Until a new name was found, the headstock decal was clipped to just read “Fender” rather than “Fender Broadcaster.” Unfortunately, this name was already being used by Gretsch to market a drum kit, and Fender were asked to stop using it for the guitars. Following the 1950 introduction of the Esquire, Fender introduced the two-pickup Broadcaster. The nature of the Fender Telecaster’s history makes it hard to determine which instrument was the de-facto first in the range. READ MORE: Rare Guitars: Joe Bonamassa’s 1951 Nocaster and 1952 Telecaster. ![]() It’s possibly the first guitar ever to be called a Telecaster, and even if it’s not the first, it’s among the first few to be named as such, being made in 1951 and with a very early serial number. Legendary vintage instrument retailer Norman’s Rare Guitars already has a lot of incredibly rare instruments come by its showroom, but one recent addition is rarer than most.
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