{"product_id":"fender-1953-esquire-blackguard-all-original-w-poodle-case-excellent","title":"Fender 1953 Esquire Blackguard All Original w\/ Original Poodle Case, Excellent","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Fender 1953 Esquire in Blonde is in excellent condition.  It is truly one of the best looking vintage guitars I've had through here - it is just so clean but played and handled enough where you won't be afraid to play it.  It is what I'd call' \"Fresh\".  It plays astoundingly well and sounds superb.  This is the finest one on the market!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is dated 10\/27\/53 and the neck is dated 10-53, both stamped \"Esq,\" putting this right in the pocket of the most desirable and sought after Tele shaped guitars of all time. The neck is birdseye and flamed maple with a soft V profile and Kluson no-line tuners stamped \"Pat Apply 2356766,\" consistent with correct early-'50s Blackguard hardware. The bridge is the period-correct 3-saddle ashtray with cover and brass saddles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar was refretted - not because the originals were worn, but rather because they were pretty severly tarnished from non-use.  Holger Notzel did the fret job.  Holger is AKA Hogy, and his fret jobs are legendary.  He added a bone nut to match the \"vintage tall\" frets.  The original nut and frets are included. Beyond those two items, originality is exceptional: finish, pickguard, pickguard screws, neck plate, neck screws, tuner screws, all hardware, switch, switch tip, wiring, solders, pots, output jack, knobs, and control cavity cover are all original. The bridge pickup reads 6.17k. Action is set low and even at 2\/32\" on both the first and sixth strings at the 12th fret. Neck, fretboard, and body show no repairs. Both the pickup cavity and control cavity are near mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Fender poodle-style case is included and rates very good. No accessories or documentation are included, and the guitar has no smell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eColor: Blonde\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Material: ash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Date: 10\/27\/53\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Markings: Esq\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Binding: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: 5lbs 1.5oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOverall length: 38-3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eLower bout: 12-5\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWaist: 9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eUpper bout: 11\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody depth\/thickness outside edge: 1-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Color: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eScale Length: 25.5'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Width: 1-5\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Material: bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Original?: no, original included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Repairs: replaced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Material: birdseye maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Profile: soft V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Finish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Date: 10-53\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Markings: Esq\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness At 1st Fret: .92\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness At 12th Fret: 1.002\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Material: maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Radius: 7.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eInlay: black dot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Count: 21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Repairs: refret, original included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Plate Color: nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Plate Material: metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Plate Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Brand And Model: Kluson no line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuners Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChanges To Headstock For Tuners?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Markings: Pat Apply 2356766\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Brand: Fender Tele 3 saddle ashtray with cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTremolo Or Fixed Bridge?: fixed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddle Material: brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddles Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge And Saddle Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eString Spacing At Bridge: 2-3\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Brand: CRL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Type: 3 way for tone control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Tip Color: black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Tip Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Brand: Fender Tele Bridge single coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Reading: 6.17k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Markings: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Cavity Condition: Near Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSolders Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWiring Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eControl Cavity Cover Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eControl Cavity Condition: Near Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Count: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometers Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Jack Cup Color: nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Jack Cup Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Jack Cup Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Jack Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Color: chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Count: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnobs Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 1st String At 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 6th String At 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eString Gauge: 10-46\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSmells?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Brand: Fender Poodle Style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Smells?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAccessories Included: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDocumentation: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/pages\/sell-vintage-guitars\"\u003eWe buy, sell, and take trades.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out the other cool stuff on our site!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/vintage-fender-guitars\"\u003eFender Electric Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/gibson-guitars\"\u003eGibson Electric Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/amps\"\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Used Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/effect-pedals\"\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Used Effects 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Shipments require signature on delivery, no exceptions. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely. If there is damage, retain all packing materials intact, photograph them immediately, and send the photos to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStringed Instruments: Multiple shipping speeds are available for orders on our website — Ground, 2 Day, 3 Day, and Next Day Air Saver. For Reverb orders: customers from any state that is more than a 3 day UPS ground shipment from our shop will get their shipment via UPS 3 day air. Otherwise, ground shipping will be used.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56961143341222,"sku":"G-2371","price":71999.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/20260814_150840.jpg?v=1786749376","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/fender-1953-esquire-blackguard-all-original-w-poodle-case-excellent","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}