Fender Custom Shop 1950 Esquire Heavy Relic Guitar – Aged Vintage White – CHUCKSCLUSIVE – #R123842

Sweet Mids and Lively Resonance – The Fender Custom Shop 1950 Esquire Heavy Relic Guitar in Aged Vintage White – CHUCKSCLUSIVE

The single-pickup Esquire debuted in April 1950 as Fender’s very first solid body electric Spanish guitar, joined a few months later in October 1950 by a two-pickup model. This Custom Shop 1950 Esquire honors the model with its distinctive combination of finely crafted features. 

Producing balanced highs and sweet midrange with lively resonance, the two-piece select ash body has an off-center seam and wears a Heavy Relic finish treatment that conveys the convincing look, feel and vibe of a guitar that has seen a hard-fought lifetime of near-constant use and heavy wear.

The one-piece rift sawn maple neck is sculpted with a 1950-style “Blackguard” profile for comfortable and period-correct full-hand feel, topped by a vintage compound-radius (7.5”-9.5”) maple fingerboard with 21 medium vintage (47095) frets and a bone nut. Dual Custom Shop hand-wound ’50-’51 Blackguard pickups with modded ’51 Nocaster wiring deliver clear, crisp highs with well-balanced midrange and low end, with the extra versatility of blend control for both pickups.

Our 65th Anniversary

Chuck Levin’s was founded in 1958 and saw its early successes while many original models for these Custom Shop recreations were leaving the Fender shop for the first time ever. Like Fender’s iconic instruments, Chuck Levin’s has endured and thrived for decades since, and become a legend to many musicians. To celebrate our 65th Anniversary and our shared history with Fender, Chuck Levin’s has partnered with the Fender Custom Shop to bring you this amazing instrument.

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

• Body Wood: Ash
• Body Finish: Lacquer
• Finish Type: Heavy Relic
• Custom Color: Aged Vintage White

Neck

• Neck Type: 69 Strat Custom Relic
• Neck Finish: Medium Tint Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Fretboard Wood: Heavy Relic Maple
• Truss Rod: 50s
• Number of Frets: 21
• Tuning Keys: Vintage with Fender Logo Relic
• Mounting Holes: 4 Bolt
• Fret Wire: Medium Jumbo/6150
• Face Dots: Micarta Black .250
• Fretboard Radius: 7.25″
• Nut Width: 1.650″
• Neck Shape: Nocaster “U”
• Nut Material: Bone
• Side Dots: Micarta Black 3/32″

Hardware

• Bridge: 1950 Esquire WO PU SS SDL Relic
• Output Jack: Vintage Tele
• Neck Plate: Vintage Tele Relic
• Strings: 10-46
• String Tree: Vintage Disk 50-55 Relic
• Pickguard: 4-Ply Brown Shell Nitro
• Switch Tip: American Vintage Tele Relic
• Volume Knob: Knob Nocaster Chrome Relic

Electronics

• Controls: Full Throttle Esquire Relic
• Bridge Pickup: OBG Bridge Relic

Miscellaneous

• Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
• Included Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap and Certificate of Authenticity

Manufacturer: Fender
Model: 9232000630-AVWH
SKU: I719446-N-R123842-0-WHXD

We are Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center

Since 1958, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Family-owned and operated, our legendary music store delivers Everything in Music®—from instruments and recording gear to pro audio, rentals, and repair services.

Our team of musicians and industry experts lives and breathes gear, helping you build the perfect setup for your next performance, studio session, or installation. As an authorized dealer for top brands, we also offer our award-winning CHUCKSCLUSIVE line—exclusive, limited-edition instruments and collaborations recognized with the NAMM Top 100 Dealer Innovation Award for redefining what a music retail experience can be.

Chuck Levin’s isn’t just a store—it’s a community built by players, engineers, and creators who share a lifelong passion for sound. Stop by our legendary Wheaton, MD showroom or contact us anytime for expert advice, product questions, or the best possible deal on your next piece of gear.