The Fender Custom Shop 1950 Double Esquire Heavy Relic in Aged Nocaster Blonde is a masterful tribute to one of Fender's earliest designs, blending vintage authenticity with modern craftsmanship. Its solid ash body, finished in a Flash Coat Lacquer, showcases the iconic Aged Nocaster Blonde color, exuding timeless appeal. The maple neck features a 1950 Blackguard profile and a vintage compound radius fingerboard, ensuring a comfortable and authentic playing experience. Equipped with Custom Shop hand-wound '50/'51 Blackguard pickups and classic '51-'54 Tele hardware, this guitar delivers the unmistakable tone and feel of the early Esquire models. Complete with a heavy relic finish for a road-worn look and a hardshell case, this instrument is a must-have for enthusiasts of Fender's rich history.

Specifications

Body
Body Type: Solidbody
Body Material: Ash
Body Finish: Flash Coat Lacquer
Colour: Aged Nocaster Blonde

Neck
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Shape: 1950 Blackguard
Radius: 7.25-9.5" Vintage Compound
Fingerboard: Material Maple
Fingerboard Inlay: Black Micarta Dots
Number of Frets: 21, Medium Vintage
Scale Length: 25.5"
Nut Width: 1.625"
Nut Material: Bone

Hardware
Bridge/Tailpiece: '51-'54 Tele Bridge with Brass Barrel Saddles
Tuners: Fender Vintage-Style

Electronics
Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '50/'51 Blackguard
Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '50/'51 Blackguard
Controls: 1 x master volume, 1 x neck blend
Switching: 3-way blade pickup switch

Miscellaneous
Strings: Fender 250R, .010-.046
Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case