Part of Fender Japan's Modern Series, this Made-in-Japan Jazzmaster is designed for players wanting the feel and visual identity of a traditional offset combined with the speed, stability, and precision expected from a more contemporary performance instrument.

The Modern Series platform reworks the Jazzmaster with upgraded ergonomics, improved upper fret access, modern hardware, and a faster-playing neck design while retaining the core offset character that makes the model so distinctive.

This example has also been upgraded with a set of Bare Knuckle Nailbomb humbuckers, pushing the instrument far beyond traditional Jazzmaster territory into heavier, more aggressive tonal territory while retaining excellent articulation and dynamic response.

Modernised Jazzmaster Platform

The high-quality 3-piece alder body features a streamlined modern interpretation of the classic Jazzmaster design, paired with a selected rosewood fingerboard and performance-focused neck geometry.

Modern appointments include: - Compound radius fingerboard - Improved heel cut - Locking tuners - Tune-O-Matic-style bridge - Luminous side dot markers

Together, these upgrades provide: - Faster playability - Improved tuning stability - Smoother upper fret access - Better visibility on dark stages - Enhanced bending stability and sustain

Bare Knuckle Nailbomb Upgrades

This guitar has been fitted with Bare Knuckle Nailbomb pickups, known for: - Aggressive midrange - Tight low-end response - High-output articulation - Excellent note separation under gain - Strong harmonic response

The Nailbombs shift the instrument toward: - Modern rock - Alternative metal - Progressive styles - High-gain ambient textures - Heavier offset tones

while still retaining clarity and dynamic sensitivity.

Performance-Focused Hardware

The Tune-O-Matic-style bridge improves: - Intonation stability - Sustain - String stability during bends - Overall tuning consistency

Locking tuners further enhance tuning reliability for heavier playing styles and live performance use.

Features
  • Made-in-Japan Fender Modern Series Jazzmaster
  • High-quality 3-piece alder body
  • Modern offset body styling
  • Selected rosewood fingerboard
  • Compound radius neck
  • Improved heel cut design
  • Luminous side dot markers
  • Locking tuners
  • Tune-O-Matic-style bridge
  • Designed for modern high-performance playing styles
Designed For
  • Modern offset guitar players
  • Alternative and progressive styles
  • High-gain performance
  • Studio and live work
  • Players wanting contemporary playability in a Jazzmaster platform
  • Heavy ambient and textural guitar work

Upgraded Bare Knuckle Nailbomb pickups Includes Ultimate Support Hybrid Series padded gig bag.

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110 Albert St
Brunswick East, VIC 3057
Australia

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Listed14 days ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • MIJ Modern Jazzmaster
Finish
  • Black
Categories
Year
  • 2020
Made In
  • Japan
Finish Style
  • Metallic
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Frets
  • Medium Jumbo
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Model Family
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Fretboard Radius
  • 9.5"
  • 14"
Neck Material
  • Maple
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Body Material
  • Alder
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Tremolo Bridge
Series
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Wood Top Style
  • Opaque
Color Family
  • Black
Scale Length
  • 25.5"
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On
Number of Frets
  • 22

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