Fender Telecaster JA-90 Thinline Signature Jim Adkins LRL Natural

A signature Telecaster Thinline, inspired by Jim Adkins' TC-90

Developed in collaboration with Jim Adkins (Jimmy Eat World), the JA-90 Telecaster Thinline captures the spirit of the Fender TC-90 beloved by the artist, while pushing further in terms of craftsmanship and electronics. The combination of a semi-hollow ash body, set neck, and Seymour Duncan P90s delivers a signature Telecaster with a strong character, built for punchy rhythms and expressive leads.

Who it's for and suitable styles

This electric guitar is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a different Telecaster, more organic and beefier in the mids. It excels in alternative rock, indie, pop-punk, power-pop, and any style requiring responsiveness, dynamics, and clear chord definition. The Thinline format and access to individual pickup controls also make it an excellent studio option.

Sound

The semi-hollow ash body provides natural resonance and a "lively" feel under the fingers, while retaining attack and projection. The combination with a set maple neck promotes direct response and generous sustain, especially enjoyable when playing with a pick.

On the electronics side, the Seymour Duncan SP90 (Soap Bar format P90s) deliver a tone that is both edgy and thick: more body than a standard single coil, but with very responsive articulation and dynamics. The 3-position selector facilitates quick changes, and the four potentiometers (volume and tone for each pickup) allow precise level balancing, darkening one pickup without affecting the other, or sculpting very coherent rhythm/lead sounds live.

Recommended compatible accessories

To stay true to the original specifications, this guitar comes with Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel strings in gauge 009-042 (PN 0730250403). For transport, the recommended case by the manufacturer is the Deluxe Stratocaster/Telecaster Molded Case (reference 0996102306, not included).

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SS	Scalloped	Simple
Category	TL	Body	Ash
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Natural
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Chromed

Body shape	Telecaster	Truss rod	Standard
Format	Thinline	Hardware finish	chrome
Wood	semi-hollow ash	Pickguard	3-ply Black
Body finish	glossy urethane	Control knobs	Skirted Amp Knobs
Scale length	24.75" / 629 mm	Tuners	Standard Cast/Sealed
Neck material	maple	Bridge	6-Saddle Vintage-Style Adjusto-Matic with Anchored-Tailpiece
Neck finish	glossy urethane	Bridge type	Adjusto-Matic with fixed tailpiece
Neck shape	Modern "C"	Pickup configuration	SS
Neck profile type	C Shape	Pickup type	Specialty
Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Neck pickup	Seymour Duncan SP90-1N RWRP Vintage P90
Radius type	Modern	Bridge pickup	Seymour Duncan SP90-3 Custom P90
Number of frets	22	Pickup selector	3-position selector: Position 1. Bridge pickup, Position 2. Bridge and neck, Position 3. Neck pickup
Fret size	Medium Jumbo	Controls	Volume 1 (Neck Pickup)
Nut width	1.650" / 42 mm	Recommended case (not included)	Deluxe Stratocaster/Telecaster Molded Case, reference 0996102306
Nut material	synthetic bone	Country of origin	Indonesia
Fingerboard inlays	White Pearloid Dot