Description
Description & Specifications
1959 Fender Jazzmaster – Sunburst – Gold Anodized Pickguard
We present an all original 1959 Fender Jazzmaster in its original Sunburst finish with a Gold Anodized pickguard. Made in Fullerton, California.
This rare pre-CBS 1959 Fender Jazzmaster is 100% original throughout and even includes the original tremolo arm. The guitar has been loved and well-played for decades—and it shows! It has some serious mojo. Overall, it’s in very good condition, but it does exhibit plenty of honest wear and tear.
The guitar features a beautiful alder body with grain that shines through the sunburst finish in a striking way. The original Sunburst finish remains strong and looks absolutely stunning. The maple neck has a comfortable “C” shape profile with visible play wear and a gorgeous rosewood fretboard. The “Fender” decal still looks great, though the “Jazzmaster” script has unfortunately worn off.
The frets are heavily worn due to years of playing, so we recommend a professional refret to allow the guitar to perform at its full potential—but of course, we’ll leave that decision to the next owner.
Acoustically, the guitar has a powerful, authoritative voice that translates beautifully through the two original black button pickups. From sparkling twang in the bridge position to woolly, complex tones at the neck, this Jazzmaster delivers a distinct and highly usable tone in every setting. Flip the oft-overlooked (and infinitely cool) Rhythm Circuit switch, and you’ve got an entirely new palette of dark, rich voicings.
The original gold anodized pickguard has a few worn spots on the face but is overall in great condition. It retains the original pickup selector switch and original knobs. The volume knob is more yellowed than the tone knob, which is a common occurrence on Jazzmasters from this era. Completely original!
Pickups and electronics/wiring remain untouched and fully intact, with no broken solder joints and no rewound pickups. All original and correct.
The original tweed hardshell case shows significant wear and is missing one latch, but remains fully functional.
