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'59 Journeyman Jazzmaster Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar

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Overview

The jazz guitar that became a surf and punk icon.

Designed expressly for jazzers (but adopted by surfers) and introduced in 1958, the Jazzmaster combined refined looks with a warm, mellifluous voice and new tremolo system. The 1959 Jazzmaster Rosewood Journeyman recreates this influential model that helped define new musical genres, with a few twists for contemporary players. The two-piece alder body sports the iconic offset curves designed for guitarists who usually played seated, and also wears a Journeyman Relic lacquer finish, giving it the look and feel of a guitar that’s survived over five decades of playing. The tinted, riftsawn maple neck sports a period-accurate ’62 Jazzmaster-shaped profile, while the rosewood fingerboard has been updated to 9.5”-radius and holds 21 6105 frets. Tied together with ultra-flexible, vintage-style Jazzmaster wiring—including the famous “lead/rhythm” circuit, complete with thumbwheel controls—the Hand-Wound Jazzmaster single-coil pickups sound mellow and fat; the model’s calling card.

Other features include a 1-ply Gold anodized pickguard, RSD J-Bridge with brass saddles for extra warmth, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut and round string tree. Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and Certificate of Authenticity.

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Features

  • Journeyman Relic-finished solid alder body
  • 25.5"-scale rift-sawn maple neck with rosewood fingerboard
  • Hand-wound Custom Shop Jazzmaster pickups
  • Vintage-style bridge and tuners

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Specs

'59 Journeyman Jazzmaster Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Specifications:

  • Body: Alder
  • Finish: Lacquer
  • Neck: Maple Rift Sawn with Rosewood Fingerboard with a 1962 Jazzmaster Shape and 9.5” (241 mm) Radius
  • Frets: 21, 6105 Narrow Jumbo
  • Hardware: Nickel/Chrome Bridge RSD Jaguar®/Jazzmaster®
  • Pickups: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Single-Coil Jazzmaster® (Bridge), Custom Shop Hand-Wound Single-Coil Jazzmaster® (Neck)
  • Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
  • Included: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity"
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