2016/2020s Fender Esquire Partscaster Electric Guitar (Update)

March 03, 2026

2016/2020s Fender Esquire Partscaster Electric Guitar (Update)

Overview: We sold this back in 2024 and little has changed about it save that some of the hardware needed tightening-up. The newer owner has not been playing electric much at all and just moved across the country and so needed to lighten their load. I've only duplicated the post because I wanted to include some further stats and updated photos in case it got any extra "road wear."

As you might expect, it's bright and snappy and sounds like... a Tele switched to the bridge pickup. Having just a bridge pickup does something different to the way the strings vibrate, though, as there's no pull on the strings up at the neck position. Guitars without the neck pickup always seem to feel more "open" to me or have, maybe, a more "acoustic" response.

The 2016 Fender Modern Player neck is pure vintage Fender in feel -- medium C in the back and with the normal-ish 9 1/2" radius on the board. If you're used to a typical Fender feel, this is it. The body is lightweight and so if you're chasing the "5 lb guitar," you've found it.

Repairs included: Previously, it got a level/dress of the frets and some setup work. It arrived back playing exactly the same and it's ready to roll!