Fender 70th Anniversary Broadcaster Electric Guitar
SKU: 0170270868
$3,999
- Ash body with Blackguard Blonde lacquer finish
- One-piece maple neck with 7.25” radius fingerboard and 21 vintage-tall frets
- ‘50s Broadcaster spaghetti logo
- Fender Custom Shop Blackguard pickups
- 1-ply black phenolic pickguard
- Custom neckplate, COA and embroidered hardshell case
One of the most legendary guitars ever built, recreated in perfect detail.
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 Original 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.
LACQUER FINISH
The nitrocellulose lacquer finish not only lets the body breathe with its true tonal character, it also ages and wears in a distinctively personal way.
CUSTOM SHOP-DESIGNED BLACKGUARD PICKUPS
Designed by the Fender Custom Shop, these single-coil pickups recreate the tone of the earliest Telecaster models.
THICK “U” NECK SHAPE
This Telecaster features a “U”-shaped neck profile for the substantial fret-hand feel typical of instruments from our original decade.
VINTAGE-ACCURATE BODY AND NECK RADII
Original-era fans can rest assured every curve and line of the body and neck are accurate to the historic originals.
AUTHENTIC BROADCASTER WIRING KIT IN CASE
A reproduction of the vintage-correct Broadcaster 'blend' circuit is included in the case and can optionally be installed in the guitar for the most authentic experience.
ANNIVERSARY NECK PLATE AND EMBROIDERED CASE
Commemorative neck plate and embroidered case celebrates 70 years since the introduction of the Broadcaster.
Body
Body Shape Telecaster®
Body Material 2-Piece Select Ash
Body Finish Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck
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
Nut Bone
Nut Width 1.630” (41.4 mm)
Position Inlays Black Dot
Truss Rods Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
Electronics
Bridge Pickup Custom Shop Hand-Wound ’50-51 Blackguard
Neck Pickup Custom Shop Hand-Wound ’50-51 Blackguard
Controls Master Volume, Master Tone
Pickup Switching 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Pickup Configuration SS
Hardware
Bridge 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele® with Brass Barrel Saddles
Hardware Finish Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines Vintage-Style with Fender Logo
Pickguard 1-Ply Black Phenolic
Control Knobs Knurled Dome
Switch Tip Early 50s Tele Black'
Neck Plate 4-Bolt
Miscellaneous
Strings Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
Included Accessories Vintage Tweed Hardshell Case; Strap; Certificate of Authenticity.
General
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orders under $199 are eligible for $8.95 flat rate shipping To NSW, VIC and ACT, or $15 flat rate shipping to all other Australian states.
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Digital Pianos Delivery & Setup
Digital Piano delivery and setup is available in the Sydney Metro area for the cost of $150. Surcharge will apply for stairs, or other difficult delivery.
Additional surcharges apply to deliveries outside of the Sydney Metro area, and will need to be scheduled in advance. Please contact us for an obligation free quote.
As you will have to be home to show the carriers where to set up your piano, we will call to schedule your delivery at a time that is convenient for you.
Acoustic Pianos Delivery
Logans only work with the best speciality piano carriers in the business - Dragon, Goninans & Perfect Moves. This ensures that your piano will arrive not only undamaged, but in tune & well regulated as well. As you will have to be home to show the carriers where to place your piano, we will call to schedule your delivery at a time that is convenient for you.
- Delivery to Sydney metro area is free to ground level, +$60 for each flight of stairs.
- Charges apply to deliveries outside of the Sydney Metro area, and will need to be scheduled in advance. Please contact us for an obligation free quote, or select "Post-paid Piano Shipping" at checkout, and we will call you the following business day to discuss your shipping options. Delivery of pianos outside of Sydney Metro is subject to the scheduling of our long distance shipping partner, Perfect Moves. Typically, this means your piano will be delivered within a month of purchase.
Indicative prices for Melbourne/Brisbane Metro
Upright Pianos: $660
GB1 or GC1: $770
C3 or smaller: $880
C5 or smaller: $990
C7 or smaller: $1190
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