Posts Tagged ‘Jazzmaster’
Fender has introduced new Jaguar and Jazzmaster guitars in the Classic Player line. The Classic Player Jaguar and Jazzmaster are Mexican made with some very nice updates and improvements.
Notable updates/improvements are:
- Adjusto-Matic Bridge (somewhat like a tune-o-matic)
- 9.5″ fretboard radius (compared to the 7.25″ radius previously)
- sustain/stability improvements – increased back angle, tremolo plate moved closer to bridge
- dual humbucker option on the jaguar
- “hotter” pickups
These new Classic Player models should nicely fill the gap left when the Japan made models became no longer available. Just the bridge and fretboard radius improvements alone will make this guitar look very attractive compared to the much higher priced American Vintage Jaguars and Jazzmasters.
The dual humbucker sunburst jaguar will also undoubtedly be a favorite of the Cobain fans. Who will no longer need to go through the hassles and expense of getting one of the “Kurtified” Fender Japan Jaguars.
(Click pics for larger images)
We plan to have a hands on review posted in the future.
It’s been a very slow few months for interesting alternative guitar stuff on the web. So here are a few random, but somewhat interesting, guitar articles I’ve come across the last few weeks.
Fender finally reveals the Costello Jazzmaster.
We posted about the Costello Jazzmaster last November. And now Fender has made it official. Check out the official Costello Fender link here.
Jimi Hendrix meets The Sims 2
[Recently posted by theaxevictim blog]
Why don’t girls play guitar?
Interesting article posted by BBC News Magazine.
Steve Jones Les Paul Custom
Initially introduced at 2008 Winter NAMM the Steve Jones LPC can now be seen here on the gibson site.
It’s hard to believe the Fender Jazzmaster was first introduced 50 years ago, back in 1958. While it’s not one of the guitars that has it’s own section here at jag-stang.com we do have a strong affinity for the Jazzy.
It’s very likely that if there was no Fender Jazzmaster there would be no Fender Jaguar and thus no Fender Jag-Stang ! And oh how sad that would make us! 
Are you a current or former Jazzmaster owner? We would love to hear your thoughts on the jazzy and how it influenced your playing over the years in the comments to this post.
If you’re interested in more of the inner details of a 1958 Jazzmaster you should visit this fantastic web page. [link] That page has a lot of detailed photos and descriptions of one.
And here’s a few vintage Fender Jazzmaster ads to enjoy while reminiscing. (Click the images for larger versions.)
