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Continue ShoppingFender 1951 Nocaster Body w/1960 Neck Stripped 1960s
Solid Body Electric Guitar with Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
Fender 1951 Nocaster Body w/1960 Neck Stripped 1960s
"This guitar has been with me since I was about 20 years old. I toured with it with the Furs and with Love Spit Love. I've used this on so many recordings and written so many songs on this. The pickups and body are from '51 and the clay dot neck is amazing feeling. I bought this from my first manager, who played in the Blues Magoos and 1910 Fruitgum Company. He bought it off a homeless guy in the East Village that had it in the snow with no case. It's a magical instrument." -Richard Fortus
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- All items from the Fortus Collection will include a hand signed certificate of authenticity that will be mailed individually.
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.
Summary
Finish Details: Neck and body have been stripped and refinished. The body was originally Olympic White.
Body Material: Ash Body
Body Details: Solid ash body
Neck Material: Maple Neck
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: Medium C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.77" 12th - 0.93"
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" to
Nut Width: 1-19/32"
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Neck Details: One piece maple neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and white dot inlays. The neck has been stripped, refinished, and refretted. The number 207371436 has been etched into the back of the headstock. The neck appointments and serial number indicate that this is a 1961 neck.
Electronics: Original single coil pickups in neck and bridge positions. The guitar has been rewired and the pots/capacitor appear to have been replaced. The wiring scheme has been converted to standard "modern" Tele wiring.
Pickup Measurements: Neck - 6.96kΩ Bridge - bad, low output
Hardware: -Schaller tuners have been installed -strap locks have been installed -the jackplate has been replaced
Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz
Modifications/Repairs: -the neck and body have been stripped and refinished -the neck has been refretted -the original tuners have been replaced -the jackplate has been replaced -strap locks have been installed -the guitar has been rewired with modern Tele wiring -the pots and capacitor have been replaced -two small holes have been drilled in the upper bass side of the body -a small hole has been plugged on the lower bass side of the body
Case Details: Hardshell case has a broken hinge and some cosmetic wear
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has moderate to heavy wear. There are numerous scratches and dings throughout, buckle rash on the back, and two small holes in the side.
Serial Number: 61515
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The new frets are tall, wide, and show only minor signs of play wear. The body appointments and information from the previous owner indicate that the body is from a 1951 Nocaster.
Summary
Finish Details: Neck and body have been stripped and refinished. The body was originally Olympic White.
Body Material: Ash Body
Body Details: Solid ash body
Neck Material: Maple Neck
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: Medium C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.77" 12th - 0.93"
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" to
Nut Width: 1-19/32"
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Neck Details: One piece maple neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and white dot inlays. The neck has been stripped, refinished, and refretted. The number 207371436 has been etched into the back of the headstock. The neck appointments and serial number indicate that this is a 1961 neck.
Electronics: Original single coil pickups in neck and bridge positions. The guitar has been rewired and the pots/capacitor appear to have been replaced. The wiring scheme has been converted to standard "modern" Tele wiring.
Pickup Measurements: Neck - 6.96kΩ Bridge - bad, low output
Hardware: -Schaller tuners have been installed -strap locks have been installed -the jackplate has been replaced
Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz
Modifications/Repairs: -the neck and body have been stripped and refinished -the neck has been refretted -the original tuners have been replaced -the jackplate has been replaced -strap locks have been installed -the guitar has been rewired with modern Tele wiring -the pots and capacitor have been replaced -two small holes have been drilled in the upper bass side of the body -a small hole has been plugged on the lower bass side of the body
Case Details: Hardshell case has a broken hinge and some cosmetic wear
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has moderate to heavy wear. There are numerous scratches and dings throughout, buckle rash on the back, and two small holes in the side.
Serial Number: 61515
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The new frets are tall, wide, and show only minor signs of play wear. The body appointments and information from the previous owner indicate that the body is from a 1951 Nocaster.
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- Brand : Fender
The Richard Fortus Collection
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician.
For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic
condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our
Used and Vintage experts.
| Finish Details: | Neck and body have been stripped and refinished. The body was originally Olympic White. |
| Body Material: | Ash |
| Body Details: | Solid ash body |
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | Medium C |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st - 0.77" 12th - 0.93" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 7.25" |
| Nut Width: | 1-19/32" |
| Scale Length: | 25 1/2" |
| Neck Details: | One piece maple neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and white dot inlays. The neck has been stripped, refinished, and refretted. The number 207371436 has been etched into the back of the headstock. The neck appointments and serial number indicate that this is a 1961 neck. |
| Electronics: | Original single coil pickups in neck and bridge positions. The guitar has been rewired and the pots/capacitor appear to have been replaced. The wiring scheme has been converted to standard "modern" Tele wiring. |
| Pickup Measurements: | Neck - 6.96kΩ Bridge - bad, low output |
| Hardware: | -Schaller tuners have been installed -strap locks have been installed -the jackplate has been replaced |
| Modifications/Repairs: | -the neck and body have been stripped and refinished -the neck has been refretted -the original tuners have been replaced -the jackplate has been replaced -strap locks have been installed -the guitar has been rewired with modern Tele wiring -the pots and capacitor have been replaced -two small holes have been drilled in the upper bass side of the body -a small hole has been plugged on the lower bass side of the body |
| Case Details: | Hardshell case has a broken hinge and some cosmetic wear |
| Cosmetic Condition: | The guitar has moderate to heavy wear. There are numerous scratches and dings throughout, buckle rash on the back, and two small holes in the side. |
| Serial Number: | 61515 |
| Tech Notes: | Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The new frets are tall, wide, and show only minor signs of play wear. The body appointments and information from the previous owner indicate that the body is from a 1951 Nocaster. |
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