Fender LTD MIJ Starmaster RW CAR
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LTD MIJ Starmaster RW CAR
Product Info
Article Number:
612978
Brand:
Fender
Model:
LTD MIJ Starmaster RW CAR
Category:
Alternative Design Guitars
Price:
$1,703.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Starmaster is a seriously cool, Japanese-made Fender that offers a unique voice. The Jazzmaster pickups give you that off-kilter, shimmering tone perfect for indie, surf, or just something different. It's a fantastic option for players seeking vintage vibe and quality craftsmanship without the premium price tag of a NOS Jazzmaster.
Product Description
- Fender LTD MIJ Starmaster RW CAR
- 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
- Strings: Nickel-plated steel .009 - .042
- Colour: Candy Apple Red
- Includes Deluxe gig bag
- Made in Japan
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a warm, resonant foundation for the sound
- • Maple neck with a modern C profile offers comfortable playability
- • Vintage Jazzmaster pickups provide a unique, jangly, and expressive tone
- • Floating tremolo allows for subtle vibrato and expressive playing
CONS
- • Candy Apple Red finish can be prone to showing fingerprints and minor blemishes
- • Thumbwheel controls might feel less precise than traditional knobs for some players
- • Tremolo system requires careful setup to avoid tuning instability
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
It provides a more stepped, less nuanced control compared to traditional knobs, but allows for quick, distinct tonal shifts for different pickup combinations.
It's a vintage-style tremolo, so it requires more care than a modern floating trem. Expect some initial setup adjustments and occasional fine-tuning to keep it stable.
The Modern C profile is generally a bit slimmer and more even than a vintage Strat neck, offering a more contemporary feel for easier playing, especially for faster passages.
