Capture the looks, feel, and tone of the Jazzmaster’s earliest era with Fender’s Vintera II ’50s Jazzmaster. This guitar’s alder body boasts two Vintage-style late-’50 pickups and a traditional Jazzmaster rhythm circuit to supply you with everything from legendary Jazzmaster chime to rich, mellow Jazz-ready tones. The maple neck’s late ’50s “C” profile clocks in at a much more manageable size than your typical 1950s Fender baseball bat neck. Meanwhile, the fingerboard boasts a 7.25-inch-radius rosewood slab fingerboard for vintage authenticity. And it simply wouldn’t be a vintage-style Jazzmaster without the surf- and shoegaze-approved offset-standard “Floating” tremolo bridge and tailpiece! A charming array of old-school aesthetic appointments completes the package, including a glittering 1-ply hold anodized aluminum pickguard and vintage-inspired finishes. Overall, the Vintera II ’50s Jazzmaster is Fender’s remarkably accurate tribute to the Jazzmaster’s late-1950s launch, making for a must-have addition to any offset fanatic’s 6-string stable.

Fender Vintera II '50s Jazzmaster at a Glance:

• Alder body
• 7.25" Radius Rosewood Fingerboard with Vintage Tall Frets
• Late-'50s "C"-Shape Neck
• Vintage-Style '50s Pickups
• Vintage-Style Floating Tremolo with Push-In Tremolo Arm
• Lead/Rhythm Circuit
• Includes deluxe gig bag

Warm and mellow 1950s-inspired Jazzmaster pickups

Warmer and less treble-heavy than the bright, sizzling sound of a 1960s Jazzmaster, the Fender Vintera II ’50s Jazzmaster’ harkens back to the era when the Jazzmaster was still intended to be used as a jazz guitar. Worry not, offset fans — this guitar’s vintage-style late-’50 pickups still sport the legendary sparkle and clarity of a vintage Jazzmaster single-coil. Still, it’s a slightly rounded-over sparkle with a woodier character overall. If you can’t live without a jazz-ready Jazzmaster tone, flip up the Fender Vintera II ’50s Jazzmaster’s upper-horn rhythm circuit to be greeted by a decidedly dark, moody, and mellow tonal preset that serves as a perfect foil to traditional Fender single-coil snap.

The return of rosewood

Fender’s Vintera II series marks a return to traditional rosewood fingerboards — a particularly fitting choice for this guitar, as the Jazzmasters that inspired the Vintera II ’50s Jazzmaster were the very first Fender models to receive a rosewood fingerboard in the first place. The Vintera II ’50s Jazzmaster keeps the vintage-correct train rolling with a 7.25-inch radius for easy chording and a comfortable late ’50s “C” maple neck. And while this guitar’s vintage-tall frets aren’t 100% era-accurate on paper, even Music Experience’s most die-hard vintage fanatics couldn’t help but admire how these frets retain the fast, nimble feel of diminutive vintage-style Fender frets while offering just a bit more height to hold onto.

Shimmer, sway, and glide with Fender’s “floating” tremolo

From subtle surfy sway to seasick shoegaze-inspired textures, the Fender “floating” tremolo system offers an expressive feel you can’t get anywhere else. While the system is undoubtedly revered for its rock-solid stability and effortlessly smooth feel, it’s also a critical tonal element to the offset guitar experience. Why? The traditional Fender offset trem and rocking bridge setup features a lower break angle than many other Fender guitars, resulting in a sharper attack that quickly fades to make room for the rest of your notes. It’s a wholly unique tone from any other Fender creation and a surefire way to stand out from the crowd.

What Fender Says...

Revive the timeless sound of the '50s with the Vintera II '50s Jazzmaster® and experience the iconic looks, inspiring feel and incomparable tone that only a Fender can deliver. The Vintera® II '50s Jazzmaster® features an alder body and a maple neck with rosewood fingerboard for classic Fender tone that's full of punch and clarity. The late-'50s "C"-shape neck lends a comfortably familiar grip that feels just right in your hand, while the 7.25" radius fingerboard with vintage-tall frets provide vintage comfort with ample room for big bends and expressive vibrato. Under the hood, you'll find a pair of vintage-style '50s single-coil pickups that deliver all the sweet and sparkling, warm and woody tone that made Fender famous. The vintage-style floating tremolo lets you dive and wail with abandon, while vintage-style tuning machines provide classic looks with a finer gear ratio and enhanced tuning stability to complete the package. Experience the unmistakable vintage feel and unmatched sound of a classic Fender with the Vintera® II '50s Jazzmaster® today and start making music history!

Alder Body

A classic Fender tonewood known for resonance, punch and clarity, alder has a balanced and lively tone with beefy mids and a robust low-end.

7.25” Radius Rosewood Fingerboard With Vintage Tall Frets

Slab rosewood fingerboard adds warmth to the tone and the 7.25” radius fingerboard provides vintage comfort and feel, while vintage-tall frets provide slightly more height than vintage for big bends and wide vibrato.

Late-'50s "C"-Shape Neck

Based on a late-'50s "C” profile, this comfortably rounded "C" gradually thickens toward the 12th fret for a comfortably full and inviting feel.

Vintage-Style '50s Pickups

There’s really nothing like the timeless singing, snapping, screaming and sparkling sound of Fender single-coil pickups. These ‘50s spec pickups are full of the woody warmth and bell-like, crystalline tone that made Fender instruments famous.

Vintage-Style Floating Tremolo With Push-In Tremolo Arm

One of our most beloved designs, this “floating” tremolo offers the sound and feel of a vintage unit for classic Jazzmaster® warble. Create effects ranging from subtle surf and expressive indie shimmer to radical shoegaze dives and glides to add a cool personal touch to your music.

Lead/Rhythm Circuit

This classic offset Fender circuit makes it easy to dial in preset rhythm and lead sounds and switch between the two on the fly—great for live performances.