Fender Vintage 1952 Blackguard Esquire • SN: 4125

This '52 Esquire is INCREDIBLE! Everything appears to be original, although some solder joints might have been reheated. The frets are original, and they show the heavy wear we associate with a vintage instrument that is impossible to put down. They measure about .028" and have typical string divots. There's also a hairline crack in the body at the neck joint that is quite solid and was likely repaired a long, long time ago. The neck is quite straight and doesn't offer much relief--about .002" between the 1st and 17th frets. It plays well above the body joint, but there is a slight rise above fret 17.

Beyond that, it shows the typical wear we expect from a vintage piece: dings, scratches, missing color, and finish fading--it's ten pounds of mojo in a five-pound bag! There are shadow marks on the bass side horn of the name Jim, likely from stickers (wherever you are Jim, we salute you for your excellent taste in Fenders!). The original pickup measures 5.97 ohms and it sounds glorious, and all the other electronics look original.

All in all, this is a fabulous example of an early Esquire, and it will no doubt make some Fender fanatic a very, very happy guitar picker! It comes with its original hardshell thermometer case, a signed Wildwood certificate of authenticity, and a flash drive loaded with photos of the instrument and a demo video from the inimitable Mr. Gregory Kochery.

Serial Number: 4125

Brand Used
Model 1952 Fender Esquire
Finish Color Aged Butterscotch Blonde
Finish Type Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Weight 7.59 lbs.
Body Wood Ash
Neck Wood Maple
Neck Shape U profile
Neck Dimensions .840 1st - 1.010 12th
Fingerboard Maple
Fingerboard Radius 7.25”
Scale Length 25.5"
Width at Nut 1 11/16"
Frets 21, Vintage Original
Pickups Original Stock Pickup Reading 5.97 Ohms
Controls 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 3-Way Switch
Hardware Nickel
Tuners Original Kluson No-Line Tuning Machines
Bridge Original Bridge Plate w/Brass Saddles, Serial Stamped 4125, Original Ashtray Cover
Case Original Thermometer Hardshell

[JimWalkerMusic]

I watch this about 3 times a week just because...

❤ Esquire ❤

[CreamyBone]

At first I thought... wow the custom shop is really upping their game at realistic looking relicing 😉

[wb]

Mr Greg Koch you are one fantastic guitarist.

[MattyK-USA]

You just *know* that with this guitar, Greg has to open with some Chicken Pickin'... and man, you can't beat the real deal - both guitar and player 🔥🔥

[hessex]

I need to buy this and have it routed for EMG pickups. LOLJK

[rosewoodsteel]

The 52 makes even this guy sound good.

[michaelleyba]

Time to re-open the Louisville store!!!

[strattom]

View # 38
Greetings frommen Southwest MADE IN old "WEST GERMANY"

[mickeyx]

Yikes! I may never play again! 😮 Lovely guitar, btw……

[TuesdaysJustAsBad]

Please do something about your mix, it clips *and not in a good way like an amp does*.

[danafoxx]

Ya sure don't see these very often

[JimWalkerMusic]

OMG OMG OMG! MY ABSOLUTE DREAM But The Facts are these: If it cost a nickle to shit, I'd have to puke!!! AND all Because of JOE BIDEN. These are the facts of the case, and they are Undisputed...

[BarnacleButtock]

Surely half the reason this sounds as great as it does is because it's microphonic as all hell. I can tell just by the sound... but isn't that part of what makes vintage/cheaper guitars so lovely?