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Emerald City Guitars

Emerald City Guitars

"Pick of the Day" - 1952 Fender Esquire and 1967 Princeton Reverb

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"Pick of the Day" - 1952 Fender Esquire and 1967 Princeton Reverb

Emerald City Guitars

Emerald City Guitars

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"Pick of the Day" - 1952 Fender Esquire and 1965 Princeton Reverb

Emerald City Guitars

Emerald City Guitars

Video thumbnail for Fender Vintage 1952 Blackguard Esquire  •  SN: 4125 by Wildwood Guitars

Fender Vintage 1952 Blackguard Esquire • SN: 4125

Wildwood Guitars

Wildwood Guitars

Video thumbnail for Dave's Guitar Shop Vintage Demo: 1952 Fender Esquire by DavesGuitarShop

Dave's Guitar Shop Vintage Demo: 1952 Fender Esquire

DavesGuitarShop

DavesGuitarShop

Video thumbnail for Original 1952 Fender Esquire-Test by SonicGeek Leo

Original 1952 Fender Esquire-Test

SonicGeek Leo

SonicGeek Leo

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Vintage Vault: 1952 Fender Esquire - Premier Guitar

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The 1952 Fender Esquire offers a nostalgic journey into the early days of solidbody electric guitars. Its vintage charm, with a butterscotch blonde finish and singular bridge pickup, captures the essence of Fender's pioneering spirit. It's praised for its historical significance and vintage aesthetics, capturing the hearts of collectors. However, its limited tonal versatility, due to the single-pickup configuration, and the high current market value of $35,000 might deter some players looking for more bang for their buck or those unwilling to risk such an investment. While a piece of electric guitar history, the Esquire is best suited for those with a penchant for vintage allure over modern versatility.

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See how Marty Stuart uses Fender Esquire (1952)

Marty Stuart

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Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives

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Year: 1952

In the video "Rig Rundown: Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives" by Premier Guitar, guitarist Marty Stuart is seen with a 1952 Fender Esquire at 13:45, which he discusses in detail at 17:43.

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