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Solid Body

Fender Esquire 1954, Blonde

$24,000.00

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InstrumentSolid Body
BrandFender
ModelEsquire
FinishBlonde
SKUGS10225-A
HandednessRight
Made In Year1954
Body MaterialAsh, 1 piece
Neck/FingerboardMaple
TunersNo-line Kluson Deluxe
Weight7.2lbs
Scale Length25.5"
Nut Width1.61"
Neck ProfileU/soft V, asymetrical
Neck Depth.88" - .99"
Radius7.25"
ElectronicsOriginal pickup
Pickup Impedance6.8k
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)N
CaseFender tweed center pocket case
Modifications/RepairsBody refinished, refret, original nut slots filled and re-filed, pickup rewound, back strip re-glued
NeckTG 9-54
Body9/54 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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