40-Fender Esquier Custom Shop Relic
Based on the visual details in the photos, this instrument is a Fender Custom Shop Relic Esquire (specifically a 1950s reissue style featuring a single-ply white pickguard, maple neck/fretboard, single bridge pickup, and heavy relic artificial aging).
Key features identifying this guitar:
Fender Custom Shop Logo: Stamped/decaled on the back of the headstock.
Relic Finish: Factory distressed/aged black finish.
Serial Number / Bridge Marking: Bridge plate shows FENDER PAT. PEND. R6440. Custom Shop guitars starting with an "R" prefix serial on the bridge or neck plate typically date around the mid-2000s to 2010s.
Estimated Resale Market Value
Estimated Range: $2,800 – $3,600 USD
Average Listing / Market Value: Around $3,200 – $3,400 USD depending on accessories and exact provenance.
Factors Affecting Value:
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Fender Custom Shop guitars worth full market value almost always include their leatherette COA portfolio signed by the Custom Shop manager/builder. Missing COAs can drop resale value by $200–$400.
Original Hardshell Case (OHSC): The photos show a standard black molded Fender hard case rather than a tweed or brown Custom Shop G&G vintage-style case. If the original Custom Shop case is missing, it slightly reduces buyer demand/value.
Completeness / Case Candy: Original shop floor traveler, strap, and accessories boost resale price toward the upper end of the range.