Fender Jazzmaster 50s Vintera II RW Desert Sand
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An Offset Icon, from Surf Culture to Modern Indie
Born in the late 1950s, the Jazzmaster first captivated surf scenes before being adopted by alternative rock and indie. The Vintera II '50s pays tribute to the feel and aesthetics of the pre-60s era while offering the reliability expected from a contemporary instrument ready for stage and studio.Who Is It For and What Styles?
Ideal for intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking inspiring retro feel, it also suits motivated beginners. Perfect for surf, indie, shoegaze, alternative rock, pop, and jazz, thanks to its musical floating vibrato, tuning stability, and versatile electronics.The Sound
The '50s style Jazzmaster single-coils deliver precise attacks, bright highs without harshness, and full mids. Alder provides responsiveness and solid lows, while the rosewood fingerboard softens the overall tone. The Lead/Rhythm circuit allows memorizing a dark, round rhythm sound, then switching instantly to a more open lead tone. The floating vibrato offers natural pitch return and balanced sustain, ideal for modulated pads and vibrato chords. The anodized aluminum pickguard ensures effective shielding for controlled background noise.Recommended Compatible Accessories
Choose 10-46 nickel-plated steel strings (original setup) to maintain intended tension and response, a hard case in Jazzmaster shape for the offset body, a curved capo suited to the 7.25" radius, a wide strap with standard secure strap locks, and a quality 6.35 mm jack cable to preserve single-coil clarity.Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | SS | Body | Alder |
| Category | Asymmetric | Bridge / tailpiece | Tremolo |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Beige |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Hardware | Chromed |
| Nbrs of frets | 21 | ||
| Shape | Jazzmaster | Truss rod adjustment | Heel, vintage style |
| Material | Alder | Bridge | 6 vintage-style adjustable saddles |
| Finish | Glossy polyester | Tremolo | Vintage-style floating, locking button, push-in arm |
| Pickguard | 1-ply anodized gold aluminum | Tuners | Fender Vintage-Style |
| Neck material | Maple | Hardware finish | Nickel/Chrome |
| Profile | Late '50s C shape | Control knobs | Parchment plastic |
| Construction | Bolt-on, 4 bolts | Original strings | Fender USA 250R nickel-plated steel .010-.046 |
| Neck finish | Glossy urethane | Pickup configuration | SS (two single-coils) |
| Headstock | Jazzmaster | Pickups | Vintage-Style '50s Single-Coil Jazzmaster (neck and bridge) |
| Radius | 7.25" / 184.1 mm | Selector switch | 3-position (main circuit) |
| Frets | 21, Vintage Tall | Controls (main circuit, slider down) | master volume, master tone |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Rhythm circuit (slider up) | two dedicated neck pickup volume/tone knobs |
| Nut | Synthetic bone | Series | Vintera II |
| Nut width | 42 mm / 1.65" | Orientation | Right-handed |
| Inlays | White dots | Case/Gig bag | Deluxe gig bag included |
Questions frequently asked
What sound do the pickups of this Jazzmaster deliver?
The two Vintage-Style '50s Single-Coil Jazzmaster pickups provide a precise attack, bright highs, and full midrange. The alder body supports responsiveness, while the rosewood fingerboard softens the response.
How does the Rhythm circuit on the Fender Jazzmaster 50s Vintera II work?
The Rhythm circuit is activated with the slider in the upper position and uses only the neck pickup. Two dedicated knobs control its volume and tone. The lower slider position accesses the main circuit, with a three-position selector and general controls.
Is the vintage vibrato equipped with a locking mechanism?
The vintage-style floating tremolo features a locking button and a push-in arm, with a six-saddle adjustable bridge.
What is the neck profile and radius?
With its Late '50s C profile in maple, the neck has a 7.25-inch radius, or 184.1 mm. The rosewood fingerboard has 21 Vintage Tall frets and a 42 mm wide nut.
What strings are installed originally?
The original setup uses Fender USA 250R nickel-plated steel strings, gauge .010-.046. 10-46 strings maintain the intended tension for the 25.5-inch (648 mm) scale length.
