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Solid Body

Fender Broadcaster 1950, Natural

$40,000.00

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InstrumentSolid Body
BrandFender
ModelBroadcaster
FinishNatural
SKUGS12037-A
HandednessRight
Made In Year1950
Body MaterialAsh
Neck/FingerboardMaple
TunersKluson-Style Replacements
Weight7.4 lbs
Scale Length25.5"
Neck ProfileC
Nut Width1.62"
Neck Depth.88"- 1.00"
Radius7.25"
ElectronicsModern Custom Shop Stratocaster Neck Pickup, Seymour Duncan Hotstack Bridge Pickup, Modern CTS Pots and Switch
Pickup ImpedanceN - 5.9k, 16.3k
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)N
CaseJapanese HSC 70s
Case CandyDead Dearmond Floating Pickup (once mounted in neck position), 1980s wiring harness
Repairs/ModificationsFull refinish, custom leather pickguard, amateur enlarged routing for neck pickup, wire route to control cavity, enlarged control cavity, cut-down bridge, floating vintage ABR-1, added Bigbsy, modern pickups and wiring harness, replacement tuners, handmade shim, replacement Fender logo, replacement shoulder strap button, multiple screw types, fresh refret, bone nut
Tech NotesRecently re-fretted and set-up with new saddles
The Fender Broadcaster is a legendary collectible now, but there was once a time when they were also just musical tools. This 1950 Fender Broadcaster has seen a lot. The Spec's section breaks it down, but essentially, this one was routed for different electronics, given a bigsby, fully refinished, and buttoned up with a custom leather pickguard. It has recently been given a fresh refret and set-up that make it an excellent player; lots of character, but it's not being held back by the unconventional additions. The Seymour Duncan Hotstack bridge pickup is particularly fun. This one isn't for everyone, but it was for someone, and it might be your next lifer guitar too.

Comes in 70s Japanese HSC


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