Description
Description & Specifications
1950 Fender Broadcaster – Blond
We are proud to present an all original 1950 Fender Broadcaster in its original Blond finish, made in Fullerton, California.
History
The 1950 Fender Broadcaster is widely regarded as the first commercially available solid-body electric guitar, marking the beginning of Fender’s revolutionary impact on modern music. Introduced by Leo Fender in late 1950, the Broadcaster set the foundation for what would soon become the Telecaster, following the well-known trademark dispute with Gretsch.
Produced for only a short period, original Broadcasters are among the rarest and most historically significant Fender instruments ever made. With only approximately 200–250 examples ever produced.
With its innovative solid ash body, bolt-on maple neck, and powerful single-coil pickups, the Broadcaster established a new standard for electric guitar design — one that continues to influence instruments to this day.
Condition
This 1950 Fender Broadcaster is in overall in great condition, showing nicks, dings and finish checking along with natural and honest playwear to the body and neck. There are no breaks or repairs. The original Blond finish remains beautiful, with a great touch of vintage mojo and no signs of touch-ups or overspray — a true 100% original finish. Both pickups are strong and well-balanced. Overall, this Broadcaster delivers exceptional resonance and tone, sounding every bit as impressive as one would expect from such a historic instrument. This incredible Broadcaster is also featured in The Blackguard Book.
It features a solid, lightweight ash body and a beautifully shaped fretted maple neck with 21 frets and black dot position markers. A single “round” string tree is present. The original individual closed-shell Kluson Deluxe tuners are marked “PAT APPLD 2356766,” with oval metal buttons and slot-head screws. The guitar features taller dome knobs, and all screws are correct slot-head types — including the truss rod nut.
The headstock, with its original maple plug, is exceptionally clean and features a crisp, original Fender Broadcaster decal. The bridge retains its original brass saddles, which intonate perfectly.
What makes this example even more remarkable is its exceptionally lightweight ash body, weighing only 3.058 kg (approx. 6.75 lbs).
The original frets and nut are in great condition, with plenty of life remaining. The frets have been lightly dressed over the years, as expected, but remain in excellent playing condition with no need for a refret.
Originality
This historic Fender Broadcaster is 100% original throughout — just as it left the Fullerton factory in the late 1950.
The pickups and electronics/wiring remain completely untouched and intact, with no broken solder joints and no rewound pickups. All components are original and fully correct.
The guitar comes complete with its original “Thermometer” case. The latches are in perfect working order, though the handle is missing.
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