Fender MIJ Modern Jazzmaster, olympic pearl, 2019. Pretty sleek, no? The Japan Modern series came out a couple of years ago, with specs similar to the American Ultra series and some really cool styling. This is a Jazzmaster shape, but with a carved bound top, hardtail bridge, two humbuckers, simple electronics, locking tuners, a compound radius, an easy-access neck joint and a swish matching headstock to boot... dang, that's a tidy resume. Tone-wise, it's perhaps closer to a Tele Deluxe than a vintage style Jazzy. It's a nice balance of girth and snap, offering plenty of definition on the top end paired with an assured fatness on the lows. It's perfect for that Midwest Emo sound: stick it in middle position and play all the moody riffs and minor 7ths you've got. The neck is magical too, it feels awesome. The C-D profile, super slick satin finish and compound radius add up to an intuitive shape you can get around very quickly on, it's very satisfying. The white pearl finish adds a little bit of Barbie-Dreamhouse-swagger for good measure. These are sold out new around Australia, so we went to the trouble of bringing this one in from Japan just for you... aw, so sweet of us, right?

Model: Fender Made in Japan Modern Jazzmaster
Made: Japan, Dyna plant, 2019 (serial JD19011982)
Finish: olympic pearl
Body: alder
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 25.5" scale, 9.5-14" compound radius, C to D profile
Weight: 3.700kg
Mods: none
Pickup: Fender Japan Modern Humbucking x2
Case: basic gig bag

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some scuffs on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor rub wear on the back only. The back has no major marks. The sides have some minor dimples near the rear strap pin. The front has some minor play scuffs on the horns, no major marks. Overall: excellent condition (9/10)

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. The frets have minor wear only, 9/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings.