Fender Limited Edition American Professional Jazzmaster - USA 2020

Fender’s American Professional line marked a shift toward refining their core models rather than reinventing them, focusing on subtle improvements in feel, playability, and consistency. The Jazzmaster, with its offset design and wide, open sounding pickups, has long held its place as one of Fender’s more distinctive instruments.

This 2020 Limited Edition American Professional Jazzmaster stands out with its Sky Burst Metallic finish and solid rosewood neck, a feature that is relatively uncommon on these models. The solid rosewood construction gives the neck a slightly different feel under the hands, with a smoother, more substantial response that pairs well with the satin finish on the back.

Fitted with Pure Vintage ‘65 Jazzmaster pickups, it delivers the clear, open voice the model is known for, with a broad low end and a detailed top that sits well both clean and pushed. The traditional floating tremolo system with lock button remains, offering a more expressive feel without losing tuning stability.

In the hands it feels balanced and familiar, with the Modern Deep C neck profile sitting comfortably without feeling overly slim. It plays cleanly across the board and offers a wide range of usable tones through its straightforward control layout.

Overall, it’s a well executed take on the Jazzmaster, blending traditional elements with more modern refinements, with the solid rosewood neck giving it an added layer of uniqueness.

Specs:

Action at 1st Fret: 0.25mm

Action at 12th Fret: 1.25mm

Neck Depth at 1st Fret: 22.0mm

Neck Depth at 12th Fret: 23.80mm

Nut Width: 42.8mm

Width at 12th Fret: 52.8mm

Weight: 3.720kg

Model: 2020 Limited Edition American Professional Jazzmaster

Finish: Sky Burst Metallic

Body: Alder

Neck: Solid rosewood

Neck Profile: Modern Deep C

Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"

Frets: 22 narrow tall

Scale Length: 25.5"

Pickups: Pure Vintage ‘65 Jazzmaster single coils

Controls: Master volume with treble bleed, master tone, 3 way toggle

Bridge: Jazzmaster/Jaguar bridge with floating tremolo and lock

Tuners: Fender standard sealed staggered

Pickguard: 3 ply mint green

Hardware: Nickel/Chrome

Crafted in: USA