Artisan Buckeye Double Esquire Amber Natural #R124448

2023 Fender Custom Shop Artisan Buckeye Burl Double Esquire in Amber Natural. A true collector’s piece showcasing exceptional tonewoods, top-tier components, and master-level luthiery. Based on the iconic Double Esquire platform, this unique model expands the classic blueprint with refined tonal options and elegant appointments – while staying true to Fender's vintage DNA. This is a real tone machine.

The unique tone and aesthetic of the Artisan Buckeye Double Esquire come from its rare and exotic wood combination. A lightweight, roasted pine body forms the tonal foundation, topped with a striking two-piece Buckeye burl cap – outlined in herringbone purfling for a luxurious touch. To enhance resonance, the body features a semi-hollow design with an elegant F-hole. The neck, crafted from roasted birdseye maple, delivers remarkable stability and feel, while the AAA-grade rosewood fingerboard with 21 frets offers smooth playability across all registers.

For classic tone with modern clarity, Fender equips this model with two hand-wound Custom Shop '51 Loaded Nocaster single coils in the bridge and neck positions. These pickups deliver a punchy midrange, crisply defined highs, and the unmistakable Tele twang that made the early '50s Nocaster a legend. The open-top metal cover on the neck pickup enhances inductance and brightness, providing added note separation and a more articulate upper register – perfect for clean leads or detailed rhythm work.

A perfect instrument for discerning players and Telecaster enthusiasts alike. Full spec can be seen in the photo of the traveler in the gallery. Part of a large collection and pretty much as new. Super light at 5lb 8oz! With Custom Shop case and certificate of authenticity, traveler and tags.

• Body made of thermally treated pine (Roasted Pine), with resonance chamber
• Two-piece top made from chestnut burl (buckeye burl), with f-hole and herringbone purfling
• Bolt-on neck made from thermally treated birdseye maple
• 21-fret round-lam fretboard made of rosewood in AAA quality
• 9.5" fretboard radius
• Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Loaded '51 Nocaster Single Coil in neck position (with open cap)
• Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Loaded '51 Nocaster Single Coil in bridge position
• Hand-Wired Fat '50s Tele Wiring with 3-Way Switch, Master Volume and Master Tone
• 3-Saddle String-Thru-Body Telecaster Bridge
• Vintage-style tuners with tortoiseshell wings
• Nickel/chrome hardware
• Aged Natural nitrocellulose finish
• Includes case and certificate of authenticity

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Since 1987, the Fender Custom Shop has been a “dream factory,” producing guitars that are to playing what Ferraris are to driving. The skilled craftsmen in Fender’s Corona, Calif., Custom Shop are known worldwide for their artistry in making guitars that range from the fine to the fantastic. Whether it’s building a new custom instrument from the ground up or modifying an existing one, their best is the best.

Fender Custom Shop instruments have been crafted for and with the input of the world’s finest players-names like Clapton, Beck, Burton, Cray, Gilmour, Townshend and Vaughan, to name just a few.