History of the Fender Jazzmaster | Chicago Music Exchange Vintage

Shelby guides us through the history of the Fender Jazzmaster. Four distinct revisions come into play throughout this popular guitar's history: in 1959, 1960, 1964 , and 1974; and we were lucky enough to have tremendous examples of each under one roof.

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1959 Fender Jazzmaster:
The Jazzmaster's first full year of production features a distinct gold anodized pickguard.

1960 Fender Jazzmaster:
The gold pickguard is replaced with a tortoise shell, although it retains a slab rosewood fingerboard and clay dot fret markers.

1964 Fender Jazzmaster:
The jazzmaster makes the switch to a veneer rosewood fingerboard in place of the slab board (based on lack of materials).

1974 Fender Jazzmaster:
Features a bound fingerboard and mother of pearl block fingerboard inlays.

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Gear Used:
Fender Jazzmaster Sunburst 1959 (s918)
Fender Jazzmaster Sunburst 1960 (s812)
Fender Jazzmaster Sunburst 1964 (s220)
Fender Jazzmaster Sunburst 1974 (s458)

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00:00 "Shake, Rattle, and Roll" by Bill Haley & His Comets
00:22 Four Models of the Fender Jazzmaster
00:39 1959 Fender Jazzmaster
01:16 "All Blue" by Miles Davis
01:50 1960 Fender Jazzmaster
02:17 "Shake, Rattle, and Roll" by Bill Haley & His Comets
02:49 1964 Fender Jazzmaster
03:26 "If I Fell" by The Beatles
03:53 1974 Fender Jazzmaster
04:39 "The Thrill Of It All” by Roxy Music

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[dsenunez]

So nice. All Blues from Kind of Blue Miles Davis 1959 album played in a 1959 Jazz Master.

[prufesuroak]

great video! we need a history of the fender mustang video

[donstewart]

I had a 58 in the early 60s. I traded it even for a 59 Stratocaster.

[makkietakkie]

That's it, I'm getting a 59' + Beardwizard combo so I have someone to soak in reverb and play some Radiohead with. For real though, I'd like me some gold-anodized goodness. Good job on the demonstration Shelbs!

[Josiahjjr]

Very informative! I'd love to see more of these for other guitars. Good stuff, guys.

[swaggasaur]

I love that aluminum pickguard way too much.

[bodijisattva]

I'm the owner of a 1974 JM
Don't be fooled that JM is only a one trick pony. Not only is the JM played with surf or or Reverb vibrato. It rock's out balls to the wall's.
Rock & Roll. R&B, jazz, I can speak to any other incarnates of the Jazzmaster. But the American built 1974 is my cup of Tea.

[BenFurnissMusic]

the 64 sounded amazing. definitely my favourite tone from the four guitars.

[ZachariahMustafa]

All Blues and If I Fell, on Jazzmasters and in the same video. You, my friend, are killing it. Great demo!

[takeittothemall]

That '64 used to belong to me. I already miss it.

[nickurban]

nice little nod to Miles and the year that changed jazz with the rendition of All Blues on the '59 :)

[Skablin_]

There is no one more qualified to do this video than Shelby lol

[rotceridjc]

I have one made in 1958 and I’m the original owner.

[isatellite]

What he didn't mention is Fender changed the vibrato spring length/action in 61-62 to match that of the newly released Jaguar. The original spring tension up to that point suits the Jazzmaster better and is very smooth.

[vincentdesiano]

I have a 1958 (I believe they were made in mid-year before full production in 1959). If I were closer, I’d be happy to lend you mine. Good vid, all the best!

[snwbrdr]

Great video! I never noticed in recordings how much sound came from the strings behind the nut, and between the tail piece and the bridge until I got my first Jazzmaster, a custom 1957 model. I can really hear those strings chiming in your video. Thanks for posting!

[myworstenemy]

This is one of the better sounding vintage Fenders you guys have demonstrated imo. Great sounding pickups!
Nice playing as well!

[adamwarren]

I love hearing about the history of Jazzmasters! I love hearing about the history behind Jaguars as well *wink wink* *hint hint*
hahaha <3

[joshb]

I've got a Feb '66 with the dot neck and binding. All original except Schallers and a Mastery bridge. It's an amazing guitar, the Mastery took it to a level I didn't know existed. I'm glad people are finally starting to wise up to these epic sleepers!