Lilac Guitar Lounge presents this 1965 Fender Jazzmaster in an amazing Sunburst finish. This guitar is truly one of a kind, with the perfect amount of wear and amber ageing to the finish. It’s completely original except for a professional refret and a replacement switch tip as well as a couple surface screws under the bridge to secure the original pickguard. This guitar was clearly loved and played extensively in live settings, as it has a decent amount of yellowing to the clearcoat and some wear from use, but all internal parts function as good as a new Fender guitar. This Jazzmaster has a mixture of transitional specs, but retains mostly Pre-CBS Fender offset guitar specs. For anyone who loves an original but played-in example, this is the guitar for you! Click the link below to see Max play and talk about this wonderful guitar.
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Year:
1965
Finish:
Factory original three-color Sunburst nitrocellulose finish. Original nitrocellulose neck finish.
Fretboard Radius:
7.25” radius Brazilian rosewood fingerboard.
Nut Width / Neck Measurements:
1.64”(42mm) wide at the nut / .80" (20mm) deep at first fret, .95" (24.3mm) deep at twelfth fret. 25.5” scale length, with 21 frets, ‘pearl’ dot inlays. Neck dated '4AUG65B.' '4' is the code for Jazzmaster, 'AUG' for August, '65' for 1965, and 'B' for the standard nut width (1 & 5/8 inches).
Weight:
8 lbs, 3 oz. (3.7 kg)
Electronics:
Original Grey-Bobbin Jazzmaster pickups (ink dated to ‘10-5-65’ for the Neck PU and ‘10-4-65’ for the Bridge PU). Original Volume Pot (code dated 51st week of ‘64) and Tone Pot (dated to ‘65, week code is illegible). Original Rhythm circuitry.
Hardware:
Original besides 1 saddle screw replaced and a couple height adjustment saddle screws replaced. 'F' stamped early CBS neck plate. Original 'double-line' Kluson tuners. Almost all plastics on this guitar are original including the 'witch hat' knobs, amazing tortoise shell pickguard. As mentioned the switch tip has been replaced.
Modifications:
Replaced plastic switch tip, professional refret, a few saddles screws replaced, 2 extra small screws under the bridge to secure the pickguard which is original and functional but shrunken as many of them do (see photos for details).
Case Details:
Comes with its original Black Tolex Hardcase.
Included:
Original Hardcase and tremolo arm.
Additional Notes:
This 1965 Fender Jazzmaster is an amazing opportunity to nab a vintage offset that is 99% original at a great price, and has been well taken care of but gigged extensively. It’s a great player and looks immaculate! If you have any questions at all about this guitar, do not hesitate to reach out to us at LilacGuitarLounge@gmail.com or message us on our website, or our instagram @LilacGuitarLounge.
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Returns are accepted within 48 hours of confirmed delivery, and the item must be in the same condition as when it was shipped to the customer. If returned, a 5% restocking fee will be subtracted from the refund.
