Fender 70th Anniversary Broadcaster Blackguard Blonde 2020

This second hand electric guitar is in great condition

Includes original Fender Tweed hard case, paperwork and accessories.

 
The 70th Anniversary Broadcaster is one of Fender’s finest modern tributes to its earliest solid‑body electric. It blends vintage-correct feel, authentic Blackguard tone, and Custom Shop‑level attention to detail at a price far below a full Custom Shop build. It’s a guitar for players who want the real early‑’50s Tele experience , a faithful recreation with just enough refinement to make it stage‑ready.

 Build & Construction

Body & Finish

• Ash body , lightweight, resonant, and true to the 1950–51 originals
• Blackguard Blonde nitrocellulose lacquer , Thin, breathable, and ages beautifully , Slightly translucent, letting the ash grain show through
• Single‑ply black phenolic pickguard , the iconic Blackguard look

The finish feels alive and resonant, with that unmistakable nitro “give” under the fingers.

Neck

• One‑piece maple neck with a thick ’50 Broadcaster U‑profile , Substantial, chunky, and incredibly comfortable , Encourages a relaxed left‑hand grip
• 7.25" radius and vintage tall frets , Classic feel, but easier bends than true vintage frets 
• Gloss nitro lacquer on the neck , smooth, not sticky

This is a neck for players who love vintage Telecasters and want that early‑Fender heft.

 Tone & Electronics

Pickups: Custom Shop Designed Broadcaster Set

These are the heart of the guitar , bright, raw, dynamic, and unmistakably early‑Fender.

Bridge pickup:

• Classic Blackguard bite
• Tight low end
• Aggressive upper mids
• Perfect for country, blues, rockabilly, and early rock tones
• Responds beautifully to pick attack

Neck pickup:

• Warm, woody, and slightly smoky
• More clarity than many modern Tele neck pickups
• Great for jazz, blues, and mellow rhythm parts

Overall tonal character

• Bright but not harsh
• Dynamic and touch‑sensitive
• Authentically vintage , not modern, not hi‑fi
• Loves tube amps, edge‑of‑breakup tones, and pedals

 Playability

Despite its vintage specs, the 70th Anniversary Broadcaster is surprisingly playable.

• Chunky U‑neck feels substantial but ergonomic
• Vintage tall frets make bending easier than true vintage wire
• 7.25" radius is comfortable for chords and classic Tele playing
• Lightweight ash body makes long sessions easy
• Balance: Perfect ,no neck dive, no awkward angles

 Hardware & Build Quality

• Vintage‑style tuners ,stable, smooth, and period‑correct
• Three brass barrel saddles ,classic Tele twang and sustain
• String‑through ash body ,resonance and punch
• Nitro finish , thin, resonant, and ages naturally

Fender’s Corona factory really delivered on this run t.

Who It’s For

• Telecaster purists who want a historically accurate Broadcaster
• Players who love chunky necks and vintage feel
• Country, blues, rockabilly, and roots players
• Collectors

 Case and Presentation

Fender packaged the 70th Anniversary Broadcaster with the level of care you’d expect for a commemorative model.

• Vintage‑style tweed hard case with plush interior
• 70th Anniversary certificate of authenticity

It feels like a premium, collectible instrument from the moment you open the case.

The Fender 70th Anniversary Broadcaster (2020) is one of the most successful anniversary models Fender has ever produced. It captures the spirit, sound, and feel of the original Broadcaster with remarkable authenticity while offering the reliability and consistency of a modern build.

If you’re a Telecaster enthusiast, a vintage‑spec purist, or a player who wants a guitar with genuine historical character, this model delivers in every way. It’s expressive, dynamic, beautifully built, and destined to become a future classic in its own right.

A guitar with heritage, attitude, and soul , exactly what a Broadcaster should be.