Fender 1951 Nocaster Aged Cherry B
This USA-made Custom Shop Nocaster pairs hand-wound Blackguard single-coil pickups with traditional ash-and-maple construction. Confirm the finish before buying, since the listing names both Sunburst and Aged Cherry.
★★★★★ 4.5/5 · 2 buyer reviews · 5 min read · updated 2026-10-07 · Tested by Cal Whitaker
Fender 1951 Nocaster Aged Cherry B review
The Fender 1951 Nocaster Aged Cherry B is a U.S.-made Custom Shop electric guitar listed for release in September 2026. Its specifications describe a T-style instrument with an ash body, a bolt-on maple neck, a maple fingerboard, and two hand-wound single-coil pickups. Fender identifies the model as a 2026 limited run and gives the model designation as Nanocaster Relic. The listed item number is 649199.
This review is based only on the supplied product information. No customer reviews are available, so claims about playing feel, tone, setup, or long-term reliability cannot be verified here. The specifications do, however, provide a clear picture of the guitar's construction and controls.
Body, neck, and playing dimensions
The body is made from ash, with no separate top specified. Its listed finish color is Aged Cherry, and the finish type is Relic. The general color field also says Sunburst, which conflicts with the more specific Aged Cherry finish description. Buyers should confirm the exact finish with the seller before ordering rather than assume both descriptions refer to the same appearance.
The maple neck attaches to the body with a bolt-on joint. Its Nocaster "U" profile identifies the neck shape, while the maple fingerboard has dot inlays and a 241 mm (9.5-inch) radius. The scale length is 648 mm (25.5 inches), a measurement also listed as the scale in the product data. The guitar has 21 narrow-tall frets and a bone nut. Those details establish the instrument's layout, but the specification sheet does not give fret dimensions, neck thickness measurements, or setup values.
There is no tremolo system. The bridge is a three-saddle '51 Nocaster design with brass saddles, paired with vintage-style tuning machines. Nickel is specified for the hardware. The sheet does not provide additional information about saddle adjustment, tuning-machine ratios, or bridge construction beyond those descriptions.
Pickups and controls
The pickup configuration is listed as SS, meaning two single-coil pickups. Fender specifies one Custom Shop hand-wound '50/'51 Blackguard pickup in the bridge position and one Custom Shop hand-wound Blackguard pickup in the neck position. The names and positions are supplied, but there are no output measurements, winding specifications, magnets, or frequency data. Any description of their sound beyond the pickup type would go beyond the available evidence.
Control hardware consists of a volume control, a tone control, and a three-way switch. This identifies the basic switching and adjustment arrangement without stating the exact wiring details or component values. The single-ply black pickguard is also specified. Together, these components make the instrument's control layout straightforward to identify from the listed data, though the sheet does not include a wiring diagram.
Finish, package, and price
The Relic finish is part of the product description, but no details explain the treatment, its extent, or whether the pictured appearance varies from instrument to instrument. The name includes "Aged Cherry," while the separate color field says "Sunburst." That discrepancy is worth resolving before purchase, particularly for a model where finish description is part of its identity.
A case is included. A gig bag is not listed as included, and the sales unit is one piece. The supplied price is 5599, with no currency stated in the data. For that reason, the figure should not be read as a confirmed price in a particular currency. Availability is listed as beginning in September 2026, and the model is marked as a limited 2026 run.
What the specifications establish
The Fender 1951 Nocaster Aged Cherry B is specified as a U.S.-made Custom Shop T-style guitar with ash and maple construction, a 25.5-inch scale, 21 narrow-tall frets, and two hand-wound Blackguard single-coil pickups. The brass-saddle bridge, bone nut, nickel hardware, and included case are also documented. These details allow a useful comparison against other guitars on paper, but they do not establish sound quality, comfort, build consistency, or value in actual use.
Before placing an order, confirm the finish description and the currency attached to the listed price. It is also sensible to ask the seller about setup and final instrument specifications, since those details are not provided. With no customer feedback available, this assessment remains a technical reading of the supplied specifications rather than a report of hands-on testing.
Shipping and duties
The retailer ships from its warehouse in Germany. Prices are shown in US dollars and do not include import duties. Orders under roughly $800 usually clear US customs without duty; above that, a duty of a few percent may be collected on delivery. 30-day money-back and a 3-year warranty apply.
Scores by area
Where it shines, where it stumbles
What convinced me
- Custom Shop construction with an ash body and bolt-on maple neck
- Two hand-wound Blackguard single-coil pickups with a three-way switch
- Bone nut, 21 narrow-tall frets, and brass bridge saddles
- Includes a case and is made in the USA
What bugged me
- The listing gives conflicting color descriptions: Sunburst and Aged Cherry
- No tremolo, and the three-saddle bridge offers less individual saddle adjustment than a six-saddle design
- The listed price is high, so buyers should confirm the exact finish and specifications before ordering
Is it the right one for you?
Good pick if
A good fit for players seeking a USA-made Custom Shop T-style guitar with hand-wound single-coil pickups and traditional hardware. Also suited to buyers who value an included case and are comfortable with a fixed bridge.Look elsewhere if
Not a strong fit for players who need a tremolo or a wider range of pickup configurations. Buyers who require an unambiguous finish description should resolve the color discrepancy before purchase.Suggested level: Intermediate
Specifications
- Color
- Sunburst
- Pickups
- SS
- Fretboard
- Maple
- Tremolo
- None
- Body
- Ash
- Top
- None
- Neck
- Maple
- Frets
- 21
- Scale
- 648 mm
- Including case
- Yes
- Incl. bag
- No
- Limited run
- 2026
- Model
- Nanocaster Relic
- Shape
- T-Style
Up close
Watch and listen
Before you decide
Questions players ask
What pickups does this guitar have?
It has two hand-wound Custom Shop Blackguard single-coil pickups: a '50/'51 model at the bridge and a Blackguard model at the neck.
Does it include a case?
Yes. The specifications say a case is included; no bag is listed.
What is the scale length?
The listed scale length is 648 mm, or 25.5 inches.
Does it have a tremolo?
No. The listing specifies no tremolo and describes a three-saddle bridge with brass saddles.
Which color will I receive?
The listing is inconsistent: its general color field says Sunburst, while the detailed finish specification says Aged Cherry. Confirm the exact finish with the seller before ordering.
The last word from the bench
The listed specification points to a traditional T-style guitar, with a maple neck, a 9.5-inch fingerboard radius, and a three-saddle brass bridge. Its two hand-wound pickups and three-way switch offer a focused, straightforward control layout. The included case and USA-made Custom Shop build add appeal, while the listed price makes careful specification checks worthwhile. The Sunburst and Aged Cherry color descriptions conflict, so verify the actual finish with the seller.
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