Check out this super sharp and incredibly light weight Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Double Esquire Thinline Custom Relic in Aged Blue Flower! This is an excellent condition (hard to tell through the relic) version of this model, directly from a collector’s closet and into our shop. Currently this Double Esquire has aftermarket Dimarzio pickups installed (Area T neck, Chopper T bridge), making it more of a rock n’ roll machine, but it does come with the original Fender 50-51 Blackguard bridge pickup (this can be reinstalled before shipping). Neck pickup is not included.
Complete with tweed hardshell case, all paperwork and case candy, as well as Fender CS COA and the 1 ply small pickguard (simply removed for the photos to show the gorgeous blue flower pattern).
This beautiful guitar presents an inspired new take on Fender’s original workhorse, with imaginative personality and original flavor. The lightweight roasted pine body has top binding and a Relic lacquer finish that imparts the look of an oft-played companion, while the rift-sawn maple neck has an 11/’56 off-center V profile. The comfortable 7.25″ – 9.5″ vintage compound-radius fingerboard has 21 medium vintage frets.
For sonic versatility, the two-pickup Esquire delivers rich, thick tone with hand-wound ’50-’51 Blackguard pickups and ’51 Modded Nocaster® wiring (position one is bridge pickup alone with volume control and blend for the neck pickup, position two is the neck pickup alone wired directly to the volume pot, and position three is a special twist on the “rhythm” tone with a modified resistor). Other features include single-ply eggshell Caballo Tono pickguard, reverse Nocaster bridge with RSD saddles for ideal intonation, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut, and disk string tree. Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity.
S/N:
Weight: 6lb 5oz
Series: Custom Limited
Body: Roasted Pine
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck: Rift Sawn Maple
Fretboard: Maple
Radius: 7.25″ to 9.5″ Compound Radius
Dot Inlays: Micarta Black
Neck Shape: 11/56 Off Center V
Scale Length: 25.5″
Nut: Bone, 1.650″ Width
Frets: 21, Narrow Tall
Bridge: 3-Saddle American Vintage w/ Brass Saddles
Gears: Fender Vintage Style
Pickguard: 1-Ply Parchment Relic
Electronics: 3-Way Blade, Standard Tele Wiring
Knobs: Knurled Dome
Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound ’50-’51 Blackguard
Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound ’50-’51 Blackguard
Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case
Accessories: Strap, Certificate of Authenticity