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With the American Performer series, Fender brings a whole new level of accessibility to quality, Made in USA guitars, with redesigned pickups, fresh hardware, colorful finishes and some subtle rethinking. The American Performer Jazzmaster stands out as a reimagining of Fender's 1958 flagship design.

Fender American Performer Jazzmaster contours

The original offset, dressed for success

Starting with Fender's groundbreaking 1958 offset body design, a look that still has echoes of the future 60 years later, the American Performer Jazzmaster starts by dressing the guitar in a variety of striking finishes. Available in classic looks with 3-color sunburst and vintage white, this Jazzmaster also comes in Fender's shiny new penny finish and in a subtle satin Lake Placid blue, offset by cream pickup covers and a tortoiseshell-pattern pickguard.

Fender American Performer Jazzmaster electronics and finish

Sure, they call it "jazz"

Despite the name, the Jazzmaster found favor across multiple genres, from surf to punk to alternative. Besides the look, the distinctive tone of Fender's flat-bobbin single coils had a lot to do with it, bringing a subtly different tone to the table. For the American Performer Jazzmaster, Fender revisited and redesigned these to create the new Yosemite Jazzmaster pickup. They also added Fender's unique Greasebucket tone circuit that lets you roll back treble without getting muddy, for tones that are mellow, but still speak clearly.

Fender American Performer Jazzmaster headstock and tuners

The shiny stuff

Besides redesigning the pickups, Fender took a good look at the American Performer Jazzmaster's hardware. Adding the Strat Synchronized Tremolo bridge was a no-brainer, as it's the standard in "whammy" bridges with six-and-a-half decades of testimonials. They also added ClassicGear split-post tuning machines for increased tuning stability. As a final touch, the oversized headstock proudly carries a '70s-style silver Fender logo.

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  • Gloss-finish solid alder body
  • 25.5"-scale maple neck 22-fret, 9.5"-radius rosewood fingerboard
  • Fender flat-staggered polepiece Yosemite single-coil pickups, 3-way switch
  • Vintage-style synchronized tremolo bridge, ClassicGear tuners
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Body
  • Body shape: Offset
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Body finish: Gloss Polyester
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: C modern
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Fingerboard
  • Material: Rosewood
  • Radius: 9.5"
  • Fret size: Jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut width/material: 1.65" (42 mm), Synthetic Bone
Pickups
  • Configuration: SS
  • Neck: Single-coil
  • Bridge: Single-coil
  • Brand: Fender
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: 6-saddle vintage-style synchronized tremolo
  • Tuning machines: Vintage-style
  • Color: Nickel/chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Case: Gig bag
  • Country of origin: United States

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4.75

4 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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  1. Practicing3
  2. Small Venues3
  3. Jamming2
  4. Recording2
  5. Rock Concerts1
Cons
  1. Flat Sound1
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  1. Experienced4
Pros
  1. Fun To Play4
  2. Good Feel4
  3. Good Tone3
  4. Solid Electronics3
  5. Good Pick Up2

Reviewed by 4 customers

  • Excellent all around guitar

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byGrant

    fromSan Diego

    Just bought one and it's a really great sounding and playing instrument. Zero complaints so far. I actually really like the strat style trem allows for trem flutter and stays I tune great. Beautiful wood grain. I've gone through a lot of guitars and this one is staying. Neck is perfect

  • Great guitar! Fender American Performer series is great!!

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byDatabassman

    fromMilwaukee

    I love the American Performer series! Having an American Performer strat, i wanted to get a good compliment to it's tone with a Jazzmaster. This thing is great! Super simple electronics, the Yosemite pickups are very responsive and clear. Playing with In-ear monitors in a noisy old building the hum-cancelling in the middle position saves a lot of irritation. Also as a "Strat guy" i love the bridge. Tons of sustain, far more range for dive-bomby type stuff... which always puzzled me why Leo didn't incorporate the superior strat bridge when he designed the Jazzmaster / Jaguar anyway!?

  • Simply outstanding!

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byBryce

    fromPhoenix, AZ

    This guitar has become the epitome of my vision as a child of one day owning an incredible guitar that can do it all. I could not be happier with it. This instrument is certainly built to last through it all. The construction is flawless and the hand-wound pickups sound incredible through my AC15. I'm loyal to Fender but this is my first USA model. Super excited to start gigging with it. It's everything I was looking for and more! Looking forward to using it for the rest of my days.

  • Sounds and plays great

    4

    submitted6 years ago

    bySean

    fromHonolulu

    Recently purchased a fender American performer series jazzmaster. Plays great and sound great but I've had one issue that I can't, for the life of me, figure out. When I play certain frets on the high e string a gnarly high pitched ringing sound occurs. Sounds like an overtone and it occurs both acoustically and through my amp. What I've tried so far: -raised bridge to see if it was due to any high frets -placed a piece of paper between the e and b string saddles to see if it was caused by them vibrating against each other -placed foam under the strings in the back to make sure it wasn't vibrating springs -placed foam under the strings between the nut and tuning machines -tightened all nuts and screws -ensured the neck has a slight bit of relief I've owned several guitars though this is my first fender. I've never experienced this issue so was wondering if it was something common with fenders. Other than that, I've really enjoyed it. If the ringing issue gets fixed it will be my numero uno.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byMan

    fromYeet

    How many genders are there?

    How many genders are there?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This comes in 4 different colors

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked bySolderball

    fromundisclosed

    I think it is the vibrato springs. Pluck the note in question and then use the whammy. If the ring changes with the whammy action, there is your answer. I own multiple strats and I have heard it too. I suggest adding compression, chorus and delay.

    I think it is the vibrato springs. Pluck the note in question and then use the whammy. If the ring changes with the whammy action, there is your answer. I own multiple strats and I have heard it too. I suggest adding compression, chorus and delay.

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Thank you for your feedback

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byWilly

    fromBrooklyn, NY

    I want to buy one if these guitars that's under 8lbs. As light as possible, actually. If I purchase one could you find me that lightest one you have a guarantee it will be under 8lbs.?

    I want to buy one if these guitars that's under 8lbs. As light as possible, actually. If I purchase one could you find me that lightest one you have a guarantee it will be under 8lbs.?

    Open Reply - Beau
    Unfortunately, this guitar weighs 13.5 lbs.