Vintage (1958-1980) Fender Jazzmaster Database

[Gavanti]

1973 Fender Jazzmaster Sonic Blue refin, non-original pickups (Sn358666, 13JUN73B)
1973 Fender Jazzmaster Sunburst original (Sn424339); I only have the body for this one, but the complete original was documented for sale here.

This thread details the current state of both as mix and match Jazzblasters (one with a repaired 66 neck). I'd likely make the sonic blue one whole again if I were going to sell either. I would love to put the sunburst back together if anyone has the parts—I was told the they ended up with a 60s body somewhere in Europe.

[Kinx]

1972 sunburst, A neck, all original except for mastery bridge and frets. sn 384290


1978 originally sunburst, now natural nitro refin. all original except for refin, staytrem and frets. B neck. The neck date is 75, body is 77, rest is 78. apparently it left factory like that, since all the serial number stickers match. sn S700320

thread for the 78: viewtopic.php?f=41&t=121762

[Mattosaurus87]

Here's my 1958 to add:

#32246

[Junkit_boy]

HI Everyone.
Here's mine. 66 Jazzmaster in Original Ocean Turquoise Finish. Still have the bridge tray and tremolo bar, refretted years ago

SN# 247491

[Pacafeliz]

Oh god I've been doing some things wrong in my life

[JSett]

HI Everyone.
Here's mine. 66 Jazzmaster in Original Ocean Turquoise Finish. Still have the bridge tray and tremolo bar, refretted years ago

That looks very very blue for an OTM, almost LPB to my eyes! Is the colour on screen accurate? I've found some phones struggle to capture teals and turquoises properly

[Ruttiger]

I'll add my 73 to the thread. This one used to belong to a member here and this site was an incredible resource when it came up for sale 6 years ago to be able to find history.

This is a very well worn 1973 in factory natural. The first couple of pictures are present day (I added a Spitfire guard when I bought it), the third picture is of the guitar with the original white pickguard which I still have. The guitar has had a refret, and is an incredible guitar.

S/N 405300







For historical purposes, I ran across this article when I was looking up info on this guitar...https://mmguitarbar.tumblr.com/post/557 ... -73-fender

[Junkit_boy]

HI Everyone.
Here's mine. 66 Jazzmaster in Original Ocean Turquoise Finish. Still have the bridge tray and tremolo bar, refretted years ago

That looks very very blue for an OTM, almost LPB to my eyes! Is the colour on screen accurate? I've found some phones struggle to capture teals and turquoises properly

The headstock is a better color representation. The heal of the body is written O.T. and you can see the overspray. For many years I thought it was LPB but a vintage dealer told me it was OT..then asked if I wanted to sell it.

[JSett]

The headstock is a better color representation. The heal of the body is written O.T. and you can see the overspray. For many years I thought it was LPB but a vintage dealer told me it was OT..then asked if I wanted to sell it.

I'd have been the same, assuming it was LPB....I've never seen one so blue & I assumed the headstock had just yellowed a bit. Interesting to know it had the O.T. on the body. No surprise a dealer was trying to buy it off you, especially now, worth a fucking fortune.

[Junkit_boy]

The headstock is a better color representation. The heal of the body is written O.T. and you can see the overspray. For many years I thought it was LPB but a vintage dealer told me it was OT..then asked if I wanted to sell it.

I'd have been the same, assuming it was LPB....I've never seen one so blue & I assumed the headstock had just yellowed a bit. Interesting to know it had the O.T. on the body. No surprise a dealer was trying to buy it off you, especially now, worth a fucking fortune.

I'll try to post a better photo later of the body

[neilnat]

1965 Candy Apple Red
L83140

Apparently the paint was "touched up" at some point, but not a total refin. Whoever did it knew what they were doing, because two separate people VERY acquainted with vintage guitars (dealer, former dealer) said they couldn't spot it.

Refret in December 2021 (Stewmac #155, basically vintage tall)

Everything else is original except the switch tip.

Thread here: viewtopic.php?f=41&t=118258

[Junkit_boy]

The photos just dont show the yellowing. It always comes up LPB . oh well

[Junkit_boy]

1965 Candy Apple Red
L83140

Apparently the paint was "touched up" at some point, but not a total refin. Whoever did it knew what they were doing, because two separate people VERY acquainted with vintage guitars (dealer, former dealer) said they couldn't spot it.

Refret in December 2021 (Stewmac #155, basically vintage tall)

Everything else is original except the switch tip.

Thats an awesome jazzmaster .

[caples]

this thread is not healthy for my Jazzmaster GAS but ill probably end up with a jag as they seem to be a bit cheaper at the moment

[Pacafeliz]

1978 sunburst blackguard Jazzmaster S800490 used to be mine, then I sold it and later somebody else here bought it in Denmark, I believe.