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Capture the looks, feel, and tone of the Jazzmaster's earliest era with Fender's Vintera II '50s Jazzmaster. This guitar's alder body boasts two Vintage-style late-'50 pickups and a traditional Jazzmaster rhythm circuit to supply you with everything from legendary Jazzmaster chime to rich, mellow Jazz-ready tones. The maple neck's late '50s "C" profile clocks in at a much more manageable size than your typical 1950s Fender baseball bat neck. Meanwhile, the fingerboard boasts a 7.25-inch-radius rosewood slab fingerboard for vintage authenticity. And it simply wouldn't be a vintage-style Jazzmaster without the surf- and shoegaze-approved offset-standard "Floating" tremolo bridge and tailpiece! A charming array of old-school aesthetic appointments completes the package, including a glittering 1-ply hold anodized aluminum pickguard and vintage-inspired finishes. Overall, the Vintera II '50s Jazzmaster is Fender's remarkably accurate tribute to the Jazzmaster's late-1950s launch, making for a must-have addition to any offset fanatic's 6-string stable.
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Warmer and less treble-heavy than the bright, sizzling sound of a 1960s Jazzmaster, the Fender Vintera II '50s Jazzmaster' harkens back to the era when the Jazzmaster was still intended to be used as a jazz guitar. Worry not, offset fans this guitar's vintage-style late-'50 pickups still sport the legendary sparkle and clarity of a vintage Jazzmaster single-coil. Still, it's a slightly rounded-over sparkle with a woodier character overall. If you can't live without a jazz-ready Jazzmaster tone, flip up the Fender Vintera II '50s Jazzmaster's upper-horn rhythm circuit to be greeted by a decidedly dark, moody, and mellow tonal preset that serves as a perfect foil to traditional Fender single-coil snap.
Fender's Vintera II series marks a return to traditional rosewood fingerboards a particularly fitting choice for this guitar, as the Jazzmasters that inspired the Vintera II '50s Jazzmaster were the very first Fender models to receive a rosewood fingerboard in the first place. The Vintera II '50s Jazzmaster keeps the vintage-correct train rolling with a 7.25-inch radius for easy chording and a comfortable late '50s "C" maple neck. And while this guitar's vintage-tall frets aren't 100% era-accurate on paper, even our most die-hard vintage fanatics couldn't help but admire how these frets retain the fast, nimble feel of diminutive vintage-style Fender frets while offering just a bit more height to hold onto.
From subtle surfy sway to seasick shoegaze-inspired textures, the Fender "floating" tremolo system offers an expressive feel you can't get anywhere else. While the system is undoubtedly revered for its rock-solid stability and effortlessly smooth feel, it's also a critical tonal element to the offset guitar experience. Why? The traditional Fender offset trem and rocking bridge setup features a lower break angle than many other Fender guitars, resulting in a sharper attack that quickly fades to make room for the rest of your notes. It's a wholly unique tone from any other Fender creation and a surefire way to stand out from the crowd.
