'Pick of the Day' - 1950 Fender Broadcaster 1963 Princeton and 1961 Reverb

Today we've got a killer Fender setup for you, starting with a 1950 Broadcaster with quite a few changes that make it an affordable piece of Fender history! We've also got a pristine 1963 Fender Princeton Amp on deck with a 1961 Reverb unit for all of that springy goodness. Today we've got Jay here to tell you all about these wonderful pieces of gear before handing things off to Nick Mardon for a demo!

For more information on the guitar, amp or reverb, please give us a call or check out:

Music: The Hollers "Ain't Here to Lose" (Instrumental)

[kevinmurtagh]

Dude, I like that you didn’t fix your hair after you stuck your finger in the socket!

[scottiedunk]

Amazing playing brother. Great Dynamics and touch. 🙌

[kyleshoemaker]

I am a big fan of this series. Beautifully shot and edited videos. Love what you guys are doing here. I only wish I lived closer to Seattle!

[raceface_m]

Like this guy demoing. Covers a variety of playing.

[Tonetwisters]

My older brother had a 1960 Jazzmaster and a 1960 PRO and one of those '61 Reverb tanks, best I can recall. Got it first year they came out, at any rate. This is a great sounding rig, hear!

[andoros.]

Is it still being sold as a 1950 Broadcaster because its still hanging on to the original body shape (but not original finish) ? With every electronic component and all functional hardware (aside from bridge plate) replaced and the neck/fretboard reshaped and refinished I think it would be more accurately described as "Vintage Partscaster (with 1950 Swamp Ash Body)."

[macmidi]

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

[rafasounds-qirm]

This guy knows what the next note should be

[keithbriscoe]

So, not a broadcaster neck, frets, finish, nut, tuners, pickups or pots.... really curious what kind of price someone would actually consider paying for this. Fair to say it's a super old partscaster?

[cpost]

Super, sounds incredible, kind of Allman

[JS-nfsn]

Damn, that guy can play. He sounds like a whole band.

[ivanrohal]

Is the decal on the headstock original?

[michas]

Cool playing! What's the name of the first melody?

[paulcowart]

Hmmm really think you should have left the tuner's be Obviously those were staying in tune Let the buyer decide maybe throw some original replacements in the case Just my opinion Very cool guitar I just picked up a 61 Princeton tremolo Love it It has cream knobs tho...is that correct for some of those early ones ??They are getting pricey Is the reverb unit for sale ?? No reverb in my house 😟

[andrewclemons]

That's damn near as good as the 59 and the dumble

[Pegasus]

Yeah, babe! That's what I mean!!!! Hot damn, do I love it. Gimme that machine! :-)

[massimofamularo]

practically the only original thing left is the pencil date on the neck. Maybe..

[jackogburn]

I'll give you $500 for the pair.

You'll take care of the shipping right?

[dermpath]

Each mod he describes inflicts the pain. Ouch.

[kendrickseeber]

I don't really like the broken up sounds from that amplifier.