Fender Jim Adkins JA-90 Telecaster® Thinline Electric Guitar

Designed in collaboration with Jimmy Eat World guitarist and frontman Jim Adkins, the JA-90 Telecaster Thinline is a unique take on a Fender classic, blending Telecaster style with powerful modern performance. Based on Adkins original Fender TC-90, this signature model introduces key refinements to create a versatile instrument suited to both stage and studio use.

A semi-hollow ash body delivers resonance and warmth while maintaining clarity and definition, paired with a maple set neck for enhanced sustain and stability. The modern C-shaped neck profile and 9.5" radius laurel fingerboard with medium jumbo frets provide a comfortable, fast-playing feel across all styles.

Dual Seymour Duncan SP90 soapbar pickups produce rich, articulate tones ranging from smooth cleans to aggressive overdrive. Independent volume and tone controls for each pickup allow precise tonal shaping, while the Adjusto-Matic bridge and anchored tailpiece ensure reliable tuning stability and solid intonation.

Feature Summary

• Semi-hollow ash body with matching headstock
• Maple set neck with modern C-shaped profile
• 9.5" radius laurel fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets
• Dual Seymour Duncan SP90 single-coil soapbar pickups
• Three-way toggle pickup switch on upper bout
• Independent volume and tone controls for each pickup
• Adjusto-Matic bridge with anchored tailpiece for stable performance

Semi-Hollow Ash Body

The Jim Adkins JA-90 Telecaster Thinline expertly evokes the late-60s/early-70s originals with a finely crafted semi-hollow ash body. Lightweight and stylish, its a classic Fender form with pronounced playing comfort and timeless semi-hollow tone.

Matching Headstock

In addition to its many other fine features, the Jim Adkins JA-90 Telecaster Thinline features the added elegance of a matching painted headstock.

Seymour Duncan Pickups

The two Seymour Duncan® soap-bar pickups on the Jim Adkins JA-90 Telecaster Thinline deliver distinctively full-voiced tone.

Series

Artist Signature

Orientation

Right-Hand

Colour

White

Country Of Origin

ID

Platform

Artist

Neck

Neck Material

Maple

Neck Finish

Gloss Urethane

Neck Shape

Modern "C"

Fingerboard Radius

9.5" (241 mm)

Fingerboard Material

Indian Laurel

Position Inlays

White Pearloid Dot

Number of Frets

22

Truss Rod

Standard

String Nut

Synthetic Bone

Nut Width

1.650" (42 mm)

Nut Material

Synthetic Bone

Fret Size

Medium Jumbo

Scale Length

24.75" (629 mm)

Body

Body

Semi-Hollow Ash

Body Finish

Gloss Urethane

Body Shape

Telecaster®

Body Material

Semi-Hollow Ash

Sound Hole

Single F Hole

Hardware

Bridge

6-Saddle Vintage-Style Adjusto-Matic with Anchored-Tailpiece

Pickguard

3-Ply White

Control Knobs

Skirted Amp Knobs

Switch Tip

Black

Hardware Finish

Chrome

Tuning Machines

Standard Cast/Sealed

Strings

Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403

Neck Plate

NA

Strap Buttons

Vintage-Style

Electronics

Bridge Pickup

Seymour Duncan® SP90-3 Custom P90

Neck Pickup

Seymour Duncan® SP90-1N RWRP Vintage P90

Pickup Configuration

SS

Controls

Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)

Switching

3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup