{"product_id":"the-leisure-caster-shellac","title":"The Leisure Caster \/ Shellac","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Leisure Caster in Shellac \u0026amp; Tortoise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll guitars are designed and crafted by Jasper Adkins in Nashville, TN.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*This is Prototype \/ Demo guitar with light cosmetic wear, visible in photographs 8-10*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sets The Leisure Caster Apart:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimplicity, beauty, \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e are the North Star, guiding every detail of this instrument. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to be played across genres, anywhere, anytime. The Leisure Caster is handcrafted using natural finishes, including milk paint on the mahogany body and a French polished maple neck for a rich, high-gloss finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost guitars built today use a thick coat of poly urethane, but the Leisure Caster utilizes milk paint instead, which is a natural, non toxic finish that leaves a thin, softer coat that allows the wood to resonate, speak freely, and age naturally and beautifully with time.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*This Guitar body is finished with a thin layer of shellac over the milk paint to give it the yellowed look\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrench polish is a wipe on technique for applying shellac, enhancing the wood grain and all of its natural beauty.  It has been a traditional finish used for classical instruments for generations, giving the neck a natural feel that allows the hand to glide along free from resistance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShellac flakes are made from the purified resinous secretion of the female lac bug (Kerria lacca), which is harvested from trees in India and Southeast Asia. This raw resin, known as lac, is collected, washed, melted, filtered for impurities, and dried into thin sheets, which are then broken into the flakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with a  single bridge pickup hand wound by Arcane Inc. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe '51 Experience Tele Bridge Pickup is a vintage correct replica of a 1951 bridge pickup, with a tone that is fat and sweet with no ear-piercing highs. Made the old way, wound by hand using only the finest components, built with select grade and tuned Alnico 3 magnets that are non staggered, period correct gauge and type wire, a black thread wrapped coil, vintage style cloth push back wire and a Zinc plated steel base plate stamped with our own stamping die to exact specifications. Each pickup is hand assembled with precision that transcends many vintage pickups this produces a pickup that is the ultimate in quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume and tone controls keeps it straightforward and unapologetically rock ’n’ roll, ready to plug in and play at a moment’s notice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: 2  Piece Mahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThickness: 1.5”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Antique White Milk Paint w\/ Shellac\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Hard Maple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale Length: 25.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck Profile Shape: C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrets: Tall, Medium, or Jumbo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood: Maple with rosewood fretboard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Shellac (French Polish)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFretboard Radius: 10\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNut Width: 1-5\/8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTruss Rod Adjustment Location: Heel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck Thickness:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.86\" at first fret\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.96\" at twelfth fret\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware: Guyker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuners: Aged Locking 6 in line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBridge: Aged Telecaster style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck plate: Aged Nickel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl plate: Aged Nickel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrap buttons: Aged Nickel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControls:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotentiometers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAxlabs 1\/4\" solid shaft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacitor: Centralab Bumble bee Paper in oil .047uf\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutput Jack: Switchcraft 1\/4”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePickup:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArcane Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘51 experience Bridge, Distressed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leisure Guitar Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61997598540146,"sku":"1","price":1825.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/5109\/0034\/files\/1.png?v=1782921630","url":"https:\/\/leisure-guitar-co.myshopify.com\/products\/the-leisure-caster-shellac","provider":"Leisure Guitar Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}