Fender LTD MIJ Starmaster RW BLK
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LTD MIJ Starmaster RW BLK
Product Info
Article Number:
612980
Brand:
Fender
Model:
LTD MIJ Starmaster RW BLK
Category:
Alternative Design Guitars
Price:
$1,703.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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
Product Video
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.
