Fender - American Professional Classic Jazzmaster SS RW Faded Dakota Red + Housse

Perhaps you've been dreaming of a vintage model that won't wake you up at night to tune? The Fender American Professional Classic Jazzmaster SS RW Faded Dakota Red has done just that, with its ClassicGear offset-axis action. They stabilise string tension while maintaining the retro aesthetic that your amp wall has long respected.

A pair of Coastline '65 Jazzmaster pickups will give your playing that extra bit of soul, making the mids shine without the highs bursting your eardrums. Inspired by slightly overdriven Pure Vintage designs, they offer a sound colour reminiscent of the 60s, with that extra hint of attack. In other words, your clean will make the studio reverb sweat, and your saturations will express themselves with an elegance that no boutique pedal can spoil.

In terms of grip, the Modern 'C' neck offers instant comfort. Whether you're a fan of rhythmically plucked chords or spend your days honing legato licks, the 9.5" radius fingerboard with Medium Jumbo frets gives you the freedom to express yourself. And if your solos take on a Texan accent, you won't be judged.

Fender hasn't forgotten the details that count. The Greasebucket tone system lets you darken the sound without losing definition, which, between us, saves a lot of rehearsal time. The Jazzmaster bridge with Mustang bridges ensures exemplary stability, and the floating Vintage-Style vibrato doesn't play tricks on you, even when you're pushing the effect all the way. As for the Faded Dakota Red finish, it makes you think that this guitar has already lived, except that, in fact, it's you who's going to write the rest.