Fender Custom Shop '55 Esquire Relic - USA 2015

This 2015 Fender Custom Shop '55 Esquire Relic offers a stripped-down take on Leo Fender's original solidbody design, with period-correct styling, Custom Shop finesse, and some smart tonal upgrades under the hood. With its single-pickup simplicity and vintage-correct specs, the Esquire has long been a favourite for players who want raw tone, fast attack, and pure responsiveness—and this one delivers in spades.

The lightweight ash body wears a lightly relic’d blonde nitro finish, with lacquer checking, subtle wear, and just the right amount of ageing for that broken-in vibe. The maple neck features a soft V profile—leaning more toward the subtle side—which feels fast and comfortable without being too chunky. A 9.5” radius and 6105 frets offer modern playability while keeping the vintage aesthetic intact.

Where this Esquire really stands out is the cleverly wired 4-way switch. You get classic Esquire tones, plus an added series setting for extra output, and a pre-set capacitor mode that delivers a cocked-wah “filter” effect—ideal for stinging leads and honky midrange voicing. The single Custom Shop bridge pickup is expressive and dynamic, offering everything from twangy cleans to biting overdrive with clarity and punch.

In excellent condition with only the factory relic treatment, this is a unique Custom Shop build that blends old-school cool with expanded sonic versatility.

Comes in original tweed G&G case with certificate of authenticity and case candy.

Features:

Action at 1st Fret: 0.5mm

Action at 12th Fret: 1.25mm

Neck Depth at 1st Fret: 22.74mm

Neck Depth at 12th Fret: 25.07mm

Nut Width: 41.28mm

Width at 12th Fret: 51.38mm

Weight: 3.23kg / 7.11lb

Model: Fender Custom Shop '55 Esquire Relic

Year: 2015

Finish: Blonde Nitrocellulose (Relic)

Body: Lightweight Ash

Neck: Maple, Slight Soft V Profile

Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"

Frets: 6105 Narrow Tall

Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Single-Coil

Switching: 4-Way (Standard, Series, Wah-Capacitor, Tone Bypass)

Bridge: Vintage-Style with Compensated Brass Saddles

Hardware: Aged Nickel

Case: Original G&G Hardshell Case with COA