Fender Jim Adkins JA-90 Tele Thin. WH

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Fender Jim Adkins JA-90 Tele Thin. WH

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Jim Adkins JA-90 Tele Thin. WH

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Product Info

Article Number: 483520
Brand: Fender
Model: Jim Adkins JA-90 Tele Thin. WH
Price: $1,098.90

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Jim Adkins nailed it with this one. It’s a Tele with a serious personality – the semi-hollow body and those SP90s give it a warmth and growl you won't find in a standard Tele. This is perfect for players wanting a unique, versatile tone, especially those in indie rock, alternative, or needing a bit of vintage grit.

Product Description

  • Fender Jim Adkins JA-90 Tele Thin. WH
  • Electric Guitar
  • Jim Adkins (Jimmy Eat World) signature model
  • Design: Thinline semi-hollow body
  • Body: Ash
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fretboard: Laurel
  • White dot fretboard inlays
  • Neck profile: Modern C
  • 22 Medium jumbo frets
  • Scale: 629 mm (24.76")
  • Fretboard radius: 241 mm (9.49")
  • Nut width: 42 mm (1.65 ")
  • Synthetic bone nut
  • Pickups: 1 Seymour Duncan SP90-3 Custom P-90 (bridge) and 1 Seymour Duncan SP90-1N RWRP Vintage P-90 (neck)
  • 2 x Volume and 2 x tone controls
  • 3-Way switch
  • 6-Saddle vintage-style Adjusto-Matic bridge with anchored tailpiece
  • 3-Ply white pickguard
  • Chrome hardware finish
  • Standard cast / sealed machine heads
  • Factory strings: .09 - .042
  • Colour: White
PROS
  • • Ash body delivers a resonant, airy tone with surprising sustain.
  • • Seymour Duncan SP90s provide a thick, creamy vintage P-90 vibe.
  • • Modern C neck profile is comfortable and fast for a wide range of players.
  • • Adjusto-Matic bridge offers improved stability and tuning accuracy compared to traditional Teles.
CONS
  • • Semi-hollow design might introduce unwanted feedback at high volumes.
  • • Standard cast machine heads aren't ideal for locking tuners or extreme string gauges.
  • • The Laurel fretboard, while nice, lacks the slickness of Ebony or Rosewood.

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Key Features

Body Material Ash
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Laurel
Pickups Seymour Duncan SP90-3 Custom (bridge) & SP90-1N RWRP Vintage (neck)
Scale Length 629 mm (24.76 in)
Frets 22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Adjusto-Matic with Anchored Tailpiece
Weight Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It adds airiness and resonance, creating a more complex, almost 'breathing' tone with a touch more sustain, but also introduces potential feedback at higher gain levels.
They're custom-wound to provide a balanced output – not overly hot, but with plenty of character and a creamy midrange that’s characteristic of vintage P-90s.
It's a modern C shape, noticeably thinner and more comfortable than the often thicker 'U' shape found on many vintage Teles, making it easier to play for faster styles.

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