The STRATosphere is not affiliated with Fender Musical Instruments. by Squareball Fri Jun 26, 2020 1:37 am, Post Call one of the major retailers (Guitar Center/Musician's Friend - same company). The current USA Jazzies pickups don't sound anything like a classic pickup. I didn't care for the tones I was getting from most of the American JMs I played a few days ago. Something went wrong. My stock bridge was rattling like crazy and i could move saddles by just touching them slightly. Made mine really cheap. The STRATosphere is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or affiliated with Gibson Brands, Inc. LES PAUL, SG, ES, EXPLORER, FLYING V, GIBSON, the corresponding body shape designs and headstock designs are registered trademarks of Gibson Brands, Inc. Complaints re Jazzi bridge were voiced in the 60s, and only recently sort off addressed, mainly because people were immediately ripping them out for Mastery. The regular Mustang bridge has string spacing wider than a Jazzmaster wants - your high E will be real close to the fretboard. I believe the heavier strings that were used back then probably provided the necessary tension to keep those bridge problems at bay, and was probably a factor he considered when engineering the Jazzmaster and Jaguar. But my Ventura fared well enough that I walked back out with it. None of the commonly reported issues you can find on the internet. So yesterday I went to Sweetwater to return my MIM Ventura JM and upgrade to an American one. Equipped with the coveted features that defined the decade - including period-accurate neck profile and playing feel, along with re-voiced pickups - this guitar has all of the warm, smooth sound that made the Jazzmaster a legend. (42 mm) Not specified, Pickup switch: Neck Pickup On/Off Slide Switch, Bridge Pickup On/Off Slide, Switch, Normal/Low Cut Slide Switch, Tailpiece: Vintage Style Floating Tremolo. The Ultra had possibly the best neck I've ever experienced on any electric guitar, ever. If you call our customer service department for assistance, this number makes it easier In my opinion, they don't sound like vintage Jazzmaster PUs that I myself have played. Too much high end, not enough compressed mids. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. A temporary customer reference number is assigned to each customer only while they are shopping on Fender Vintera '60s Jazzmaster Electric Guitar, Customer Service Dept.Music & Arts5295 Westview Dr Suite 300Frederick MD, 21703-8517 But YMMV. Featuring re-voiced wide-bobbin single-coil pickups, a classic mid-60's C-profile neck with vintage 7.25"-radius fingerboard and vintage-style frets for an authentic feel, this iconic instrument delivers the period aesthetics players desire. For help with setups and other technical issues. I was so excited to get one and then I saw you can only get it in the UK. This is a carousel with product cards. All my favourites are boutiques. People put them on the jazzmaster, and people blamed the guitar, when it was just user error, and the general guitar playing public not knowing simple physics. The silly pickup switching system on the Tele - same. Call me crazy, but the mastery is definitely a huge improvement in tone for me. Well, I've just ordered a Vintera 60s Jazzmaster in IBM and whilst waiting for delivery I'm stupidly scouring the internet for accessories -, "I don't know why we asked him to join the band 'cause the rest of us don't like country music all that much; we just like Graham Lee. thumbnail buttons to change the main image. Sitemap. All rights reserved. by Mondaysoutar Fri Jun 26, 2020 1:34 pm, Post Thank you Gearspace.com members for 20 years! With its sleek offset body and matching headstock, this Vintera Jazzmaster is ready to hang ten in the tone ocean thanks to its re-voiced wide single-coils. ", "I own a '66 Jaguar. No Interest if paid in full in 6 months on $99+. The warm, smooth-sounding neck pickup is balanced by the bright, cutting bridge pickup. As for the actual review, I'll do that in the detailed review section. Select any of the Learn More. This is a carousel with one large image and a track of thumbnails on the left side. I've gotta look into the mustang bridge. 2022 Music & Arts. Thanks for the info on the mustang bridge, dudes. Did you have to drill holes for the thimbles? Oh, you're in London?!?! I have come to think of Jazzmaster style guitars as having "bite" that's definitely different to a stratocaster. "I just knew I wanted to make a sound that was the complete opposite of a Les Paul, and thats pretty much a Jaguar." Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. *Possible* Replacement Bridge for Vintera 60s JM, Re: *Possible* Replacement Bridge for Vintera 60s JM, https://www.fmicassets.com/Damroot/Orig 1_2019.pdf. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Jazzmasters were barely changed for years, even though people complained about the switching system. Don't even start me on the pickups - there is a whole industry re those all sounding better then "vintage", 70's, 80s Novak, Fralin Klein all better sounding then the Fender fare. Since the guitar comes with a TOM bridge which has wider holes you need to fill the holes with dowels and redrill. Maybe it's just because they are new and haven't aged. The bridge and neck is moved further up than a strat or tele, so the guitar feels like a much longer scale, but nope it's 25.5".The biggest problem for people new to the jazzmaster is a lack of knowledge on how to set them up properly, so they operate as intended. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. I tried out the Professional, Original, and Ultra. I don't know how to quantify it or explain it, but yet, in a specific way they can be a little more aggressive sounding than a strat. But youre right, of course: a mastery on this guitar is not really necessary. Copyright 2013 Swing City Music. Jazzmasters are sort of new to me. The classic lead/rhythm circuit rounds out the package. A lot of people are happy with a tom bridge. A vintage-style Jazzmaster floating tremolo and vintage-style tuning machines provide original-era aesthetics, rock-solid performance and tuning stability. With the closer trem placement, why would this even need a mastery? I was a strat player for probably a decade. I was lucky and had a 20 percent off coupon plus savings from some Fender promotion. Press J to jump to the feed. Equipped with the coveted features that defined the decadeincluding period-accurate neck profile and playing feel, along with re-voiced pickupsthis guitar has all of the warm, smooth sound that made the Jazzmaster a legend. With heavy strings and a shimmed neck, rattling is much less likely. Heavier strings have more tension, more tension. So I guess it's mastery or bust for me! The best choice in my opinion . For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer: Submitted November 20, 2021 by a customer from gmail.com, "Jazzmasters can be excellent, but not for everyone.", I got my ice blue metallic vintera 60s jazzmaster in October 2019, back when virtually no one had them for sale. Naturally brighter - I'll say yes but much of this can be chalked up to the 1 meg volume and tone pots IMO. It worked just fine back then. Other features include the classic lead/rhythm circuit, chrome hardware and 4-bolt neck plate. 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Ditto for Jags - many famous users just ripped them out. Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. The STRATosphere is not an authorized dealer or reseller of Gibson products. View cart for details. The item you've selected was not added to your cart. Frank Deimel really is exceptionally passionate about his work and even though he probably didnt earn much money with the modification of my guitar he was very friendly and showed me around his workshop. That's the guitar I polish, and baby - I refuse to let anyone touch it when I jump into the crowd." It won't hurt you to build up a little finger strength. I'm not saying 12's with a wound g is necessary, but 11's are a very good idea. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, Happy with the results after a lot of considerations. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate. puts more downward pressure on the saddles and bridge, the bridge becomes stable, strings don't pop out of the saddle grooves, and it all works. First i was concerned about having the body modified and such, but i couldnt be happier with the bridge how it is right now. Somebody recommended https://deimelguitarworks.com to me, since i live in berlin and its not too far outside of the city. 888-731-5396. At least in my limited experience with jazzmasters. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Its simply a really high quality piece of equipment which is adjustable to (almost) any fretboard radius. Can't get it outside of the UK unfortunately. I wonder if Leo Fender would agree with that Leo was in charge for six years after the offset bridge debuted, I assume he was fine with it. by ChrisDesign Fri Jun 26, 2020 5:11 pm, Post It will do as it has the original JM bridge. https://www.reddit.com/r/offset/commridge_drop_in/. Fender Vintera '60s Jazzmaster Electric Guitar, Pau Ferro Fingerboard (with Gig Bag). Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Heard the mastery is the best option, and staytrem is the best if you're in the UK. document.getElementById( "ak_js" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Adjustable with Floating Tremolo Tailpiece, Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403, Vintage-Style 60s Single-Coil Jazzmaster, Lead Circuit Controls (Slide Switch Down): Volume (Neck), Volume (Bridge), Master Tone; Rhythm Circuit Controls (Slide Switch Up): Two Thumbwheel Controls for Neck Pickup Volume and Tone, 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. For you guys who own a Strat and JM, would you say the JM is a naturally brighter sounding guitar, with less in the low mids? I'm sure this stuff is all over the map, but to me, they just don't sound like a Jazzmaster. 2021 The STRATosphere | My Jazzmaster gets here today. For players who want the style and sound of Fenders golden era, we created the Vintera 60s Jazzmaster. Start rolling those down a hair (just a hair because they're linear) and the difference starts to close up. by timtam Fri Jun 26, 2020 7:30 pm, Post I'm going to be brutally honest here, I'm not going to gloss over anything, this ain't no honeymoon period influenced review. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Should you have any questions about a. Dual '60s Jazzmaster wide-bobbin, single-coil pickups, Slider switch selectors, Vintage-style floating, locking tremolo system, vintage-style tuners, Nut width/material 1.65 in. The combination of an Adjusto-Matic bridge and Fender's unique floating, locking tremolo system enables all the whammy action and stable tuning you need. Neck Pickup, We strive to maintain a quality of service that exceeds customer expectations from the moment that they walk in our doors or purchase an item on our website. Bridge And Neck Pickups, Position 3. If you do not have a zZounds account, simply enter a user name and password to create one. I won't argue about the pickups. The Mid 60s C-shaped neck has a classy painted headstock, along with a 7.25-radius maple fingerboard with 21 vintage-style frets for classic feel. Place your order and make your first monthly payment today, and your in-stock gear will be in your hands in about two days. Lucky bugger!! The Fender Vintera '60s Jazzmaster offers a fresh take on the classic look of Fender's original offset body electric. It's an easy replacement for a Mustang bridge, but can't speak for others. Jazzmaster bridges rattle. You may also use the left and right arrow keys to navigate It's not a defect, it's a FEATURE! You can often get them to provide a discount, even for Fender, if you keep trying. Cheers! Rowland S. Howard. All applicable Fender products are covered under warranty by The STRATosphere. Still do. It looks like that piece of gear is gone. Post Please check the fields highlighted in red. It feels hard and smooth like ebony and I actually prefer it to rosewood (in my limited experience with it). Just provide your credit or debit card number in checkout as usual, and well ship your order before the end of the business day. Includes a deluxe gig bag. between images. Real quality work and i felt to be in good hands. For me, they don't work. Thanks for the post, and congrats on your guitar! Featuring re-voiced wide-bobbin single-coil pickups, a classic mid-60's C-profile Fender Vintera 60s Jazzmaster Modified BRIDGE +WHAMMY BAR Vintage Guitar Chrome, {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}. You've got a better bridge/trem in your Vintera as the AO is more in-keeping with original specs like the standard Vintera JM. I've seen so many people get a jazzmaster, and use 9s on them and have all sorts of problems, then go down a rabbit hole of buying fixes when all that was needed was thicker strings.When the jazzmaster was designed, the lightest strings you could get was 12's with a wound g. Just a few years before, all strings were flatwound.Leo fender and others working on the jazzmaster decided on a very low break angle over the bridge. The luthier thats also the distributor for mastery products made the mod for me. Folk & Traditional Wind & Keyboard Instruments, 25.5"-scale maple neck, 21-fret, 7.25"-radius pau ferro fingerboard. Yes, I believe it is! This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. For players who want the style and sound of Fender's golden era, Fender created the Vintera '60s Jazzmaster. Leo was not known for doing improvements. If you're new to jazzmasters the guitar is quite big and heavy, they usually weigh 8 pounds or more, you'll probably get confused by having 2 switches and 2 sets of pots at first. My heart sank. Oops, looks like you forgot something. by Squareball Sat Jun 27, 2020 12:10 am. Please log into your account to ensure that your wish list is private and saved for future visits. The Vintera vintage-style bridge has a new, different part number (7705076000 .. curiously labelled 'MUSTANG BRIDGE W/THREADED SADDLES' it's not a Mustang-style bridge). Also, I have to say that I really like the feel of the Pau ferro fretboard. I was looking for some drop in solutions like a roller, but almost all of them are 12 radius, which wouldve been kind of a compromise. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. for us to answer any questions you have about products, services or purchases. All Rights Reserved. by andy_tchp Fri Jun 26, 2020 1:39 am, Post by Mondaysoutar Fri Jun 26, 2020 4:11 pm, Post These problems came around in the late 60s when 10's, 9's, and 8's started being made. I read a lot about people modding their classic player jazzmasters (the vintera modified is basically a classic player) and many of them are pretty happy with the mastery. 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