{"product_id":"fender-masterbuilt-jason-smith-esquire-usa-2018","title":"Fender Masterbuilt Jason Smith Esquire -  USA 2018","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere is a Fender Master Built Jason Smith Esquire, a limited-edition Custom Shop instrument that pays tribute to Fender’s very first solid-body electric guitar. Originally introduced as a single-pickup, no-frills design, the Esquire laid the foundation for what would eventually become the Telecaster, and this 2018 Master Built version reimagines that simplicity with exceptional craftsmanship and precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example features a single custom-wound single-coil pickup designed by Jason Smith to deliver a rich, vintage-inspired tonal character with strong clarity, dynamic response, and classic Fender bite. The unique three-position Esquire switching system expands its versatility, offering preset tonal shaping in the forward position with added bass, a standard tone-controlled middle position, and a bypass mode in the rear position for a hotter, more direct lead tone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt with a lightweight ash body finished in Butterscotch Blonde nitrocellulose lacquer, this guitar captures the essence of early Fender aesthetics while allowing the wood to resonate freely. The quartersawn maple neck with a comfortable “U” profile provides stability and a substantial yet smooth playing feel, complemented by a 9.5\" radius maple fingerboard and 21 frets for modern playability within a vintage framework.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSonically, the Esquire delivers everything from warm, rounded rhythm tones to cutting, expressive lead sounds with excellent touch sensitivity. Despite its single-pickup simplicity, the switching system makes it remarkably versatile, capable of covering a wide range of classic Fender tones with surprising depth and character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is excellent with only light signs of use, and everything functions as it should. A highly refined and collectible Custom Shop Esquire that blends historic design with modern Master Built craftsmanship. Comes with the original Fender Custom Shop hard case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: USA \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fender Custom Shop Esquire\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Nitrocellulose Lacquer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ash\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck\u003c\/strong\u003e: Quartersawn Maple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e: Maple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25.5\" (648 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickups\u003c\/strong\u003e: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Single-Coil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele with Brass Barrel Saddles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuners\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e: Custom Shop Fender case with all candy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47071438799001,"sku":"26082","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/1905\/6012\/files\/26082-1.webp?v=1778561176","url":"https:\/\/www.premierguitars.com.au\/products\/fender-masterbuilt-jason-smith-esquire-usa-2018","provider":"Premier Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}