Fender Custom Shop 1950 Double Esquire - Journeyman Relic (Nocaster Blonde)

The 1950 Double Esquire Journeyman Relic stands as a testament to Fender’s commitment to authentic vintage craftsmanship. This exceptional instrument features a 2-Piece Select Off-Center Seam Ash body paired with a 1-Piece Rift Sawn Maple neck, shaped in the classic 1950 “Blackguard” style. The Custom Shop Hand-Wound ‘50-‘51 Blackguard pickups complete this faithful recreation of a golden era guitar.

Every Fender Custom Shop instrument possesses something truly extraordinary — an intangible quality that becomes apparent the moment you pick one up. These guitars are far more than the sum of their premium components; they carry the spirit and history of their birthplace, infused with the dedication of the master craftsmen who built them. The result is an instrument that adds a completely new dimension to your playing.

Known affectionately as the Dream Factory, the Custom Shop buzzes with creative energy and houses Fender’s most accomplished builders. These artisans blend traditional craftsmanship with artistic vision, often approaching their work with the curiosity of mad scientists. Their unwavering dedication to their craft, combined with years of hard-earned knowledge and skill, flows into every instrument they create, ensuring that nothing ordinary leaves their workshop.