Fender MIJ Trad 60s Jazzmaster, sunburst, made in Japan 2022. This is the new equivalent model to our beloved JM66, a Topshelf favourite if ever there was one. It's a pretty classic take on the Jazzy: early sixties decal, rosewood slab fretboard, dark tort guard, dual circuit electronics and the zesty offset vibrato system... all the old school fun. These more recent models have a chunkier neck: not huge, but more of a generous D shape than a slim C. Being so new, there's a handful of minor marks around the place, but it's in very tidy shape and looking rather crisp. Here's some advantages of buying this one over a brand new one: first, at time of writing, this guitar is in stock and ready to ship out... better than most shops are currently managing. Second: we've set up plenty of these, so we know how to get it popping: 11-49 strings, a small neck shim to minimise bridge-buzz and get the break angle right, wrapped bridge posts, pickups set high... just a handful of little tricks, but they work and this feels great. So, do you Jazzloser or do you Jazzmaster?

Model: Fender Made in Japan Traditional 60s Jazzmaster
Made: Japan, 2022, Dyna plant (serial JD22000796)
Finish: 3-tone sunburst (3TS), 3-ply red tort guard
Body: alder
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 7.25" radius, 25.5" scale, moderate D-shape
Weight: 3.585kg
Mods: none
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, minor dimples on the back, no major marks. The back has no major marks, just a couple o light scuffs on the bottom horn, near the neck plate and along the belly carve. The front sides have no major marks. The front has some dimples near the jack, scuffs in the elbow area and some play marks 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 electrics tested and working properly. The frets look basically brand new, 10/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings.