Jason Smith, son of Fender's R&D legend Dan Smith, was exposed to legendary guitarists such as Eric Clapton, Yngwie Malmsteen, Jeff Beck, and Robben Ford from a young age, through his father's work. He joined Fender in 1995 and has since crafted exceptional instruments for renowned players and artists, including John 5, Michael Landau, Free, Josh Klinghoffer, Steve Harris, Reggie Hamilton, and Linkin Park.