Fender Custom Shop '70 Jazzmaster "Chicago Special" Journeyman Relic Aged - Black w/3-Ply White Pickguard
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Blending vintage charm with modern enhancements, we believe we've nailed it with the 1970 “Chicago Special” Jazzmaster. This guitar features a classic 7.25” radius and a rift-sawn maple neck for a smooth, familiar feel. But the real magic lies beneath the surface. At its heart is a 250k volume pot paired with our custom Chicago Special pickups, inspired by a legendary 1961 Jazzmaster set. With input from George Blanda, we fine-tuned the pickups to deliver a unique tonal balance. The bridge pickup is slightly overwound for a smooth, rounded presence, while the neck pickup is moderately overwound, producing a massive low end and rich, rounded highs. Both pickups are crafted with Alnico 5 magnets, wound with 42-gauge enamel wire, and potted in shellac, resulting in a wide, open dynamic range that captures every nuance of your playing. Includes a professional set up by our in-house luthiers.
"Chicago Special" Jazzmaster® pickups
- Custom set modeled after CME's favorite 1961 Jazzmater AlNiCo 5 magnets
- 42 gauge enamel wire for round highs
- Potted in shellac for open wide range frequency response
- BRIDGE: Slightly overwound for high end punch but still still smooth and round
- NECK: Moderately overwound for huge bottom end but with clear, round highs
General:
Brand Name: Fender
Case Type: Hardshell Case
Made in: Made in the USA
Product Color: Black
Relic or Aging Level: Journeyman Relic
Serial Number: R136027
Series: Fender Custom Shop
Weight: 8lbs 4oz
Body:
Body Material: Alder
Neck:
Fingerboard Inlay: Black Blocks
Fingerboard Material: Rift Sawn Maple
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Neck Material: Rift Sawn Maple
Number of Frets: 21 Frets
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.65" (42mm)
Electronics:
Bridge Pickup: Hand-Wound "Chicago Special" Jazzmaster
Controls and Switching: Vintage-Style w/250K Pots
Neck Pickup: Hand-Wound "Chicago Special" Jazzmaster
Pickup Configuration: SS
Hardware:
Bridge: Adjustable Jaguar/Jazzmaster
Fret Wire: Medium Vintage / 47095
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| Condition | Mint (Used) Mint items are in essentially new original condition but have been opened or played.Learn more |
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