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 Fender Custom Shop Roasted Pine 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. 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.
The historic precursor to an undisputed legend, the 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.
GENERAL
Model Number: 9232000939
Series: Limited Edition
Color: Aged Black
Orientation: Right-Hand
BODY
Body Finish: Lacquer
Body Shape: Telecaster
Body Material: Roasted Pine
NECK
Neck Material: Riftsawn Maple
Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape: 1957 Soft “V”
Neck Binding: None
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25 - 9.5″ Compound Radius
Fingerboard Material: 1-Piece Maple
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Medium Vintage
Nut Width: 1.650″ (42 mm)
Position Inlays: Micarta Black Dot
HARDWARE
Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings Through Body Tele with Compensated Brass Barrel Saddles
Tuning Machines: Vintage Style
Pickguard: Caballotono
Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome
ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound 50-51 Blackguard Tele Bridge
Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound 50-51 Blackguard Tele Neck
Controls: Volume, Tone
Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Configuration: SS
