Lilac Guitar Lounge is excited to offer this 1965 Jazzmaster in its original Sunburst finish. These transitional, early CBS-era guitars are always a treat, and stack up quite well to earlier guitars of the same model. This Jazzmaster is no different - its a monster player. Nearly all original besides a changed out bridge and one pickup rewind, this one comes at a discount but is nearly stock! Max from the shop was very close to keeping this in his personal collection but ultimately decided to let it go to a new home. Pick it up while its still available folks! Its a treat. We are so stoked to have this special instrument in the shop, so don’t hesitate to contact us and ask any questions you may have about this listing.
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Year:
1965
Finish:
Original 3 tone Sunburst finish and original neck finish that has been played down to the wood on much of the back of the neck.There is checking present throughout on this guitar’s finish but no heavy wear spots besides the aforementioned neck wear.
Fretboard Specifications:
7.25” radius Brazilian Rosewood Fretboard, with pearloid dot inlays. Frets appear to be original, and are well worn but play comfortably with medium action.
Nut Width / Neck Measurements:
1.65”(42mm) wide at the nut / .84" (21.5mm) deep at first fret, .97" (25mm) deep at twelfth fret. Neck stamped "4JUN65B" which translates to "4" meaning Jazzmaster, "JUN65" being June 1965, and "B" indicating the standard nut width.
Weight:
7 lbs, 14 oz. (3.6 kg), a great weight for an offset Fender!
Electronics:
Original Grey Bobbin Pickups and wiring. Pickups date to “8-2-65” on both. The bridge pickup has been rewound by Lindy Fralin (we can provide documentation if you would like). The Bridge pickup reads 7.8k ohms and the Neck reads 7.5k ohms. The Volume pot is original but the date code is obscured by solder. The Tone pot dates to the 19th week of 1965 (6519). The rhythm circuit functions well and is undisturbed.
Hardware:
All original hardware besides an old mustang bridge that has been put on the guitar, which is set up quite well for low to medium action. Missing one pickguard screw.
Modifications:
Rewound bridge pickup, Mustang bridge, crack in pickguard near rhythm circuit (see photos).
Case Details:
Original unbranded Black Tolex Hardshell case with orange lining.
Included:
Original Hardshell tolex case, tremolo bar, receipt from the last owner’s purchase in 1988.
Additional Notes:
This 1965 Jazzmaster is among the finest we’ve had in the shop, and if you know us, you know we love our Fender Offset guitars from the ‘60s! This one can kill in the studio or on stage and it won’t break the bank (relative to other vintage Fenders anyway!). Snag this vintage Jazzmaster at a great price and enjoy an investment that you can play and admire! 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.
Thank you for checking out this listing! At Lilac Guitar Lounge, we love bringing you the absolute best guitar-buying experience, and our goal is to see you find your new dream guitar. Every guitar has been inspected, verified, and set-up, and will be ready to rip when we ship it to you. All orders ship fully insured through UPS and a shipping number will be provided within 2 business days of purchase processing.
Returns are accepted within 48 hours of confirmed delivery, but the item must be in the same condition as when it was shipped to the customer, and is subject to a refusal of refund if found to be tampered with or damaged. If returned, a 5% restocking fee will be subtracted from the refund. Please note that ALL shipping and tariffs/duties will be the responsibility of the customer even in the event of a return, so please inspect the listing thoroughly and ask questions if you have any concerns or inquiries!
