Squier by FENDER - Classic Vibe Custom Esquire S Lrl Sherwood Green
Inspired by the double-binding Esquire electric guitars of the late 50s, the Squier by Fender Classic Vibe Custom Esquire Sherwood Green combines an assertive retro look with just the right amount of modernity. A real electric tribute to vintage models. It features Fender's signature Alnico bridge pickup, an atypical 3-position selector and a stained maple neck that evokes the heyday of vintage rock. The electronics are surprisingly good, the playing comfort well calibrated, and the aesthetic details will have you ogling the headstock between two riffs.
Presentation
The Squier Classic Vibe Custom Esquire features an unusual but formidably effective configuration: just one pickup, but a 3-position selector giving access to three different sound profiles. Whether you're looking for a direct, unfiltered grain, a signal softened by an active tone or a more subdued rendition for night-time riffs, it's all accessible at the touch of a button. Far from being a gadget, this system makes the beast surprisingly chameleonic.
A vintage spirit right down to the varnish:
The most striking thing about Squier's Classic Vibe Custom Esquire is its deliciously retro appearance. With its tinted varnish on the neck and nickel-plated hardware, it smells of vinyl, tube amps and slicked-back hair. Every aesthetic detail hits the mark, without becoming a pastiche: this is a reinterpretation, not a cellophane-wrapped copy.
An uncomplicated handle:
With its modern C-profile and Indian laurel fingerboard with a 9.5" radius, the Classic Vibe Esquire is designed for immediate comfort. Whether you're strumming a few straggling chords or stringing together nervous bends, the grip remains natural. There's no need to warm up for 30 minutes to get the hang of it: it's for people who want to play, not fight.
Serious construction with a casual look:
Behind its flamboyant red colour and 60s pin-up looks, this Esquire hides a serious assembly: a well-balanced poplar body, a vintage bridge with 3 bridges and a bone nut for reliable note holding. Even the vintage-style tuners are designed for stability. The result is an instrument that's simple, but not simplistic.
Features
Other features
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Squier By Fender Classic Vibe Custom Esquire Sherwood Green
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Electric guitars
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Series : Classic Vibe
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Manufacturer reference : 0374043546
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Body shape : Esquire
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Construction: solid body, screw neck
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String length: 25.5" (648 mm)
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Colour: Green
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Body material: poplar
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Finish / body: gloss polyurethane
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Neck: maple
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Shape: modern "C
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Handle finish: stained gloss varnish
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Truss rod: head side adjustment
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Fingerboard : indian laurel
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Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
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Frets: 21, narrow tall
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Saddle: bone
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Saddle width: 1.650" (42 mm)
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Pickup configuration: S
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Bridge pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil
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Controls: master volume, master tone
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Selector switch: 3 positions:
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Position 1: bridge pickup, tone off
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Position 2: bridge pick-up, tone on
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Position 3: bridge pick-up, tone off, preset roll-off
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Bridge: 3 vintage bridges, through strings
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Pickguard: 3 parchment plies
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Fingerboard markers: pearloid dot
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Tuning: vintage style
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Strings: nickel plated steel (.009-.042)
To find out more...
- Vintage enthusiasts who don't want a guitar with bits and pieces that p
- Musicians looking for simplicity without sacrificing personality
- Lovers of a twangy, edgy sound with just the right amount of warmth
A few ideas to complete the picture:
- A Fender Urban Strat/Tele bag to protect it between gigs
- A set of .009-.042 nickel strings to retain the original feel
- A microfibre cloth and a mild polish to maintain the varnish
- A Hercules or Fender Classic Series stand to prevent it from accidentally dropping
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Acquired by Fender in 1965, the Squier name was used in 1982 to allow people to own a real Fender at a reasonable price, instead of a cheap knock-off. Squier gives people the ability to stop dreaming and start playing, which is why it has become one of the most respected brand in the guitar world. From classic Telecasters, Mustangs and Jazzmasters to Signature models designed in collaboration with artists like Mikey Way of My Chemical Romance, Matt Freeman of Rancid and Mike Dirnt of Green Day, Squier instruments offer everything you could want at a price almost anyone can afford. By combining quality and affordability, Squier makes it easier than ever to play the guitar of your dreams!
