The legendary Joe Strummer, the heart of punk culture, played guitar with raw energy and passion that cut like a knife. With The Clash, he helped shape punk rock, inspiring countless bands. His go - to guitar during the London Calling and Combat Rock era was the Fender Esquire®, a perfect fit for his no - nonsense style. He often had his drummer play on the strings with drumsticks! Now, the Fender Custom Shop recreates this musical icon in a special limited edition. Master builder Jason Smith has brought the Esquire back to its Clash - era glory, with a black racing stripe, custom “Bourbon Street” sticker, and a custom Relic finish. This isn't just a collector's item; it's built to withstand stage use and deliver a searing tone. It features a 2 - piece offset seam alder body, a 1 - ply eggshell pickguard, a flat - sawn maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard, 9.5” radius, medium jumbo frets, a ’59 “C” shaped profile, and Schaller mini tuning machines. The top - load/string - through Tele® bridge assembly comes with a Josefina hand - wound 55/56 bridge pickup, wired to a 3 - way switch and ‘59 Esquire wiring. It also includes a certificate of authenticity, a strap, and a custom pink anvil case with a “Strummer” stencil and leopard print lining. Specifications: Body Shape: Esquire; Body Material: 2 - Piece Offset Seam Alder; Body Colour: Olympic White; Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Fretboard Material: Flat - Lam Rosewood; Fretboard Radius: 9.5' (241 mm); Scale Length: 25.5' (648 mm); No. of Frets: 21; Fretboard Inlays: White Dot; Pickup(s): Custom Shop Hand - Wound '55/'56 Single - Coil Tele®; Bridge: 3 - Saddle Vintage - Style Tele®, Top - Load or Strings - Through - Body with Threaded Steel Saddles; Pickguard: 1 - Ply Eggshell; Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges); Tuning Machines: Schaller® M6 Chrome - Plated Die - Cast Mini Tuners; Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome; Case: Anvil Case.
Using this Fender Esquire guitar is a breeze. First, make sure it's in tune using the Schaller mini tuning machines. Plug it into an amplifier and adjust the 3 - way switch to get different tones from the Josefina hand - wound 55/56 bridge pickup. When you're done playing, put it back in the custom pink anvil case to protect it. For maintenance, wipe the body with a soft, dry cloth after each use to keep the nitrocellulose lacquer finish looking great. Check the strings regularly for wear and replace them when they start to sound dull. Avoid exposing the guitar to extreme temperatures or humidity, as this can damage the wood and affect the tuning. If you need to clean the fretboard, use a fretboard cleaner and a soft brush. With proper care, this guitar will last you a long time and keep delivering that amazing punk - rock tone.
