Here is a very special model. 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. The weight is 3,3kg. 

• Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
• Number of Strings: 6
• Body Material: 2-piece Offset Seam Lightweight Ash
• Body Finish: NOS Flash Coat Lacquer
• Color: Nocaster Blonde
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: 10/56 V
• Radius: 7.25 - 9.5 inch compound
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Fingerboard Inlay: Black Dots
• Number of Frets: 21, Medium Vintage 50085
• Scale Length: 25.5 inch
• Nut Width: 1.650 inch
• Nut Material: Bone
• Bridge/Tailpiece: 3-Saddle Vintage Strings-thru with Brass Saddles
• Tuners: Vintage-style with Fender logo
• Neck Pickup: 50-51 Custom Shop Hand-wound Blackguard Single-coil
• Bridge Pickup: 50-51 Custom Shop Hand-wound Blackguard Single-coil
• Controls: 1 x volume, 1 x tone, 3-way blade pickup switch
• Strings: Fender USA, NPS, .010-.046
• Case Included: Deluxe Hardshell Case