Fender LTD MIJ Starmaster RW BLK

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Fender LTD MIJ Starmaster RW BLK

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LTD MIJ Starmaster RW BLK

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Product Info

Article Number: 612980
Brand: Fender
Model: LTD MIJ Starmaster RW BLK
Price: $1,703.90

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This Starmaster is a fantastic option for players seeking a unique, vintage-inspired tone and feel. The Jazzmaster pickups offer a distinct character that’s perfect for indie, alternative, and surf rock – it's a seriously cool and characterful guitar. It's a premium-priced instrument that delivers a lot of value for the money.

Product Description

  • Fender LTD MIJ Starmaster RW BLK
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Alder
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • White dot fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: Modern C
  • Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
  • Nut width: 42 mm (1.650")
  • Bone nut
  • 22 medium jumbo frets
  • Pickups: Two vintage-style Jazzmaster single coils
  • Lead circuit controls (slide switch down): Master volume
  • master tone
  • Rhythm circuit controls (slide switch up): Two thumbwheel controls for volume and tone of neck pickup
  • Three-way switch
  • Three-ply black pickguard
  • Adjustable six-saddle vintage-style tremolo with ‘floating’ tremolo tailpiece
  • Vintage-style machine heads
  • Hardware: Nickel / chrome
  • Factory strings: Nickel-plated steel .009 - .042
  • Colour: Black
  • Includes Deluxe gig bag
  • Made in Japan
PROS
  • • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain
  • • Modern C neck profile offers comfortable playability for various hand sizes
  • • Vintage Jazzmaster pickups deliver a unique, chimey and articulate voice
  • • Floating tremolo allows for subtle vibrato and expressive playing
CONS
  • • Black finish can show fingerprints and grime easily, requiring frequent cleaning
  • • Limited pickup versatility compared to guitars with humbuckers
  • • Rosewood fretboard might require more frequent oiling to prevent dryness

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups Vintage-style Jazzmaster Single Coils
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets 22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge Adjustable Six-Saddle Vintage-Style Tremolo
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The thumbwheels offer incredibly precise volume and tone adjustments for the neck pickup, allowing for subtle nuances and a wider range of tones than a standard potentiometer.
The ‘floating’ tremolo is surprisingly stable for a vintage-style design, but it does require proper setup and string changes to maintain optimal performance – it’s not a shred machine, but it’s very usable.
The Modern C profile is thinner and more rounded than many vintage Fender necks, making it generally more comfortable for players with smaller hands or those who prefer a faster feel.

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