2023 Fender MIJ Traditional Late '60s Jazzmaster | Heavily Upgraded | Ice Blue Metallic
$ 2,999.00
The Made in Japan Traditional series perfectly fuses Fender's legendary instrument-making aesthetics with sophisticated Japanese craftsmanship. This limited edition 2023 MIJ Traditional Late 60s Jazzmaster in a striking Ice Blue Metallic finish features gorgeous late-60s appointments, including neck binding and pearloid block inlays on a rosewood fingerboard. The 9.5-inch radius, U-shaped maple neck provides incredibly comfortable, modern playability.
What truly sets this specific instrument apart is the meticulously curated, boutique-level electronics and hardware overhaul. It has been transformed into a flawless, gig-ready tone machine, completely curing the traditional quirks of the Jazzmaster platform.
Premium Upgrades Included:
- Curtis Novak Thunderbird Pickups: Delivers the fat, punchy, and aggressive midrange of a vintage Gibson Thunderbird bass pickup, custom-wound for a Jazzmaster format.
- Mastery OMV Kit: The industry-standard Mastery bridge and tremolo system eliminates string slippage, buzzing, and tuning instability.
- Lambertones Wiring Harness: Features 500k pots and an active rhythm circuit for optimal volume tapering and tonal clarity.
- Custom Decoboom Pickguard: Platinum Silver acrylic pickguard for a striking visual upgrade.
- Full Copper Shielding: Installed throughout the pickup and electronics cavity to drastically reduce 60-cycle hum and electrical interference.
- Upgraded Knobs.
General Specifications:
- Serial Number: JD22031602
- Condition: Excellent
- Manufactured Date: 05/2023 (Made in Japan)
- Weight: 8lbs 8.0oz
- Body: Basswood with Gloss Finish
- Neck Material: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood with 21 Vintage-Style Frets
- Neck Width: 1.61 inches at Nut / 2.0 inches at 12th Fret
- Neck Depth: .88 inches at 1st Fret / .86 inches at 12th Fret
Note: This guitar includes a Fender hardshell case and all original factory parts (pickups, wiring, pickguard, and bridge/tremolo system).