The Made in Japan Traditional series was created by fusing Fender's traditional instrument-making aesthetics with Japan's sophisticated craftsmanship. Fender's authentic DNA is revived with reliable Made in Japan quality.
The 2023 Collection, MIJ Traditional Late 60s Jazzmaster® features a gloss finish basswood body with 21 vintage-style frets, and a 9.5-inch radius “U”-shaped maple neck that provides the classic playing style unique to the Traditional series. . A six-saddle vintage-style bridge with a floating tremolo tailpiece and original pickups selected for the Traditional series deliver realistic, musical vintage tones.
This product is a reissue of a product that has been used since the late 1960s, with binding on the neck and block position inlays. This series reflects solid guitar craftsmanship and a flexible response to the needs of players.
Features
- This product is a limited edition product for 2023
- Basswood body
- 9.5” radius
- “U” shaped maple neck
- 21 vintage style frets
- Six-saddle vintage-style bridge with floating tremolo tailpiece
- 2023 limited product
- Body Material: Crafted from basswood for a balanced and resonant tone
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyester finish for a sleek and durable appearance
- Body Shape: Classic Jazzmaster® body shape for iconic style and comfortable playability
- Neck Material: Maple neck construction for stability and bright tone
- Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane finish for smooth feel and protection
- Neck Shape: "U" Shape neck profile for a comfortable grip
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm) scale length for traditional feel and playability
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood fingerboard for warm tones and smooth playability
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm) fingerboard radius for easy string bending
- Number of Frets: 21 vintage-style frets for classic feel and tone
- Fret Size: Vintage fret size for smooth playability
- Nut Material: Bone nut for excellent sustain and tone transfer
- Nut Width: 1.615" (41.02 mm) nut width for comfortable string spacing
- Position Inlays: Pearloid Block inlays for a classic aesthetic
- Bridge Pickup: Vintage-Style Single-Coil Jazzmaster® bridge pickup for authentic tone
- Neck Pickup: Vintage-Style Single-Coil Jazzmaster® neck pickup for rich, expressive sound
- Controls: Lead Circuit Controls (Slide Switch Down): Master Volume, Master Tone; Rhythm Circuit Controls (Slide Switch Up): Two Thumbwheel Controls for Neck Pickup Volume and Tone
- Switching: 3-Position Toggle Switch for versatile tonal options
- Configuration: SS pickup configuration for classic Jazzmaster® sound
- Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Adjustable Bridge with “Floating” Tremolo Tailpiece for smooth tremolo effects
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome hardware finish for durability and vintage aesthetic
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style tuning machines for reliable tuning stability
- Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell pickguard for classic Jazzmaster® style
- Control Knobs: White "Witch Hat" control knobs for vintage look and feel
- Switch Tip: Vintage White switch tip for authentic appearance
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt neck plate for stability and resonance
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges) strings for bright tone and smooth playability