Fender Double Esquire Super Heavy Relic (2023)

The development stages of Fender's first mass-produced electric guitar range from Esquire to Double-Esquire, Broadcaster and Nocaster to the final model called Telecaster. After the Esquire, produced with one pickup in the spring of 1950, had its first sales successes a few guitars were produced with a second pickup in the neck position in the summer of the same year, as Leo Fender believed that this would make them more attractive to the market. These isolated instruments became known as “Double Esquires”. This replica of these extremely rare guitars comes with great features that result in a perfect combination of sound, playability and look. It immediately captivates with its enormously rocked “Aged Black” finish, which has the highest available relic level. There's no need to talk about hairline cracks or individual flaws, as the lacquer has been completely sanded off in places, which immediately makes you wonder whether Rory Gallagher might have played a Double Esquire after all. But he would certainly have had great pleasure in doing so, as the playability of the double Esquire is really first-class thanks to an ideal weight of just 3195 grams, “57 Style Soft V” neck profile, modern 7.25-9.5'' compound radius and the classic “Medium Vintage” frets. The pickups are “Handwound 50-51 Blackguard”, which are the result of meticulous analysis of old, original pickups by the Fender Custom Shop and rely on traditional specifications, original materials and hand winding carried out in the Custom Shop. Killer sound with a great attack and excellent response, but always with enough midrange and bass to avoid being garish or shrill. We are delighted to be able to offer you this exclusive, extremely rare dream instrument in top condition.

• Including original case, certificate, spec sheet, strap, case candy
• Weight: 3195 grams