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Fender 70th Anniversary Broadcaster Guitar, Maple Fingerboard, Blackguard Blonde

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Manufacturer's Description

In 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.

Fender®, Squier®, Stratocaster®, Telecaster®, Precision Bass®, Jazz Bass® and the distinctive headstock designs commonly found on the Strat®, Tele® & P Bass® guitars are registered trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation

Specifications

  • Model Name: 70th Anniversary Broadcaster®, Maple Fingerboard, Blackguard Blonde
  • Model #: 0170270868
  • Series: Limited Edition
  • Country Of Origin: US
  • Color: Blackguard Blonde
  • Body: Ash
  • Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
  • Body Shape: Telecaster®
  • Neck Material: 1-Piece Maple
  • Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
  • Neck Shape: '50 Broadcaster® "U"
  • Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
  • Fingerboard: 1-Piece Maple
  • Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
  • Number of Frets: 21
  • Frets Size: Vintage Tall
  • String Nut: Bone
  • Nut Width: 1.630” (41.4 mm)
  • Position Inlays: Black Dot
  • Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '50-'51 Blackguard
  • Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Designed '50-'51 Blackguard
  • Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
  • Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge, Position 2. Bridge and Neck, Position 3. Neck
  • Pickup Configuration: SS
  • Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele® with Brass Barrel Saddles
  • Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
  • Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
  • Pickguard: 1-Ply Black Phenolic
  • Control Knobs: Knurled Dome-Style
  • Strings: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
  • Instrument Weight : 7.2 lbs
  • Serial #: V2075984

Overall Condition

Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized dealer for Fender. This 70th Anniversary Broadcaster is 100% brand new and is being sold with a full manufacturer's warranty. Photos are of the exact guitar you'll receive.

Our in-house guitar tech will inspect, test, set up, and clean all of our instruments on site prior to shipping. All of our instruments are guaranteed to be fully functional upon arrival.