Squier CV Custom Esquire LRL PPG SHW
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Squier
CV Custom Esquire LRL PPG SHW
Product Info
Article Number:
619708
Brand:
Squier
Model:
CV Custom Esquire LRL PPG SHW
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$515.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Squier Custom Esquire LRL is a seriously cool instrument. The Sherwood Green finish is a standout, and the bolt-on neck gives it a lively, energetic feel. It's a fantastic choice for players wanting a stripped-down, Tele-style vibe with a touch of vintage character and a surprisingly good pickup – perfect for rock, blues, and anything that needs a bit of twang.
Product Description
- Squier CV Custom Esquire LRL PPG SHW
- 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: Sherwood Green
PROS
- • Sherwood Green finish is stunning and unique; a real head-turner.
- • The bone nut improves sustain and tuning stability compared to plastic.
- • Fender-designed Alnico single-coil delivers a bright, articulate, and surprisingly powerful tone.
- • Bolt-on neck provides a snappy feel and responsiveness ideal for aggressive playing.
CONS
- • The poplar body, while lightweight, can feel a bit less resonant than ash or alder.
- • The 3-way switch limits tonal flexibility; only one pickup is active at a time.
- • Strings-thru-body design, while enhancing sustain, adds a little complexity to string changes.
Product Video
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, modern feel – not too thick, not too thin, offering a good balance for various hand sizes.
While not a direct clone, the Fender-designed Alnico delivers a surprisingly authentic vintage-style single-coil tone, offering a good approximation at a more affordable price point.
Yes, it does contribute to a noticeable increase in sustain compared to a standard Tele bridge, providing a fuller, more resonant sound.
