Fender Custom Shop 53 Double Esquire Heavy Relic

The Fender Custom Shop 53 Double Esquire Heavy Relic is a detailed homage to the early days of electric guitar making and combines authentic 50s sound with modern Custom Shop precision. Leo Fender presented the Esquire in 1950 as the first mass-produced solidbody guitar – robust, simple and revolutionary. It developed into the Broadcaster and later the Telecaster, which made music history.

The Fender Custom Shop 53 Double Esquire Heavy Relic takes up exactly this era. It combines the original Esquire design with two hand-wound Blackguard single coils to deliver an amazing tonal variety. It was built in 2019 in the Fender Custom Shop in the USA and embodies the highest level of craftsmanship, an authentic vintage feel and modern precision.

The two-piece alder body is painted in the classic butterscotch blonde finish and bears the heavy-relic aging that conveys the character of a genuine 50s guitar. The one-piece maple neck in the strong ’52 Tele C-profile offers a perfect balance of traditional feel and modern playability with its compound radius of 9.5″-12″.

In terms of sound, the Fender Custom Shop 53 Double Esquire Heavy Relic delivers the legendary Fender twang with radiant highs, warm mids and defined basses. The Handwound ’50-’51 Blackguard pickups respond sensitively to every nuance of attack, while the Present Day Tele Relic circuit allows versatile sound options – from clear, bell-like tones to biting crunch.

Weighing just 3.1 kg, the Fender Custom Shop 53 Double Esquire Heavy Relic is light, excellently balanced and extremely resonant. It reacts vividly, responds quickly and conveys the feel of a perfectly played vintage instrument.

Despite the Relic look, the guitar is in almost mint condition. All components – from the bridge to the machine heads – work perfectly. The aging is purely visual and has been masterfully implemented so that it looks like a lovingly cared-for original from the 1950s.

This Fender Custom Shop 53 Double Esquire Heavy Relic is the perfect instrument for guitarists looking for genuine vintage charm with modern reliability. It stands for tradition, authenticity and perfect craftsmanship from the Fender Custom Shop – a masterpiece that will delight collectors and players alike.

Specs
Model: Fender Custom Shop 53 Double Esquire Heavy Relic
Year Built: 2019
Body: 2-piece Alder
Finish: Butterscotch Blonde (Heavy Relic)
Neck: Maple (1/4 Sawn), ’52 Tele C-Profile
Fretboard: Maple, 9.5″-12″ Compound Radius
Scale Length: 25.5″ (648 mm)
Nut Width: 42 mm
Pickups: Fender Custom Shop Handwound ’50-’51 Blackguard Single Coils
Electronics: Present Day Tele Relic Wiring
Bridge: Nocaster Style Relic
Tuners: Vintage Style Nickel
Hardware: Chrome/Nickel Relic
Weight: approx. 3.1 kg
Made in: Fender Custom Shop, USA

With the Fender Custom Shop 53 Double Esquire Heavy Relic, you get an instrument that breathes history and is one of the best Fender creations in terms of sound and appearance.

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