{"product_id":"carson-hess-2023-nocaster-blackguard-telecaster-replica-near-mint","title":"Carson Hess 2023 Nocaster Blackguard Telecaster Replica Blonde Near Mint","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Carson Hess 2023 Nocaster Blackguard Telecaster Replica in blonde is in near mint condition.  We have several 50s Telecasters in stock, and had a couple Nacho guitars too.  This Carson Hess mixes right in, looking very authentic!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarson Hess built this as a period-correct Nocaster\/early Blackguard Telecaster replica, and the spec choices reflect that intention throughout. The swamp ash body, black bakelite pickguard, bone nut, brass saddles on a 3-saddle ashtray bridge, and vintage Kluson-style tuners all track the early-50s Fender recipe. The Klein Nocaster pickups — a 7.46k neck and 8.07k bridge — are a well-regarded choice, voiced specifically to replicate the Nocaster-era tone. The relic work on the finish, pickguard, bridge, output jack cup, and body is really well executed..  These are killer guitars, and I find them to be under-valued by the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything on this guitar is original to the build as delivered — finish, pickguard and screws, neck plate and screws, tuners and tuner screws, nut, pickups and screws, wiring, solder joints, pots, switch and tip, control cavity cover, knobs, output jack cup and jack, and case. No repairs of any kind are noted anywhere on the instrument. Frets and fretboard are both excellent with no repairs. Action is a low and comfortable 2\/32\" on both the first and sixth strings at the 12th fret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar ships with its original thermometer-style case in excellent condition with no smell, and includes a factory spec sheet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eColor: blonde\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Condition: excellent (relic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Color: black bakelite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Condition: excellent (relic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Length: 15-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eLower Bout: 12-5\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWaist: 8-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eUpper Bout: 10-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Depth\/Thickness: 1-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOverall Length: 38-1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: 6lbs 13oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Material: Swamp Ash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Condition: excellent (relic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eScale Length: 25.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Width: 1.65\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Material: bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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Pickup Reading: 8.07k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSolders Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWiring Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eControl Cavity Cover Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eControl Cavity Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Count: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Manufacturer: CTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometers Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Jack Cup Color: nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Jack Cup Condition: excellent (relic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Jack Cup Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Jack Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Color: chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Count: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnobs Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 1st String At 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 6th String At 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eString Gauge: 10-46\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Brand: Generic thermometer type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Smells?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAccessories Included: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDocumentation: factory spec sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSmells?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/pages\/sell-vintage-guitars\"\u003eWe buy, sell, and take trades.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out the other cool stuff on our site!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/vintage-fender-guitars\"\u003eFender Electric Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/gibson-guitars\"\u003eGibson Electric Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca 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Shipments require signature on delivery, no exceptions. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely. If there is damage, retain all packing materials intact, photograph them immediately, and send the photos to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStringed Instruments: Multiple shipping speeds are available for orders on our website — Ground, 2 Day, 3 Day, and Next Day Air Saver. For Reverb orders: customers from any state that is more than a 3 day UPS ground shipment from our shop will get their shipment via UPS 3 day air. Otherwise, ground shipping will be used.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carson Hess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57049533743270,"sku":"G-2370","price":2999.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/20260818_095707.jpg?v=1787076281","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/carson-hess-2023-nocaster-blackguard-telecaster-replica-near-mint","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}