Please help me build my Esquire!!

esquirej · January 16th, 2005, 07:57 PM

I've finished three bodies for this project.

It's a top-loader Esquire thingy with a neck from an old Fender Tele Special (MIM tinted maple neck, vintage style spaghetti logo, one string tree).

It'll have a single-ply aged white Esquire guard, Klusons, top-loading vintage style 6-saddle bridge, etc...

I've finished the three bodies in Sonic Blue, Black, and Vintage Cream. All three look really nice.

The sonic blue is leading right now in my opinion simply because the neck pocket is an AMAZING fit! But color-wise, I just can't make up my mind!!

What do y'all think?!?

e-merlin · January 16th, 2005, 08:43 PM

I voted for Sonic Blue because you see Black and Cream every day.

esquirej · January 16th, 2005, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by e-merlin

I voted for Sonic Blue because you see Black and Cream every day.

I agree.

I think my reasons for even questioning the others were:

Vintage cream reminded me of the old top-loader late 50's Esquires.

Black gave it that "pine body" look.

nocasterbert · January 17th, 2005, 01:52 AM

i finished my own esquire in late 50`s blonde for i regarded it timeless, but i had a hard time to decide not to choose sonic blue for that`s one cool colour.

make it sonic blue and post a picture please!

pugsfly · January 17th, 2005, 02:14 AM

Fiesta RED!! 8)

esquirej · January 17th, 2005, 06:52 AM

...coming around the final turn...neck and neck!!

Who will it be? (Or is my mind already made up?)

Oh...and Nocasterbert, I'll definitely post one either way...but I am almost convinced of going with the Blue.

marshallmelloman · January 17th, 2005, 11:26 AM

If the feck nits......

esquirej · January 17th, 2005, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by marshallmelloman

If the feck nits......

The feck nits that blue one like a glove!! About the tightest fit I've encountered between two parts from years and manufacturers apart.

Nub · January 17th, 2005, 02:46 PM

Build all three...

But definitely the blue one first!!

esquirej · January 17th, 2005, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Nub

Build all three...

But definitely the blue one first!!

I wish...I don't think I can afford two more nice necks right now...too many other things goin' on.

Well, I'm gonna put something together tonight...and I'm sure it'll be blue!!

View Poll Results: What color should I finish that project in?
Sonic Blue	14	45.16%
Black	4	12.90%
Vintage Cream	13	41.94%
Voters: 31. You may not vote on this poll

January 16th, 2005, 07:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
esquirej Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cary, IL (NW 'Burbs of Chicago) Age: 36 Posts: 864	Please help me build my Esquire!! I've finished three bodies for this project. It's a top-loader Esquire thingy with a neck from an old Fender Tele Special (MIM tinted maple neck, vintage style spaghetti logo, one string tree). It'll have a single-ply aged white Esquire guard, Klusons, top-loading vintage style 6-saddle bridge, etc... I've finished the three bodies in Sonic Blue, Black, and Vintage Cream. All three look really nice. The sonic blue is leading right now in my opinion simply because the neck pocket is an AMAZING fit! But color-wise, I just can't make up my mind!! What do y'all think?!? __________________ www.littlenashvillemusic.com - It's basically a "Happy Meal" for kids of Tele-players!

January 17th, 2005, 06:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
esquirej Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cary, IL (NW 'Burbs of Chicago) Age: 36 Posts: 864	Sonic blue and Vintage cream... ...coming around the final turn...neck and neck!! Who will it be? (Or is my mind already made up?) Oh...and Nocasterbert, I'll definitely post one either way...but I am almost convinced of going with the Blue. __________________ www.littlenashvillemusic.com - It's basically a "Happy Meal" for kids of Tele-players!

January 17th, 2005, 01:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
nocasterbert Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: switzerland Age: 46 Posts: 409 3 Photos	i finished my own esquire in late 50`s blonde for i regarded it timeless, but i had a hard time to decide not to choose sonic blue for that`s one cool colour. make it sonic blue and post a picture please!

January 17th, 2005, 02:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
pugsfly TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 42	Fiesta RED!! 8)

January 17th, 2005, 11:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
marshallmelloman Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 547	If the feck nits......

January 17th, 2005, 02:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nub Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2003 Location: SoCal Posts: 812	Build all three... But definitely the blue one first!!