"Pick of the Day" - Broadcaster + Nocaster + Telecaster!

[@ricksold88s]

The no castor sound is mind blowing

[@grandpasnocaster23]

richard spight here is a link to some more videos of Grandpa's Nocaster being played by multiple different players. Please enjoy! kzbin.info/door/5k95ibAf0K4yVNpN_zZcqg

[@nickf9392]

Can you imagine being the person who opens the Nocaster case for the first time in decades and there it is...right in front of you....man, I can only dream.

[@grandpasnocaster23]

Lol, I tell people I pulled the golden ticket out of a wonka bar. I knew it was an old tele . . . But WOW not one of the fabled “lost black guards” let alone a Nocaster it was truly amazing 😎✌️🎸

[@superreverbking]

The Nocaster sounds righteous and like an old Tele should. Played to death too, usually meaning it was one of the good ones!

[@TheDavjo]

I like grandpa,s nocaster best. It aint worth a thang, if it dont have that twang.

[@joemorrow8411]

superreverbking I Freaking agree 👍👍

[@j_freed]

This is why when there's a super clean vintage instrument, I rarely go check it out. Fender sent out guitars then just as they do now, there are some tone turds people never bonded with, and to be fair it can't be easy for Fender to really know how great guitars are the day they are born, guitars may need to settle in.

[@rolux4853]

The Nocaster sounded really hot! Maybe the guy on the pickup winding machine had a few more drinks than usual the night before and let it run a few extra rounds before he remembered he should turn it off.

[@OFR]

@@j_freed Exactly - playing it for decades may actually help vibration and resonance. The unplayed guitars are cold and new-sounding.

[@90sPunkRockCovers]

Boy oh boy that '54 Blackguard Tele my God...awesome playing too.

[@kierenmoore3236]

Yeah, that Tele is a standout. Did they change the windings on the pups over those years ... ?

[@sayrerowan734]

I agree. Thought it was the best sounding of the three on the bridge pickup.

[@Squall6575]

@@kierenmoore3236 I believe they did change things up every year as they perfected it. This may or may not have included the actual winding, but I wouldnt be surprised. Not to mention the early days meant they were all handwound which could mean a lot of variation between models of the same year!

[@brain21]

50 Broadcaster Bridge 3:10 50 Broadcaster Neck 4:26 51 Nocaster Bridge 5:37 51 Nocaster Neck 6:34 54 Telecaster Bridge 7:25 54 Telecaster Neck 8:41

[@grandpasnocaster23]

Wow . . . Thanks 😎✌️🎸

[@fonklangoryklangory2586]

Thank you, you are golden 😎🔥🔥❤️‍🔥🤩

[@robertmakins5070]

There's something about that tele tone. It just gets me in all the right places.

[@grandpasnocaster23]

Robert Makins Here is a link to some more artists (& more from Nick also!) please enjoy! ✌️ kzbin.info/door/5k95ibAf0K4yVNpN_zZcqg

[@grandpasnocaster23]

Robert Makins Here is a link to some more artists (& more from Nick also!) please enjoy! ✌️ kzbin.info/door/5k95ibAf0K4yVNpN_zZcqg

[@vernonhoover1387]

That was some top of the line,premeir playing right there with 3 of the sweetest vintage casters I've seen.you've really made my day!tyvm

[@scottanderson4175]

Thank you for sharing these amazing examples ❤️

[@j_freed]

What we're talking about here is TONE DECALS... the specific headstock resonance induced with particular early Fender decals of the Broadcaster, the clipped Broadcaster decals version and the revolutionary changes later brought forward with the all-new Telecaster decals, these inspired innovations of Leo each all lent a specific sonic signature not captured elsewhere... and while Fender Custom Shop has come a long way to recreating that Decal Mojo, in all three headstock decal series, the originals still shine in a unique way.

[@neilrichardkelly]

Is it not simply the weight of the decals?

[@rolux4853]

Neil Kelly i Hope you’re also joking my friend

[@grandpasnocaster23]

Lol nicely put 😎✌️🎸

[@thesjkexperience]

Thank you Leo! 🎉

[@josheakinsmusic2526]

The Gramp-o-caster wins!

[@grandpasnocaster23]

Josh Eakins Music thanks! Here is a better look & listen for ya 😎✌️❤️🎸 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX-nkmWFhLt-npo

[@joemorrow8411]

Mocaster of the Nocaster, 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎶🎶🇺🇸 Awesome Playing Nick Perfect 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸👍👍

[@grandpasnocaster23]

Joe Morrow sure... more of nick playing it is on the same channel. 😎✌️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX-nkmWFhLt-npo

[@ronnieking1025]

Great Picking Young Man Like Your Style Letting Those Wonderful Telecasters Run

[@donhall-aquitania1025]

This is the best guitar store in Seattle! What a treasure trove of instruments.

[@maxwellfan55]

Broadcaster has the purest, unfiltered tones.

[@monzo9999]

Jesus that broadcaster is cleaner than a McDonald's sandwich

[@nathanieldelrosario1324]

Wtf😂😂😂

[@rolux4853]

Well, I haven’t thought about McDonald’s Sandwiches being especially clean..

[@goswo]

Except there’s some meat in the broadcaster :-)

[@robmaddison8645]

cleaner than a mannequin's arsehole

[@modestoney1577]

yes, it really is. i begin to doubt the authenticity of some of the vintage guitars. the value is just insane and there things harder to fake than a vintage guiter.....

[@TheUntam3d]

Really enjoyed listening to this. You're a great player making these guitars shine even more

[@TheChadPad]

Broadcaster for me! Favorite neck pickup was the 54 though

[@garethconway8717]

One of the best produced videos in this genre I've ever seen. Kind of hypnotic...

[@GIBKEL]

The grain in that Blackguard tele neck=tone... tone,..tone to the ‘BONE’. I love it when the melody grabs you-an opiate lilt of a smile. What a great episode-thanks you!

[@OFR]

SO many people put humbuckers into the neck of Telecasters (no doubt copying a famous guitarist) when one of the greatest electric guitar sounds EVER is a black-guard Tele neck pickup!

[@frantisca]

I like the sound of the 54 Blackguard, but I like the price a bit less... 34 grand is a lot of money for a plank of wood, although it is loaded with history.

[@sayrerowan734]

Yeah, those are real 'when I win the lottery' guitars, lol.

[@phillipholt6005]

Absolutely!!!

[@andrewclemons8619]

You've got great chops broski

[@sunburntaquaticape6694]

Great guitars and a fantastic player! I enjoyed listening to those fender tones, awesome!

[@dermpath101]

Awesome showcase. Beautiful playing.

[@Lowerhaightstreet]

this video was a pleasure to listen too, I like the nocaster

[@grandpasnocaster23]

Lowerhaightstreet Thanks! Here is a link to some more videos of Grandpa's Nocaster being played by multiple artists. kzbin.info/door/5k95ibAf0K4yVNpN_zZcqg

[@ben_manzanares]

Great playing and the nocaster sounded flawless!

[@grandpasnocaster23]

Ben Manzanares thanks! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX-nkmWFhLt-npo

[@contrabandjoe7974]

Nocaster sounded better to me... brighter and more "sparkle"

[@grandpasnocaster23]

ContraBand Joe Thanks! Here is a link to Nick & others playing Grandpa's Nocaster. Please enjoy! 😎✌️ kzbin.info/door/5k95ibAf0K4yVNpN_zZcqg

[@honkeytonkjohnnygumbo1137]

Dude...thats insane. How is that not the headline? There should be a video of how its made and this story is the commercial! Awesome story!

[@grandpasnocaster23]

Honkeytonk Johnny Gumbo lol, I know... I asked for the unedited version for myself. Never got it or I’d share. 😎✌️

[@darwinsaye]

Love the finish on the Nocaster!

[@grandpasnocaster23]

I think it’s varnish lol cut with smoke dirt and spilled drinks. 😎✌️🎸

[@darwinsaye]

Grandpa's Nocaster Works for me! 😂

[@thomaszonkowski2115]

Nice to see him open up and smile once he started playing! They say Prince was the same way. I was thinking he was too cool for school when the dude was talking to him.

[@alwolf2325]

Except Prince was a great player.

[@valebliz]

@@alwolf2325 yeah I’m sure you’re so much better.

[@alwolf2325]

@@valebliz You are correct, thank you for the acknowledgment.

[@robertrosejr1]

1954 sounds great I like the darker teles look best though

[@notomatoesbbq]

Whoa this thing sounds killer. Great playing man, you make this guitar really shine.

[@30smsuperstrat]

I was surprised at how scooped the mids were on that broadcaster bridge pickup, and how bright the neck pickup was. Just goes to show how different guitars were back then

[@macmidi]

The last Fender Broadcaster before the Nocasters is for sale at Carter Guitars as of 15April23

[@jonathanking7594]

Great playing young fella - nice touch and thoroughly enjoyable....guitars sound awesome too!

[@jayadams681]

well done fella, 3 guitars all played clean. sweet as.....

[@curtevans838]

Great stuff!

[@ElectricDeLion]

Who'd have thought chris griffin played guitar so smoothly

[@munkeatphotography]

Grandpa Tele rocks ! Sounds the best among the rest of the tele. Tons of Mojo

[@grandpasnocaster23]

Thank you very much, if you want more check the channel out 😎✌️🎸

[@channel8888]

The 54 took the prize for me!

[@ireneruthfox]

The 54 is king....Amazing tone. I like fat sounding Tele's.

[@jackp.walker6247]

- THIS ^^^ . . . the 54 wins hands down for me.

[@bughat1]

nice playin man.......

[@giulioluzzardi7632]

Nice work. Would be nice to repeat this demo with the "Ashtray" on all of them...just for thoroughness..cos that Broacaster sounds spot-on and its the only one where its used(Ashtray).

[@grandpasnocaster23]

I brought mine! Lol 😎✌️🎸

[@giulioluzzardi7632]

@@grandpasnocaster23 I bet it sounds better...

[@grandpasnocaster23]

Here’s a video with R L Heyer playing with the ashtray on. Always bummed I didn’t get the whole song lol. 😎✌️🎸 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaXEnHmafbuNrrs

[@otedah408]

How can a 17 yo look like that? I'm turning 17 in 3 more days and i cant even grow a full beard

[@watermelontreeofknowledge8682]

otedah neither can he

[@russianbot2397]

Hormones. I went through puberty at 9 and stopped growing at 14. I was 6'1 in the 8th grade and had a moustache.

[@xanderstone8991]

same here haha.

[@rikoflishas]

Rock n' roll lifestyle bro

[@sarahhey8654]

Dude looks 30 at least!

[@bobshelley9468]

trevor, that was beautiful, man...........

[@raymondnemetz6589]

Great playing!

[@ashcrimsonl]

That grandpacaster sounds like no other guitar

[@grandpasnocaster23]

I’ve been saying that for years! Lol thanks 😎✌️🎸

[@mrkite89]

All sound great and quite close to each other...only thing missing is the middle position twang: doesn't these guitars have the old "blend" circuit in the bridge position? Very cool tones may be found there...another little trick is to find the sweet spot between position 1 and 2 with the old three way switch, just like an old Strat: it sounds different from the blend circuit, but basically you have always both pickups in parallel... :)

[@grandpasnocaster23]

mrkite89 They didn't use the blend or show the dark circuit parts of the video. Time constraints I believe. Well... That & most people don't seem to like the dark circuit. 😎✌️

[@evilsheepguitarpickups8340]

Truly great demo. Amazing playing 🐑🐑🐑

[@Squall6575]

I think I liked the Tele's bridge and the nocaster's neck best. all three are absolutely top tier ofc

[@grandpasnocaster23]

The neck pickup was re-wound by Jason Lollar himself with period correct gauge wire to factory specs he also had to replace the fiber board he did a great job though! You should’ve seen what it looked Like before lol 😎✌️🎸

[@mariussauer892]

This tastefull Playin was smokin good!

[@cctn2012]

Cool teles' great playing.

[@gobigrey9352]

He's got taste. Very nice playing. Does those old guitars justice.

[@chuckwolfboyer7830]

COOL 😎

[@eternalme6077]

Man Nick sounds GREAT!!! He's really putting those BEAUTIFUL GUITARS through their paces. Anyways Thank you for Posting this WONDERFUL Vid....🎸💚

[@holgate1970]

The nocaster is just heaven. I am going to find pickups for my tele to attempt to get in somewhere near the sound range.

[@grandpasnocaster23]

Here is anouther good sound sample of Grandpa's Nocaster for you, & thanks! 😎✌️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4KkmmaFj5Znfdk

[@honkeytonkjohnnygumbo1137]

Did you find a pickup u like?

[@AuntAlnico4]

It's not no caster spec but I have a seller Seymour Duncan stl 1 in the bridge of my classic vibe custom double bound body and its pretty close to the sound of the no caster but sounds more like 54 so you decide.

[@sirbaronvoncount4147]

17? life is so unfair. some people are truly gifted

[@DavidMorisset]

Wade Wilson obsession is the path to perfection

[@dill5756]

Nah dude, he’s spent 11 hard years putting in thousands of hours of practice, don’t put off all his hard work by saying he’s just gifted.

[@incognito2246]

Does the dust on the vintage guitars is original too ? I mean from 51´ and 54’ ? If not , I think you can clean thoses guitars with no risk to change the sound ! But perhaps it’s like Bio patatoes : with dust on, it’s « more bio ».

[@grandpasnocaster23]

INCO gnito lol! The Nocaster’s been cleaned 😎✌️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX-nkmWFhLt-npo

[@gregorystone768]

Heaven. He can play too

[@richw.6296]

That boy can play.

[@scottbogfoot]

What's the single pickup one? An esprit? Should have had one of them too.

[@honkeytonkjohnnygumbo1137]

Is there a pick up today that sounds like the nocaster?

[@honkeytonkjohnnygumbo1137]

Thanks man. I put the 51 nocaster in a used mim 69 thinline reissue and added the 4 way switch so the pickups can be used in series like a humbucker. Very awesome tone. You might be able to find better, but youd spend a fortune trying. Very happy!

[@honkeytonkjohnnygumbo1137]

Ahh..Did you request any specific specs from jason or did u just let him do his thing?

[@grandpasnocaster23]

He knew what it was & rewound it himself to factory specs using a period correct gauge wire. (pre 54 country twang) It was a special job for my guitars restoration & by my request. I believe his shop has a comparable pu now. If not... ask em about one. They’re pretty cool.

[@sempercompellis]

Broadcaster>Tele>Nocaster imho

[@Sc0teeBe318]

Why is the butterscotch finish on the Nocaster so much darker than the other two? Is that that just from playing in smoky bars for several decades or did they actually use different variations of that finish depending on the year?

[@grandpasnocaster23]

I think it’s varnish lol cut with smoke dirt and spilled drinks. The original finish on the face and sides are gone the only original finish the body has is on the back and under the pick guard of course 😎✌️🎸

[@artprince9163]

Neck pup sounds best on the 54. Bridge best on the Nocaster. Amazing playing for 17 I think.

[@gusdupree2508]

"Thanks for having me " thank your parents man , my smart ass comment aside ,good playing ,bright future ,new century new people, nice

[@tomfoolery2082]

And these hav actual 1950s pickups is that correct any1. Thx

[@grandpasnocaster23]

Glenn Winburn I can speak for the Nocaster... the bridge is original & the neck was rewound by Jason Lolar (himself) to vintage factory specs with period correct wire. 😎✌️

[@tomfoolery2082]

Thats cool, iv been lookin for pups that r period correct and sound like it, now kno where to go. Thx.

[@VaibhavMittalIndia]

54 Blackguard Tele Wow 👍

[@georgepaschalidis9840]

How close to a vintage nocaster is a '14 nocaster custom shop in your opinion?

[@grandpasnocaster23]

Pascal Pascal well, to be honest, I’m blind & have to go by feel. I’ve tried many reissues from the broadcaster, nocaster & blackguard... none have gone home with me yet. (Practice guitar) Grandpas Nocaster has a shallow Soft V neck. So far; squire 52 reissue is about the closest. Hope this helps 😎✌️❤️🎸.

[@mapsjeep]

How do you demo the sound of three classic telecaster and not use the middle position?

[@ardskoay]

I think it’s because they didn’t have a middle setting yet. It was bridge and two neck settings.

[@grandpasnocaster23]

The dark circuit is in neck position “we” did film using it but it didn’t make the final cut. the middle position is the neck pickup and the bridge position is the bridge pickup with the use of blend nob to bring in the neck pickup while they filmed the use of the bridge pickup, the use of the blend nob wasn’t *heavy sigh* most people think it has a tone nob 😎✌️🎸

[@aaronbrown0417]

54 sounds the best

[@Bbendfender]

Great pickin'.

[@erichutchinson6882]

Nocaster sounded the best

[@sayrerowan734]

That dude can flat out play. Nice.

[@irockuroll60]

The saddles on that nocaster look super low...unless the screws are just long, ha

[@grandpasnocaster23]

irockuroll60 nope, they are low, lol. Grandpa liked the action low. I did have a shim put in and attenuation done for this years setup tho. They’re sitting a bit better now. Good eyes! 😎✌️❤️🎸

[@mrbarbelbarbello2332]

That's true Americana and ok !

[@lizzymayethebordercollie]

17? Damn okay then. I’m 40 and still look 13..🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️😂 Dude can play though 🤟🏼

[@MrJackrockerman]

What kind if wood on nocaster?

[@grandpasnocaster23]

Ash body. With varnish & a smoke finish

[@MrJackrockerman]

@@grandpasnocaster23 thanks for the info.. ❤🙏 Long live Tele player..

[@grandpasnocaster23]

Jack Stang no prob! Here is a few more videos for ya. “Loop & Noodle” is a pure guitar porn of the Nocaster, lol. 😎✌️❤️🎸 kzbin.info/aero/PLu3TEO_Dmm2pLoLAXozaLJntAMU-FnNAu

[@Texas_nc]

I didn't know Jason Momoa had a teenage son.

[@songwriterjj6022]

Casterbator!! LOL

[@gabillos]

Am I the only one annoyed by the non-stop side to side camera movement? It is a nice video tho! And great guitars, beautiful sounds!

[@davidtrueslayor7474]

I assume this isn't Nick Martin Offensive Lineman for the Houston Texans, well ok I will give Him a chance, ;:>o ! (wow hes good)

[@nobodyshomekindatones7088]

My man's higher than fuck

[@garrettsgarage4769]

The dude can play

[@parakeethunter5176]

i Award Nick "Master of Guitar." Wow

[@grandpasnocaster23]

He sure can play! Here is a video from the first time he played Grandpas Nocaster:

[@hgostos]

Normally I love Broadcasters, however that particular one left me a bit underwhelmed. Strange....

[@gadogado520]

I hve orignal body strat

[@JoseFPepeM]

Damn, that kid can play

[@haus05]

grandpas tele sounded the best by far ... unreal this kids 17 im 38 and he looks older than me lol

[@grandpasnocaster23]

haus05 thanks! Here is a better look & listen for ya 😎✌️❤️🎸 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX-nkmWFhLt-npo

[@jonathonrich8061]

Fender placed the string tree too low on the broadcaster. Dang it, too late to fix it now. Lol. Who said vintage guitars are better?

[@fabiogasperini4809]

Shweeeet

[@eeeejcicjn]

Aman Tanrım. Daha 17 17 17 17'ymiş...

[@TheTrollMastah]

That fool ain’t 17

[@sarahhey8654]

😂😂😂😂😂😢😢😂

[@Great-Documentaries]

That's a really cool trio to see. I'd still rather have my Classic Vibe 50's Tele. I'm sure it both plays better and sounds better than these overpriced, ancient and beat up relics. And mine won't need a refret for another decade or so, unlike the Broadcaster. Ouch!

[@twantheunisz9281]

I'm older than this guy and look younger.... There's no way this guy is 17, I would have believed 23 or something but not 17. I just don't buy it. Great playing though!

[@sarahhey8654]

Steroids 💪

[@PeterDad60]

5:28 Zabriskie Point soundtrack from the movie with the same name, very early Grateful Dead. Well not exactly Zabriskie Point but close. At 5:34 did that ass really say "we got grandpa's nocaster 1951"?

[@kimir2440]

Hes the oldest 17 year old I've ever seen

[@captainamerica3222]

Great guitars. Real icons. The kid might do better if he put some feeling behind his playing. Also needs to learn more chord inversions. Too much of the same thing over and over. No style yet but he's still young.