![]() The synchronized floating-tremolo vibrato system is loved or hated depending on opinions. There are many offset guitar body loyalists that regard the Jazzmaster as one the best balanced electric guitar although this can be argued. Great garage rock, surf, jangle-pop, soul, funk, grudge, indie tones and yes you can get some nice Jazz sounds from the neck pickup especially. The Jazzmaster, despite what its name implies is a very versatile all-around guitar that can be used for most any style of music. So there are plenty of Jazzmaster choices to be found in production today which shows the model is pretty popular now-a-days. Started around 2007, Fender has offered several signature Jazzmasters like the J Mascis, Elvis Costello, Lee Ranaldo Thurston Moore, Jim Root and Troy Van Leeuwin signature Jazzmasters. #65 fender bandmaster series#Hugely more vintage-accurate and detailed than the Japanese reissues or the current Classic Player Series offered by Fender. ![]() Fender and Squier now offer Jazzmasters at different price points with the Fender American Vintage ’65 Jazzmaster being the top of the heap. These were not period correct with a 9.5 neck radius, a tune-metic bridge and high output P90s.įender had then decided to go back and re-tool to build a Jazzmaster with accurate vintage specs like the old days. In May 2008 Fender introduced the Classic Player Series Jazzmaster, which is made in Mexico. The first American Vintage 1962 Jazzmaster reissues arrived in 1999. In the 1960’s Surf bands like the Beach Boys, The Ventures, The Surfaris and The Fireballs found the Jazzmaster (and Jaguar) pretty great for the look, playability and tremolo system.įrom the mid-1980s the only ‘new’ Fender production versions hailed from Japan. Instead Surf and Indy Rock guys picked these up and made sounds Fender never anticipated. Well the Jazzmaster was a total failure as it did not attract the Jazz players that Fender targeted. The Jazzmaster was designed to be Fender’s top of the line guitar. Added a rosewood bound neck, designed new pickups and controls that Fender hoped Jazz players could not resist. So Fender innovated an offset body that would be more comfortable when sitting as many Jazz guys were known to do when performing. The Jazzmaster, first introduced at the 1958 NAMM Show was Fender’s attempt to attract the Jazz players at the expense of competitors like Gibson. Fender wanted to expand its market and try to sell their solid body guitars to players that were using high priced hollow body electric guitars. Fender has done a nice accurate recreation with the American Vintage ’65 Jazzmaster.Īfter conquering country, rock and pop players with the Telecaster, Precision Bass and Stratocaster. Looked at many vintage ones, but never pulled the trigger. Always wanted a white Jazzmaster ever I since I saw a surf guy playing one. ![]() I have always admired Leo Fender’s high-end creation. ![]()
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