Fender Vintage Custom Shop 1950 Double Esquire NOS, Nocaster Blonde
Fender - Vintage Custom Shop 1950 Double Esquire NOS - Nocaster. Blonde, SS , Maple Fingerboard+ Hard Case
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Vintage Custom 1950 Double Esquire NOS
(Nocaster Blonde)
Includes Deluxe Hardshell caseBefore the Telecaster changed the guitar world forever in 1951, Leo Fender built multiple prototype guitars, testing different 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 Fender felt modern players and vintage tone hounds alike would love.
It features hand-wound '50-'51 Blackguard pickups delivering incredibly fat and rich tone, together 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 were 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 incredibly comfortable to play.
at a glance
• 2-piece offset seam ash body
• 7.25" to 9.5" vintage compound radius fingerboard
• 10/56 "V" shape neck
• Custom shop hand-wound '50-'51 Blackguard pickups
• 3-saddle american vintage strings-through-body Tele bridge
• Vintage-style tuning machines
An Undisputed Legend
Classic hardwareOther 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 look into the innovations that were pivotal in the development of the Telecaster. This guitar also includes a deluxe hardshell case, strap and Certificate of Authenticity. Get yours now!
Every Guitar Includes Professional Setup
It doesn’t matter what the value of the guitar, if you buy it from us we take extra steps to ensure you are completely satisfied with your instrument. Each guitar goes through a 22 step professional guitar set up process to make sure your new instrument sounds as the manufacturer intended it to play.
This means that your guitar may take an extra day to deliver, just so we can get these checks done. You’ll receive email updates once your guitar is ready for despatch.
We hope you feel it’s worth the extra time and patience we spend on your instrument.
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The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Body Shape | Telecaster |
|---|---|
| Body Material | 2-Piece Offset Seam Ash |
| Body Finish | Flash Coat Lacquer |
| Colour | Nocaster Blonde |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Neck Shape | 10/56 "V" |
| Neck Joint | Bolt-on |
| Radius | 7.25" to 9.5" Vintage Compound Radius (184 mm to 241 mm) |
| Fingerboard Material | Maple |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Black Dot |
| Number of Frets | 21 |
| Scale Length | 25.5" (64.77 cm) |
| Nut Width | 1.650" (42 mm) |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | 3-Saddle American Vintage Strings-Through-Body Tele with Brass Saddles |
| Tuners | Vintage-Style |
| Pickups | Custom Shop Hand-Wound '50-'51 Blackguard |
| Controls | Master Volume, Bridge/Neck Blend (Position 1 Only) |
| Case/Gig Bag | Deluxe Hardshell Case |
