Fender Jazzmaster 1963 Sunburst Pre CBS vintage electric guitar

$11,500.00
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No sales tax for customers outside California.

Here we go again - another amazing Pre CBS Jazzmaster for ya!  

This one is from perhaps my favorite year, 1963.  The neck shape that consistently shows up on Fenders from this era is to die for.  The pickups always sound perfect as well.

This example is all original with the exception of a brand new refret using vintage width wire with a little added height (Stewart Macdonald 150, 80x50) and a new nut.  The fret job gives you enhanced playability with a little extra meat for greater expression.

Overall, the guitar is in excellent condition, showing far less than average wear.  The finish is original throughout and it remains strong in color with original finish intact on the back of the neck.  

The guitar plays wonderfully.  This is a really good one!

Original case included.  Original frets and nut retained in the case.

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Three day UPS air shipments will be automatic for buyers including these states and those to the east of them: Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas.  Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com.  Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.   

  • Color: Sunburst
  • Weight: 7lbs 14.3ozs
  • Body: Alder
  • Body Date/Code: 12/63
  • Neck: Maple
  • Neck Date/Code: 4 OCT63 B
  • Fretboard: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Inlays: Clay dots
  • Frets: Re-fretted
  • Fret count: 21
  • Nut: Non-original bone
  • Nut width: 1 5/8"
  • Scale: 25.5"
  • Radius: 7.25"
  • Neck thickness at 1st fret: 0.84"
  • Neck thickness at 12th fret: 1.0"
  • Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
  • Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 3/32"
  • Total length: 40 3/4"
  • Lower bout: 13 3/4"
  • Waist: 9 3/4"
  • Upper bout: 10 1/4"
  • Body depth/thickness: 1 1/2"
  • String gauge: .010-.046"
  • Hardware Color: Nickel
  • Bridge Pickup Brand: Fender
  • Bridge Pickup Reading: 7.85k
  • Pickup Original?: Yes
  • Neck Pickup Brand: Fender
  • Neck Pickup Reading: 8.22
  • Pickup Original?: Yes
  • Bridge: Original
  • Tuners: Original
  • Switch: Original
  • Pots/Codes: Original
  • Case: OHSC
  • Notes: 

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