Specifications

Model: Custom Shop Nocaster Relic
Builder: Masterbuilt – John Cruz
Year: 2008
Serial: JC1066

Body

• Ash body

• Thin nitrocellulose lacquer

• Heavy Relic Nocaster Blonde finish

Neck

• 1-piece maple neck

• “Nocaster U” profile

• Maple fingerboard

• 21 frets

• 25.5" scale length

• 1.650" nut width

Electronics

• 2 × Custom Shop Nocaster single-coil pickups

• Master Volume / Master Tone

• 3-way blade selector

Hardware

• Vintage-style Tele bridge

• 3 brass saddles

• Vintage-style tuners

• Relic nickel/chrome hardware

Key Features

Masterbuilt by John Cruz

• Individually hand-crafted by one of Fender’s most respected builders

• Cruz-built guitars are known for exceptional resonance and vintage accuracy

• Highly collectible among Custom Shop enthusiasts

Authentic 1951 Nocaster Specs

• Modeled after the original 1951 Nocaster, the direct predecessor to the Telecaster

• Lightweight ash body finished in thin nitrocellulose lacquer

• Black 1-ply pickguard with classic “Blackguard” aesthetic

Heavy Relic Finish

• Hand-aged nitro lacquer finish

• Extensive play wear, checking, and finish loss

• Aged nickel hardware and worn neck finish for authentic feel

Premium Custom Shop Electronics

• Dual Custom Shop Nocaster single-coil pickups

• Classic Tele-style 3-way switching

• Vintage brass three-saddle bridge for traditional Tele tone

The result is the unmistakable classic Nocaster sound—bright, articulate, and dynamic with powerful midrange punch.