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Vintage Modified Jazzmaster Special (2011–2013)
VerifiedSingle documented run
Factory unknown · Standard voicing
- 2-Color Sunburst
- Butterscotch Blonde
What made this run special
Specs identical across the 2011-10-05 and 2013-01-28 official captures — only the model name changed. Body wood (alder) stated only on the 2011 template. Absent from the 2014 pricelist: run closed at 2013. Factory not yet established from sources.
What changed
Launched at NAMM 2011 as the "Vintage Modified Jazzmaster"; renamed "Jazzmaster Special" (same part number, same specs) when the traditional VM Jazzmaster arrived mid-2012.
Specifications
| Scale length | 25.5" (647.7 mm) |
|---|---|
| Number of frets | 21 |
| Neck shape | C |
| Neck material | Maple |
| Fretboard material | Maple |
| Fretboard radius | 9.5" (241.3 mm) |
| Nut width | 1.65" (41.91 mm) |
| Body material | Alder |
| Pickup configuration | SS |
| Neck pickup | Duncan Designed JM-101N single-coil (Alnico 5) |
| Bridge pickup | Duncan Designed JM-101B single-coil (Alnico 5) |
| Bridge / tremolo | Fixed "Top Loader" |
| Tuners | Vintage-style chrome |
| Original MSRP | USD 499.99 |
| Strings | Fender USA NPS .010-.046 |
| Controls | Stacked concentric volume+tone per pickup ('62 Jazz Bass style) |
| Fret Size | Medium Jumbo |
| Per Color | {"0302800503":{"color":"2-Color Sunburst"},"0302800550":{"color":"Butterscotch Blonde"}} |
| Body Finish | Polyester |
| Neck Finish | Polyester |
| Pickup Switching | 3-position toggle: bridge / both / neck |