Fender Custom Shop 1950 Double Esquire Deluxe Closet Classic Faded Nocaster Blonde

The 2023 Fender Custom Shop collection, 1950 Double Esquire, delves deep into the history of Fender's early solid body guitars. The single-pickup Esquire debuted in April 1950 as Fender's first solid-body electric Spanish guitar, and a two-pickup model was added in October of the same year. The new 1950 Double Esquire pays homage to the model of its era, with a unique and carefully crafted combination that makes it a one-of-a-kind piece.

A two-piece Select Ash body with off-center seams delivers balanced highs and a lively, sweet midrange.Deluxe Closet Classic Faded Nocaster Blonde, Journeyman Relic Nocaster Blonde, Relic Available in aged no-caster blonde or heavy relic aged no-caster blonde. Each finish exudes the look and feel of a guitar that has been meticulously used for decades.

The one-piece rift-sawn maple neck has a 1950-style "Black Guard" profile that accurately reproduces the comfortable period full-handed feel, and features a vintage compound radius (7.5) with 21 medium frets (47095) and a bone nut. -9.5 inch) maple fingerboard. Equipped with two Custom Shop hand-wound '50-'51 Blackguard pickups, which are modified versions of the '51 Nocaster, it provides a balanced midrange, low end, and clear, crisp highs, and the blend control of both pickups allows for a variety of sound creations. is possible.

Other premium features include a single-ply black phenolic pickguard, 3-way pickup switch, '51-'54 Telecaster® bridge with brass barrel saddles, vintage-style tuners, disc string tree, deluxe hardshell case, strap, and genuine product. Comes with certificate.

SPEC

BODY
Body Material: 2-Piece Select Ash with Offset Seam
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape: Esquire®

NECK
Neck Material: 1-Piece Rift Sawn Maple
Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape: 1950 Blackguard
Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
Fingerboard Material: 1-Piece Rift Sawn Maple Neck
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" to 9.5" Vintage Compound Radius (184 mm to 241 mm)
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Medium Vintage
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.625" (41.3 mm)
Position Inlays: Black Micarta Dot, 0.25" (6.35 mm)
Truss Rod: Vintage-Style

ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '50-'51 Blackguard
Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '50-'51 Blackguard
Controls: Master Volume, Blend
Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup (Neck Pickup with Blend control), Position 2. Neck Pickup with No Tone control, Position 3. Neck Pickup with Preset Deep Rhythm Tone
Configuration: SS

HARDWARE
Bridge: '51-'54 Tele® Bridge with Brass Barrel Saddles
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender® Logo
Pickguard: 1-Ply Black Phenolic
Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome
Switch Tip: Barrel Style, Black
Neck plate: 4-Bolt with Custom Shop "V" Logo

MICELLANEOUS
Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406

ACCESSORIES
Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Hardshell
Included Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap and Certificate of Authenticity.