Description
Fender's Custom Shop delivers another tone-forward masterpiece with the Limited Edition Double Custom Esquire DLX Closet Classic. Built for players who crave a blend of heritage and individuality, this one speaks directly to fans of vintage-style Telecasters with a twist. From its roots in Leo Fender's earliest designs to the unmistakable grit of its pickup pairing, this Esquire reimagines a classic with personality, punch, and a heavy dose of Custom Shop class.
At the heart of this build is a 2-piece offset seam roasted alder body paired with a quartersawn maple neck; the combo creates a naturally resonant, balanced tone with the kind of snap and bloom you'd expect from a carefully aged Fender. Finished in a lightly relic'd nitrocellulose lacquer, it sports the feel and appearance of a seasoned favorite, fresh out of its case but rich with decades of stagewear charm.
A bold pickup set brings attitude to the table; the Seymour Duncan Antiquity P90 in the neck position adds warmth and raw grit, while the Custom Shop Hand-Wound '51 Nocaster bridge pickup delivers that dry, twangy bite that defined early Tele tone. Reverse Fat '50s Tele wiring ensures both pickups retain their character while working together seamlessly. Whether you're riding the volume for dynamic blues leads or cutting through a mix with clean treble, this Esquire gives you three usable voices and plenty of sonic flexibility.
Playability is dialed in with a 3A rosewood fingerboard atop the maple neck, shaped with a comfortable '60s Oval "C" profile and topped with 21 Jescar Vintage frets. The 9.5" radius hits a sweet spot for modern bends and vintage chording alike. The 3-saddle '67 Telecaster bridge with threaded steel saddles enhances sustain and keeps the attack sharp and responsive.
Every detail serves a purpose-from the vintage-style tuners to the bone nut and parchment pickguard. Even the smallest appointments like the American Vintage '65 string tree and mother-of-pearl inlays add authenticity without overstatement.
This is more than a reissue; it's a reinvention with roots in the past and a voice for today. Whether you're recording, gigging, or adding to a curated collection, the Double Custom Esquire DLX stands out as a player's dream and a tone chaser's prize.
From Cream City Music: This one hits all the right notes. Deeply resonant, full of character, and loaded with vibe, the Double Custom Esquire DLX Closet Classic is a fresh take on a timeless blueprint. If you're after something classic with edge, this is your guitar.
Specifications:
- Color: Aged Natural
- Body Shape: Telecaster
- Body Material: 2-Piece Offset Seam Roasted Alder
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Shape: '60s Oval "C"
- Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Jescar Vintage (45085)
- String Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Headstock: Telecaster
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with Custom Shop "V" Logo, Serialized
- Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Fingerboard: 3A Rosewood
- Position Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot - 7 mm
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Loaded '51 Nocaster
- Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Antiquity P90 Dog Ear
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
- Pickup Configuration: SS
- Bridge: 3-Saddle '67 Telecaster with Threaded Steel Saddles
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
- Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome
- Switch Tips: Top Hat Style, White
- Included Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap and Certificate of Authenticity
Sku: 9235700080
