Fender Jazzmaster Signature Troy Van Leeuwen RW Oxblood

Essential Information About the Fender Troy Van Leeuwen Jazzmaster Guitar

• Mid-60's Jazzmaster Spirit: bound fretboard and "block" inlays for a prestigious and instantly recognizable look.


• Two Pure Vintage '65 Jazzmaster single-coils: clarity, attack, and rich textures, ideal for alternative sounds and atmospheres.


• Lead and Rhythm Circuits: a true dual tonal character, accessible via a 3-position selector and Rhythm switch.


• Mustang bridge + floating Jazzmaster vibrato: vintage feel, smooth vibrato, and increased stability thanks to nickel-plated brass saddles.

An "Artist" Jazzmaster Tailored for Troy Van Leeuwen's World

A major figure in modern alternative rock, Troy Van Leeuwen is known for his textures, sonic layers, and dynamics. This Jazzmaster from the Artist series carries the DNA of the classic Jazzmaster while adding features designed for stage and studio: exclusive finishes, custom hardware, and a switching system that encourages moving from a sharp, open sound to rounder, mellower tones.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

The Fender Troy Van Leeuwen Jazzmaster is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an expressive electric guitar capable of shifting from soaring arpeggios to tight riffs. It excels in alternative rock, indie, heavy rock, desert rock, post-rock, shoegaze, and creative pop/rock. Its vintage 7.25" / 184.1 mm radius will appeal to those who enjoy an "old school" feel and precise rhythmic playing.

Sound

The alder body provides a very Fender-balanced tone: present mids, clear lows, and articulate highs, perfect for maintaining definition with effects. The maple neck enhances attack, while the bound rosewood fingerboard slightly rounds the top end for smoother tones. The two Pure Vintage '65 Jazzmaster single-coils deliver a wide palette: bright and snappy in the bridge position, full and deep at the neck, and richly textured in the middle position. The 3-position selector combined with the Rhythm circuit allows quick switching to a darker, warmer signature ideal for pads and rhythm parts. Finally, the Mustang bridge (nickel-plated brass saddles) and floating vibrato contribute to stability and sustain while preserving the typical Jazzmaster "shimmer."

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original feel and balance, you can stick with Fender USA 250L nickel-plated steel strings in .009-.042 gauge (same specs as factory-installed strings). A strap with standard ends is also suitable to secure the instrument during rehearsals and on stage, and the included Hardshell Deluxe case is ideal for transport.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SS	Body	Alder
Category	Asymmetric	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Color	Red
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Hardware	Chromed
Nbrs of frets	21

Series	Artist	Headstock Nut Material	Synthetic bone
Orientation	Right-handed	Bridge	Jazzmaster bridge with nickel-plated brass Mustang saddles and vintage-style "floating" tremolo tailpiece
Body Material	Alder	Pickguard	4-ply tortoise shell
Body Finish	Glossy polyester	Control Knobs	White witch hat
Body Shape	Jazzmaster	Hardware Finish	Nickel/Chrome
Neck Material	Maple	Tuners	Vintage-style
Neck Finish	Glossy urethane	Pickup Type	Pure Vintage
Neck Wood Type	Maple	Bridge Pickup	Pure Vintage '65 Jazzmaster single-coil
Neck Profile	C shape	Neck Pickup	Pure Vintage '65 Jazzmaster single-coil
Fingerboard Material	Bound rosewood	Pickup Configuration	SS
Fingerboard Radius	7.25" / 184.1 mm	Controls	Master volume, master tone
Fretboard Inlays	White Pearloid block	Pickup Selector	3-position toggle: Position 1. Bridge pickup, Position 2. Bridge and neck pickups, Position 3. Neck pickup; 2-position slider: Up: Rhythm tone circuit, Down: Main tone circuit
Nut	Synthetic bone