Stratocaster and Jazzmaster collide with Fender’s new off-the-wall Strat Jazz Deluxe

Parallel Universe Volume II Strat Jazz Deluxe
(Image credit: Fender)

Adore the sound of the Stratocaster and the body of the Jazzmaster, but can’t choose between the two? Fender has answered your prayers with the launch of the Strat Jazz Deluxe, the latest model in its Parallel Universe Vol II lineup of electric guitar mash-ups.

Naturally, the guitar gets its name from appointments derived from both its inspirations. So, you get the classic offset Jazzmaster body shape, teamed with a trio of Texas Special Stratocaster pickups and two-point American Pro Strat bridge.

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Michael Astley-Brown
Editor-in-Chief, GuitarWorld.com

Mike is Editor-in-Chief of GuitarWorld.com, in addition to being an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict. He has a master's degree in journalism from Cardiff University, and over a decade's experience writing and editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist, as well as 20 years of recording and live experience in original and function bands. During his career, he has interviewed the likes of John Frusciante, Chris Cornell, Tom Morello, Matt Bellamy, Kirk Hammett, Jerry Cantrell, Joe Satriani, Tom DeLonge, Ed O'Brien, Polyphia, Tosin Abasi, Yvette Young and many more. In his free time, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock under the nom de plume Maebe.