Description
Description & Specifications
1959 Fender Jazzmaster – Sunburst – Gold Anodized Pickguard
We present an original 1959 Fender Jazzmaster in its original Sunburst finish with a Gold Anodized pickguard. Made in Fullerton, California.
This rare pre-CBS Fender Jazzmaster is all original, except for a professional refret. It even comes complete with its original bridge cover, tremolo arm, ’50s Fender polish cloth, original matching-number hang tag, and instruction manual.
Cosmetically, this guitar shows some “buckle rash” on the back, along with nicks and dings on the front and sides. There are a few areas of notable wear down to the bare alder body, as well as an assortment of small nicks and scratches on the back of the guitar. The C-shaped maple neck profile and headstock face are remarkably clean.
This is an exceptional example of a pre-CBS Jazzmaster!
Powerful, resonant, and extremely versatile—this guitar delivers everything you’d expect from an instrument produced during Fender’s golden age. It’s a stunning, rare piece of history that stands as both a top-tier collector’s item and an outstanding player. Acoustically, the guitar has a strong, authoritative voice that translates beautifully through the two original black-bottom pickups. It can deliver everything from sparkle and twang in the bridge position to woolly and complex tones at the neck. This Jazzmaster boasts a distinct and usable tone in every position. Flip the switch to the often-overlooked (and infinitely cool) Rhythm Circuit, and you unlock a whole new palette of dark voicings—originally intended for jazz players who never quite embraced the instrument, but tones that truly shine through a heavily overdriven tube amp.
Pickups, electronics, and wiring remain untouched and fully intact, with no broken solder joints and no rewound pickups. All original and correct.
The original tweed case shows significant wear but is fully functional (note: one latch is missing).
