#Fender Custom Shop Esquire 1951 Heavy Relic® MB Ron Thorn Nocaster Blonde

Here a copy from a very early Esquire with serial number # 0255 from November 1950, as shown in "The Blackguard" on page 87. The original was found in Oregon in 2002 by its first owner, who still had the original proof of purchase. As with many early Fender instruments, the neck radius was a comfortable 9.5 “, the body already had the milling for the neck PU, which was not yet installed. It was at this time that the broadcaster was introduced and for certain reasons (some speak of avarice…) Leo Fender decided to produce the bodys for Esquire and Broadcaster in a uniform manner.

The instrument shown here has a feather-light ash body, a strong 1-piece maple neck (Nocaster "U") and the slotted screws typical for this period. The hand-wrapped "Blackguard" PUs perfectly stage the extremely lively and lively tone of this Esquire.

In addition to the fantastic tone, the sensational aging of master builder Ron Thorn is another highlight of these Fender! This Esquire was aged with great attention to detail, the great finish is clearly visible in the pictures.