Fender Player Jazzmaster
Overview
The Fender Player Jazzmaster is a modern take on the offset classic, designed for indie, alternative, and shoegaze players who want the distinctive Jazzmaster silhouette with streamlined modern appointments. It features an alder body with the iconic offset waist that balances comfortably during seated playing, a Modern C-shaped maple neck, and a 22-fret pau ferro fingerboard with a 9.5-inch radius. Two Player Series Alnico 2 pickups deliver warm, full-bodied tones with a pronounced midrange that is rounder and darker than typical Stratocaster pickups, producing the lush, swirling clean tones that have defined alternative rock for decades. The simplified control layout replaces the traditional Jazzmaster rhythm circuit with a straightforward three-way toggle switch, master volume, and master tone, making it more intuitive for players new to the offset platform. The adjustable bridge and tremolo system provide vibrato capability, and the overall setup and intonation are improved from vintage-spec models. Build quality is consistent with the Player Series standard, with clean fretwork, reliable hardware, and attractive finish options. This guitar is a strong choice for players drawn to the Jazzmaster aesthetic and tonal character who prefer a modern, no-fuss control layout. The bridge design, while improved, may still exhibit string slippage during aggressive tremolo use compared to hardtail alternatives.
Electric Guitars
A modern Jazzmaster with Player Series Alnico 2 pickups delivering warm, full-bodied tones with pronounced midrange, featuring a simplified control layout that makes the offset platform more intuitive.
Instrument Details
$879
Intermediate
Brand
Fender
Type
Solid Body Electric
Made In
Mexico
Year
2018
