A Vintage-inspired Jazzmaster with Exotic Flourishes
While it certainly pushes the envelope in the name of art, this Fender Custom Shop Artisan Jazzmaster remains true to its roots. Built on a tried-and-true vintage platform, this beautifully appointed Jazzmaster features an exotic 2-piece black limba body, elevated with a spotlight-stealing NOS nitro finish bolstered by a vibrant WLS undercoat. You’ll revel in the hand-cradling comfort provided by this awesome offset’s quarter-sawn AAAA roasted flame maple neck, featuring a 1965 Strat C back shape and a 9.5-inch-radius AAA rosewood fingerboard. Plug in, and this solidbody stun gun’s hand-wound Custom Shop flat-magnet single-coil Jazzmaster pickups deliver a balanced, yet undeniably jangly, sound replete with detailed highs, sweet mids, and warm lows. Additionally, it includes an RSD bridge with a vintage-style tremolo, vintage-style tuning machines with Fender logos and white pearl buttons, and a 1-ply black anodized pickguard. Players cruising for a custom-built masterpiece with an exquisite blend of classic Jazzmaster panache and contemporary flair will dig this Fender Custom Shop Artisan — from surf rock escapades to alt-rock intrepidity, this Jazzmaster represents the culmination of sonic perfection, passion, and authentic Fender spirit.
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Strap this Jazzmaster on and feel instantly at home
This Custom Shop Artisan Jazzmaster is a delightfully characterful axe that plays as beautifully as it looks. Strap it on, and you’ll find this guitar’s offset black limba body fits like a glove. This Jazzmaster’s quarter-sawn AAAA roasted flame maple neck features an amazingly comfortable 1965 Strat C shape, while its 9.5-inch-radius AAA rosewood fingerboard delivers fast, modern playability. Both the neck and body flaunt a NOS nitro finish, and the body includes a WLS undercoat, which enhances its color and depth for a vibrant, durable finish that’s guaranteed to elicit plenty of jealous stares.
Command the stage with legendary tone
When it comes to delivering exceptional tones, you’ll find this Fender Custom Shop Artisan Jazzmaster to be in a class all its own. This stellar solidbody’s tone is fueled by hand-wound flat-magnet single-coils, yielding a balanced, fat, and bright jangle with crystalline high end, full bass, and meaty midrange, suitable for the gamut of musical styles, from surf rock to alt-rock to the outer extremes of indie rock. Lastly, these pickups are tied together with a 3-way toggle switch.
Every detail crafted to perfection
You’ll appreciate all the special finishing touches applied to this Custom Shop Artisan Jazzmaster. You’ll benefit from top-shelf hardware, comprising an RSD bridge with a vintage-style floating tremolo and vintage-style tuning machines with Fender logos and white pearl buttons. A 1-ply black anodized pickguard adds to this solidbody electric guitar’s spotlight-stealing appeal. You also get a bone nut and an American Vintage ’59–’64 string tree. This Jazzmaster has been on our radar ever since it appeared in Sweetwater’s Guitar Gallery; whenever you step out with this guitar, it’s a sure bet that all eyes will be on you.
Fender Custom Shop Artisan Jazzmaster Features:
- A vintage-inspired Custom Shop Jazzmaster with exotic appointments
- 2-piece black limba offset body with a spotlight-stealing NOS nitro finish bolstered by a vibrant WLS undercoat
- Comfortable quarter-sawn AAAA roasted flame maple neck with a hand-cradling 1965 Strat C shape
- 9.5-in.-radius AAA rosewood fingerboard delivers fast, modern playability
- Hand-wound Custom Shop flat-magnet single-coil Jazzmaster pickups deliver a balanced, yet undeniably jangly, sound
- RSD bridge with a vintage-style tremolo and vintage-style tuning machines with Fender logos and white pearl buttons
- 1-ply black anodized pickguard, bone nut, and an American Vintage ’59–’64 string tree
- Deluxe hardshell case, strap, and certificate of authenticity included
