Before the Telecaster® revolutionized the music world in 1951, Leo Fender crafted several prototype guitars. The Vintage Custom 1950 Double Esquire is an amazing re - creation of a super - rare dual - pickup Esquire. It's got features that both modern players and vintage tone lovers will adore. The hand - wound '50 - '51 Blackguard pickups offer a rich, full tone. Combined with modified '51 Nocaster® wiring and controls, it has a blender pot instead of a regular tone control and an extra resistor on the rhythm circuit for better output. The neck has a vintage 7.25' - 9.5' compound radius, giving it a unique feel even among vintage - style guitars. It also has medium vintage frets, which are a bit larger and very comfortable to play. Other great features include a NOS flash - coat lacquer Nocaster Blonde finish, Closet Classic hardware, a 2 - piece off - center - seam ash body, a tinted maple rift - sawn neck with a 10/56 'V' - shaped profile, 21 medium vintage frets, a 3 - way switch, a black phenolic pickguard, a '51 - '54 Tele bridge with brass saddles, a bone nut, a round string tree, and vintage - style tuning machines. This guitar is a peek into the innovations that led to the Telecaster. It comes with a deluxe hardshell case, a strap, and a Certificate of Authenticity. Specifications: Body Shape: Telecaster; Body Material: 2 - Piece Offset Seam Ash; Body Colour: Nocaster Blonde; Body Finish: NOS Flash Coat Lacquer; Fretboard Material: Maple; Fretboard Radius: 7.25' to 9.5' Vintage Compound Radius (184 mm to 241 mm); Scale Length: 25.5' (648 mm); No. of Frets: 21; Fretboard Inlays: Black Dot; Pickup(s): Custom Shop Hand - Wound '50/'51 Blackguard (Bridge & Neck); Bridge: 3 - Saddle American Vintage Strings - Through - Body Tele with Brass Saddles; Pickguard: 1 - Ply Black; Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010 -.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406; Tuning Machines: Vintage - Style; Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome; Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case.
Using this Fender Custom Shop 1950 Double Esquire guitar is a breeze. Just plug it into your amplifier and start strumming. The 3 - way switch lets you choose different pickup combinations for various tones. For better sound control, play around with the blender pot instead of the regular tone control. When you're done playing, always put the guitar back in the deluxe hardshell case to protect it from scratches and bumps. Keep the guitar in a place with stable temperature and humidity to prevent the wood from warping. Wipe the strings with a clean cloth after each use to keep them in good condition. And if you need to adjust the tuning, use the vintage - style tuning machines carefully. Also, make sure to handle the guitar gently as it's a high - quality instrument.
