An outstanding example of Fender’s Custom Shop at its finest — this 2018 Limited Edition Esquire Relic in Sunburst delivers pure, stripped-back vintage tone and attitude. Built with all the vibe of an early ’50s classic, it combines timeless simplicity with Custom Shop precision and playability.
This is a single owner guitar and comes with all the case candy you see pictured plus the original case of course.
The lightweight ash body wears a beautifully aged Sunburst nitrocellulose finish, showcasing realistic wear, checking, and patina for an authentic road-worn look. The one-piece maple neck features a comfortable ’50s-style “U” profile and vintage frets on a 7.25" radius fingerboard, giving a smooth, familiar feel under the hand.
Powered by a single Custom Shop hand-wound single-coil bridge pickup, this Esquire offers a surprisingly wide tonal palette — from raw, twangy bite to warm, bluesy grit — all controlled by a simple but versatile 3-way wiring circuit. It’s the essence of Fender tone: clear, dynamic, and full of character.
Vintage-style hardware, aged pickguard, and period-correct detailing complete the package. Lightweight, resonant, and endlessly expressive — this Esquire proves less truly can be more.
Specifications:
Model: Custom Shop Limited Edition Esquire Relic
Year: 2018
Finish: Sunburst nitrocellulose lacquer (Relic)
Body: Select ash
Neck: One-piece maple, ’50s “U” profile
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Frets: Vintage
Pickup: 1 x Custom Shop hand-wound single-coil
Controls: Master volume, master tone, 3-way selector
Hardware: Aged nickel/chrome
Pickguard: Single-ply parchment
Case: Original Custom Shop tweed case with COA and case candy
A killer Custom Shop Esquire with vintage tone, killer looks, and that unbeatable simplicity that made the original a legend.