Description
PRELOVED Fender Vintera '60s Jazzmaster Olympic White
Excellent preloved condition. Original Vintera Series with pau ferro fingerboard and matching painted headstock.
The Fender Vintera '60s Jazzmaster in Olympic White captures the distinctive look, sound and feel of Fender's classic offset guitars, combining vintage-inspired specifications with the practicality of a modern Mexican-made instrument.
This is the original Vintera Series model, not the later Vintera II, featuring a pau ferro fingerboard, matching Olympic White headstock, vintage-style Jazzmaster pickups and traditional floating tremolo.
With its alder body, comfortable mid-'60s C-shaped neck and unmistakable Jazzmaster electronics, it's a fantastic choice for players chasing everything from clean, shimmering chords to gritty alternative rock and atmospheric shoegaze sounds.
This particular example presents in excellent preloved condition.
Classic '60s Jazzmaster Styling
Few electric guitars have a silhouette quite as recognisable as the Jazzmaster.
Originally introduced in 1958, the Jazzmaster has become a favourite among indie, alternative, surf and experimental guitarists thanks to its distinctive offset body, unique electronics and expressive floating tremolo.
The Vintera '60s Jazzmaster stays close to that original formula.
The Olympic White finish, matching painted headstock and traditional offset body shape give this guitar a particularly attractive vintage-inspired appearance.
It's a classic Fender design that still looks fantastic today.
Pau Ferro Fingerboard & Vintage Neck Feel
One of the key differences between this original Vintera model and the later Vintera II is the fingerboard.
This guitar features a pau ferro fingerboard, paired with a maple neck and a comfortable mid-'60s C profile.
The traditional 7.25-inch fingerboard radius and 21 vintage-style frets give it the rounded feel associated with older Fender instruments.
Combined with the familiar 25.5-inch scale length, the neck feels distinctly vintage without being overly cumbersome.
For players who enjoy traditional Fender neck specifications, this is a particularly appealing combination.
Vintage-Style '60s Jazzmaster Pickups
The Vintera '60s Jazzmaster is fitted with a pair of vintage-style '60s single-coil Jazzmaster pickups.
Unlike conventional narrow single-coils, Jazzmaster pickups use a wider, flatter coil design that contributes to their distinctive sound.
The result is a broad, open response with plenty of clarity, attack and harmonic character.
The bridge pickup delivers bright, cutting tones that work beautifully with overdrive and fuzz, while the neck pickup offers a fuller, warmer sound that remains articulate.
It's a combination that works particularly well for clean rhythm playing, surf, indie, alternative and more experimental guitar styles.
Traditional Lead & Rhythm Circuits
One of the Jazzmaster's most distinctive features is its dual-circuit electronics.
The main lead circuit uses the familiar three-way pickup selector, master volume and master tone controls.
The separate rhythm circuit activates a darker, warmer neck-pickup sound with its own volume and tone controls, operated using the upper-body switch and roller controls.
This gives you two very different tonal settings that can be accessed instantly.
It's a feature that makes the Jazzmaster particularly interesting for players who like to move between contrasting sounds without relying entirely on pedals.
Floating Tremolo & Vintage Hardware
The Vintera '60s Jazzmaster features Fender's traditional floating tremolo system, paired with a vintage-style adjustable bridge.
The tremolo provides smooth, subtle pitch movement that's ideal for vibrato, chord shimmer and the atmospheric textures associated with classic offset guitars.
The traditional bridge and behind-the-bridge string length also contribute to the distinctive resonance and character of the Jazzmaster design.
Vintage-style tuning machines complete the classic specification.
Excellent Preloved Condition
This Fender Vintera '60s Jazzmaster presents in excellent preloved condition.
It has been well looked after and remains a particularly attractive example in Olympic White with its matching headstock.
Please refer to our detailed product photos for the exact cosmetic condition of this individual guitar.
Key Features & Specifications
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Model: Fender Vintera '60s Jazzmaster
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Series: Original Vintera Series
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Finish: Olympic White
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Headstock: Matching Olympic White
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Body: Alder
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Body Finish: Gloss polyester
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Neck: Maple
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Neck Profile: Mid-'60s C
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Fingerboard: Pau ferro
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Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
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Frets: 21 vintage-style
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Scale Length: 25.5" / 648mm
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Nut Width: 1.650" / 42mm
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Nut Material: Synthetic bone
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Pickups: 2 x Vintage-Style '60s Single-Coil Jazzmaster
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Pickup Switching: 3-way toggle
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Electronics: Traditional lead and rhythm circuits
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Bridge: Vintage-style adjustable bridge
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Tremolo: Vintage-style floating tremolo
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Tuning Machines: Vintage-style
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Country of Manufacture: Mexico
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Condition: Excellent preloved condition
What Does It Sound Like?
The Jazzmaster has a character all its own.
The pickups deliver a wide, open and articulate sound, with more body than you might expect from a traditional Fender single-coil guitar.
Clean sounds have plenty of sparkle and definition, making the Jazzmaster particularly good for complex chords, reverb-heavy playing and atmospheric textures.
With overdrive or fuzz, the bridge pickup becomes wonderfully aggressive, while the neck pickup retains a warm, rounded quality.
The separate rhythm circuit provides an instantly accessible darker sound, adding another dimension to an already versatile instrument.
Who Is It For?
The Fender Vintera '60s Jazzmaster is particularly appealing for:
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Indie and alternative guitarists
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Surf and garage rock players
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Shoegaze and ambient guitarists
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Players who enjoy vintage Fender specifications
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Guitarists looking for a distinctive alternative to conventional S-style and T-style guitars
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Anyone who appreciates the unique sound and feel of a traditional Jazzmaster
It's also an excellent choice for players who enjoy using effects pedals, particularly fuzz, overdrive, modulation and reverb.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the Fender Vintera II Jazzmaster?
No. This is the original Fender Vintera '60s Jazzmaster, which predates the Vintera II Series.
The original model features a pau ferro fingerboard and mid-'60s C neck profile, while the later Vintera II uses a slab rosewood fingerboard and early-'60s C neck profile.
Does it have a matching headstock?
Yes. This Olympic White model features a matching painted headstock, giving it a particularly attractive vintage-inspired appearance.
Is the fingerboard rosewood or pau ferro?
This guitar has a pau ferro fingerboard, which is correct for the original Vintera '60s Jazzmaster.
What pickups does it use?
It features two vintage-style '60s Jazzmaster single-coil pickups, designed to capture the broad, articulate sound of traditional Jazzmaster guitars.
Does it have the traditional Jazzmaster rhythm circuit?
Yes. It features the classic lead and rhythm switching arrangement, including the separate upper-body controls for the rhythm circuit.
Does it have a floating tremolo?
Yes. The guitar features Fender's traditional Jazzmaster floating tremolo system.
Where was this guitar made?
The original Fender Vintera Series was manufactured in Mexico.
What condition is it in?
This example presents in excellent preloved condition. Please refer to our detailed photos for the exact cosmetic condition.
Our Take
The original Fender Vintera '60s Jazzmaster is a great choice for players who want a traditional Jazzmaster without paying vintage or Custom Shop prices.
It has the important ingredients: alder body, vintage-style pickups, 7.25-inch fingerboard radius, traditional rhythm circuit and floating tremolo.
We particularly like the Olympic White finish with the matching headstock. It's a classic combination, and the pau ferro fingerboard gives this original Vintera model a slightly different appearance from the later rosewood-equipped Vintera II.
With its excellent condition and unmistakable Jazzmaster character, this is a very cool preloved Fender that's well worth checking out.
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