Fender Esquire 1956, Blonde Refin
$19,500.00
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Specs
| Instrument | Solid Body |
| Brand | Fender |
| Model | Esquire |
| Finish | Blonde Refin |
| SKU | GS10977-A |
| Handedness | Right |
| Made In Year | 1956 |
| Body Material | Ash |
| Neck/Fingerboard | Maple |
| Tuners | Kluson Deluxe, no-line. |
| Weight | 7.6lbs |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Nut Width | 1.64" |
| Neck Profile | Large U shape |
| Neck Depth | .94" - 1.04 |
| Radius | 7.25" |
| Electronics | Single coil, staggered pole pickup (rewound), original Esquire wiring |
| Pickup Impedance | 7.1K |
| Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N) | N |
| Case | Modern reissue tweed case |
| Modifications/Repairs | Body refinished, neck oversprayed, pickup rewound by Lindy Fralin, refret, repro pickguard, switch tip broken but included in case |
| Condition Notes | Good cosmetic condition, refret could use some attention - a few frets are not properly seated, but still plays alright |
| Neck | 12 - 55 |
| Body | 12/55 (in bridge pickup cavity) |
Description
This 1956 Fender Esquire is a standout example of Fender’s earliest solid-body design—an authentic piece from the brand’s stripped-down, no-frills era. It’s been refinished on the body with the neck lightly oversprayed, and it has also undergone a refret for improved playability. The original pickup has been rewound by Lindy Fralin, and a reproduction pickguard has been fitted. Closely related to the Telecaster that followed, the Esquire takes a more focused approach with its single-pickup layout, yet it delivers a voice that’s distinctly its own. This example plays with responsiveness, offering that unmistakable early Fender snap, bite, and “spank” that defined an era.
Comes with modern Fender hard shell case.
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