1950-54 Fender Broadcaster/Nocaster/Telecaster/Esquire

Name: 1950-54 Fender Broadcaster/Nocaster/Telecaster/Esquire
Brand: Fender
SKU: TL-52 80SPL

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The 1st Generation Fender Telecaster was also the 1st Fender solid body electric guitar. The original name of this model was the "Broadcaster". Story....

Nickname Blackguard

Overview

Replaced by 2nd Generation "Whiteguard" Telecasters...
Keith Richards "Micawber"
Reference
GuitarLogs.com

The Fender Telecaster : A Short History

The First Telecasters: the Blackguards, A Short History

Blackguard Telecasters: The history and mythology behind the rare Fender guitars | Guitar World

The Whiteguard Telecasters: A Short History

The Guitars of Keith Richards: the 70's and Beyond

Fender Japan: A Short History
The Mach Five Guitar
The M5 Guitar is a 1994 Fender Japan TL-52 80SPL '52 Blackguard Telecaster Keith Richards "Micawber" SN O033379

Original MSRP was 80,000 yen or ~USD800 in 1994. Adjusted for inflation this equates to ~$1700 in 2025.

1950-54 Fender Broadcaster/Nocaster/Telecaster/Esquire

Overview

Keith Richards "Micawber"

Reference

The Mach Five Guitar