Best known for his work with The Clash, Joe Strummer is one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, with his song writing, guitar playing style and stage presence inspiring a generation of musicians. Throughout his career, he relied mainly on the Fender Telecaster & Fender Esquire for his tone, and it is the latter which has been expertly recreated by Fender Custom Shop Master Builder Jason Smith. This Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Joe Strummer Esquire Relic reincarnates this legendary Clash era guitar in exacting detail, with its black racing stripe, custom “Bourbon Street” sticker and custom Relic finish.
Features include a 2-piece offset seam alder body, with a 1-ply eggshell pickguard, flat-sawn maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, 9.5” radius, medium jumbo frets, a ’59 “C” shaped profile and Schaller mini tuning machines. A top-load/string-through Tele® bridge assembly is set up with a Josefina hand-wound 55/56 bridge pickup wired up to a 3-way switch and a ‘59 Esquire wiring. Also includes is a certificate of authenticity, strap and a custom pink anvil case with “Strummer” stencil and leopard print lining.
This guitar is in as new condition, and was given to the owner of the original Esquire used by Joe Strummer as a thank you for letting Fender use it to recreate this model. It is externally and internally original, and has never been played. It includes its original case and paperwork. It is one of only 70 units produced by Fender Custom Shop in an extremely limited run.
This guitar has been given a full service and appraisal by our luthiers at the Vintage Instrument Workshop, and includes a 3 year warranty.
