The Jazzmaster has always lived at the edges of Fender tradition, and the American Professional version elevates that unmistakable offset character with the refinement expected of Fender's flagship USA series. The Fender American Professional Jazzmaster electric guitar pairs an alder offset body with a 25.5" Deep C maple neck, rosewood fingerboard and dual V-Mod III Jazzmaster single-coils, then adds push/push bridge-pickup tapping, series rhythm wiring and a Panorama tremolo with ClassicGear J-Bridge. For players moving between exploratory studio work, layered effects and demanding live sets, the American Professional Jazzmaster turns familiar offset personality into a more polished and versatile working instrument.
Alder Offset Construction Preserves the Jazzmaster Foundation
An alder body keeps the broad Jazzmaster silhouette and familiar offset balance intact, while a polyurethane finish provides the clean, durable surface expected from a working USA-made instrument. The 25.5" scale keeps the familiar tension and response players expect from a full-scale Fender, so the model still feels anchored in classic Jazzmaster proportions even as the hardware and electronics move forward. That balance matters here: the American Professional treatment refines the platform without sanding away the physical character that makes a Jazzmaster immediately recognizable.
V-Mod III Electronics Expand the Offset Vocabulary
Dual V-Mod III Jazzmaster single-coils are voiced for greater articulation and sensitivity while keeping the model's fundamental single-coil identity intact. A push/push tone control taps the bridge pickup for a lower-output vintage setting, giving the lead circuit two distinct bridge voices without adding another visible control. Switch to the rhythm circuit and both pickups run in series through dedicated thumbwheel volume and tone controls, opening a thicker, higher-output path that feels purposefully different from the standard lead circuit.
Deep C Neck Refines Familiar Fender Feel
The maple Deep C neck is where much of the American Professional refinement becomes tactile. Rolled fingerboard edges soften the transition into the rosewood board, Fender's Super-Natural satin urethane finish keeps the back of the neck smooth under the hand, and a sculpted heel makes the upper register easier to reach. A 9.5" radius, 22 narrow tall frets and 1.685" bone nut keep the geometry familiar enough for chords, bends and detailed lead work without pushing the instrument toward an unfamiliar modern feel.
Panorama Hardware Gives Vibrato More Usable Range
The Panorama Jazzmaster tremolo broadens the expressive range of the offset vibrato system, moving comfortably from light shimmer into deeper pitch travel with a pop-in arm that keeps the interface clean. Fender pairs it with the ClassicGear J-Bridge for more precise bridge adjustment and improved stability, while staggered sealed tuners manage the string path at the headstock. ClassicGear Precision potentiometers give the volume and tone controls a smooth, musical taper and consistent response.
A Refined Offset Ready for Serious Work
What separates the American Professional Jazzmaster is not a wholesale reinvention, but the way its upgrades make the familiar design more capable in real playing situations. Expanded pickup options, a more refined neck and a wider-ranging tremolo give offset players more control while preserving the identity they came for, and the included deluxe molded case supports regular transport between rehearsals, sessions and shows. Bring expanded switching, refined playability and wider-ranging vibrato to stage and studio work with the Fender American Professional Jazzmaster electric guitar.

Weight: 8lbs 0oz
Features

• Offset electric guitar with alder body, V-Mod III pickups and Panorama tremolo


• Dual V-Mod III Jazzmaster single-coils anchor the offset pickup voice


• Push/push tone control taps bridge pickup for lower-output vintage tone


• Series rhythm mode adds a thicker two-pickup configuration


• Deep C maple neck has rolled fingerboard edges and sculpted heel


• Rosewood fingerboard uses a 9.5" radius and 22 narrow tall frets


• Panorama tremolo uses a pop-in arm for expanded vibrato range


• ClassicGear J-Bridge supports precise bridge adjustment


• ClassicGear Precision potentiometers refine volume and tone control


• Deluxe molded case included for transport and storage

Body

• Body construction: Solidbody


• Body shape: Jazzmaster


• Body material: Alder


• Body finish: Polyurethane


• Available colors: 3-Color Sunburst, Black, Dark Night, Olympic White, Oxblood

Neck

• Neck material: Maple


• Neck profile: Deep C


• Neck finish: Super-Natural satin urethane back with gloss urethane headstock face


• Scale length: 25.5"

Fingerboard

• Fingerboard material: Rosewood


• Fingerboard radius: 9.5"


• Number of frets: 22


• Fret size: Narrow tall


• Inlays: White dot


• Side dots: White


• Nut material: Bone


• Nut width: 1.685"

Hardware

• Bridge: Panorama Jazzmaster tremolo with pop-in arm and ClassicGear J-Bridge


• Tuning machines: Fender standard cast/sealed staggered


• Hardware finish: Nickel/chrome


• Pickguard: 4-ply tortoiseshell or 3-ply black, depending on finish


• Control knobs: Aged white "Witch Hat"

Electronics

• Pickup configuration: SS


• Bridge pickup: V-Mod III single-coil Jazzmaster


• Neck pickup: V-Mod III single-coil Jazzmaster


• Controls: Lead circuit master volume and tone; rhythm circuit thumbwheel volume and tone for series mode


• Pickup selector: 3-way toggle


• Special electronics: Push/push tone control taps bridge pickup for vintage tone


• Potentiometers: Fender ClassicGear Precision

Strings

• Number of strings: 6


• Factory strings: Fender USA 250L nickel-plated steel, .009–.042

All instruments are setup to factory spec and inspected before shipping. Player preference may vary and instruments may need additional adjustments to accommodate those preferences. Setups are not applicable for free returns.
We offer the option to upgrade to a Plek setup at a discounted rate when purchasing an instrument. To learn more about Plek, please message us, or call at: 740-522-0277.Plek add-ons are non-refundable once completed. In the event of a return, a refund will be issued minus the cost of the Plek and any other add-on services.