The Offset That Hits Different
Here's the thing about the American Professional Classic Jazzmaster — it's what happens when Fender stops overthinking the offset formula. This guitar blends vintage charm with modern performance, keeping the soul of a '60s Jazzmaster while ditching the quirks that made players curse under their breath. Unlike vintage models, this one foregoes the elaborate rhythm circuit for a straightforward three-way switch, master volume, and tone control. That means less fiddling on stage, more time actually playing. Built in Corona, California with an alder body and Coastline '65 Jazzmaster pickups, it's aimed squarely at working musicians who need a guitar that sounds right and stays in tune. The 3-Color Sunburst finish over that alder body looks classic without trying too hard, and the whole package feels ready to gig right out of the case.
Coastline Pickups That Actually Punch
The Coastline '65 Jazzmaster pickups are based on Fender's Pure Vintage designs but are slightly overwound for a vintage tone with extra output and bite. They're built with the same components you'd find in high-end reissues — Alnico magnets, cloth-covered wire, and fiber bobbins — then wound hotter to push your amp without going muddy. The bridge pickup sounds warm and dynamic with a muscular midrange and top-end bite, brighter and janglier than a P-90 but beefier than a Strat or Tele pickup. The neck position gives you thick, warm tones with healthy low-end presence. And here's the smart part: Fender's Greasebucket tone circuit tames treble frequencies without sacrificing gain or adding unwanted bass, maintaining clarity and definition even when rolled back. No more losing your tone when you dial things down.
A Neck That Actually Fits Your Hand
The Modern C maple neck delivers a comfortable playing experience with its smooth, ergonomic profile and hand-rolled edges that offer a naturally comfortable, played-in feel. The nut width measures 1.685 inches, putting it right in that sweet spot where chords don't feel cramped but you're not stretching across the Grand Canyon. The 9.5-inch radius rosewood fingerboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets ensures even the widest upper-position bends ring loud and clear. The satin urethane finish on the back of the neck feels fast without being slippery, and a synthetic bone nut offers great resonance and sustain. At the standard 25.5-inch scale length, you get that familiar Fender tension and brightness Jazzmasters are known for.
Hardware Built to Stay Put
The vintage-style Jazzmaster floating tremolo provides smooth, expressive vibrato with classic feel and response. It's paired with a Mustang-style bridge that keeps things stable without needing a bunch of aftermarket mods. Fender's Staggered ClassicGear tuners merge traditional Fender aesthetic with modern precision, so you get vintage looks with tuning that actually holds. The hardware is nickel/chrome, and the whole setup feels solid — the kind of gear you can trust when you're three songs into a set and the tremolo arm is getting a workout. The three-position toggle switch lives up on the upper horn where it belongs, easy to hit but out of the way when you're digging in.
Product Features:
- Body: Alder solidbody construction for balanced, resonant tone
- Pickups: Two Coastline '65 Jazzmaster single-coil pickups, slightly overwound for enhanced warmth and punch
- Electronics: Greasebucket tone circuit preserves clarity when rolling off treble, with simplified 3-way switch and master volume/tone controls
- Neck: Maple with Modern C profile, satin urethane back finish, and hand-rolled fingerboard edges
- Fingerboard: 9.5-inch radius rosewood with 22 medium-jumbo frets and white dot inlays
- Scale Length: 25.5 inches with 1.685-inch synthetic bone nut
- Bridge: Vintage-style floating tremolo with Mustang-style bridge saddles
- Tuners: Fender Staggered ClassicGear tuning machines
- Finish: 3-Color Sunburst gloss polyurethane
- Made in USA: Crafted in Corona, California
Brand: Fender
Model: American Professional Classic Jazzmaster
SKU: 0114980300
Condition: New
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