Squier Classic Vibe Custom Esquire Electric Guitar in Candy Apple Red

The Squier Classic Vibe Custom Esquire is an electric guitar that pays homage to the double-bound Esquire models of the late 1950s and 1960s. It features a solid poplar body finished in a vibrant Candy Apple Red gloss polyurethane, complemented by a maple neck with a comfortable C-shaped profile. The fingerboard is made from Indian laurel with 21 narrow tall frets and a 9.5-inch radius, providing a familiar playing feel for those accustomed to vintage-style instruments. Key features include a Fender Designed alnico single-coil bridge pickup, which delivers the classic bright and articulate tone associated with traditional Telecaster-style guitars. The electronics are controlled via a master volume and master tone knob, along with a 3-position blade switch that offers versatile tonal options. These include a tone control bypass, variable tone control, and a preset treble roll-off setting for warmer, bass-heavy sounds. The hardware consists of nickel-plated vintage-style tuners and a 3-saddle strings-through-body bridge with chrome barrel saddles, enhancing both aesthetics and sustain. This guitar is well-suited for players seeking vintage-inspired aesthetics and sounds without the premium price tag of original instruments. The vintage-tinted gloss neck finish and period-correct headstock markings contribute to its authentic appearance. It comes strung with .009-.042 gauge strings, making it ready to play out of the box. The Esquire is particularly appealing to guitarists interested in classic rock, country, blues, and indie genres, offering a straightforward, single-pickup design that encourages creative use of the available tone-shaping controls.