Squier CV Custom Esquire LRL PPG CAR
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Squier
CV Custom Esquire LRL PPG CAR
Product Info
Article Number:
619707
Brand:
Squier
Model:
CV Custom Esquire LRL PPG CAR
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$515.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Squier CV Custom Esquire LRL is a fantastic entry into the Telecaster world, especially for players who love a raw, twangy tone. The build quality is surprisingly good for the price, and that Candy Apple Red finish is killer. It's perfect for blues, rock, and anyone wanting that classic Tele vibe without a premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Squier CV Custom Esquire LRL PPG CAR
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Indian laurel
- Pearloid dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.650")
- Bone nut
- 21 Narrow tall frets
- Pickup: 1 Fender designed Alnico Single Coil
- Master volume and master tone controls
- 3-way switch
- 3-ply parchment pickguard
- 3-saddle vintage-style Tele bridge with strings-thru-body and chrome barrel saddles
- Vintage-style machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel .009 - .042
- Colour: Candy Apple Red
PROS
- • Poplar body offers a balanced, resonant tone with surprising sustain.
- • Fender-designed Alnico single-coil delivers a classic Tele twang and bite.
- • Bolt-on maple neck with a comfortable 'C' profile enhances playability.
- • Strings-thru-body design improves sustain and tuning stability noticeably.
CONS
- • Limited pickup options restrict versatility for more modern genres.
- • Poplar body might feel a touch lighter than ash for some players.
- • 3-way switch offers limited tonal options compared to a traditional Tele.
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
Pickups
Fender Designed Alnico Single Coil
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
21 Narrow Tall
Bridge
3-Saddle Vintage-Style Tele with Strings-Thru-Body
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'C' shape is a comfortable middle ground – not too thick like some vintage-style necks, but not too thin like modern shred necks.
Like any nitro finish, it's susceptible to wear, so a little care is needed, but it’s surprisingly durable for a budget-friendly instrument.
It's not a direct clone, but it captures a similar vibe – a bit more refined and less raw than some vintage Fender pickups, but still plenty of bite.
