{"product_id":"fender-esquire-custom-black-refin-1963-2254606","title":"Fender Esquire Custom Black Refin 1963","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish: \u003c\/b\u003eThe body has been refinished in black, over the original sunburst finish. The original finish on the front was heavily worn as a result of a previous refinish. The neck has been oversprayed as well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Material: \u003c\/b\u003eAlder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Profile: \u003c\/b\u003e\"C\" profile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Thickness (IN): \u003c\/b\u003e.80\" (1st fret), .88\" (12th fret)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Radius: \u003c\/b\u003e7.25\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Width: \u003c\/b\u003e1-5\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale Length: \u003c\/b\u003e25 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics: \u003c\/b\u003eThe guitar has been fully rewired, using the original bridge pickup, pots, and switch. The neck pickup is a Fralin stock Tele pickup. The pot codes date to 1963.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickup Measurements: \u003c\/b\u003e7.3k (neck), 6.3k (bridge)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware: \u003c\/b\u003eThe tuners, nut, and pickguard have been replaced. The headstock tuner holes were filled and re-drilled at some point after other tuning machines were installed. The upper strap button is also replaced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e7 lbs 1 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition: \u003c\/b\u003eThis vintage Fender Esquire Custom shows considerable aging and wear, with heavy buckle rash on the back of the body. The front of the body has wear and dings, and the pickguard has a small crack near one of the screws. There is a filled hole on the headstock face near the A tuner, as well as a superficial crack in the back of the neck at the 6th fret.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eModifications\/Repairs: \u003c\/b\u003eThe body has been refinished, and the neck has been oversprayed. The neck has been refretted, and the tuners, nut, and pickguard are all replaced. The guitar has been rewired with a neck pickup, using the original pots and switch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial Number: \u003c\/b\u003e85294\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eThe guitar plays well with medium-low action, and the frets shows mild play wear. The truss rod is fully loosened, and so strings lighter than 10s would not be recommended. The neck stamp dates to 1963.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Details: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal Hardshell Case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reemes Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53838643233087,"sku":"RMC-MUS-G77045317","price":5999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7535\/9039\/files\/fender-electric-guitars-fender-esquire-custom-black-refin-1963-fender-esquire-custom-black-refin-1963-u6932604801-1238554803.jpg?v=1782094464","url":"https:\/\/www.reemesmusic.com\/products\/fender-esquire-custom-black-refin-1963-2254606","provider":"Reemes Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}