Fender Japan Junior Series - 24” Scale Jazzmaster

[Iffymiffy]

https://www.gearnews.com/fender-japan- ... -finishes/

Interested in this, price seems high for a “junior” model for kids, about the same price as their normal Japan made range but am wondering if it will sound similar to a Jaguar but with JM pickups.

Any thoughts?

[raritanriversider]

My guess would be they wanna expand their offerings for women and other smaller players? Heard that’s an expanding market with the COVID guitar boom

[Maggieo]

Why the hell wouldn't they have a Jaguar?

[vistavision]

Why the hell wouldn't they have a Jaguar?

Because they're 24" scale versions of 25.5" scale guitars? I see where you're coming from, though.

[countertext]

Why the hell wouldn't they have a Jaguar?

Because they're 24" scale versions of 25.5" scale guitars? I see where you're coming from, though.

Well, a 22 9/16” scale Jag would find its place somewhere in the OSG world.

[mediocreplayer]

I bought the Telecaster from this series (there is a thread on the non-offset forum). I would say that it *very* much sounds like a Telecaster, so maybe the Junior JM also does sound like a JM?

It is 100% not a kid guitar (I think the 'Junior" moniker is unfortunate). The neck is identical (profile, nut width, radius, etc.) to a modern C but with shorter scale length. The body is only slightly smaller than a Telecaster in the same way the Cory Wong body is smaller than that of a Strat. The build quality is off the charts. They are no more or less expensive than other MIJ models, but people's reaction would probably be that they are the "smaller" version so should command a smaller price.

[Funkybot]

As a guy who is 5'3", I can appreciate this. Totally agree that calling them junior is unfortunate. It'll lead to the same negative attitude that people in the 60s had about the Jaguar as being a student or child's guitar due to the shorter-scale. Plenty of pros play Jaguars today but I still hear that type of stigma when I talk to older techs.

[drybiro]

I bought the Telecaster from this series (there is a thread on the non-offset forum). I would say that it *very* much sounds like a Telecaster, so maybe the Junior JM also does sound like a JM?

It is 100% not a kid guitar (I think the 'Junior" moniker is unfortunate). The neck is identical (profile, nut width, radius, etc.) to a modern C but with shorter scale length. The body is only slightly smaller than a Telecaster in the same way the Cory Wong body is smaller than that of a Strat. The build quality is off the charts. They are no more or less expensive than other MIJ models, but people's reaction would probably be that they are the "smaller" version so should command a smaller price.

Really glad to have seen this! I put an order in for one of the Jazzmasters on the day they were announced (or the day the announcement was posted here) and it's finally due to arrive tomorrow. Not sure how you got yours but I went with ZenMarket, a Japanese proxy shopping site, to get it shipped over to the UK.

Hardly seen anything on it so feeling nervous about what it's going to be like when it comes but spec wise it's perfect for me. I've got my fingers crossed that the weight is in the line with the handful listed on Japanese sites that have it at about 6lbs.

[Unicorn Warrior]

I bought the Telecaster from this series (there is a thread on the non-offset forum). I would say that it *very* much sounds like a Telecaster, so maybe the Junior JM also does sound like a JM?

It is 100% not a kid guitar (I think the 'Junior" moniker is unfortunate). The neck is identical (profile, nut width, radius, etc.) to a modern C but with shorter scale length. The body is only slightly smaller than a Telecaster in the same way the Cory Wong body is smaller than that of a Strat. The build quality is off the charts. They are no more or less expensive than other MIJ models, but people's reaction would probably be that they are the "smaller" version so should command a smaller price.

Really glad to have seen this! I put an order in for one of the Jazzmasters on the day they were announced (or the day the announcement was posted here) and it's finally due to arrive tomorrow. Not sure how you got yours but I went with ZenMarket, a Japanese proxy shopping site, to get it shipped over to the UK.

Hardly seen anything on it so feeling nervous about what it's going to be like when it comes but spec wise it's perfect for me. I've got my fingers crossed that the weight is in the line with the handful listed on Japanese sites that have it at about 6lbs.

Yeah. Wish I was in the market for another guitar. The scale and weight is perfect

[Wucan]

I would've said fuck it and gone the Zenmarket route but I haaaaate the Narrow Tall frets. I just do. Ended up dumping my CV Jaguar and my Paranormal Toronado in part because of them and I don't want to import something from Japan to have the same fate.

[blacktiger]

I’d love to have a short scale JM, and the daphne blue one looks really nice. Unfortunately, the prices (especially with shipping) are too high for me. Those of you who are buying one (or already did), please report back. A demo video would be extremely great, too. Just sayin’.

[sugarandopium]

I would've said fuck it and gone the Zenmarket route but I haaaaate the Narrow Tall frets. I just do. Ended up dumping my CV Jaguar and my Paranormal Toronado in part because of them and I don't want to import something from Japan to have the same fate.

I’m 100% with you.
They’re ridiculously uncomfortable to me

[Iffymiffy]

I think a matching headstock colour scheme might tip me over the edge, so I really hope these will be successful or maybe even get “Squier-ed”

[mediocreplayer]

I bought the Telecaster from this series (there is a thread on the non-offset forum). I would say that it *very* much sounds like a Telecaster, so maybe the Junior JM also does sound like a JM?

It is 100% not a kid guitar (I think the 'Junior" moniker is unfortunate). The neck is identical (profile, nut width, radius, etc.) to a modern C but with shorter scale length. The body is only slightly smaller than a Telecaster in the same way the Cory Wong body is smaller than that of a Strat. The build quality is off the charts. They are no more or less expensive than other MIJ models, but people's reaction would probably be that they are the "smaller" version so should command a smaller price.

Really glad to have seen this! I put an order in for one of the Jazzmasters on the day they were announced (or the day the announcement was posted here) and it's finally due to arrive tomorrow. Not sure how you got yours but I went with ZenMarket, a Japanese proxy shopping site, to get it shipped over to the UK.

Hardly seen anything on it so feeling nervous about what it's going to be like when it comes but spec wise it's perfect for me. I've got my fingers crossed that the weight is in the line with the handful listed on Japanese sites that have it at about 6lbs.

Did you get your Junior JM yet? Let us know how you like it!

[drybiro]

Did you get your Junior JM yet? Let us know how you like it!

It got stuck with FedEx in Paris for a bit which was worrying but looks like it’s just been delivered today so I’ll definitely let you know how it is when I get home and can give it try later.