Fender Esquire 1954, Blonde
| Instrument | Solid Body |
| Brand | Fender |
| Model | Esquire |
| Finish | Blonde |
| SKU | GS10225-A |
| Handedness | Right |
| Made In Year | 1954 |
| Body Material | Ash, 1 piece |
| Neck/Fingerboard | Maple |
| Tuners | No-line Kluson Deluxe |
| Weight | 7.2lbs |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Nut Width | 1.61" |
| Neck Profile | U/soft V, asymetrical |
| Neck Depth | .88" - .99" |
| Radius | 7.25" |
| Electronics | Original pickup |
| Pickup Impedance | 6.8k |
| Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N) | N |
| Case | Fender tweed center pocket case |
| Modifications/Repairs | Body refinished, refret, original nut slots filled and re-filed, pickup rewound, back strip re-glued |
| Neck | TG 9-54 |
| Body | 9/54 in neck pocket |
This 1954 Fender Esquire features a one-piece ash body finished in Blonde, and the single pickup sound synonymous with the early days of Country music. The neck is dated TG 9-54 and pairs with the original single-pickup layout that defines the model’s direct approach. The body has been refinished in Blonde, and the neck has received a refret, with the original nut slots filled and re-filed. The tuners are oringal to the guitar, and are functional, but modern replacements would likely enhance tuning stability. The bridge pickup has been rewound for a fuller, more responsive sound, and the walnut back strip has been re-glued. Hardware and core components remain consistent with a mid-1954 example. A solid early Esquire with practical maintenance addressed while preserving its essential character.
Includes vintage tweed case (painted red) with red plush interior.
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