Fender Japan Inoran Jazzmaster Black 2019
Fender Inoran Jazzmaster, black, made in Japan 2019. Inoran is the founder and guitarist of huge J-rock band Luna Sea. The recipe: take the MIJ Classic 60s Jazzmaster model, add a set of American Vintage '65 JM single coil pickups, some top-hat style knobs and a USA made anodized gold guard and tweak the neck shape... heck, it looks unreal. The neck is based on Inoran's 1959 Jazzmaster, so it's a little thicker than a regular JM66 model but not a big gat baseball bat, and it feels very agreeable and slick in the hands. There's some lovely subtle birdseye grain in the maple too. At a nudge under 3.6kg this is on the lightweight side for a JM too, which is nice. The pickups are great: chewy, wide open midrange with a gorgeous piano-like clarity in the bass and a shimmering, eloquent top end. They're more 'vintage correct' than a standard MIJ Jazzy pickup, being a proper pancake wind. It's hard to deny the visual appeal of this one too, right? It's a very beautiful item indeed.
Model: Fender Inoran Jazzmaster
Made: Japan, 2019, Dyna Gakki factory
Serial: JD19015309
Finish: black. gloss poly, anodized gold guard
Body: alder
Neck: maple, rosewood fretboard, 25.5" scale, 7.25" radius, 'Inoran 59 C' profile
Weight: 3.570kg
Mods: Buzz Stop bar installed
Pickups: Fender American Vintage '65 Jazzmaster single coil x2
Accessories: trem arm, basic non-original hard case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has minor dimples on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor rub wear on the back only. The back has minor scuffs in the bottom corner, back edge, elbow area and middle of the body and some dimples on the top horn. The sides have minor dimples in the elbow area and near the jack. The front has minor scuffs around the tailpiece and elbow area and some paly wear on the guard and horns. Overall: excellent condition (9/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 11/49 strings.
Fret life: 9/10, minor wear only