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- Hey there, this is Todd Sharp here at Fender
with a first look at the 70th Anniversary Broadcaster:
The original incarnation of the Telecaster,
arguably one of the most important instruments ever created.
In early 1951,
Gretch asked Fender to stop using the Broadcaster name,
as Gretch owned the Broadcaster trademark
for their drum line.
For a short time, Fender clipped the word Broadcaster
off the headstock decal.
These guitars are known as nocasters.
Original Fender Broadcaster models,
of which only 250 are thought to have been produced,
have become highly collectable.
The Fender 70th Anniversary Broadcaster
celebrates the history of this revolutionary design.
So let's take a closer look at the guitar
and hear what it can do.
I'm plugged into a '68 Custom Deluxe Reverb
with a few Fender pedals.
Let's run through some clean tones
and then we can talk about the specs.
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Okay, let's take a look at the features.
This guitar has an ash Broadcaster body
in blackguard blonde.
It's got a beautiful lacquer finish
which lets the wood breathe with its true tonal character
and will age in a graceful way.
The pickups sound wonderful.
It has a set of custom shop designed
'50 '51 blackguard pickups for authentic Broadcaster tone.
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The guitar comes wired for standard telly operation
while the vintage-spec Broadcaster wiring kit
included in the case can be installed
to replicate the unique blend circuit
used in the original Broadcasters.
It's got a vintage correct three brass saddle steel bridge
with stamped serial number,
period correct black phenolic pick guard,
and as you would expect the guitar features
a thick U-shape neck, which is period correct
that gives the guitar added resonance.
This guitar has great, clean tone.
Let's kick in a little delay and see what that sounds like
and then I'll add a little distortion.
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A couple of really nice features that I should mention.
This guitar has a commemorative neck plate
and case embroidery which celebrates 70 years
since the introduction of the Broadcaster.
A really nice touch.
Case candy includes special certificate of authenticity,
brown-leather strap, bridge cover,
and the aforementioned vintage wiring kit.
Thanks for stopping by
to take a look at the 70th Anniversary Broadcaster.
Visit Fender.com for more information
and stay tuned for more videos.
We'll see you around.
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