Description
Fender's Custom Shop Artisan Buckeye Double Esquire NOS is where artistry and tone collide; this is a guitar that speaks to players who crave something extraordinary in both look and feel. Whether you're a discerning Tele enthusiast, a professional looking for studio-grade versatility, or a collector drawn to rare tonewoods and boutique-level detail, this Esquire channels the kind of craftsmanship and soul that's hard to find. Its roots are firmly planted in Fender tradition, but it's the modern precision and decadent materials that make it something far more special.
The body is a hollow roasted pine core, topped with a stunning figured Buckeye burl cap and bound in brown shell and herringbone purfling. It's light in the hands but rich in tone, giving you incredible resonance and sustain with every note. The NOS nitro lacquer finish gives it the look and feel of a vintage instrument without the relic treatment, preserving the natural elegance of the wood. At the heart of the tone are hand-wound '51 Nocaster pickups, configured in a rare SS setup. With the Fat '50s Tele wiring onboard, it delivers incredible tonal balance; the bridge snarls with midrange punch, while the open-loaded neck pickup adds warmth and depth, making this guitar ideal for blues, rock, country, and ambient textures alike.
The roasted 3A birdseye maple neck feels alive under your fingers. It sports a classic '60s Oval "C" profile with just the right amount of substance, paired with a 9.5" radius rosewood fingerboard and 21 narrow tall frets for fast runs, expressive bends, and smooth chord work. Tuning remains spot-on thanks to vintage-style tuners with brownshell buttons, a bone nut, and a vintage disc string tree. The reverse-angle '58-'63 Tele bridge with RSD saddles adds another layer of tonal complexity and precise intonation.
Visually, the Artisan Buckeye is loaded with personality. The one-ply tortoiseshell "Caballo Tono" pickguard and mother-of-pearl inlays echo the guitar's custom feel, while the aged natural finish lets the burl's wild, unpredictable figure shine through. It's equal parts instrument and inspiration.
Every detail on this guitar reflects the level of quality we love to see at Cream City Music. This is more than a high-end Telecaster; it's a handbuilt tool of expression, blending heritage and innovation in a way that feels seamless. Whether you're playing live or tracking in the studio, this Artisan Double Esquire is built to elevate your playing and leave a lasting impression.
Specifications:
- Body: Roasted Pine
- Body Top: Buckeye Burl
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer with WLS Undercoat
- Body Shape: Esquire
- Neck Material: 3A Roasted Birdseye Maple
- Neck Shape: '60s Oval "C"
- Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
- Fingerboard Material: Round-Laminated 3A Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot
- Side Dots: Mother of Pearl, 3/32" (2.38 mm)
- Tuners: Vintage-Style with Brownshell Buttons
- Bridge: '58-'63 Tele Bridge with Brass RSD Saddles and Reverse Angle Pickup
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Tortoiseshell
- String Trees: Vintage-Style Disc
- Pickups: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Loaded '51 Nocaster (Bridge), Custom Shop Hand-Wound Open Loaded '51 Nocaster (Neck)
- Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case
Sku: 9231012928
