Fender Custom Shop 1959 Esquire Journeyman Relic Aged White Blonde R151231

Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz
Neck Depth 1st fret: .90"
Neck Depth 12th fret: 1.01"

Fender Custom Shop 1959 Esquire – Guitar Riot Special Build

This Fender Custom Shop 1959 Esquire is a Guitar Riot exclusive, combining all the classic Esquire specs we love in one exceptional package.

It features a lightweight ash body and a smooth, unfinished maple neck, paired with an AAA rosewood fretboard. The 7.25” to 9.5” compound radius offers superb playability, and the 10/56 V neck profile provides that perfect vintage feel for those that seek a little larger neck profile on a 1959 style Esquire.

The hand-wound Loaded 51 Nocaster pickup deliver a rich, dynamic range of classic Tele tones without any harshness. Built with extra winds of #43 gauge enamel wire, this pickup offer fat, juicy sound ideal for pushing your preamp into gritty overdrive. With alnico 3 magnets in the bridge pickup you get vintage-inspired tone with just the right amount of heat.

Model Name: 1959 Esquire Journeyman Relic Rosewood Fingerboard Aged White Blonde

Country Of Origin US

Color Aged White Blonde

Body 2-Piece Lightweight Ash (Sorted for weight)

Body Finish Nitro Lacquer

Body Shape Telecaster®

Neck Material Maple

Neck Finish Nitro Lacquer with no finish back of neck

Neck Shape 10/56 V

Scale Length 25.5" (648 mm)

Fingerboard AAA Rosewood Flat Lam Slab

Fingerboard Radius 7.25" to 9.5" Compound Radius (184 mm to 241 mm)

Number of Frets 21

Frets Size Narrow Tall 6105

String Nut Bone

Nut Width 1.650" (42 mm)

Position Inlays Micarta White

Truss Rods Vintage-Style Heel Adjust Early 60’s

Bridge Pickup Custom Shop Hand-Wound Loaded 51 Nocaster

Neck Pickup None (body is routed for neck pickup.)

Controls Volume, Tone

Pickup Switching

3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge (Tone control off), Position 2. Bridge (Tone control on), Position 3. Bridge (Tone control off, preset treble roll-off)

Pickup Configuration S

Bridge 3-Saddle Tele 51-54 with Brass Saddles

Hardware Finish Nickel/Chrome

Tuning Machines Vintage-Style

Pickguard 1-Ply White

Control Knobs Knurled Dome

Included Accessories Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity