Fender Jim Adkins JA-90 Tele Thin. WH
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Jim Adkins JA-90 Tele Thin. WH
Product Info
Article Number:
483520
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Jim Adkins JA-90 Tele Thin. WH
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$1,098.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
