Oscar Moore Nocaster

[robthemac]

I was listening to some Nat King Cole last night, ended up going down a bit of an internet spiral that lead me to possibly the sexiest Fender I have ever seen: Oscar Moore's '51 Nocaster. I never was a huge fan of white guitars or gold hardware, but wow, my boat is certainly floated in this case.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/latelecast ... caster/amp

[Terexgeek]

To be fair the finish is no longer white and the hardware is no longer gold really either!

(Very cool BTW!)

[Mattress5]

Yep, love that.
However, if it was in brand new condition probably not so much.

[robthemac]

Yep, love that.
However, if it was in brand new condition probably not so much.

I was thinking how you'd get this look. I agree that it might look a bit naff new. I wonder if an Olympic White nitro finish was exposed to enough smoke (and even a little bit of dilute iodine) it might darken and yellow. The gold hardware would need some serious work to get rid of the shine. I don't know what you'd do about the pickguard. Apparently it's gold paint on the bottom of a clear pickguard. Again, has potential to look absolutely rubbish.

Could see what Mr Whitfill thinks...

[Mattress5]

Yep, love that.
However, if it was in brand new condition probably not so much.

I was thinking how you'd get this look. I agree that it might look a bit naff new. I wonder if an Olympic White nitro finish was exposed to enough smoke (and even a little bit of dilute iodine) it might darken and yellow. The gold hardware would need some serious work to get rid of the shine. I don't know what you'd do about the pickguard. Apparently it's gold paint on the bottom of a clear pickguard. Again, has potential to look absolutely rubbish.

Could see what Mr Whitfill thinks...

Are you thinking about putting in an order?

[robthemac]

I traded my Tele for a Strat a few weeks ago and am getting itchy for some twang. Can't afford it just yet, and I am always slightly suspicious about buying before trying.

But yes, I want a Tele. Thinking Custom Shop or booteek.

[Delayman]

I wouldn't be reading this section based on my experience....

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