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Fender Custom Shop Leo Broadcaster Commemorative Edition Collectors Condition

Before it was christened the Telecaster , Fender's famous trademark design guitar was named the Broadcaster. Fender Musical Instruments, with the accompaniment of BBE Sound and Fred Gretsch Enterprises, introduces a limited edition Leo Fender Commemorative Broadcaster guitar. Fifty of these special tribute instruments were reproduced according to Leo's original design and materials from 1950. Number 001 went to the Fender Museum. 002 went to Phyllis Fender 003 went to Fred Gretsch. And, 004 went to BBE Sound, then owner of G and L.The first rendition of this guitar was named Esquire and featured a single pickup and no truss rod. After limited production and field testing, Fender realized the apparent need to reinforce the Neck and began plans to fit the Neck with a truss rod. By the time they were ready for full production, the decision was made to also include a second pickup. Eager for an entry into new markets, especially on the east coast, Don Randall, Fender's head of sales, chose a new name for the dual pickup version of the Esquire and named it the Broadcaster. So, without hesitation, Fender began shipping the new, improved dual pickup Broadcaster in place of the original Esquire. By attempting to give the Esquire its new name in such haste, Fender had caused unforeseen trouble. On February 20, 1951, the company received a telegram from the Fred Gretsch Manufacturing Co., stating that use of the Broadcaster name, was an infringement upon Gretsch's registered Trademark used on their Broadkaster model drums, and that abdication of this name was warranted. Go to http://www.harmony-central.com/Events/WNAMM99/Fender/Leo-Fender-Broadcaster.html and http://www.fender.com/billschultz/for more information.Read more: http://www.premierguitar.com/Gear/Guitars/Electric_Solid_Body/59582/BroadCaster_Re_issue.aspxno. ixzz22ZjmHyIa, This guitar really is incredible and highly collectable, being in collectors grade condition. This guitar comes with the Fender Tweed hard-shell case, the COA, copies of the original telegram sent from Fred Gretsch Manufacturing Co., memo, bridge cover. This is a very rare chance to purchase a collectors condition Leo Fender Broadcaster Commemorative Edition.

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As a family-run, Specialist PRS Dealer in Yorkshire, UK, we stock an extensive range of models, all of which are available for worldwide delivery, or to try in our comfortable showroom. We personally hand select all of our PRS guitars, so you can be assured of exquisite tops, finishes and exceptional playability. We are fanatical about customer service - from an initial enquiry to after sales service, you can be assured that we will be with you at all times. Every guitar is setup prior to shipment and we can also set up any of our guitars to your specification - just ask. It also goes without saying that every guitar we ship is immaculately presented, securely packaged and sent using a secure, reliable and fully insured courier service, so you may shop with us in complete confidence.

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