Just In: Left Handed Nacho Banos Blackguard Tele, #0518, Butterscotch finish with black pickguard, light in weight at only 6.82 lbs, 9.74k bridge pickup, 8.07k neck pickup, C neck profile with 0.85” depth at first fret.
Nacho Banos is the author of "The Blackguard," considered to be the definitive reference guide to the vintage Fender Blackguard guitars (Broadcaster/No Name/Telecaster) from 1950-54.
The Nacho Blackguards are the most faithful reproductions of the real vintage Fender Blackguard Guitars from 1950-54, with exterior and interior features modeled after actual vintage Blackguards.
Description:
Early 50s style Spanish solid body Blackguard left handed.
Body date is TG 10/30/52. Neck date is TG 11/22/51. Control cavity tape reads Gloria 6/19/52.
Maple neck, 9.5” fret board radius with Medium 95/47 frets, early to mid 1950s
style medium C profile neck, very comfortable to play and easy for string bending.
Neck Dimensions are 0,85"/1,01" depth at 1/12 fret; 1,66"/2,01" width at 1/12 fret.
This neck has a very authentic vintage feel and a very comfortable grip.
Very lightweight example at 3,10 Kg / 6 Pounds 13 Oz.
Early 50s Standard style left handed bridge with compensated brass saddles, serial number 0518 stamped
on neck plate.
Aged Butterscotch nitro lacquer finish on ash body with plenty of dings and wear marks mostly
around the edges. Plenty of playing wear is present on fingerboard and back of neck.
Early 50s style hardware and vintage early 1950s Blackguard style pickups.
Neck pickup reads 8,07k ohms. Bridge pickup reads 9,74k ohms.
Electronic configuration includes the powerful humbucking mode in the middle position: neck
pickup + both pickups in series + bridge pickups all with tone control.
The guitar comes with a black phenolic resin left handed pickguard which has been cut, laquered and aged
to early 1950s standards.
It comes with a rectangular tweed mid 50s style hard case (not aged).
Brand New with OHSC and all paperwork/accessories. See 67 detailed pics below.
Payment: I accept bank certified check, wire transfer, and Paypal(please add 3%). Layaway: A 30-day layaway option is available, with a 20% non-refundable deposit due to hold the guitar. A guitar purchased under the layaway plan would be sold "AS IS" without an approval period.
Shipping: LVG ships everywhere, and I will use the most cost-efficient carrier available.
Return Policy: When you receive your shipment, you have 48 hours to approve it, or you may return it for a full refund, less shipping cost. Buyer is responsible for shipping & insurance BOTH ways. You must contact me for return authorization. Refunds will be issued when the guitar is returned to LVG in the same condition as when shipped, and please repack it in the same way you received it. Customers are responsible for return shipping, insurance for the full value of the guitar, and any associated bank charges.