Fender Nocaster Telecaster
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The Nocaster is one of Fender's most history-heavy Tele-family submodels, built around the brief no-name window between Broadcaster and Telecaster branding. Any reissue or Custom Shop interpretation under this name is really about early blackguard detail and period correctness, not about broad modern utility. On the used market, exact spec fidelity, bridge and saddle correctness and overall originality weigh nearly as much as condition, because the audience is typically detail-obsessed. This is the page serious Tele historians and collectors watch when they want the earliest recognizable Fender solidbody formula.
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Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $1,225 and $2,425; anything under $1,225 is worth a close look. Price variance is high — individual sales can move the market, so check recent comps before committing.
This model rarely comes to market at ~3/month. When one does appear, expect less room to negotiate on price.
Condition matters here — worn examples sell for roughly 74% less than clean ones. Prioritize a good example if you plan to resell.
Related models
The predecessor: identical spec with the Gretsch-disputed brand name — worth comparing prices and originality.
Contemporary single-pickup sibling: same body, one pickup — a useful comparison from the same narrow window of production.
Modern production reissue of the era: calibration before entering the vintage market.
For Sale (14 listings)
Craig's Gear Outlet • 2003
2003 Fender Custom Shop '51 Nocaster NOS Butterscotch
$3,000
Very Good
MIKI MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS UMEDA • 2016
Fender Custom Shop 1951 Nocaster NOS Black 2016
$3,356
Very Good
andrewaward • 1997
Fender Cunetto Telecaster Nocaster 1997 - Seafoam green
$6,351
Excellent
RO-K's Talking Heads Guitars • 2024
Fender Custom Shop Greg Fessler Masterbuilt “The Bludgeon” ’51 Nocaster Blonde Heavy Relic — JB090 (1 of 100) w/ Signed COA
$15,899
Excellent
Fair Deal Music • 2017
Fender 2017 LTD NAMM ’51 Nocaster Heavy Relic Butterscotch Blonde, Hard Case - Excellent Condition
$5,363
Excellent
Franklin Guitar Works
Fender Vintera II '50s Nocaster, Maple Fingerboard, 2-Color Sunburst (P12) (33985)
$969
Excellent
Rockstock.store • 1998
Fender Vintage Replica '52 Reissue in Black Nocaster (Telecaster) made in 1998 Left Handed
$3,812
Excellent
CAPTAIN GUITAR LOUNGE • 2001
2001 Fender Custom Shop - 51 Nocaster Lefty - Heavy Relic Goldsparkle Refin by Nick Page - ID 5753
$5,039
Very Good
Noel's Gear Depot • 2025
Fender 51 nocaster featherweight heavy relic 2025 - No caster blond
$4,200
Excellent
Papa George • 2024
Fender Vintera I '50s Nocaster with Maple Fretboard 2024
$918
Excellent
john's Shop • 2024
Fender Vintera Nocaster Telecaster 50's Butterscotch with upgrades and G&G tweed case
$1,195
Excellent
PREMIER GUITARS Sydney • 2020
Fender Kyle McMillin Master Built Ltd 70 Anniversary Nocaster Relic - 2020
$8,139
Excellent
Charle’s Gear Emporium • 2021
Fender télécaster 2021 - Fender MBD Limited 1952 Telecaster Humbucker Heavy Relic Nocaster Blonde
$5,273
Mint