Key Features
- Original '50s Esquire design based on the very first solid-body electric guitar
- Single Custom Shop '50-'51 Blackguard pickup delivers crisp, articulate punch
- Lightweight pine body and 1950 "U" shaped neck provide an authentic, vintage feel
- Experience a piece of music history at your fingertips...
Fender Custom Shop Vintage Custom 1950 Pine Esquire, Aged Black Overview
The first chapter of a never-ending story. The Fender Custom Shop Vintage Custom 1950 Pine Esquire presents the sensational recreation of Fender's very first solid-body electric guitar. Equipped with a single Custom Shop '50-'51 Blackguard pickup, you're gifted with a punchy low-end, fat midrange, and all the vintage Tele twang you could ever need. Along with a three-way selector to alter the voicing of this one-of-a-kind pickup. You'll experience expert clarity and articulation with each note you play.
Every aspect of the Esquire is crafted to match the specs of the original 1950 model. A lightweight pine body offers a plethora of unique tonal qualities that other body types simply can't compete with. And, with a sculpted 1950 "U" shaped maple neck and fingerboard, players can really take control of their performance. Effortless precision. Topped off with a classic three-saddle bridge for maximum tuning stability, the 1950 Esquire lets players travel back in time with the guitar that started it all.
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View Full DescriptionHand-wound for heritage sound
Fender are proven specialists when it comes to pickup design. And the 1950 Esquire demonstrates this to its full extent, with a single '50/'51 Blackguard pickup fitted in the bridge position. Crafted from Alnico 3 magnets, your tone will sing with the true character of the early '50s era. A fat, punching midrange and low-end will offer all the textured rhythms you require out of your playing. Not to mention the bright, snappy high frequencies - perfect for twanging cleans and searing solos alike.
Its voice is vintage. But the Blackguard pickup excels on the modern stage, too. A three-way selector offers a range of voicings by bypassing the volume and tone controls for direct output. It's this distinctive Esquire wiring that produces the heritage tone with excellent clarity and articulation. All from just one hand-wound pickup.
Vintage Fender feel
It's not enough to just sound '50s. It has to feel '50s, too. Luckily, Fender have ensured that every aspect of the 1950 Esquire has the unique, vintage feel that guitarists crave in a Custom Shop model. A lightweight pine body lets players roam free on stage, along with a single-cutaway design for effortless access to the upper frets. Fender know better than anyone that a guitar should enhance creativity. And this Custom Shop model is certainly no exception.
It's not just the body, though. A 1950 Esquire "U" shaped neck fits perfectly in the palm of your hand, whilst providing authentic feel through its entirety. And its maple surface lets your hands soar across every inch of the guitar's fingerboard and perform every riff, chord, and solo with ultimate precision. It's almost addictive to play.
Terrific tuning and fantastically full sound
When you're on stage, constantly tuning up can be a hassle and an inconvenience. This won't be a problem with the '50 Esquire. The vintage-style tuning machines hold your tuning tightly in place, so falling out of tune mid-song will be a thing of the past. You'll always sound precise. And you'll be heard fully, too.
The vintage designed three-saddle '50 Esquire bridge with original style steel saddles conducts the string vibrations excellently - dispersing the captivating tones of the Custom Shop Esquire from bridge to pickup. There's attention in every component to detail. And results in legendary sound.
Maximum instrument security
An instrument of such individuality needs protecting. Which is why the Fender 1950 Esquire comes with a deluxe hardshell case. Take your cherished instrument on the road, with the peace of mind that it’ll be in pristine condition every time you play. Preventing scratching, scraping, or any other damage to your guitar - the deluxe hardshell case makes transporting between venues simple and stress-free. No worries. No panic. Just the excitement of performance, the way it should be.
Legendary Custom Shop quality
It needs no introduction. The Fender Custom Shop has been on the minds of musicians for decades now. Having a long legacy of quality craftsmanship and a reputation for making some of the best instruments in the world, it guarantees an exceptional playing experience. You can be sure that this instrument will live up to expectations - it's got all the hallmarks of a premium standard craft. Get ready for greatness.
Specifications
Body
- Model Name: Fender Custom Shop Vintage Custom 1950 Pine Esquire, Aged Black
- Model Code: 9235001175 #R102708
- Series: Vintage Custom
- Body Material: Pine
- Body Shape: Esquire
- Body Finish: NOS Flash Coat Lacquer
- Body Colour: Aged Black
Neck
- Neck Material: 1-Piece Rift Sawn Maple
- Neck Shape: 1950 Esquire® "U"
- Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" to 9.5" Compound Radius (184 mm to 241 mm)
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Medium Vintage
- Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Position Inlays: Black Dot
Hardware & Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '50-'51 Blackguard
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Pickup Straight to Output Jack, Position 2. Pickup with Volume Control, Position 3. Pickup with Volume and Tone Control
- Bridge: 3-Saddle '50 Esquire® with Original Style Steel Saddles
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
- Control Knobs: Knurled Dome
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Eggshell
- Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case
- Accessories: Strap and Certificate of Authenticity
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