Fender 70th Anniversary Esquire, Surf Green
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When it was first introduced in 1950, few people could predict the impact that the Fender Esquire would have on the world of popular music.
Now, 7 decades later, Fender are paying tribute to this awesome axe with an accurate recreation!
Rock-Solid Recreation Of A Classic
The Fender 70th Anniversary Esquire, seen here with a classic Surf Green finish, is a faithful recreation of the guitar that started it all - the very first solid body Fender guitar ever created!
Fender 70th Anniversary Esquire, Surf Green Highlights
- Premium-grade recreation of Fender's first solid-bodied electric guitar
- Inspired by an original '50 Esquire from Songbirds Museum in Cattanooga, TN
- Lightweight roasted pine body with a single cutaway design, and a vintage-style Surf Green finish
- Thick "U"-shaped Maple neck, with a maple fingerboard
- Tim Shaw-designed Esquire single coil bridge pickup, with controls for Tone and Volume
- Adjustable 3-saddle bridge
- Special anniversary neck plate
- Includes vitage-style tweed hardshell case
- Limited availability
Accurate Reproduction
As you can tell from a single glance, the single cutaway body of the Esquire was the foundation of what went on to become the Broadcaster/Nocaster, and eventually the Telecaster.
The body is carved from roasted pine - a tonewood renowned for delivering a punchy and complex tone, with the roasting treatment improving the guitar's natural resonance.
This elegant design is coupled with a thick "U"-shaped maple neck, and a maple fingerboard which features a vintage-style 7.25" radius.
Single Pickup Design
With the original Esquire the pickup was actually re-purposed from a lap-steel guitar to bring out those bright, twangy tones that quickly became synonymous with Fender.
For this 70th Anniversary model, legendary Fender pickup designer Tim Shaw has recreated this excellent bridge-position pickup.
In addition to this, the guitar has been given master Volume and Tone controls, along with a 3-way switch that offers the following options:
- Position 1 - Tone control off
- Position 2 - Tone control on
- Position 3 - Tone control off, pre-set treble roll-off
Limited Availability
As stated above, this excellent guitar is available for a limited time only - in other words, we recommend you place your order sooner rather later, to avoid missing out.
Contact our Online Sales team directly if you'd like to query the availability of this instrument.
Fender 70th Anniversary Esquire, Surf Green Specs
- Model Name: 70th Anniversary Esquire, Maple Fingerboard, Surf Green
- Model #: 0170532857
- Series: Limited Edition
- Country Of Origin: US
- Color: Surf Green
- Body: Roasted Pine
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Body Shape: Telecaster
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck Shape: '50 Broadcaster "U"
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
- Number of Frets: 21
- Frets Size: Vintage Tall
- String Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Position Inlays: Black Dot
- Bridge Pickup: Tim Shaw Designed Esquire Bridge Pickup
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge (Tone control off), Position 2. Bridge (Tone control on), Position 3. Bridge (Tone control off, preset treble roll-off)
- Pickup Configuration: S
- Bridge: 3-Saddle American Vintage Strings-Through-Body Tele with Solid Barrel Steel Saddles
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
- Pickguard: 1-Ply White
- Control Knobs: Knurled Dome
- Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
| Manufacturer | Fender |
|---|---|
| SKU | 311131 |
| Shipping Weight (kg) | 9.900000 |
| MPN | 0170532857 |
| Case Included | hard case |
| Colour | green |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
| Series | Limited Edition |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Nut Width | 1.650" |
| Neck Wood | Maple Neck |
| Pickup Config | 1 x single coil |
| Number Of Strings | 6 string |
| Right / Left-Handed | right handed |
| Fingerboard | maple fingerboard |
| Guitar Style | telecaster style |
| Body Size | full size |
| Body Material | pine body |
Extended Christmas Exchanges
For orders placed between 12th November and 24th December 2024, you’ll have until 31st January 2025 to exchange your purchase for a product of the same value, or pay the difference for a more expensive piece of gear. Find out more*.
Delivery
We have a wide range of Delivery Options available, depending on the value of your parcel and budget. Select from our 2-3 Day Saver Service or our Next Working Day options at the Checkout.
This will include a text or email on the day of delivery giving you an exact hour window of when your gear will be with you, and the drivers name - just so you know when to turn the volume down!
- Free Delivery Available on Selected Products
- Weekend UK Mainland Delivery (Saturday-Sunday): £19.99
- Small Items (Under 750g) Small items will be delivered by Royal Mail starting from 99p
- Heavy Items (Over 30kg): Pallet Service Doorstep Delivery £65
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Collection
Rather not wait in for the delivery? Don’t worry, we’ve got you…In Stock items can be ordered and paid for in-advance Online via our Click & Collect service. As long as if it's in stock at your chosen branch, you can collect the item within the hour.
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Returns
If you and your item aren’t getting along, you have 14 days from when you receive the goods to contact our PMT experts either by phone or email to return your item.
*Please note, we cannot accept returns of:
- Special/Custom Orders - Any order that is custom or has been personalised.
- Products with Hygiene Seals - Microphones, any in-ear earphones, monitors, orchestral instruments with mouthpieces and any other items that touch your mouth, nose or inner ear if you have broken the hygienic seal on the packaging.
- Software & Media - Any software or media that has been opened or registered via physical or digital means.
- Any product containing a valve, e.g valve amps are only covered for 90 days from purchase.
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Online Orders
If you and your new item aren’t getting along, you have 14 days from when you receive the goods to contact our PMT Experts either by phone or email to return your item or organise an exchange for something more suitable.
Store Orders
If you've changed your mind about something you bought in-store, bring it back within 14 days of purchase and we'll be happy to exchange it for another product, a gift card or store credit.
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