USED FENDER CUSTOM SHOP / Muster Built Series 1953 Esquire Heavy Relic by Paul Waller -2020- Natural [04]

Fender Custom Shop Muster Built Series 1953 Esquire Heavy Relic by Paul Waller -2020-

A used 2020 "1953 Esquire" featuring a Heavy Relic finish, custom-ordered by Senior Master Builder Paul Waller, has just arrived!

The "Telecaster," famous as the world's first mass-produced solid-body electric guitar unveiled at the NAMM Show in the mid-1950s, was originally named the "Esquire."
Equipped with a single single-coil pickup in the rear position, it features 1 Volume and 1 Tone control, as well as the 3-way selector—the Esquire’s most distinctive feature—which allows for three distinct sound profiles.

This instrument is a 1953 Esqire custom-built in 2020 by master builder Paul Waller.
The body is made of two-piece ash, and the neck is crafted from maple.

The neck is quarter-sawn, and the headstock features "Fender ESQUIRE" and "Paul Waller" decals, along with vintage-style Fender logo tuners and a round string guide.
It uses “VINTAGE UPGRADE / 45085” frets and features a thick, substantial “52 STYLE ‘U’” neck profile and a 7.25” fingerboard radius, true to the 1950s style.

It is equipped with hand-wound “H/W BROADCASTER” pickups, and like a vintage Esquire, the sound can be switched using a 3-way selector.
Position 1: Rear tone bypass
Position 2: Rear tone
Position 3: Rear Preset High Cut
The tone control is disabled in Positions 1 and 3.

The serial number is engraved on the bridge, the saddles are 3-way brass, and the control knobs are slightly rounded barrel-style.
The finish is natural, and the pickguard is black.
Heavy relicing is applied to recreate the scratches and dents caused by intense gigs and touring.

Additionally, since the Esquire debuted in the mid-1950s and a two-pickup version appeared shortly thereafter, leading to the model name being changed to "BROADCASTER," this guitar includes a front pickup labeled "H/W BROADCASTER," a VOL/TONE SWITCH control circuit, and a black pickguard designed for the two-pickup configuration to faithfully recreate this historical context.
If you would like the 2-pickup configuration, please let us know when placing your order.

S/N: R103233
Weight: 3.20 kg
Accessories: Original tweed hard case, front pickup, 2-pickup control circuit, certificate of authenticity, specifications sheet, bridge cover

* This item is sold exclusively by Finest Guitars. Please note that we do not permit transfers to other retailers.

Condition: B+: Some minor scratches, but no issues for normal use

Serial Number: R103233
Year of Manufacture: 2020
Case: Hard Case
Accessories: Original tweed hard case, front pickup, 2-pickup control circuit, certificate of authenticity, specifications sheet, bridge cover
Weight: 3.20 kg

* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, or other imperfections that are not visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any information provided regarding the truss rod, remaining fret life, or string height was measured by our staff during setup. These values are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These figures are intended as a reference at the time of purchase and do not guarantee that the measurements will be the same when the item arrives.

* This is a one-of-a-kind item currently listed simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to remove product listings promptly upon sale, but updates may not always be in real time.
We sincerely apologize if the item happens to be sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding.