Fender Japan Jazzmaster, sunburst, made in Japan 2010-11. It's easy to love this, it radiates a perfect balance of sophistication and swagger. The offset body shape is superbly stylish and perfectly weighted, so this feels and looks a treat with a strap attached. It's relatively light for a JM, so that adds a little bit of punch and brightness to the tone. There's a lot of tone to love too: thick, thumping attack balanced by a sizzling, articulate treble, all held together by a balanced and composed midrange. The dual circuit setup allows you to dial in a fat, soupy rhythm tone and switch instantly to a snappy, bright lead sound... heaps of fun. The piece of alder on show under the burst finish is gorgeous, and the neck has some beautiful figuring on show too. All sunburst Jazzies look great, but oh boy, this one is extra slick. Add this to your army of overpriced pedals and get your tunes sounding their absolute zestiest.

Model: Fender Japan Jazzmaster JM66-80
Made: Japan, 2010-11, Dyna plant (serial U048706)
Finish: 3-tone sunburst (3TS), 3-ply red tort guard
Body: alder
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 7.25" radius, 25.5" scale, slim C-shape
Weight: 3.540kg
Mods: knobs replaced, bridge replaced with Mustang style
Pickup: Fender Japan JM-single coils
Case: none

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. Headstock has some minor dimples on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back has no major marks, just some dimples near the neck plate and some minor scuffs around the back edge. The sides are pretty clean, just minor dimples on both horns, the elbow area and near the jack and a small dent near the rear strap pin. The front is pretty tidy, just a dimple in the elbow area and some play wear on the guard and top horn. Overall: very good condition (8/10)

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. Frets have some minor wear only, 8/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings.