1964 Fender Esquire Pre-CBS One-Owner Vintage Guitar w/ Hangtag, Strap, Blonde Case
Up for sale, a 1964 Fender Esquire in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hangtag, blonde hardshell case, coily cable and strap. Lightweight and balanced at 7lbs 3oz, this one-owner Esquire is extremely lively acoustically, with the midrange detail, note attack and resonance of the string through ash body. The pickup meters at 6.15k ohms, particularly throaty and fat on the wound strings and sparkling and harmonically dense in the treble register. The third (forward) position on the three-way Tone switch delivers a rounded sound with spongy quality, significantly broadening the overall tonal range of the instrument, while toggling to the rear position bypasses the Tone control for an immediate kick with added bite and snarl. This Esquire has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .820” 1st fret, .965” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Brazilian rosewood, 7 1/4” radius, clay dot inlays
-Frets: Slender, leveled/crowned, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1.650”, bone (modern)
-Tuners: Kluson Deluxe, single-line
-Serialization: L-prefix stamp (neck plate)
-Factory Markings: October, 1963 date stamp on neck heel, masking tape signed by “Vesper” in neck pocket
Body Specs:
-Wood: Ash
-Pickups: Single coil, 6.15k ohms
-Harness: Untouched solder, Stackpole pots date to the 10th week of ‘64
-Controls: Volume, Tone, Three-way Tone selector (Tone Bypass, Standard Volume/Tone, Dark Circuit)
-Hardware: “Pat. No.” bridge with threaded saddles and “ashtray” bridge cover, flat-top knurled knobs, control plate
-Plastics: One-ply pickguard, “top hat” switch tip
-Factory Markings: Pickup cavity pencil dated 12-63
The gloss Blonde nitro lacquer finish is 100% original with no touch-up or overspray, exhibiting largely vertical checking and some small finish chips, mostly on the body edges. There’s only a bit of faint buckle scuffing on the back near the string ferrules and a few small dings on top at the lower bout. The smooth gloss on the neck profile is exceptionally well-kept and virtually flawless, free of palm wear.
The original pristine blonde tolex hardshell case with black leather ends is included. The case is near-mint, with latches that still spring open. The original hangtag is labeled “Blond Esquire” on the top edge and the original serial is present inside, matching the L-prefix neck plate. Both the original gray coily cable and black strap are equally minty.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .820” 1st fret, .965” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Brazilian rosewood, 7 1/4” radius, clay dot inlays
-Frets: Slender, leveled/crowned, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1.650”, bone (modern)
-Tuners: Kluson Deluxe, single-line
-Serialization: L-prefix stamp (neck plate)
-Factory Markings: October, 1963 date stamp on neck heel, masking tape signed by “Vesper” in neck pocket
Body Specs:
-Wood: Ash
-Pickups: Single coil, 6.15k ohms
-Harness: Untouched solder, Stackpole pots date to the 10th week of ‘64
-Controls: Volume, Tone, Three-way Tone selector (Tone Bypass, Standard Volume/Tone, Dark Circuit)
-Hardware: “Pat. No.” bridge with threaded saddles and “ashtray” bridge cover, flat-top knurled knobs, control plate
-Plastics: One-ply pickguard, “top hat” switch tip
-Factory Markings: Pickup cavity pencil dated 12-63
The gloss Blonde nitro lacquer finish is 100% original with no touch-up or overspray, exhibiting largely vertical checking and some small finish chips, mostly on the body edges. There’s only a bit of faint buckle scuffing on the back near the string ferrules and a few small dings on top at the lower bout. The smooth gloss on the neck profile is exceptionally well-kept and virtually flawless, free of palm wear.
The original pristine blonde tolex hardshell case with black leather ends is included. The case is near-mint, with latches that still spring open. The original hangtag is labeled “Blond Esquire” on the top edge and the original serial is present inside, matching the L-prefix neck plate. Both the original gray coily cable and black strap are equally minty.
$10,150.00
Original: $28,999.99
-65%1964 Fender Esquire Pre-CBS One-Owner Vintage Guitar w/ Hangtag, Strap, Blonde Case—
$28,999.99
$10,150.00
Description
Up for sale, a 1964 Fender Esquire in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hangtag, blonde hardshell case, coily cable and strap. Lightweight and balanced at 7lbs 3oz, this one-owner Esquire is extremely lively acoustically, with the midrange detail, note attack and resonance of the string through ash body. The pickup meters at 6.15k ohms, particularly throaty and fat on the wound strings and sparkling and harmonically dense in the treble register. The third (forward) position on the three-way Tone switch delivers a rounded sound with spongy quality, significantly broadening the overall tonal range of the instrument, while toggling to the rear position bypasses the Tone control for an immediate kick with added bite and snarl. This Esquire has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .820” 1st fret, .965” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Brazilian rosewood, 7 1/4” radius, clay dot inlays
-Frets: Slender, leveled/crowned, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1.650”, bone (modern)
-Tuners: Kluson Deluxe, single-line
-Serialization: L-prefix stamp (neck plate)
-Factory Markings: October, 1963 date stamp on neck heel, masking tape signed by “Vesper” in neck pocket
Body Specs:
-Wood: Ash
-Pickups: Single coil, 6.15k ohms
-Harness: Untouched solder, Stackpole pots date to the 10th week of ‘64
-Controls: Volume, Tone, Three-way Tone selector (Tone Bypass, Standard Volume/Tone, Dark Circuit)
-Hardware: “Pat. No.” bridge with threaded saddles and “ashtray” bridge cover, flat-top knurled knobs, control plate
-Plastics: One-ply pickguard, “top hat” switch tip
-Factory Markings: Pickup cavity pencil dated 12-63
The gloss Blonde nitro lacquer finish is 100% original with no touch-up or overspray, exhibiting largely vertical checking and some small finish chips, mostly on the body edges. There’s only a bit of faint buckle scuffing on the back near the string ferrules and a few small dings on top at the lower bout. The smooth gloss on the neck profile is exceptionally well-kept and virtually flawless, free of palm wear.
The original pristine blonde tolex hardshell case with black leather ends is included. The case is near-mint, with latches that still spring open. The original hangtag is labeled “Blond Esquire” on the top edge and the original serial is present inside, matching the L-prefix neck plate. Both the original gray coily cable and black strap are equally minty.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .820” 1st fret, .965” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Brazilian rosewood, 7 1/4” radius, clay dot inlays
-Frets: Slender, leveled/crowned, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1.650”, bone (modern)
-Tuners: Kluson Deluxe, single-line
-Serialization: L-prefix stamp (neck plate)
-Factory Markings: October, 1963 date stamp on neck heel, masking tape signed by “Vesper” in neck pocket
Body Specs:
-Wood: Ash
-Pickups: Single coil, 6.15k ohms
-Harness: Untouched solder, Stackpole pots date to the 10th week of ‘64
-Controls: Volume, Tone, Three-way Tone selector (Tone Bypass, Standard Volume/Tone, Dark Circuit)
-Hardware: “Pat. No.” bridge with threaded saddles and “ashtray” bridge cover, flat-top knurled knobs, control plate
-Plastics: One-ply pickguard, “top hat” switch tip
-Factory Markings: Pickup cavity pencil dated 12-63
The gloss Blonde nitro lacquer finish is 100% original with no touch-up or overspray, exhibiting largely vertical checking and some small finish chips, mostly on the body edges. There’s only a bit of faint buckle scuffing on the back near the string ferrules and a few small dings on top at the lower bout. The smooth gloss on the neck profile is exceptionally well-kept and virtually flawless, free of palm wear.
The original pristine blonde tolex hardshell case with black leather ends is included. The case is near-mint, with latches that still spring open. The original hangtag is labeled “Blond Esquire” on the top edge and the original serial is present inside, matching the L-prefix neck plate. Both the original gray coily cable and black strap are equally minty.
