Fender Custom Shop 1963 Esquire Custom Bigsby DLX Closet Classic Electric Guitar - Faded 3-Color Sunburst with Hardshell Case

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The Fender Custom Shop Time Machine series brings the spirit of a golden era back to life, and the 1963 Esquire Custom Bigsby DLX Closet Classic is a perfect example of that legacy reborn. With its 2-piece select alder body finished in thin nitrocellulose lacquer, this guitar resonates with a lively, broken-in character that feels like it has decades of music already inside it. The Closet Classic treatment gives it just the right touch of vintage wear, while the rift sawn maple neck—carved into a comfortable ‘60s Oval “C” profile—offers a smooth, familiar feel that invites long playing sessions. Topped with a beautifully grained 3A rosewood fingerboard, 21 Jescar medium vintage frets, and classic clay dot inlays, it captures both the look and soul of an early-’60s workhorse.

Under the hood, this Esquire keeps things elegantly simple yet tonally versatile. The Custom Shop hand-wound Loaded ’51 Nocaster bridge pickup delivers everything from biting twang to warm, rounded punch, controlled through a traditional 3-position blade switch. Whether you’re dialing in raw, unfiltered bridge tone, engaging the tone control for added warmth, or flipping to the preset treble roll-off for a darker, moodier voice, this guitar responds with clarity and character. The 25.5" scale length, bone nut, and vintage-style tuning machines ensure stability and classic feel, while the RSD Jaguar/Jazzmaster bridge pairs seamlessly with the Bigsby vibrato tailpiece for expressive pitch movement without sacrificing tuning reliability.

Every detail on this instrument reflects thoughtful craftsmanship and vintage accuracy, from the mint green 3-ply pickguard to the American Vintage ’59–’64 string tree. It comes complete with a deluxe hardshell case, strap, and certificate of authenticity, making it as collectible as it is playable. Whether you’re chasing classic tones, adding a unique piece to your collection, or simply looking for an instrument that tells a story the moment you pick it up, this Esquire delivers. You can experience it for yourself at Haggerty’s Music, where guitars like this aren’t just sold—they’re discovered.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Time Machine
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Faded 3-Color Sunburst

Body

• Body Material: 2-Piece Select Alder
• Body Top Material: 2-Piece Select Alder
• Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Body Shape: Esquire
• Body Style: Double-Bound Solid Body

Neck

• Headstock Type: Telecaster
• Neck Material: Rift Sawn Maple
• Neck Shape: '60s Oval "C"
• Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Depth: 0.849" at 1st Fret, 0.925" at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: Bolt-On
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" to 9.5" Vintage Compound Radius
• Fingerboard Material: 3A Rosewood
• Position Inlays: Vintage Clay Dot
• Side Dots: Clay
• Number of Frets: 21
• Truss Rod Style: Early '60s
• Truss Rod Nut: Vintage-Style Phillips Head
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.65"
• Fret Size: Jescar Medium Vintage
• Scale Length: 25.5"

Hardware

• Bridge: RSD Jaguar / Jazzmaster
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: Bigsby
• Bridge Mounting: Threaded Studs
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
• Pickup Covers: None
• Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome
• Switch Tip: Top Hat Style, Black
• Hardware Finish: Nickel / Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo
• String Trees: American Vintage '59-'64 
• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
• Tremolo Arm: Included
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with Custom Shop "V" Logo, Serialized
• Strap Buttons: Standard
• Output Jack: 1/4" Side-Mounted

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: S
• Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Loaded '51 Nocaster
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• Switching: 3-Position Blade
• Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Picks and Strap
• Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: CZ591099
• Manufacture Date: 04/2026