Northwest Vintage Guitars brings you a brand new 2024 Fender Japan Art Canvas Esquire, “The Great Wave off Kanagawa," by Katsushika Hokusai in the original case with the paperwork and fresh from the Fender Flagship store in Tokyo.   The Art and Canvas Series was commissioned to celebrate the first anniversary of their flagship store in Tokyo, Fender Japan has released the Made in Japan Art Canvas Hokusai series of Esquires.  This special model features three masterpieces from Hokusai’s renowned series, Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji, on its body top. Hokusai’s Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji is a series of landscape prints that have captivated art enthusiasts for centuries. Created during the Edo period, these prints depict various perspectives of Mt. Fuji, capturing its majestic presence amidst changing seasons and daily life. Hokusai’s work is celebrated for its intricate details, vibrant colors, and profound sense of tranquility.  Fender’s decision to incorporate Hokusai’s art into their guitars is a tribute to Japan’s rich cultural heritage. It represents a fusion of traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern musical craftsmanship, creating a unique piece of art that is both visually stunning and musically exceptional.

In order to receive one of these beauties, we had to enter a lottery, wait 3 months to get drawn, show up in person at the Fender Japan Flagship store, pay for the guitar, then wait 3 months for the artist to deliver.  Then once again we had to pick up the guitar in Tokyo at the Fender Flagship store.  Then we had to get it back to the states safely.  It's a process.  

The nut measures 1.64", neck depth is .84"-.91" at the 1st and 12th frets respectively.  Fender says it's a D carve - it's real comfy.  The neck is straight, the truss rod turns in both directions, and the relief is currently set for optimum playability.  It's brand new.  There are no marks, no wear, we didn't even demo it.  It's new to us and unused.  8.1 lbs.  Solid Ash body, Maple neck, Rosewood fretboard.  It's got the 3 position Esquire wiring with tone bypass on 1, tone engaged on 2, and the dark circuit on 3.  Very cool.  

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All guitars are guaranteed to arrive in the condition as described, and a full refund will be issued if not.  Additionally, all our guitars are fully insured, and we will assist with any claims that may arise.  See the details on our Storefront.  

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Buy with confidence. We offer a 7 day money-back return on all used guitars - all our guitars are guaranteed and a full refund will be issued if not received in the condition it was described and pictured.  We do allow “buy & try” preference returns and the buyer pays shipping charges.  Please read our shop policies for more information.   All our guitars are deep cleaned and have received a professional service and setup - an average of a $200 value. You will not get a filthy guitar from us.  If you are particular about cosmetic appearance, please message us for more details.  Additionally, all our guitars are shipped fully insured, and we will assist with any claims that may arise.  See the details on our Storefront.

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