Fender Custom Shop nailed the vibe with this 1999 '50s Relic Nocaster in Butterscotch Blonde. Lightly aged with tasteful wear, it captures the feel and tone of an early blackguard without going overboard. The neck has a comfortable, full carve that sits well in the hand, and the pickups deliver that dry, quacky twang you expect from a good Nocaster. Hardware has just the right amount of tarnish, and the finish has settled in nicely over time. A solid example from the earlier days of the Custom Shop’s relic work.