle McMillin
Body Style: Broadcaster / Telecaster style solid body electric
Body: Off-centre 2-piece ash
Finish: Relic lacquer
Colour: Nocaster Blonde
Neck: Flame AA maple
Neck Profile: 1950 Blackguard
Fingerboard Radius: Compound 7.25" - 9.5"
Frets: 21 medium vintage
Scale Length: 25.5"
Nut Width: 1.630"
Nut: Bone
Fingerboard: Maple
Inlays: Black micarta dots
Pickups: Hand-wound HW 50-51 Blackguard Relic set
Controls: Volume, tone, 3-way selector
Bridge: Vintage-style Tele bridge with brass saddles
Hardware: Chrome/Nickel relic
Tuners: Vintage Fender logo relic tuners
Pickguard: Black phenolic style
Case: Original Fender Custom Shop tweed hard case
Accessories: Original certificates, Custom Shop documentation and shop floor traveller
Limited Production: One of 70 Masterbuilt examples worldwide
Crafted in: Corona, California, USA
