2020 Fender 70th Anniversary Broadcaster Blackguard Blonde
DESCRIPTION
Up for sale is a clean and lightly used 2020 Fender 70th Anniversary Broadcaster in its original Blackguard Blond finish. This example is in excellent condition and comes complete with its original tweed case and all paperwork. A little more on this model below:
n the fall of 1950, the world of guitar and popular music changed forever with the introduction of the Broadcaster®, Fender’s first solid body electric guitar with a truss rod and two pickups. A few short months later, a telegram from Gretsch®, owner of the BroadKaster® trademark, ended Fender’s use of the name. For a short time, the word “Broadcaster” was simply clipped off the headstock decal – these guitars are known as “Nocaster®s.” Thereafter, this revolutionary guitar was dubbed the Telecaster®. Original Broadcaster models, of which only 250 are thought to have been produced, have become highly collectible.
The Fender® 70th Anniversary Broadcaster celebrates the remarkable origins of one of Fender’s most iconic models. Features include an ash body with Blackguard Blonde lacquer finish, period-correct black phenolic pickguard, thick “U”-shaped neck, Custom Shop-designed ’50-’51 Blackguard pickups, special anniversary neck plate, embroidered case and a custom COA. The controls are wired for standard Telecaster operation, while an optional original Broadcaster wiring kit, included in the case, can be installed to replicate the unique “blend” circuit used in original Broadcasters. Production of the 70th Anniversary Broadcaster will be limited to 2020 only.
Model Name70th Anniversary Broadcaster®, Maple Fingerboard, Blackguard Blonde
Model #0170270868
SeriesLimited Edition
Country Of OriginUS
ColorBlackguard Blonde
BodyAsh
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body ShapeTelecaster®
Neck Material1-Piece Maple
Neck FinishGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape’50 Broadcaster® “U”
Scale Length25.5″ (648 mm)
Fingerboard1-Piece Maple
Fingerboard Radius7.25″ (184.1 mm)
Number of Frets21
Frets SizeVintage Tall
String NutBone
Nut Width1.630” (41.4 mm)
Position InlaysBlack Dot
Bridge PickupCustom Shop Designed ’50-’51 Blackguard
Neck PickupCustom Shop Designed ’50-’51 Blackguard
ControlsMaster Volume, Master Tone
Pickup Switching3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge, Position 2. Bridge and Neck, Position 3. Neck
Pickup ConfigurationSS
Bridge3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele® with Brass Barrel Saddles
Hardware FinishNickel/Chrome
Tuning MachinesVintage-Style
Pickguard1-Ply Black Phenolic
Control KnobsKnurled Dome-Style
DETAILS
Year: 2020
Model: 70th Anniversary Broadcaster
Serial: V1974701
Finish: Blackguard Blonde
Case: Original Tweed Case
Weight: 7lbs. 4oz.
Condition: Excellent
Modifications: None
Comments: Clean and lightly used 2020 Fender 70th Anniversary Broadcaster in its original Blackguard Blond finish!
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