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1964 Fender Jazzmaster Pre-CBS Vintage Guitar Sonic Blue w/ Case

$11,999.99

+ shipping

Up for sale, a 1964 Fender Jazzmaster in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. A rare custom color example, this guitar retains its original Sonic Blue nitro lacquer finish on the peghead and in the body cavities, with a body-only refinish by MB Guitars in aged Sonic Blue nitro lacquer (matching the original finish). The guitar retains all of the original electronics, hardware, and plastics, including the rare wide bevel mint green nitrate pickguard.

Lightweight for a Jazzmaster at 8lbs 2oz, this Pre-CBS Fender has a clear, lively natural acoustic quality, and the pair of gray bobbin single coils both retain their original windings. The bridge pickup has a sparkling snap and rich, midrange-forward cut, while the neck pickup is woody and clear, offering more warmth and low end heft. The Rhythm Circuit on the lower body horn has a sound that's thick and sweet, well suited to a heavily overdriven tube amp or a vintage fuzz pedal. Professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, we've dialed in this Jazzmaster with 11-49 roundwound strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .825” 1st fret, .990” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Brazilian rosewood, 7 1/4” radius, clay dot inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo (refret), no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1 5/8”, bone (modern, original included)
-Tuners: Kluson Deluxe, single line
-Headstock: Sonic Blue, original lacquer & "spaghetti" decal
-Factory Markings: 4MAY64B neck heel stamp (May, 1964 production)
-Serialization: L-prefix neck plate

Body Specs:

-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: Gray bobbin single coil x2, pickup bobbin pencil dated 7/22/64
-Harness: CTS & Stackpole pots date to 10th and 21st weeks of '64
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2 (Rhythm and Lead circuits) Three-way pickup selector
-Hardware: Vibrato, bridge with threaded saddles
-Plastics: Wide bevel mint green pickguard, pickup covers, knobs

The nitro lacquer Sonic Blue finish on the body has been extremely well executed by MB Guitars, with greening of the clear coat and a tasteful relic to match the original headstock finish. There is ostensibly no wear beyond the simulated aging on the body. The lacquer on the neck profile is original, with light overspray that has been largely worn through with light palm wear down to the bare maple on the profile shoulders.

The original black tolex no-logo hardshell case is included, complete with functional latches and handle.