The 2023 Fender Custom Shop's 1959 Jazzmaster® Journeyman Relic® guitar honors the iconic 1959 model, 65 years after the original Jazzmaster's 1958 debut. It perfectly recreates the look, sound, and feel of the original era. The two - piece select ash body has a Chocolate 3 - Color Sunburst Journeyman Relic lacquer finish. This finish mimics a well - loved instrument with a history of home use, jam sessions, and weekend gigs, showing light checks, wood dings, and hardware aging. The rift - sawn maple neck has a '62 - style Jazzmaster 'C' profile, a 9.5 - inch radius flat - lam rosewood fingerboard with 21 narrow - tall frets, and a bone nut. It features a single - ply gold anodized pickguard, two Custom Shop hand - wound '62 Jazzmaster pickups with a 3 - way switch, and a vintage dual - circuit. The unique modern wiring with 250k volume and tone potentiometers enhances tone and playability. Premium features include a 'Floating Vibrato' tailpiece, a Modern Custom Shop RSD bridge for stability, vintage - style tuners, and a wing string tree. It comes with a deluxe hardshell case, strap, and authenticity certificate. Specifications: Body Shape - Jazzmaster®; Body Material - 2 - Piece Select Ash; Body Finish - Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Neck Profile - 1962 Jazzmaster®; Fretboard Material - Flat - Laminated Rosewood; Fretboard Radius - 9.5' (241 mm); Scale Length - 25.5' (64.77 cm); No. of Frets - 21 Narrow Tall (6105) Frets; Fretboard Inlays - Vintage Clay Dot; Pickups - Custom Shop Hand - Wound Jazzmaster® (Bridge & Neck); Bridge - RSD Jaguar®/Jazzmaster®; Pickguard - 1 - Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum; Strings - Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406; Tuning Machines - Vintage - Style with Fender® Logo; Hardware Finish - Nickel/Chrome; Case - Deluxe Hardshell Case; Included Accessories - Strap, Certificate of Authenticity.
Using this Fender guitar is a breeze. Just plug it into an amplifier and start strumming. You can use the 3 - way pickup switch to choose different tones from the two hand - wound pickups. The volume and tone potentiometers let you fine - tune your sound. When it comes to tuning, use the vintage - style tuners with the Fender logo. Make sure to keep the guitar in its deluxe hardshell case when not in use to protect it from damage. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures and humidity, as this can damage the wood and hardware. Clean the guitar regularly with a soft cloth to remove dust and fingerprints. If you notice any loose parts or issues with the strings, take it to a professional guitar technician for maintenance. Also, keep the certificate of authenticity in a safe place as it proves the guitar's authenticity.
