Fender Custom Shop 1966 Jazzmaster Deluxe Closet Classic Aged Charcoal Frost Metallic

Limited Edition 1966 Jazzmaster

Originally marketed as a high-end guitar aimed squarely at jazz players, the Jazzmaster instead charted its own unexpected course as a boldly original instrument. In the hands of surf, rock, punk/postpunk and alt/indie guitarists who preferred a more distinctive sound and style, it has endured as a creatively prized “other” stage-and studio preference ever since. The 1966 Jazzmaster Deluxe Closet Classic is a nod to one of the last great original Leo Fender-era designs of the mid 1960s.

We chose to do this one in the Deluxe Closet Classic finish, given it the appearance of a guitar that came fresh off the line in 1966, and then store while barely being played for the last 50 - 60 years.   It's as if it was a well taken care of and religiously polished showpiece for decades.  Over time, the finish would start showing age, and like a fine wine, it evolved.  Moderate finish checking, slight oxidation of the hardware, and mild discoloration of the parts creates a unique and tastefully aged appearance.

We also went with Aged Charcoal Frost Metallic as a color choice, with a matching headstock and 60's style Tortoise Shell pickguard  Why?  Because it's hard to imagine a cooler looking Jazzmaster.  This one is simply stunning. 

A hand-selected two-piece alder body wears the Deluxe Closet Classic lacquer finish for a slightly worn but well-taken-care-of look. And, it's great weight - just 7.9 lbs.  The rift-sawn maple neck has a ’62-style Jazzmaster “C” profile, topped by a comfortable vintage compound-radius (7.25”-9.5”) round-lam rosewood fingerboard with pearl-dot position markers and 21 medium vintage frets.  Hand-wound vintage Jazzmaster pickups are wired to the model’s signature rhythm and lead circuits, with master volume, master tone and three-way switch.

Other features include six-saddle vintage-style adjustable bridge with “floating” tremolo tailpiece, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut and wing string tree with nylon spacer. Also includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity.

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• Weight: 7.9 lbs
• Serial # CZ562410
• Model # 9231012911
• Series: Time Machine Limited Edition
• Color: Aged Charcoal Frost Metallic with Matching Headstock
• Finish Package:  Deluxe Closet Classic
• Body: 2-Piece Select Alder
• Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Material: Rift Sawn Maple
• Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Binding: Parchment
• Neck Tint: Medium
• Neck Shape: '62 Jazzmaster
• Fretboard:  Round Lam AAA Rosewood
• Radius:  Compound 7.25 - 9.5"
• Number of Frets: 21
• Frets Size: Medium Vintage
• String Nut: Bone
• Depth at 1st Fret: .820"
• Depth at 12th Fret: .900"
• Position Inlays: Mother of Pearl
• Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Vintage Jazzmaster
  
• Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Vintage Jazzmaster
• Pickup Covers:  Aged White
  
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
• Bridge:  Vintage-Style Floating Tremolo with Tremolo Lock Button and Push-In Tremolo Arm
• Hardware Finish: Chrome / Nickel
• Tuning Machines: Vintage Style
• Pickguard: Tortoise Shell
• Control Knobs: Parchment "Witch Hat"
• String Tree: Single Wing with Nylon Spacer
• Neck Plate:  4-Bolt with Custom Shop "V" Logo
• Included Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity

 

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