Fender Nocaster

[Jeff]

Ok, I know these things are something you don't see everyday, but how exactly rare are they? About how many still exist? When did they debue?

I saw a blond one with a black pickguard and maple neck/fretboard this weekend. I also love the toggle switches, the cap looks like a little top hat

Anywho, some information on this would be nice.

[Rich]

I think 51' was the first year of the Nocaster, it might be 52' though.

[ScottB]

'51 was the year of the Broadcaster.

'52 was the Nocaster and later that year, the Telecaster name was added.

A former bandmate of mine owns a '52 Esquire which is basicly a Tele with no neck pickup. I've been bugging him to sell it for years but no dice. Springsteen has played one forever.

[Jeff]

So how much could you get for one of these?

The paint was starting to flake a bit on the body, and the neck had some funky wear on it, going through the finish I think. Had hardly any rust/corrosion suprisingly though.

[Rich]

Original finish start around $8k and can go over $15k.

[Jeff]

Ya mean I have to go clear back to West Virginia to steal it for a loser 15k????? Just kidding of course.