Blackguard with Flame Maple Neck
This vintage 1954 Fender Telecaster Blackguard was owned and played by a Vietnam veteran and accomplished Nashville session musician, a legacy supported by accompanying documentation from his family.
Restored in the 1980s-90s by Sho Bud guitars in Nashville and further refined in 2023 by our store, this Telecaster showcases a beautifully refinished Butterscotch Ash body and its original pickups (bridge pickup rewound).With a production run of only approximately 5,000 Blackguards between 1950 and mid-1954, this guitar stands as a rare and valuable artifact of musical history.
Careful Restoration
The Telecaster has been upgraded with new cloth wiring, a period-correct 1954 switch, and modern pots, while retaining its timeless appeal. The large profile flame maple neck, dated TG 4-54, has also been refinished.
The Spaghetti logo decal has been replaced, the string tree is a period-correct replica, and vintage Kluson tuners, found in the case, have been refitted.
Detailed Specifications
- Refinished body and neck
- Original pickups with updated cloth wiring with bridge pickup rewound
- Upgraded pots, vintage Kluson tuners (later 1950’s) and a 1954 original switch
- Added recent Spaghetti Logo Decal and String Tree
- Black 1970’s Fender Telecaster case
This vintage Fender Telecaster guitar is in Melbourne, Victoria.
This Fender Telecaster Blackguard represents a significant opportunity for collectors seeking a well-loved instrument with player-friendly upgrades.
The original components – input, pickups, pickguard, bridge plate, saddles, knobs, and switch tip – remain functional and intact, each bearing the natural patina from extensive use.
| Year: | 1954 |
| Brand: | Fender |
| Model: | Telecaster |
| Body: | Refinished Ash Butterscotch |
| Neck: | Refinished Flame Maple |
| Markers: | Black Dots |
| Pickups: | Original Pickups, Bridge Rewound |
| Modifications & Repairs: | Refinished, New Decal, New String Tree, Changed Pots, Bridge Pickup Rewound, Slight Routing under Neck Pickup. |
