Fender Custom Shop Vintage Custom 1950 Double Esquire NOS Electric Guitar, Nocaster Blonde

Before the Telecaster® forever changed the world in 1951, Leo Fender built several prototype guitars, testing various concepts that found their way into the final result. The Vintage Custom 1950 Double Esquire is a faithful recreation of one of those early models, the incredibly rare dual-pickup Esquire, which was outfitted with some very cool and compelling appointments that we felt modern players and vintage tone hounds alike would appreciate. It features hand-wound '50-'51 Blackguard pickups offering incredibly fat and juicy tone, coupled with modified '51 Nocaster® wiring and controls. You'll find a blender pot in place of a standard tone control and an additional resistor on the rhythm circuit for sweeter output. The neck features a vintage 7.25"-9.5" compound radius, which we found on some rare examples, giving it a unique feel even among vintage-inspired models. It also features medium vintage frets, which are slightly larger than vintage frets and very comfortable to play.

Other features include a NOS flash-coat lacquer Nocaster Blonde finish, Closet Classic hardware, 2-piece off-center-seam ash body, tinted maple rift-sawn neck with 10/56 "V"-shaped neck profile, 21 medium vintage frets, 3-way switch, black phenolic pickguard, '51-'54 Tele bridge with brass saddles, bone nut, round string tree and vintage-style tuning machines.

The historic precursor to an undisputed legend, the 1950 Double Esquire is a glimpse into the innovations that were pivotal in the development of the Telecaster. Includes a deluxe hardshell case, strap and Certificate of Authenticity.

Specifications:

• Body Shape: Telecaster
• Body Material: 2-Piece Offset Seam Ash
• Body Colour: Nocaster Blonde
• Body Finish: NOS Flash Coat Lacquer
• Fretboard Material: Maple
• Fretboard Radius: 7.25" to 9.5" Vintage Compound Radius (184 mm to 241 mm)
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• No. of Frets: 21
• Fretboard Inlays: Black Dot
• Pickup(s): Custom Shop Hand-Wound '50/'51 Blackguard (Bridge & Neck)
• Bridge: 3-Saddle American Vintage Strings-Through-Body Tele with Brass Saddles
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
• Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case