Fender Custom Shop 1950 Pine Esquire Closet Classic – Aged Oxblood with Hard Shell Case
The Fender Custom Shop 1950 Pine Esquire: Vintage Charm with Modern Versatility
A True Tribute to the Original
The Fender Custom Shop 1950 Pine Esquire Closet Classic is a faithful recreation of one of Fender’s most iconic designs. With its Aged Oxblood finish and lightly worn Closet Classic hardware, this guitar captures the timeless essence of the original Esquire while offering modern upgrades for today’s players. Its laminated vintage pine body, slightly thinner at 1.5", provides a resonant, lightweight feel, while the one-piece rift-sawn maple neck features a 1950 Esquire profile for authentic vintage playability.
Built for Versatility and Performance
Though a single-pickup design, the Esquire’s hand-wound '50-'51 Blackguard bridge pickup and full-throttle wiring deliver a surprising range of tones. The three-way blade switch offers:
- Volume and Tone
- Volume Only
- Pickup Straight to Output
This setup gives players the ability to switch from warm, nuanced tones to raw, unfiltered output, making it a versatile instrument for various musical styles.
Superior Craftsmanship and Authentic Aesthetics
The compound radius fretboard (7.25”-9.5”) with rolled edges and 21 medium vintage frets ensures exceptional comfort and precision. Finished in a NOS "flash coat" nitrocellulose lacquer, the body and neck exude a vintage feel, enhanced by the micarta black dot inlays and chrome vintage-style hardware.
Expandable Options for Players
Routed for a neck pickup, this Esquire comes with an additional ’51 Nocaster neck pickup and compensatory pickguard, allowing players to expand their tonal palette if desired.
Part of the Five Star Select Collection
As a member of the exclusive Five Star Select collection, this guitar has been meticulously crafted in collaboration with industry leaders, thoroughly inspected, and professionally set up by in-house luthiers. Each piece includes a hand-signed certificate of authenticity to confirm its premium design and construction.
Specifications
General
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Make: Fender
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Model: Custom Shop 1950 Pine Esquire Closet Classic
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Number of Strings: 6
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Orientation: Right-Handed
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Scale Length: 25.5”
Body
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Body Wood: Vintage Pine
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Finish: Aged Oxblood (NOS "flash coat" nitrocellulose lacquer)
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Body Thickness: 1.5"
Neck
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Neck Wood: Rift Sawn Maple (Medium Tint)
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Neck Shape: 1950 Blackguard
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Fingerboard: Rift Sawn Maple (Rolled Edge)
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Fretboard Radius: 7.25" - 9.5" Compound
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Number of Frets: 21
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Fret Size: Medium Vintage
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Inlay: Micarta Black Dot
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Nut Width: 1.65”
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Nut Material: Bone
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Truss Rod: Bi-Flex
Hardware
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Bridge: 1950 Esquire with Original-Style Steel Saddles
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Tuners: Vintage with Fender Logo
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Hardware Finish: Chrome
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Pickguard: Black
Electronics
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Pickup: Handwound '50-'51 Blackguard (Bridge)
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Switching: 3-Way Blade (Volume and Tone, Volume Only, Pickup Straight to Output)
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Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone (Full Throttle Wiring)
Accessories
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Included:
- Hard Shell Case
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Additional White Pickguards
- Hangtags
- Custom Care Card
- Additional '51 Nocaster Neck Pickup
- “Ashtray” Bridge Cover
- Picks
- Strap
- Case Keys
- 1950 Esquire Control Assembly
This guitar ships fully insured with signature required.
