Fender American Ultra Jazzmaster - Mocha Burst with Rosewood Fingerboard Reviews
Blending classic single-coil guitar tones with modern player preferences, the Fender American Ultra Jazzmaster represents a performance-focused update to one of the most iconic electric guitars around. Two Fender Ultra Noiseless pickups deliver the classic chime and richness Jazzmaster fans love, while S1 switching gives you the ability to switch between series or parallel modes for even more sonic versatility. The Modern D neck profile with satin finish plays amazingly fast and smooth, sure to appeal to fans of modern, thinner neck profiles. Complete with a bound, compound-radius fretboard for fluid playability, the Fender American Ultra Jazzmaster is an outstanding example of the world's favorite offset electric guitar.
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Ultra Jazzmaster
I just got this a week ago but I'm really enjoying it. It's got a very comfortably shaped neck and the satin finish just adds to that comfort.
An EXCITING Guitar!
This guitar feels so, so great to play. It's got to be a combination of the small differences (compound radius, etc.), but the finish on the neck is absolutely perfect. Maybe I'm the only one who sweats when I play, but my hand continually catches on high-gloss neck finishes; the finish on this neck is smooth but not super glossy, and just feels fantastic.
Pickups are extremely clean, too. Even pushing the pre-gain on an amp, you still get very, very clean tones. The distorted tone isn't hot and screaming, but it still sounds great; very nice, versatile tone overall.
Holds up well to thicker strings (I put .12s on it), also! It's just such a treat to play, and experiment with all the different knobs/switches/output options. Totally amazing guitar!
My First Jazzmaster
This is my first Jazzmaster. When the ultras came out I thought about getting the Jazzmaster. Then I saw the finish on the Mochaburst and I was blown away. It’s stunning but not in a gaudy way. I’m still getting used to all the combinations you can get with this guitar, but I love the cleans I get, While still being able to play power chords too. Let’s just say I’m very happy. Thank you Alden Debee for helping you make this happen for me.
Nice
Oh so nice
I'm keeping it anyway
I'm keeping it because I love it after the changes I made. It plays like a dream and sounds like a Jazzmaster (Now).
A top of the range $... guitar should play like one out of the box. Shame on you Fender.
Details below:
Cons:
1. The saddles aren't individually adjustable up and down making the radius of the bridge terrible for the compound radius fretboard resulting in terrible action and playability.
2. The pickups are terrible/trash. Insanely low output with no character on any setting (Believe me I tried). If you're looking for a Jazzmaster sound this isn't it.
Pros:
1. Neck shape.
2. Fretboard radius.
3. Low profile heel.
4. Locking tuners.
Parts I've replaced:
1. Pickups - Fender Pure vintage 65's.
2. Up and down adjustable saddles - graphtech string savers (only purchased for adjustability).
3. Strap buttons - I prefer non-locking and using strap blocks. - Fender American Standard buttons.
