{"product_id":"fender-1956-esquire-electric-guitar-refinished-yellow-with-hardshell-case","title":"Fender 1956 Esquire Electric Guitar - Refinished Yellow with Hardshell Case - Used","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-YOU ARE VIEWING PHOTOS OF THE ACTUAL GUITAR BEING SOLD!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis used\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 7.2 \u003c\/span\u003elb\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Fender \u003c\/span\u003ewill ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD. In good condition, this guitar sports a few dents and scratches on the body, a chip on the left side, and fretwear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy risk free with our 14 day - full refund, less shipping, return policy. Check out our shop policies for more details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Fender Esquire holds a special place in electric-guitar history as the company’s first solidbody model, introduced in 1950 and built on a blueprint that would eventually define the Telecaster. Its single-pickup configuration was never a limitation; players quickly learned that the instrument’s unique wiring scheme, bright attack, and resonant body allowed for an incredible range of tones. The Esquire became known for its directness and purity, offering a raw, unfiltered voice that many players still prefer over its two-pickup sibling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBy 1956, the Esquire had settled into the form most people picture today: a one-piece maple neck, blonde finish, staggered pole bridge pickup, and simple but highly expressive electronics. Fender was hitting its stride in craftsmanship, and mid-fifties instruments are known for their lively acoustic response, medium V necks, and clean, lightweight builds. The year also marked the shift to single-line Kluson tuners and staggered pickup poles, details that help pinpoint originality and date these guitars with great accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis mid-1956 Esquire carries all the hallmark features of Fender’s golden-era craftsmanship, sitting right at the crossroads between the early fifties build style and the sleeker shapes that would follow later in the decade. Its period-correct serial number, medium-profile maple neck, single-line Kluson tuners, and staggered-pole bridge pickup all speak clearly to its mid-fifties roots, and even with a refinish, the essential character remains untouched. The feel in the hands and the way the guitar resonates acoustically come straight from the era when these instruments were still being shaped by Leo’s earliest design choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe yellow refinish adds a striking twist without masking the soul of the guitar, giving it a look that stands out while still letting its vintage personality shine. Beneath the newer paint is a true piece of mid-fifties Fender history, a guitar that delivers the directness, punch, and character that made early Esquires so inspiring to players. 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