Fender Custom Shop Vintage Custom 1950 Double Esquire NOS 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.

Specs

General
Model Name:    Vintage Custom 1950 Double Esquire® NOS, Maple Fingerboard, Nocaster® Blonde
Model Number:    9235000563
Series:    Vintage Custom
Color:    Nocaster® Blonde

Body
Body Shape:    Telecaster®
Body Material:    2-Piece Offset Seam Ash
Body Finish:    Flash Coat Lacquer

Neck
Neck Material:    Rift Sawn Maple
Neck Shape:    10/56 "V"
Scale Length:    25.5" (64.77 cm)
Fingerboard Radius:    7.25" to 9.5" Vintage Compound Radius (184 mm to 241 mm)
Number of Frets:    21
Fret Size:    Medium Vintage
String Nut:    Bone
Nut Width:    1.650" (42 mm)
Truss Rod Nut:    Vintage-Style Slotted
Headstock:    Telecaster®
Neck Plate:    4-Bolt
Neck Finish:    Flash Coat Lacquer
Fingerboard:    Maple
Position Inlays:    Black Dot

Electronics
Bridge Pickup:    Custom Shop Hand-Wound '50-'51 Blackguard
Neck Pickup:    Custom Shop Hand-Wound '50-'51 Blackguard
Controls:    Master Volume, Bridge/Neck Blend (Position 1 Only)
Pickup 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
Pickup Configuration:    SS

Hardware
Bridge:    3-Saddle American Vintage Strings-Through-Body Tele® with Brass Saddles
Tuning Machines:    Vintage-Style
Orientation:    Right-Hand
Hardware Finish:    Nickel/Chrome
Pickguard:    1-Ply Black
Control Knobs:    Knurled Dome
Switch Tips:    Barrel Style

Miscellaneous
Strings:    Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
Included Accessories:    Fat 50's Tele® Control Assembly, Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity