Fender Made in Japan Traditional 60s Jazzmaster Black 2021
Fender MIJ Trad 60s Jazzmaster, black with matching headstock, made 2021. This take on the classic Jazzy was a Factory Special Run edition: black with painted headstock was not a catalog colour on the model. It looks super slick: those charming curves wear black well, it's certainly a looker. As is common with recent MIJ stuff, the neck is a generous U shape: not a baseball bat, but certainly on the fatter side. It holds tune nicely, balances well and generally has a nice feel to it. The pickups deliver a gooey, rounded take on the classic Jazzy chime. To be sure, that bridge pickup still slices with gusto, but the overall tone is on the plump and warm end of the JM-spectrum. It's a nice thing.
Model: Fender Made in Japan Traditional 60s Jazzmaster
Made: Japan, 2021, Dyna Gakki factory
Serial: JD21024531
Finish: black, matching headstock, FSR edition, gloss poly
Body: basswood
Neck: maple, rosewood fretboard, 25.5" scale, 9.5" radius, U shape
Weight: 3.580kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Vintage Jazzmaster single coil x2
Accessories: basic gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has small scratch on the end and a dent on the front on the bottom edge down from the high E tuner. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back has dimples along the belly carve, scuffs along the back edge, bottom corner and middle of the body. The sides have minor dimples in the elbow area and some light scuffs near the jack. The front has dimples around the jack, tailpiece and elbow area and some play wear on the guard and horns
Overall: excellent condition (8.5/10)
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