Fender Vintera II '50s Nocaster, MN, Blackguard Blonde

Revive the timeless sound of the '50s with the Vintera II '50s Nocaster and experience the iconic looks, inspiring feel and incomparable tone that only a Fender can deliver.

The Vintera® II '50s Nocaster features an alder body and a maple neck for classic Fender tone that's full of punch and clarity. The Early-'50s thick "U"-shape neck has thick shoulders for an authentic feel and tone, while the 7.25" radius fingerboard with vintage-tall frets provide vintage comfort with ample room for big bends and expressive vibrato. Under the hood, you'll find a pair of vintage-style '50s pickups that deliver all the crystal-clear chime and raw, steely twang that made Fender famous. The vintage-style 3-saddle bridge with barrel brass saddles offers authentic '50s twang, while vintage-style tuning machines provide classic looks with a finer gear ratio and enhanced tuning stability to complete the package.

Experience the unmistakable vintage feel and unmatched sound of a classic Fender with the Vintera II '50s Nocaster today and start making music history!

FEATURES

• Alder Body
• 7.25" Radius Maple Fingerboard with Vintage Tall Frets
• Early-'50s Thick "U"-Shape Neck
• Vintage-Style Early-'50s Pickups
• Vintage-Style 3-Saddle Bridge with Barrel Brass Saddles
• Vintage-Style Tuning Machines

SPECIFICATIONS

General
SERIES: Vintera II
ORIENTATION: Right-Hand
COLOR: Blackguard Blonde
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: MX

Neck
HEADSTOCK: Telecaster
NECK MATERIAL: Maple
NECK FINISH: Gloss Urethane
NECK SHAPE: Thick '50s "U"
NECK CONSTRUCTION: 4-Bolt Standard
FINGERBOARD RADIUS: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Maple
POSITION INLAYS: Black Dot
SIDE DOTS: Black
NUMBER OF FRETS: 21
TRUSS ROD: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
TRUSS ROD NUT: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
STRING NUT: Synthetic Bone
NUT WIDTH: 1.650" (42 mm)
NUT MATERIAL:Synthetic Bone

Body
BODY: Alder
BODY FINISH: Gloss Polyester
BODY SHAPE: Telecaster
BODY MATERIAL: Alder

Hardware
BRIDGE: 3-Saddle Vintage Style Tele® with Barrel Brass Saddles
BRIDGE MOUNTING: 4-Screw Vintage-Style
PICKGUARD: 1-Ply Black
PICKUP COVERS: Neck: Chrome; Bridge: Black
CONTROL KNOBS: Knurled Dome
SWITCH TIP: Barrel Style, Black
HARDWARE FINISH: Nickel/Chrome
TUNING MACHINES: Fender Vintage-Style
STRING TREES: Vintage-Style Disc
STRINGS: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
NECK PLATE: 4-Bolt Vintage-Style
STRAP BUTTONS: Vintage-Style

Electronics
BRIDGE PICKUP: Vintage-Style '50s Single-Coil Tele
NECK PICKUP: Vintage-Style '50s Single-Coil Tele
PICKUP CONFIGURATION: SS
CONTROLS: Master Volume, Master Tone
SWITCHING: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup

Measurements
FRET SIZE: Vintage Tall
SCALE LENGTH: 25.5" (64.77 cm)