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Fender Jim Adkins JA-90 Telecaster Thinline Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar - Crimson Transparent with Indian Laurel Fingerboard

Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar, Signature, with Ash Body, Maple Neck, Indian Laurel Fingerboard, and 2 Soapbar Pickups - Crimson Transparent
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A signature Thinline with a pair of P-90s!

A collaboration between Jim Adkins and Fender, the Jim Adkins JA-90 Telecaster Thinline is a re-creation of Adkins' old TC-90 - with some special touches specifically for this new model. The Jim Adkins JA-90 Telecaster Thinline's semi-hollow ash body is joined to a set maple neck with an Indian laurel fingerboard - a great combination that produces a warm tone with a nice edge. Pickups are Seymour Duncan soapbars, and a Adjusto-matic bridge with anchored tailpiece round out the hardware. The Jim Adkins JA-90 Telecaster Thinline is a sweet axe for any style!

The story behind this Tele

When Jim Adkins, guitarist and frontman for Jimmy Eat World, challenged Fender to design his perfect guitar, a collaboration began that resulted in the JA-90 Telecaster Thinline. Fender sat down with Adkins and went over his old Fender TC-90 spec by spec, making some important changes that subsequently produced this unique model. The significant features include a maple neck set into a semi-hollow ash body, Seymour Duncan soapbar pickups, independent volume and tone controls, an Adjusto-Matic bridge, and an anchored tailpiece.

Built for tone

The semi-hollow ash body merges classic Tele tone with the added body and resonance of a semi-hollowbody guitar. The set maple neck bolsters the sustain, and the Indian Laurel fingerboard adds warmth to the tone. A pair of Seymour Duncan soapbars provide vintage-tinged P-90 tones that cut through the mix.

Fender Jim Adkins JA-90 Telecaster Thinline Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar Features:

  • Body: Semi-Hollow Ash
  • Neck: Maple, Set Neck, Modern "C" Shape, (Gloss Urethane Finish)
  • Fingerboard: Indian Laurel, 9.5" Radius
  • No. of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Frets
  • Pickups: Seymour Duncan SP90-1NRWRP Vintage P-90 (Neck), SP90-3B Custom P-90 (Bridge)
  • Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
  • Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle
  • Bridge: Adjusto-Matic Bridge with Anchored-Tailpiece
  • Machine Heads: Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines
  • Hardware: Chrome
  • Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
  • Scale Length: 24.75"
  • Width at Nut: 1.650"
  • Matching Painted Headstock
  • Jim Adkins Signature on Back of Headstock
  • Black Plastic Parts
  • White Pearloid Dot Position Inlays
  • Oversized Strap Buttons

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  • Manufacturer Part Number: 0262354538

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