Fender Esquire Custom GT (Esquire Telecaster GT) 2003 – Crafted in Korea – Crimson Red Metallic with Racing Stripe / Lace Sensor Bridge Pickup
 
Rare one-year Korean Esquire with stripped-down single-pickup simplicity, set-neck feel, and strong rock-ready attitude
The Fender Esquire Custom GT is one of the more unusual early-2000s Fender imports and a model you do not see often. Built in Korea as part of Fender’s short-run Esquire Custom series, it takes the Tele-inspired shape and strips it down to the essentials: one bridge humbucker, one volume control, a hardtail string-through bridge, and a slim contoured body designed for fast, straightforward playing. It is a simple, aggressive, no-nonsense guitar that suits rock, punk, alternative, and harder-edged styles especially well.
 
This example has a great player-focused feel and has been recently restrung and maintained. It plays well with no functional issues, the neck is straight and clean, and the frets are in good shape. The current bridge pickup is a Lace Sensor dual-blade humbucker, giving it a different setup from stock and making it a solid option for players who want something a little less common than the factory configuration.
 
Condition:
Good overall cosmetic condition / very good playing condition.
This guitar has visible cosmetic wear on the front body only, with several paint chips, dings, and surface scratches concentrated around the lower front and bridge area, plus a small ding higher up on the front. The back is comparatively clean overall. The neck is straight, the fingerboard presents well, and the frets show good life remaining. It has been recently restrung and maintained and plays well with no issues. One screw is missing from the rear control cavity / back plate.
 
Includes:
Fender Esquire Custom GT electric guitar
Aftermarket soft gig bag
New strings and recently maintained
 
Features:
Model: Fender Esquire Custom GT / Esquire Telecaster GT
Year: 2003
Made in Korea
Finish: Crimson Red Metallic with center racing stripe
Body style: contoured Tele-inspired solid body
Neck: set neck construction
Fingerboard: rosewood with dot inlays
Frets: 22 jumbo frets
Bridge: six-saddle string-through hardtail
Controls: single master volume
Pickup: currently fitted with a Lace Sensor dual-blade humbucker at the bridge
Matching painted headstock
 
Why buy this one?
This is a rarer Fender model with a very clean concept: one pickup, one knob, and a body style that stands out without getting gimmicky. It has the kind of simple layout a lot of players love, and this one is already set up as a solid player with the important basics covered: straight neck, good frets, fresh strings, and clean overall playability.
 
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Is this all original?
A: No. The bridge pickup appears to have been changed to a Lace Sensor unit, and one rear plate screw is missing.
Q: Any structural issues?
A: None noted. It plays well, the neck is straight, and the frets are in good shape.
Q: Where are the cosmetic flaws?
A: The visible wear is on the front body only. The back is relatively clean overall.
Q: Is it ready to play?
A: Yes. It has been recently restrung and maintained and is playing well.