Fender Esquire Custom Sunburst 1963 Fender

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Summary

Finish: The body has been fully refinished and the neck has been over-sprayed. In an attempt to display the original finish of the guitar, the top of the body was sanded to remove the black refinish. In doing this, much of the clear coat was removed as well as spots of the original sunburst finish. The back and the sides of the body maintain the black refinish and has considerable buckle rash on the back side. The entirety of the top displays sanding marks, exposed wood, and spots of clear coat.

Body Material: Ash

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Profile: Thin “C” Shape

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st. Fret: .79″ & 12th. Fret: .86″

Fingerboard Radius: 7.25″

Nut Width: 1-5/8″

Scale Length: 25 1/2″

Electronics: The guitar has been rewired with non-original CTS 250K pots, Orange Drop capacitors, and a non-original three-position switch. The pickup appears to be original. The original pots and switch are included in the case. The pots display 1963 dates.

Pickup Measurements: Bridge: 6.4k

Hardware: The neck had different tuners at some point. This is confirmed due to presence of dowels in the tuning machine routes. The holes were enlarged to accompany aftermarket tuners and have since been filled and drilled to fit era correct Kluson Deluxe tuners. The saddles, bridge, cavity plate, and knobs appear to be original. The nut and pickguard are not original.

Weight: 6 lbs 15 oz

Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Esquire is in good condition with considerable wear throughout. The finish shows heavy play wear as well as non-original finish, signs of finish removal, sanding marks, and exposed wood. On the back of the body, there is heavy buckle rash as well as scratching, dings, and dents. The the neck appears to have been over-sprayed

Modifications/Repairs: -Back and sides have been refinished in black.
-The top of the body was previously refinished in black but this has since been removed to display the original sunburst finish. In doing this, much of the original finish was removed as well as nearly all of the clear coat.
-Neck has been over sprayed.
-Fingerboard has been refretted.
-Non-original CTS pots, Orang Drop caps, and cloth wiring.
-Non-original pickguard and nut.
-There is a small crack on the back of the neck under the 6th frets where the wood knot is located. This is purely cosmetic and does not affect the playability of the instrument.

Serial Number: 85294

Tech Notes: This vintage Esquire plays well with medium action. The frets are tall with moderate wear. The serial number dates to 1962/63. The guitar is being dated to 1963 based off the neck stamp and the pots included in the case.

Case Details: Original Hardshell Case