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Key Features
- Vintage charm meets modern playability
- Versatile range of tones for genre jumping guitarists courtesy of hand-wound '62 pickups
- Improved voicings courtesy of 250k volume and tone potentiometers
- Classic feel and pure comfort provided by '62 C neck profile and lacquer finish
Fender Custom Shop 1959 250K Jazzmaster Journeyman, Dakota Red #CZ577306 Overview
The Fender Custom Shop 1959 250K Jazzmaster Journeyman Relic is a remarkable reincarnation of the classic model. This vintage guitar comes with a pair of hand-wound '62 single coils that are known for delivering a powerful, open tone often associated with Jazzmasters. These electronics ensure your music packs a serious punch, giving you the ability to bring your performances to life. Additionally, the vintage dual-circuit wiring and potentiometers offer superior control over your sound.
For an enhanced playability, this innovative instrument is crafted with a rift-sawn maple neck, which increases stability and durability for a smooth playing experience. With its '62 C profile, you are provided with a comfortable grip and a natural feel, making it easier to play over extended periods. Additionally, the flat laminated rosewood fingerboard offers a consistent and even playing surface all across the fingerboard, eliminating unwanted buzzing or dead spots. Bringing together the authentic feel of a well-loved classic with modern modifications to suit today’s players, the 1959 250K Jazzmaster gives you all the advantages of both eras in one beautiful instrument.
Product Ref: 262720
Full Description
View Full DescriptionExperiment with your sound and style
This special edition Jazzmaster comes equipped with two Custom Shop hand-wound '62 Jazzmaster single-coils, and its tonal qualities are nothing short of impressive. These pickups are specially designed to deliver a powerful and versatile sonic capability, ensuring that your playing style is perfectly complemented. The 250k volume and tone potentiometers are an added bonus that further enhance the output. Its controls work especially well in terms of shaping the sound, enabling you to change the overall voicing from warm and rich to bright and sharp depending on your personal preference.
Moreover, the three-way switch provides added control, giving you the flexibility to really explore the tonal qualities of each individual pickup and create a range of harmonics tailored to your playing style. With the addition of rhythm circuit controls, an incredible palette of vintage voicings is provided for you to experiment with at your fingertips, making it easier than ever to fine-tune your sound.
Don't let your instrument hold your creativity back
A C-shaped rift-sawn maple neck allows for effortless playing, meaning you can focus on making music and expressing yourself without having to struggle with this guitar. Additionally, the flat-laminated rosewood fingerboard, adorned with twenty-one narrow tall frets, provides a smooth and comfortable surface for fretting, ensuring you can create complex chords and melodies with precision.
But it's not just the Jazzmaster's neck that offers all the incredible playability features. Its body is crafted with a thin and lightweight design. Thanks to this, you are provided with a comfortable and natural feel, whilst its build reduces the risk of shoulder strain and fatigue. Practice and perform for as long as your heart desires without experiencing discomfort or pain.
A timeless classic
The 250K Jazzmaster boasts a unique, vintage aesthetic. The relic lacquer finish gives the appearance of a guitar that has been passed down from generation to generation, with varying degrees of light finish checking, nicks, and dings that evoke the sense of moderate playing wear. The result is a Jazzmaster that possesses a unique sense of nostalgia and charm that is undeniably captivating and an excellent conversation piece.
Specifications
- Product Code: 9236081248
Body and Bridge
- Material: 2pc Select Alder
- Shape: Jazzmaster
- Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Colour: Dakota Red
- Bridge: RSD Jaguar/Jazzmaster
Neck and Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Rift Sawn Maple
- Neck Shape: ’62-style C
- Neck Joint: 4 Bolt
- Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Fingerboard Material: Flat-Laminated Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
- Frets: 21 Narrow Tall
- Inlays: Vintage Clay Dot
- Truss Rod: Early '60s
- String Nut: Bone
- Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 42mm
Hardware and Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Jazzmaster
- Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Jazzmaster
- Lead Circuit Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Rhythm Circuit Controls: 2 x Thumbwheel (Neck), Volume, Tone
- Switching: 3-Position Toggle
- Control Knobs: Aged White
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminium
- Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Vintage Style w/ Fender Logo
- Tremolo Arm: Pop-In Vintage-Style
- String Trees: American Vintage '59-'64
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
- Included: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity
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