Fender LTD MIJ Starmaster RW JBL

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Fender LTD MIJ Starmaster RW JBL

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LTD MIJ Starmaster RW JBL

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Product Info

Article Number: 612979
Brand: Fender
Model: LTD MIJ Starmaster RW JBL
Price: $1,703.90

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This Starmaster is a seriously cool, well-made guitar. The unique Jazzmaster pickup voicing and the thumbwheel volume/tone controls offer a really distinctive sound, and the Japanese build quality shines. It's perfect for players seeking a vintage-inspired aesthetic and sound with modern playing comfort – think indie, alternative, or anyone wanting a unique tonal palette.

Product Description

  • Fender LTD MIJ Starmaster RW JBL
  • 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
  • Four-ply tortoiseshell pickguard
  • Adjustable six-saddle vintage-style tremolo with ‘floating’ tremolo tailpiece
  • Vintage-style machine heads
  • Hardware: Nickel / chrome
  • Strings: Nickel-pated steel .009 - .042
  • Colour: Jupiter Blue
  • Includes Deluxe gig bag
  • Made in Japan
PROS
  • • Alder body delivers a resonant, balanced tone with good sustain
  • • Modern C neck profile offers comfortable playability for a wide range of players
  • • Vintage Jazzmaster pickups provide a unique, chiming voice with character
  • • Japanese craftsmanship ensures excellent build quality and reliable hardware
CONS
  • • Tremolo system may require occasional setup to maintain tuning stability
  • • Jupiter Blue finish, while striking, might not appeal to all tastes
  • • Limited pickup versatility compared to guitars with humbuckers

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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 thumbwheel controls allow for nuanced volume and tone shaping of the neck pickup, creating a wider range of clean and semi-clean tones than a standard control layout.
It's a vintage-style tremolo, so it's more sensitive than modern systems and may require some practice to use without affecting tuning – a basic setup is recommended.
The Modern C profile is generally thinner and more comfortable than many classic Fender necks, offering a more modern feel while retaining a familiar Fender vibe.

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