FENDER CUSTOM SHOP 1950 DOUBLE ESQUIRE NOCASTER 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:
• Series: Vintage Custom
• Body Shape: Telecaster
• Neck Material: Maple Rift Sawn
• Neck Shape: 10/56 “V”
• Scale Length: 25.5″ (648 mm)
• Fingerboard Radiu: s7.25″ to 9.5″ Compound Radius (184 mm to 241 mm)
• Number of Frets: 21
• Frets Size: Medium Vintage 50085
• String Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650″ (42 mm)
• Truss Rods: Vintage-Style Heel Adjust
• Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound ’50-’51 Blackguard
• Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound ’50-’51 Blackguard
• Controls: Volume, Blend
• Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup With Blender, Position 2. Neck Pickup with Volume, Position 3. Neck Pickup with Volume, 10K Resistor and .001uF Capacitor.
• Pickup Configuration: SS
• Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele with Brass Barrel Saddles
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo
• Strings: Fender USA, NPS, (.010-.046 Gauges)
• Included Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity
• Dimensions: 6.4×17.3×43.5 IN
• Weight: 25.6 LB