Description

Fender 1963 Esquire Custom Bigsby DLX Closet Classic – Faded Shell Pink

The Fender Esquire is a true legend, and this Custom Shop ’63 model is a magnificent tribute to its enduring legacy. Born from the earliest days of the electric guitar, the Esquire laid the foundation for the Telecaster and countless other iconic instruments. This model, with its two-piece select alder body and stunning Faded Shell Pink nitrocellulose lacquer finish, feels like a time capsule from the golden age of rock and roll. The ’60s Oval “C”-shaped rift sawn maple neck, topped with a beautiful 3A rosewood fingerboard, provides a comfortable and authentic feel that will inspire you to play for hours.

While it famously sports a single pickup, the Esquire’s magic lies in its simple yet versatile electronics. The Custom Shop Hand-Wound Loaded ’51 Nocaster bridge pickup delivers a potent blend of twang, bite, and raw power. The three-way blade switch allows you to explore a range of tones from a gritty, untamed roar to a smooth, mellow sound, all with a single pickup. The added Bigsby vibrato tailpiece opens up a world of expressive bends and shimmering textures. Famous players like Bruce Springsteen, who used a modified Esquire to record the album Born to Run, have proven just how much can be achieved with this deceptively simple instrument.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

Highlights

• A meticulously crafted Custom Shop tribute to the iconic 1963 Esquire.

• Authentic ’60s Oval “C” neck profile and vintage compound radius for a truly classic feel.

• Hand-wound ’51 Nocaster bridge pickup delivers an unmistakable, powerful vintage tone.

• Stunning Faded Shell Pink nitrocellulose lacquer finish that will age beautifully over time.

• Factory-installed Bigsby vibrato tailpiece for expressive and subtle tremolo effects.

Specifications

• Body Wood: 2-Piece Select Alder

• Neck Wood: Rift Sawn Maple

• Left/Right Handed: Right-Handed

• Fretboard Wood: 3A Rosewood

• Scale Length: 25.5″ (64.77 cm)

• Fretboard Radius: 7.25″ to 9.5″ Vintage Compound Radius

• Fretboard Inlay/Material: Vintage Clay Dot

• Neck Profile: ’60s Oval “C”

• Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer

• Hardware: Nickel/Chrome

• Tuners: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo

• Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Loaded ’51 Nocaster

• Electronics: Master Volume, Master Tone

• Bridge: RSD Jaguar/Jazzmaster with Bigsby Vibrato

• Manufacturer Part Number: 9235700031

• Depth at 1st Fret: .850″

• Depth at 12th Fret: .920″

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument youll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!