Description
Fender Limited Run Traditional 60s Jazzmaster Wide-Range CuNiFe HH Black
Why we love it
This 2023 limited production made in Japan Jazzmaster feels fantastic to play and has incredible, bell-like tone with its two CuNiFe wide-range humbuckers, roasted maple neck, rosewood fretboard, and basswood body. The fit and finish is exceptional. A truly fantastic guitar made in very limited quantities.
Condition
This guitar is in Mint (as new) condition, shows no signs of prior use, and still has protective plastic film on the pickups and pickguard. This guitar was purchased new and has not been played other than for testing upon arrival to ensure everything works and that the neck is in good condition. The original tremolo bar, Fender gig bag, warranty card and wrench are included. This Jazzmaster weighs 8.9 pounds.
Overview
The made in Japan Traditional 60s Jazzmaster HH Limited Run Wide-Range CuNiFe Humbucker in Black was only available at the Fender Shop at one Japanese music retailer. Based on the Made in Japan Traditional 60s Jazzmaster, this guitar fuses Fender’s traditional instrument making aesthetics and specifications with Japan’s sophisticated craftsmanship. Interesting details abound, including matching black headstock, block position markers, and cream neck binding. Two CuNiFe Wide Range Humbuckers, which were also used in the recently released American Vintage II, are used for pickups. These use the same copper, nickel, and iron alloy composition as the originals. Compared to pickups that use alnico magnets, they feature a low output and full spectrum, pure, bell-like tone. Detailed and expressive, these pickups sound amazing for both clean and overdriven tones with excellent note definition whether playing chords or lead runs. CTS pots and a Switchcraft jack are used.
The easy playing 25.5-inch scale gloss finish maple neck has a slightly chunky U-profile neck that is quite comfortable in hand. The 9.5-inch radius rosewood fingerboard features 21 exceptionally finished vintage style narrow-tall frets, gorgeous pearloid block inlays, and cream neck binding. Basswood is used for the body, contributing to balanced frequency response and snappy attack.
Specifications
Body: Basswood
Body Finish: Black Gloss Polyester
Neck: Roasted Maple
Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
Scale: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5 in / 241R
Fingerboard: Rosewood with Cream Binding
Position Inlays: White Pearloid Block
Frets: 21, Vintage Narrow
Nut: Bone
Width at Nut: 1.615” (41 mm)
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Adjustable with “Floating” Tremolo Tailpiece
Pickguard: 3-Ply Tortoiseshell
Pickups: Wide-Range CuNiFe Humbucking (Bridge), Wide-Range CuNiFe Humbucking (Neck)
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup , Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Control Knobs: Aged White
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
Case/Gig Bag: Gig Bag
Year of manufacture: 2023
Country of manufacture: Japan
Weight: 8.9 lbs / 4.05 kg
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