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The FENDER VENTURES LIMITED EDITION JAZZMASTER was a limited edition Fender Japan model that was only available in 1996.
Pickups were two single coils: a Seymour Duncan SJM-1N in the neck position and a Seymour Duncan SJM-1B in the bridge position. Controls were a single volume and tone, with a 3-way pickup selector
The body was a double cut-away Jazzmaster shaped and made from light ash. Pickguard was three ply white pearloid. The maple neck had a satin finish and a 22 fret rosewood fingerboard with white pearloid block inlays and white binding. The 1960's Fender B neck profile was available as an option. Scale length was 25.5 inches.
Finish was black transparent (black burst) with a matching black sunburst. The original recommended retail price was around $1300.
The Ventures Bob Bogle recalled discussions with Fender about his Jazzmaster model:
"When asked for our input on the Jazzmaster, we presented Fender with some changes that we had always wished for. There had always been a pickup switch mounted up high on the body for which we never had any use, so we had that removed. They also obliged when we asked for the volume and tone controls to be mounted further away from the strings. the pickups were Seymour Duncans special JM units designed to produce the tones of the original Jazzmaster"
Fender announced these Japanese made limited edition Ventures models in their glossy Frontline magazine, distributed to dealers. US dealers could only stock the guitars in complete sets (Stratocaster, Jazzmaster and Jazz bass). Several Ventures fans bought the entire sets for around $4275.
The Ventures promoted the guitars at the January 1996 NAMM show in Los Angeles, playing at Fenders fiftieth anniversary concert.
References:
Walk-Don't Run - The Story of the Ventures by Del Halterman
Specifications
Prices (2)
Date | Price | Condition | Name | Comments |
---|---|---|---|---|
1996 | $1100 | good | ||
2017 | $2300 | good | john |
13 Comments
Fender Jazzmaster Guitar - Ventures Model black w/gold hardware
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Is there any interest in these guitars?
I think so
Submitted by guitar-list on
There has to be a demand for these guitars: they are limited editions and the Ventures have a loyal fanbase, in both the USA and Japan. The Bluebook valuation for one in excellent condition is $900.
Looking for it!
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
If anybody wants to sell his ventures jazzmaster, please let me know!!
Ventures Jazzmaster
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
I have one that I might consider selling. It is in excellent condition.
If you are still looking, you can contact me at [email protected]
HAVE ONE TO SELL!!!
Submitted by dumpsterqueenky... (not verified) on
1996 jazz bass fender guitar. the ventures limited edition
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Link it!!! I'm down!
Fender Japan Ventures models
Submitted by Jak jaye (not verified) on
Just missed a rare Ventures Strat on UK Ebay grrrrrr
Ventures Strat 1996
Submitted by Chris Forsyth (not verified) on
I have one for sale, owned from new
Ventures Strat
Submitted by Rodolfo (not verified) on
Hi. Do you still have the Ventures Strat? If yes how much are you asking for it? I own a Jazzmaster and would like to have both guitars.
Thanks
Looking for Jazzmaster Ventures model.
Submitted by Tom Preisler (not verified) on
Please let me know if you have one for sale! at [email protected].
Thanks!
Younger
Submitted by JB (not verified) on
... I have one i would sell its in super good shape too ... [email protected]
Still avaiable?
Submitted by Alberto Ferraz (not verified) on
Still avaiable?
Fender Ventures series guitars
Submitted by don (not verified) on
I have all three. Never played -have been in my collection since 1996. Recently autographed by the four remaining players. Official documentation and pictures of the Ventures signing each guitar. Am interested in selling.