Nacho banos the blackguard book reveals that early fender guitars varied widely in weight we prefer the lighter versions. Nachoguitar blackguard tele by nacho banos, brand new. Stored data allow us to tailor the websites to individual users interests. Aug 10, 2017 id like to find a copy of nacho banos book on fender blackguards. About tc music enterprise kuala lumpur tc music enterprise.
The details of this replica are so accurate, if it werent for a couple easter eggs hidden in the guitar, it would easily fool most. The body of the guitar has been refinished by mark jenny of mjt and the neck has been lightly oversprayed, its also had a pro refret. For those unfamiliar with nacho banos, hes considered one of the foremost experts. If you own or love the blackguard telecaster as one of the most iconic electric guitars, you must have this book. The blackguard book by nacho banos number 2503 for sale. In comes ignacio nacho banos, a man who needs no introduction to the world of fender blackguard enthousiasts. Jan 05, 2021 a quick heads up and something we can all look forward to in 2021. I have the blackguard book, serial number 4254, my birthday. Unique opportunity to obtain a guitar made by the legendary nacho banos, author of the blackguard book which is an appreciation of the earliest fender telecaster style guitars produced between 1950 and 1954. So the purchaser can follow along the narrative of some of the great original early blackguards in the book and how to identify original early 50s telecaster, nocaster, and esquire elements and parts. Check out the level of detail in the blackguard book its.
The last time i ordered these 2016, they sold out in less than a week. In 2005, after more than three years of research, he selfpublished the blackguard book, a 420page coffeetable book featuring thousands of color photographs of guitars and their components. In the blackguard book, nacho banos writes that leo used alnico iii in the early broadcasters and teles. If you arent aware, nacho wrote the blackguard book which happens to be the most in depth and detailed look at fenders blackguard telecasters ever compiled. There is no one alive more qualified to make a custom replica of a blackguard than nacho. This guitar was owned by nacho banos he wrote the amazing blackguard book and we have email correspondence from him confirming his ownership. The blackguard book by nacho banos alpine guitar shop. The nacho guitar blackguards are the best reissue teles out there fender cant touch this quality, nor the historical accuracy. And not just any vintage blackguard, a great vintage blackguard. Ive always loved great books, and those ones are very hard to find. The blackguard book by nacho banos, now out of print and expensive, is considered the bible on the subject.
All materials used are selected to meet vintage specs. Rare blackguard replicanachocaster by nacho banos, new with. The blackguard book by nacho banos, used electric guitars for sale in dublin 4, dublin, ireland for 225. Like all telecaster lovers i have dreamed of playing a 1950s blackguard broadcaster. Ignacio banos, however, takes it beyond pretty much anyone whos not on a. May 14, 2020 the incredible blackguard book by nacho banos, which takes a very detailed look at fender telecasters built from to the book itself is hugeyou better have a strong coffee table. The nachoguitar blackguards are the best reissue teles out there fender cant touch this quality, nor the historical accuracy. Guitars by nacho banos are new, but look, play and sound like. Id love to own that book, and wonder if nacho could make a decent chunk of. Nacho knows everything about blackguard teles just read his book. The blackguard book by nacho banos for sale in dublin 4. The blackguard book nacho banos limited edition bills reverb. The blackguard book by nacho banos number 2503 for sale online.
In his authoritative and beautiful book the blackguard, author nacho banos references this, calling 52s a personal favorite and stating, the neck feel and lead pickup sounds from these. I won an auction for this aged butterscotch body with vintage nitro. A detailed history of the early fender telecaster years 19501954author nacho. A detailed history of the early fender telecaster years. Blackguard is the term for the original telecasters produced between 1950 and 1954, before fender switched from black pickguards to white. Cookies may be also used by third parties cooperating with booklikes, like advertisers, research companies and providers of multimedia applications. Guitars by nacho banos are new, but look, play and sound like guitars with a long and eventful history. I was in contact with my good friend nacho banos, tdpri member and celebrated creator and author the blackguard book and he confirmed that the pinecaster book was nearing completion.
Lefty vintage guitars page 23 lefty vintage guitars. Shop gear categories brands shops deals and steals price drops 0% financing new. Nacho banos nachocaster sunburst 2018 guitar for sale the. The 19501954 tele is regarded as the holy grail of fender guitars and nacho is.
That means it has all the nuances that take it over the top. Considered the definitive text on the subject without question. Yes, this will be hard to find, but banos s book is the definitive guide to early telecasters. Nacho banos is the author of the blackguard book which, in my opinion, is the bible of fender.
Fender telecaster 1950 used in the movie girl happy elvis presley live. The decals they make look exactly like the ones fender used in the 50s. I had no idea the prices these books are going for now that they are sold out. The blackguard book nacho banos vintagestratocaster. The blackguard book nacho banos detailed history telecaster. I decided it would be a blast to assemble my own using the many great vintage style parts that are available. Aug 27, 20 my love for a blackguard was only intensified by getting a copy of nacho banos fantastic blackguard book and spending many hours studying. The pinecaster book due in 2021 telecaster guitar forum. For caps i started making my own cd replicas a while back, but now i am using luxe and a batch of russian nos i bought years ago. This is a fantastic book and i hope the op is able to hunt one down. With the help of some famed guitarslingers and oldworld craftsmen, nacho has somehow arranged to make a few reproductions of some early telecaster and stratocaster guitars. Hundreds of beautiful indepth pics and close ups covering fiftysome vintage guitars nacho disassembled and photographed to tell the history of leo fenders first electrics. Nacho banos bible for early fender blackguards, telecasters, esquires and broadcasters.
Looking for the blackguard book by nacho banos page 2. Nacho also owns one of the most exstensive collections of broadcasters, nocasters, and telecasters on the planet. The blackguard book by nacho banos alpine guitar shop reverb. So the purchaser can follow along the narrative of some of the great original early blackguards in the book and how to identify original early.
Rare blackguard replicanachocaster by nacho banos, new with cool accessories. Yes, this will be hard to find, but banoss book is the definitive guide to early telecasters. Dennis the menace made his debut in 16 papers and catcher in the rye was published for the first time. Nacho signed my copy at the philly guitar show back in 2006 and it was great to talk telecasters with him for a few minutes. Often, builders used what was available at the time and they changed every few years. Banos asap, hopefully this book has a future with me. Nacho banos the blackguard book meachams music reverb. I used to have the 52 tele with the same serial number. Cookies may be also used by third parties cooperating with booklikes, like advertisers. The incredible blackguard book by nacho banos, which takes a very detailed look at fender telecasters built from 1950 to 1954.
I use switchcraft jacks, crl switches, mec and cts pots. If you have ever played the original nocaster then you probably will not believe that this is a new instrument. This is the best reissue electric out there the closest thing to an early 50s fender blackguard tele. Nacho banos author of the blackguard telecaster book 2017.
Collecting guitars brought him a lot of knowledge and in 2003, with the information he had gathered as a collector and player, and on the advice of friends, he decided to write down his experiences in a book, the blackguard book. Saw one used for 3500 euro last month, it sold in a day. Ive played one, and it was pretty amazing especially to look at as well as to play. They are jawdroppingly accurate, and best of all they are sold at about a tenth of what a vintage guitar costs. I still have some leftover stock of original copies of the blackguard book, so i. Original condition, barely played and including all original paperwork in a leather pouch along with the blackguard book, this is just a crazy good guitar from a luthier with incredible skills. The blackguard book is an appreciation of the earliest fender telecaster style guitars produced between 1950 and 1954 by fender musical instruments in fullerton california. The vintage broadcasters neck had the finest 1950s fender profile we have ever encountered, with tadeo gomez producing a piece of soft v sculpture thats pretty much the most comfortable and playable neck imaginable. Here is serial number 38 a 1951 telecaster from september 1951 and previously owned by tele guru and author of the blackguard book nacho banos. I have a few vintage blackguards but find myself playing your guitars all. Rare blackguard replicanachocaster by nacho banos, new. Im looking to buy this book, does anybody have an idea where to find one or have one to sell. Shop gear categories brands shops deals and steals price drops 0% financing new and popular handpicked collections. Back in the days, i made the mistake to sell my blackguard book of nacho banos, and i still regret this move.
The blackguard book nacho banos vintagestratocaster reverb. My love for a blackguard was only intensified by getting a copy of nacho banos fantastic blackguard book and spending many hours studying. Left handed blackguard tele by nacho banos author of the definitive book on blackguard teles. Looking for the blackguard book by nacho banos the gear page. I cant wait to receive the chiyozuru korehide photo book vol.
The blackguard by nacho banos meet your next favorite book. The book itself is hugeyou better have a strong coffee table. Brilliant nachocaster blackguard build by nacho banos. By dismantling and painstakingly photographing many examples, banos provides an exhaustive account of the variations in the early models. Nacho banos is a tele authority and underground legend. I have a few vintage blackguards but find myself playing your guitars all the time.
Nachocaster blackguard telecaster by nacho banos pic heavy. Just placed an order, and cheaper than a used book on ebay. Nacho is considered one of the foremost experts onstudents of blackguard teles in the world and his the blackguard book is considered the bible on these magnificent creations of leo fender. I think there are a couple used ones for sale out there at the moment also. Resources reverb news price guide buying guides gift cards referafriend. Rocking ceo questrom magazine questrom magazine boston. Dennis the menace made his debut in 16 papers and catcher in the rye was published for the. Lefty vintage guitars page 43 lefty vintage guitars. The book is written in english and comes in a large 12 x 12 coffeetable format in a beautiful color presentation, 420 pages, hardcover, individual hard slipcase, in a limited edition of 5,500 copies. Straight out of a collection this absolute stunner is in search of a new home. This is a blackguard tele by nacho banos author of the definitive book on blackguard teles. Nacho banos the blackguard book the telecaster reverb. The blackguard book is an appreciation of the earliest fender telecaster style guitars produced between 1950 and 1954 by fender musical instruments in.
For pickups i am following the specs obtained from my research work on the blackguard book, which has been published since 2005. These are the top of the food chain of modern production aged fstyle guitars. Leo fender started using alnico blended magnets in his experimental pickups as early as 1940. We use the information stored using cookies and similar technologies for advertising and statistics purposes. This is as close to the real vintage vibe as youll ever play. Jan 01, 2005 yes, this will be hard to find, but banos s book is the definitive guide to early telecasters. The 19501954 tele is regarded as the holy grail of fender guitars and nacho is the man who rebuilds them to perfection.
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