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Description
Experience the culmination of a unique collaboration between Fender and Jimmy Eat World frontman Jim Adkins in the form of the Fender Telecaster Jim Adkins JA-90. This semi-hollow guitar is a re-creation of Adkins' vintage TC-90, but with a few special touches that set it apart. It's not just another electric guitar; it's the embodiment of sonic sweetness, tailored to Adkins' specifications and ready to deliver a powerful punch.
Its semi-hollow ash body and set maple neck combine to create a warm tone that's full of character, whether you're playing with a clean setting or dialing up the overdrive. The Seymour Duncan Soapbar pickups offer a rounded yet punchy tone, providing the perfect blend of vintage vibes and modern performance.
For the modern player, the JA-90 Telecaster Thinline delivers a fast, comfortable playing experience, with a 9.5" fingerboard radius, medium jumbo frets, and a C-shaped neck profile. The Adjusto-Matic bridge ensures stable intonation, allowing you to tackle complex chord progressions and melodies with ease.
To complete the package, this guitar boasts a range of premium features, including a matching painted headstock, Jim Adkins' signature on the back of the headstock, oversized strap buttons, and knurled chrome control knobs.
Key Features: - Semi-Hollow Ash Body - Set Maple Neck with Modern "C" Shape - Indian Laurel Fingerboard with 9.5" Radius - 22 Medium Jumbo Frets - Seymour Duncan SP90-1NRWRP Vintage P-90 (Neck), SP90-3B Custom P-90 (Bridge) - 2 Volume, 2 Tone Controls - 3-Position Toggle Pickup Switching - Adjusto-Matic Bridge with Anchored-Tailpiece - Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines - Chrome Hardware - 3-Ply Black Pickguard - Matching Painted Headstock - Jim Adkins Signature on Back of Headstock - Oversized Strap Buttons - White Pearloid Dot Position Inlays
Product specs
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Body Type | Semi-hollowbody |
| Body Shape | Jim Adkins Telecaster Thinline |
| Body Material | Ash |
| Body Finish | Gloss Polyurethane |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Neck Shape | Modern C |
| Neck Joint | Set Neck |
| Radius | 9.5" |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Dots |
| Number of Frets | 22, Medium Jumbo |
| Scale Length | 24.75" |
| Nut Width | 1.650" |
| Nut Material | Synthetic Bone |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | 6-saddle Vintage-style Adjusto-matic with anchored tailpiece |
| Tuners | Die-cast, Sealed |
| Neck Pickup | Seymour Duncan SP90-1N RWRP Vintage Single-coil |
| Bridge Pickup | Seymour Duncan SP90-3 Custom Single-coil |
| Controls | 2 x volume, 2 x tone |
| Switching | 3-way toggle pickup switch |
| Strings | Fender NPS, .009-.042 |
| Case/Gig Bag | Sold Separately |
FAQs
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What type of music is the Fender Jim Adkins JA-90 Telecaster best suited for?
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The Fender Jim Adkins JA-90 Telecaster is ideal for alternative rock, punk, and blues, offering a unique blend of powerful tones and sustain due to its semi-hollow body and P90 pickups.
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What kind of pickups does the Fender Jim Adkins JA-90 Telecaster feature?
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The Fender Jim Adkins JA-90 Telecaster is equipped with Seymour Duncan SP90-1N RWRP Vintage Single-coil neck pickup and SP90-3 Custom Single-coil bridge pickup, providing rich, warm tones with excellent clarity.
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Is the Fender Jim Adkins JA-90 Telecaster suitable for beginners?
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While the Fender Jim Adkins JA-90 Telecaster can be played by beginners, its unique features like the P90 pickups and semi-hollow design may appeal more to intermediate or advanced players seeking specific tonal qualities.
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What is the neck profile of the Fender Jim Adkins JA-90 Telecaster?
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The Fender Jim Adkins JA-90 Telecaster features a Modern C neck profile, providing a comfortable grip for both chord playing and soloing.
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Does the Fender Jim Adkins JA-90 Telecaster come with a case or gig bag?
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No, the Fender Jim Adkins JA-90 Telecaster is sold separately from a case or gig bag, so you may need to purchase one for protection and transport.
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Reviews
PROS
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Exceptional tonal versatility from Seymour Duncan P90 pickups
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Unique combination of Telecaster and Les Paul features
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Lightweight semi-hollow body enhances resonance
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Fast and smooth neck with a unique feel
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Durable set neck construction offers enhanced sustain
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Distinctive aesthetic with an Adjusto-Matic bridge
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Affordable price for the build quality and features
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Broad genre compatibility, from blues to rock
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High-quality build with no major finish or fret issues
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Significant sustain, surpassing many similar models
CONS
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Some users report issues with tuner and string tree stability
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Electronics, particularly pots, may feel subpar
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Thinner neck may not appeal to all players
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Weight can be heavier than typical thinline Teles
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Minor quality control issues like sharp frets reported
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Priced high for an Indonesian-made guitar
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Fender Telecaster Jim Adkins JA-90.
Build quality
Features and functionality
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The JA-90 has a unique LP neck shape that differs from standard Fender necks, providing a different playing feel.
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The JA-90 features hot, high-output P90 pickups, making it especially suitable for rock genres.
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The Gibson scale length and set neck contribute to its unique playability, resembling a Les Paul more than a traditional Telecaster.
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Comparisons
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Plays and sounds similar to a Gibson, specifically resembling the feel of a Gibson 60s slim taper neck.
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The guitar is described as a blend of a Telecaster, Rickenbacker, and Les Paul, offering a unique sound profile.
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Plays and feels like a mix between a 70s Strat's Japanese V neck and an American Tele with a 7.25” radius C neck, with quality surpassing Squier and rivaling MIM Fenders.
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Value and pricing
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Owners suggest the guitar is better priced in the $600-900 range, as the construction quality doesn't justify its recent MSRP increase to $1,000.
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Mods and upgrades
Setup and maintenance
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Stringing the guitar with heavier gauge strings, like 13s, is recommended to mirror Jim Adkins' setup and enhance tuning stability.
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User experience
Critic Reviews
4.0 out of 5
Based on 4 Reviews and 12 Ratings
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Punchy, Crunchy and Full of Life
I have this guitar in the transparent ebony colour, which to me is a very beautiful look. The fender telecaster JA-90 is one of the most punchy and crunchiest sounding guitars I have played. With the vintage P90's installed and the set neck, you can be sure that you are in for a rock and roll ride. It has a very unique sound but isn't very versatile between genres, mainly basing its sound around Rock.
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Its my Baby!
I spent months saving for a guitar in the higher price range. ($500) And I researched and looked(played) and played and played and Played. until i came across this semi-hollow tele. I played it and it was like heaven opened up. between the sweet/ soft sounding p90s and the low end that comes from the sound out of the F hole/ sound hole. its one that i was surprised when i picked it up. its my go to guitar. Also fyi when i got it i didn't know who Jim Adkins was. But, he's got a good taste in guitars!
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First guitar
This was my first electric guitar. Enjoyed it for a while, never made it onto a NT or SB album. Appears on a record i did in high school.
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What do you think of fender's P90 copies? This is the set-neck MIK model, right?
Artist usage
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Guitar Center's page on the Fender Telecaster JA-90 says, "When platinum-selling Jimmy Eat World guitarist and frontman Jim Adkins cheerfully challenged Fender by throwing down the gauntlet of designing his perfect electric guitar, a collaboration began that resulted in the Fender JA-90 Telecaster. Fender sat down with Adkins and went over his old Fender TC-90 spec by spec, making some important changes that subsequently produced this unique new model. The Jim Adkins Telecaster guitar has a mahogany neck set into a semi-hollow ash body, Seymour Duncan Soapbar pickups, independent volume and tone controls, an Adjusto-Matic bridge and anchored tailpiece. The high-output Custom Soapbar SP90-3 pickup uses two large ceramic magnets for extra output, compressed dyanamics, and sharper attack. The full frequency response delivers extra punch. The Vintage Soapbar SP90-1 has short, wide bobbins for higher output and more powerful midrange than Strat or Tele single-coils. The tone is sweet and smooth."
Doyle use a Fender Telecaster Jim Adkins JA-90 from the vídeo "Bending"
In a YouTube video published by Epitaph Records featuring La Dispute's performance of "View From Our Bedroom Window" during the Studio 4 Live Session, Corey Stroffolino is visibly playing a Fender Telecaster Jim Adkins JA-90 Thinline.
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In this post dave shows off the fender jim adkins tele that he was sent by the team at fender
Mimi McCartney used a Fender Telecaster Jim Adkins JA-90, played by Josh at the Downlands Summer Fayre on June 24, 2017, as seen in The Taken's YouTube video of their performance of "Kill The Sun."
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