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Description

For players who want the style and sound of Fender’s golden era, we created the Vintera® ‘60s Jazzmaster®. 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.

For authentic, vintage-style tone we re-voiced the pair of wide single-coil Jazzmaster pickups to behave more like the originals. The warm, smooth-sounding neck pickup is balanced by the bright, cutting bridge pickup. 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. A vintage-style Jazzmaster floating tremolo and vintage-style tuning machines provide original-era aesthetics, rock-solid performance and tuning stability. Other features include the classic lead/rhythm circuit, chrome hardware and 4-bolt neck plate. Includes a deluxe gig bag.

Owner's manual

Fender Vintera '60s Jazzmaster User Manual

Product specs

Brand Fender
Model Vintera '60s Jazzmaster
Finish Ice Blue Metallic, Olympic White
Year 2019 - 2025
Made In Mexico
Categories Solid Body Electric Guitars
Body Material Alder
Body Shape Double Cutaway
Body Type Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type Tremolo Tailpiece
Color Family Blue, White
Finish Features Matching Headstock
Finish Style Gloss, Metallic
Fretboard Material Pau Ferro
Fretboard Radius 9.5"
Model Family Fender Jazzmaster
Neck Construction Bolt-On
Neck Material Maple
Number of Frets 21
Number of Strings 6-String
Nut Width 1.65"
Offset Body Offset Body
Pickup Configuration SS
Right / Left Handed Right Handed
Scale Length 25.5"
Series Fender Vintera

FAQs

What is the neck profile of the Fender Vintera '60s Jazzmaster?

The Fender Vintera '60s Jazzmaster features a "Mid '60s C"-shaped neck profile, providing a comfortable and classic feel for players, especially when playing chords.

What kind of pickups does the Fender Vintera '60s Jazzmaster have?

The Fender Vintera '60s Jazzmaster is equipped with vintage-style single-coil Jazzmaster pickups, delivering a wide range of tones suitable for surf rock, jazz, and alternative music.

Is the Fender Vintera '60s Jazzmaster suitable for beginners?

While the Fender Vintera '60s Jazzmaster offers vintage aesthetics and sound, its offset body and unique controls may be more suited to intermediate or experienced players familiar with Jazzmaster models.

How does the tremolo system on the Fender Vintera '60s Jazzmaster perform?

The Fender Vintera '60s Jazzmaster features a vintage-style floating tremolo tailpiece, providing smooth and subtle pitch modulation ideal for surf and alternative rock genres.

What is the fretboard radius on the Fender Vintera '60s Jazzmaster?

The fretboard radius on the Fender Vintera '60s Jazzmaster is 9.5 inches, offering a good balance between comfort and playability for both chordal and lead playing.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Classic Jazzmaster pickups deliver amazing sound

  • Beautiful design, especially in Ice Blue Metallic and white with matching headstock

  • Offers great jangly cleans and dark jazz tones

  • Vintage 7.25" neck radius provides a unique playing experience

  • Excellent value for money compared to USA models

CONS

  • Tremolo system prone to failure and breakage

  • Unreliable bridge; may require upgrades for optimal performance

  • Poor quality 3-position switcher feels flimsy

  • Volume pot issues; may need replacement

  • High noise levels, might need copper foil coating for studio use

  • Pau ferro fretboard may feel and sound different than rosewood

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Fender Vintera '60s Jazzmaster.

Build quality

  • A user noted terrible fretwork and major fret sprout, even from a reputable seller with a known inspection process.

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  • The Vintera's screw-in trem arm and collet are commonly criticized, with replacements like Staytrem improving functionality significantly.

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Features and functionality

  • The guitar's sonic blue and gold finish is particularly appealing, though subjective to personal taste.

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  • The Vintera '60s Modified Jazzmaster features medium jumbo frets, unlike the vintage frets on other models in the series.

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Use cases and applications

  • The Vintera 60s Jazzmaster is preferred for shoegaze and alternative genres due to its authentic vintage sound.

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User experience

  • One owner reports needing a shim for optimal neck angle but faced no other significant setup issues.

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  • Despite initial hesitation, some users adapt well to the Pau Ferro fretboard, noting it becomes smoother with oil treatment.

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Value and pricing

  • A used Vintera 60s Jazzmaster can be found for around $800, considered a good deal compared to the new price.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Fender Pure Vintage '65 pickups are favored by some for enhanced tone over stock options.

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  • A Mustang-style bridge or Staytrem/Mastery is often recommended to replace the stock bridge for improved performance.

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  • Owners often swap the stock pickups for Curtis Novak's for a distinct tone, especially when aiming for a vintage Jazzmaster sound.

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Comparisons

  • Compared to the Squier Classic Vibe 60s, the Vintera features CTS pots and Switchcraft jacks, highlighting higher quality electronics.

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  • The Vintera series is compared favorably to the Player series, with better fit and finish noted on the Vintera models.

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  • Some players find recent MIM Fender frets squared and unfinished, suggesting MIJ models for better fret quality.

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  • Some prefer the tonal qualities of the Vintera pickups over the higher-end Squier models after modifications, citing a more authentic Jazzmaster sound.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Some users needed to solder grounding wires and add shielding to reduce buzzing and interference issues.

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  • Many report needing to replace the stock bridge with a Staytrem for better stability and playability.

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  • Users report noisy pickups, with instances of unintended interference like picking up cell phone signals, necessitating shielding or replacement.

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4.5 out of 5

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Great Look, Good Value

Probably my favourite guitar purely based on looks. The Ice Blue Metallic colour is gorgeous, and the tortoiseshell pickguard adds some great contrast. Love an offset with a matching headstock as well. Great jangly clean tones in the lead circuit, and cool dark jazz tones in the rhythm circuit. Adding a drive or fuzz gives you classic indie rock tones, which I is great if you like shoe gaze and (Even looks like Kevin Shields' Jazzmaster)

Downsides: The colour of pau ferro doesn't bother me like it does for some others, but there is definitely a difference in feeling and tone. Pau ferro feels lighter and softer than rosewood, which becomes apparent when switching back and forth between guitars. The brighter tone of pau ferro also makes the bridge pickup especially harsh, so dialling back the the tone knob in Pos. 1 is required.

Overall, you get the classic Jazzmaster look and tone at a not-over-the-top price point. I may consider swapping the bridge pickup at some point for something a bit darker, but I do love basically all other configurations.

Preferred Settings + Usage:

Lead Circuit, Position 2 (Bridge and Neck Pickup) for the jangly clean tone

Rhythm Circuit, with Fuzz and Reverb for the dark shoegaze tone

Artist usage

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See how Dallon Weekes uses Fender Vintera '60s Jazzmaster

Dallon Weekes

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Marco Soellner

Singer

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In this FaceBook post by Marco Soellner he can be seen using a Vintera Jazzmaster Blue metallic

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