Essential Information About the Fender Custom Shop Artisan Buckeye Burl Double Esquire Guitar
- Exceptional Artisan Aesthetics: figured buckeye burl top, "brown-shell" binding and chevron purfling, NOS nitrocellulose finish.
- Hollow Torrefied Pine Body for airy resonance, featherweight (approx. 2.51 kg), and remarkable sustain.
- Premium Playing Comfort: roasted 3A birdseye maple neck, '60s "oval C" profile, 3A round-lam rosewood fingerboard with 241 mm / 9.5" radius.
- Revisited Historic Tele Sound: two hand-wound Nocaster '51 pickups, "Fat '50s Tele" wiring, and '58-'63 reverse angle bridge with RSD brass saddles.
From the Original "Esquire" to Artisan Refinement
Designed as a high-end tribute to Fender's first solid-body guitars, this Double Esquire blends vintage vocabulary with Custom Shop craftsmanship. Carefully selected materials and the NOS nitro finish mark a luthier piece where tradition and innovation meet in a decidedly "boutique" style.
For Whom and Which Styles?
Ideal for
intermediate to expert guitarists seeking a high-end, responsive, and nuanced Tele. From
blues to
rock, including
country,
americana,
funk, and
pop, it offers a clear and articulated spectrum that cuts through the mix while remaining musical both on stage and in the studio.
Sound Characteristics
The single-coil
Nocaster '51 pickups (Custom Shop, hand-wound) deliver a punchy attack and iconic "twang," with a solid presence in the low mids. The
reverse angle bridge rebalances the response: rounder lows, more present and precise highs, ideal for arpeggios, chicken-picking, and expressive crunches. The
Fat '50s Tele wiring provides a natural interaction between volume and tone controls, allowing shaping of the tone (from bright clean to singing drive) without losing definition. The
hollow torrefied pine body adds openness and sustain, with lively and resonant projection.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Comes with a deluxe hard case, strap, and certificate of authenticity. For maintenance and stage use, prefer a
10-46 nickel-plated steel string set (original setup) and a quality
6.35 mm instrument cable. A well-balanced
leather strap and a
universal guitar stand will ensure daily comfort and security.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Wood: torrefied pine (hollow body)
- Top: figured buckeye burl
- Binding and ornamentation: "brown-shell" binding and chevron edging
- Shape: Esquire
- Finish: NOS nitrocellulose lacquer, WLS undercoat
- Pickguard: "Caballo Tono" brown-shell, 1-ply
Neck
- Wood: roasted 3A birdseye maple
- Profile: '60s style "oval C"
- Fingerboard: 3A round-lam rosewood
- Radius: 241 mm / 9.5" (modern)
- Frets: 21, Medium Jumbo
- Inlays: mother-of-pearl dots
- Nut width: 42 mm / 1.65"
- Neck thickness: 20.8 mm / 0.820"
- Nut: bone
- Truss rod: vintage-style heel access, slotted nut
- Neck finish: nitrocellulose lacquer
Hardware
- Bridge: Tele '58-'63 reverse angle with RSD brass saddles
- Tuners: vintage-style, "brown-shell" buttons
- Control knobs: flat knurled
- Hardware finish: nickel/chrome
- Strings installed: nickel-plated steel .010-.046
- String guide: disc
Electronics
- Pickup configuration: SS
- Neck pickup: Nocaster '51 Custom Shop, hand-wound ("Loaded")
- Bridge pickup: Nocaster '51 Custom Shop, hand-wound ("Loaded")
- Selector switch: 3 positions (1. bridge / 2. bridge+neck / 3. neck)
- Controls: master volume, master tone
- Wiring: Fat '50s Tele
- Pickup type: Custom Shop, hand-wound
Miscellaneous
- Orientation: right-handed
- Scale length: 25.5" / 648 mm
- Weight: 2.51 kg
- Included accessories: Deluxe hard case, strap, certificate of authenticity
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