"CHICAGO SPECIAL" JAZZMASTERS
1959 JAZZMASTERS
NECK
Slab fingerboard
'59 Esquire "C" Shaped neck
Rift sawn maple neck
Optional Rosewood fingerboard.
7.25” radius
PICKUPS
"Chicago Special" Jazzmaster pickups based off of a 1961 Jazzmaster
Alnico 5 magnets
Wrapped in 42 gauge wire
Potted in shellac
250K Volume pot
BODY
Two-piece Alder body
Body Finish: Nitro Lacquer
HARDWARE
Adjustable Jag/Jazz bridge
Tuning Keys: Vintage w/ Fender Logo
"CHICAGO SPECIAL" PICKUPS
Designed in conjunction with Fender Custom Shop's VP of Product Development Mike Lewis and pickup legend George Blanda to accurately recreate the sound of our favorite Vintage Fender pickups
ENDLESS FINISH OPTIONS
We're always creating new "Chicago Special" models with the Fender Custom Shop. Looking for your dream finish? Call us at (773) 525-7773 and we'll set you up with a custom order for your 1 of 1 Fender "Chicago Special" dream guitar.
1962 JAZZMASTERS
NECK
Unbound, 7.25”-radius 250k
Optional Rosewood slab fretboard
1.650" Nut width
Rift sawn maple neck
'59 Esquire Tapered "C"
PICKUPS
Hand-Wound "Chicago Special" Jazzmaster pickups
250k Volume pot
Alnico 5 magnets
Wrapped in 42 gauge wire
Potted in Shellac
BODY
Body Wood: 2-piece Alder
Body Finish: Nitro Lacquer
HARDWARE
Hardware Plating: Chrome/Nickel
Bridge Assembly: Adjustable Jazzmaster relic
Tuning Keys: Vintage w/ Fender Logo CC
BULD YOUR DREAM GUITAR
Contact us for special deals, or learn how you can build your very own "Chicago Special" guitar from the Fender Custom Shop!
CALL US NOW!1966 JAZZMASTERS
NECK
Bound, 7.25”-radius fingerboard
Rift-sawn maple neck
Rosewood fretboard
Pearloid block inlays
Slab rosewood fretboard
PICKUPS
Hand-Wound "Chicago Special" Jazzmaster
250k Volume pot
Alnico 5 magnets
42-gauge enamel wire
Potted in shellac
BODY
Body Wood: Alder, 2-piece
Body Finish: Nitro Lacquer
HARDWARE
Hardware plating: Chrome/Nickel
Bridge Assembly: Adjustable Jazzmaster bridge relic
Tuning Keys: Vintage w/ Fender Logo CC
1970 JAZZMASTERS
NECK
Large-style headstock with bolded script
U-Shape neck profile
Rift-sawn maple neck
Black block fingerboard inlays
7.25” fingerboard radius
PICKUPS
Hand-Wound "Chicago Special" Jazzmaster
250k Volume pot
Alnico 5 magnets
42-gauge enamel wire
Potted in shellac
BODY
Body Wood: Alder, 2-piece
Body Finish: Nitro Lacquer
HARDWARE
Hardware plating: Chrome/Nickel
Bridge Assembly: Adjustable Jazzmaster bridge relic
Tuning Keys: Vintage w/ Fender Logo CC
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