Fender Japan Jazzmaster JM66B Vintage White 2003
Fender Jazzmaster JM66B, Vintage White, crafted in Japan 2002-4. What a slick snazzmaster this is. The classic Fender Japan JM66 model is a favourite around here, but this is an unusual variation: that, but with a bound fretboard, block inlays and a matching headstock. It looks amazing, truly. The Jazzmsater body shape and headstock have got to be Fender's finest piece of styling, and paired with the creamy finish, dark rosewood and extra neck bling, it looks unreal. A previous owner installed some USA pickups, which sound great, as well as a single-slot Mustang bridge and Buzz Stop bar, all of which are great mods in my books. It's playing super smoothly with plenty of natural resonance, and the sound is awesome. It's bright, complex and airy with a lovely punchy tight low end. We've never had this finish/model combo in the shop before, so I'm pleased it's come by for a visit on it's way to it's forever home, presumably at your place.
Model: Fender Japan Jazzmaster JM66B
Made: Japan, 2002-4, Dyna Gakki factory
Serial: R040660
Finish: Vintage White, gloss poly
Body: alder
Neck: maple, rosewood fretboard, 25.5" scale, 7.25" radius, 43mm nut, slim vintage C shape
Weight: 3.665kg
Mods: Mustang bridge and Buzz Stop bar installed, pickups replaced, knobs replaced
Pickups: Fender Pure Vintage '65 Jazzmaster single coil x2
Accessories: Fender gig bag, trem arm
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end and edges, a chip on the front near the high E post and a chip on the back on the bottom side of the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has minor dimples all over and scuffs along the back edge. The sides have discolouration around the neck pocket, dents on the top horn, dents and scuffs on the elbow area, back edge and near the jack and some scuffs on the bottom horn. The front has dimples near the jack, scuffs around the tailpiece and elbow area, a scratch up from the bridge and play wear on the guard and horns
Overall: very good condition (7.5/10)
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 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 8/10, minor wear only