History of the Fender Jazzmaster | Fender Guitars
Fender unveiled its Jazzmaster guitar in 1958, intending to land a one-two punch with an instrument that would be the company’s top-of-the line successor to the Stratocaster and appeal to serious jazz guitarists, a type of musician that had so far eluded Fender’s widening reach.
Fender Jazzmaster - Wikipedia
The Fender Jazzmaster is an electric guitar designed as a more expensive sibling of the Fender Stratocaster. First introduced at the 1958 NAMM Convention, it was initially marketed to jazz guitarists, but found favor among surf rock guitarists in the early 1960s.
From Surf to Shoegaze: The History of the Fender Jazzmaster
2022年11月1日 · Fender sought to elevate the perception of the solidbody with the Jazzmaster, so the tradition-defying (but cost-effective) maple fingerboard had to go. The Jazzmaster was the first Fender instrument to sport a rosewood fingerboard, bringing it closer to the old-world elegance of acoustic stringed instruments.
The History of the Fender Jazzmaster | GuitarPlayer
2023年5月5日 · Released as Fender’s top-of-the-line electric Spanish guitar in 1958, the Jazzmaster was an instant misnomer. Although it ultimately gained appeal as a workhorse jack-of-all-trades instrument, it was generally shunned by the masters of jazz.
A Timeline of Fender Jazzmasters | Reverb News
2023年8月31日 · When the Jazzmaster was introduced in 1958, it became Fender’s top-of-the-line electric solidbody. For the first time on a Fender, it featured a separate rosewood fingerboard, a bigger headstock, an exaggerated offset body shape, and …
The origins of the Fender Jazzmaster, from surf supremo to …
2021年9月17日 · The company expanded down several avenues in the 1950s, starting out primarily serving country artists, but moving confidently into the rock ’n’ roll boom and then the student market. By 1957, Fender was eager to prove that its guitars could have class, too.
A Brief History of the Jazzmaster | Reverb News
2019年7月25日 · Designed by Leo Fender, the Jazzmaster was introduced at the 1958 NAMM show and was marketed as a high-end Jazz guitar. New features introduced by Fender included two plastic-covered soapbar pickups, a rhythm/lead circuit slider, as well as an innovative floating tremolo system.
The History of the Fender Jazzmaster - Stringjoy
2022年6月10日 · Origins of the Fender Jazzmaster. Fender was doing incredibly well in the 1950s. Their Stratocasters and Telecasters were popular guitars, and eager players were buying them up. Both offerings were workhorse guitars marketed by …
Fender Goes High-End: The Origins of the Jazzmaster
2018年10月3日 · Released in 1958 as "America's Finest Electric Guitar," the Jazzmaster was not a breakout hit. But its innovations helped inspire Fender's growing line—and 60 years later, they're more popular than ever.
The Fall and Rise of Fender Jazzmaster | Ultimate Guitar
2018年12月25日 · Fender introduced Jazzmaster guitar in 1958. The manufacturer wanted it to become a perfect choice for self-respecting jazz guitarists. But this dream was not destined to come true.