Fender Japan Modern Jazzmaster: A limited edition hot-rodded offset!
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The Fender Japan Modern Jazzmaster was an eye-catching model that was only available in Japan. Now the Modern Jazzmaster is available in a limited edition with a 3-Color Sunburst and a black-finished headstock.
Fender Japan Modern Jazzmaster
Launched last year as a Japan-only model, this modern take on the classic American offset guitar certainly turned heads. Now Fender is making it available as a limited 3-Color Sunburst run. The Modern Jazzmaster has a a three-piece alder body, with direct-mount 4th generation Fender noiseless humbuckers. It uses a Tune-o-matic bridge instead of a traditional Jazzmaster vibrato system. It also sports locking tuners.
Fender Japan Modern Jazzmaster
Modern Neck spec
Then there’s the neck: a thoroughly modern compound modern C-to-D neck shape. The rosewood fingerboard has a compound-radius and is loaded with 22 frets and a set of glow-in-the-dark side dots, There’s a contoured neck heel for better upper fret access. As there is no pickguard, it looks very different to a traditional Jazzmaster, but aesthetically I think it works. The stunning Sunburst finish frames the edge of the guitar nicely.
Fender Japan Modern Jazzmaster rear
Hot Stuff!
One too look out for in 2020? I reckon it could well be, but you may need to import one from Japan. Here in the UK, Japanese Fender models turn up quite frequently, but I know that isn’t always the case elsewhere in the world.
This design reminds me a little of the Jim Root signature model – and that guitar is a beast! I can see this model being popular among players looking for a modern offset design.
RRP – YEN 153000 (at the time of writing around EUR 1260)
More Information
- Fender Japan Modern Jazzmaster : Fender
- Fender Japan Modern Jazzmaster rear: Fender
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One response to “Fender Japan Modern Jazzmaster: A limited edition hot-rodded offset!”
“Noiseless humbuckers” I’d certainly hope so… Anyway, model looks great. Fender Japan is probably the best bang for your buck, imo.