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“Like so many of Leo Fender’s products, these instruments ended up being wildly successful at producing sounds that ran contrary to his intentions”: The history of Fender offset guitars

By Huw Price published 12 April 24

Only now, over 60 years on from their launch, are the Jazzmaster and Jaguar becoming recognised as guitars for all players. We trace the innovations that mapped the offset’s long journey from misunderstood outsider to contemporary king

“A series that is worthy of being called a ‘hybrid’”: Fender Japan’s latest Hybrid II models bring modernistic quilted tops and never-before-seen finishes to the Strat, Tele, Jazzmaster and Jazz Bass

By Matt Parker published 28 March 24

If you’ve ever wanted one of electric guitar’s classic outlines with a fresh quilted maple look, well, Fender Japan has answered your prayers...

Fender Japan Elemental Jazzmaster electric guitar

Fender Japan has developed a rabid cult following, but do its crazy-limited electric guitars live up to the hype? I finally gave in and bought one to find out

By Michael Astley-Brown published 20 November 23

The achingly chic Elemental Series is one of Fender Japan’s most lusted-after recent launches. I snapped up the Jazzmaster to discover if MIJ guitars are worthy of their obsessive fandom

EMG JMaster Pickup Set review: vintage-voiced Jazzmaster tones with zero noise

By Dave Burrluck published 16 October 23

The modernist pickup maker turns its attention to the wild and wacky Fender Jazzmaster to give it an active pickup makeover

Fender Japan Limited Edition Adjusto-Matic Jazzmaster HH

Fender Japan has unveiled another knockout limited-edition Jazzmaster – in the face of Fender’s offset boom, will it be made available overseas?

By Matt Owen published 15 September 23

The popularity for offsets has grown “exponentially” over the past few years, and introducing Fender Japan models to wider markets would go a long way to satisfy the demand

Best offset guitars 2023: enter the weird world of wonky guitars from Fender, Epiphone, G&L, Duesenberg and more

Best offset guitars: enter the weird world of wonky guitars from Fender, Epiphone, G&L, Duesenberg and more

By Daryl Robertson last updated 30 June 23

From surf icons to alt-rock heroes, here is our top pick of the best offset guitars on the market right now

Fender Acoustasonic Player Jazzmaster review

By Rob Laing published 7 April 23

The American Acoustasonic was widely regarded as the most versatile of Fender's bold hybrid range yet, but how does it translate to the more affordable Player Series?

NAMM 2023: EMG seeks to revolutionize offset guitar tones with the launch of active JMaster pickups for Fender Jazzmasters

By Michael Astley-Brown published 10 March 23

Packing a vintage-inspired preamp, the pickups are also available as prewired pickguards with a wealth of onboard boost options

Fender finally adds Candy Apple Red and Sea Foam Green to its Player Series lineup, unveils left-handed and Fiesta Red Player Plus models

By Matt Owen published 17 February 23

The Big F has brought some of its most iconic colorways to the popular Player lineup, and gives southpaws an in-road to the Player Plus world for the first time since its introduction

Fender Jaguar and Jazzmaster on a Fender guitar case

Jazzmaster vs Jaguar: what's the difference between these iconic Fender offsets?

By Daryl Robertson last updated 9 February 23

Fender's Jazzmaster and Jaguar have transcended genres, but which is the right guitar for you? Time to unpick the history, players and tones

Fender harks back to the guitars of '60s garage rock with Gold Foil pickup-equipped electric and bass models

By Matt Owen published 17 January 23

Available in a choice of contemporary and classic colorways, each limited-edition model offers an eye-catching aesthetic flair and midrange bite courtesy of its gold pickups

Fender harnesses its heritage with all-new American Vintage II line of Stratocasters, Telecasters, Jazzmasters and basses

By Matt Owen published 11 October 22

The comprehensive range revives genuine CuNiFe Wide-Range humbuckers, opts for authentic period-accurate build appointments and utilizes Pure Vintage pickups for historic feel and tones

Squier Vintage Modified Baritone Jazzmaster

How an oddball baritone became one of the most valuable Squier guitars of all time

By Michael Astley-Brown last updated 23 September 22

Launched in 2014 and discontinued in 2019, Fender's affordable Vintage Modified Baritone Jazzmaster is now selling for upwards of $2,000 on the used market – we investigate why

Fender unveils limited-edition USA Pure Vintage ‘65 pickup-loaded Player Series Jazzmasters

By Matt Owen published 26 October 21

The Andertons and Chicago Music Exchange exclusives pair Player Series affordability with American Made tones, and arrive in a batch of sleek colorways including Olive Green, Ice Blue Metallic and Olympic White

The Chicago Music Exchange's new Pacific Peach Player Jazzmaster

Chicago Music Exchange unveils Player Jazzmaster in exclusive new Pacific Peach finish

By Jackson Maxwell published 20 October 21

The first-ever CME-exclusive Fender colorway was inspired by classic Southern California car culture and vintage kitchen appliances

Squier Classic Vibe Late '50s Jazzmaster

Squier adds a new offset to its Classic Vibe range with the Late '50s Jazzmaster

By Matt Parker published 17 September 21

A new limited-edition offset has appeared in stores around the world (or at least the internet)

Lollar’s Regal for Jazzmaster pickup set makes it easy to swap in Wide Range-style humbucker tones on your offset

By Matt Parker published 3 September 21

New set is designed to be a ‘drop-in’ replacement for Jazzmaster pickups, meaning there’s no need to re-rout the instrument

Fender expands American Acoustasonic range with all-new Jazzmaster model

By Matt Owen published 16 March 21

The latest addition to the Acoustasonic family boasts the Fishman Acoustic Engine and a Tim Shaw-designed humbucker in a bid to provide "unmatched sonic versatility"

Fender American Ultra Stratocaster HSS and Jazzmaster

Fender American Ultra Jazzmaster and Stratocaster HSS review

By Chris Gill published 11 November 20

Fender's flagship US models raise the bar for the electric guitar

Fender refreshes the Troy Van Leeuwen Jazzmaster with an all-new Copper Age finish

By Michael Astley-Brown published 6 October 20

The Queens of the Stone Age guitarist updates his well-spec’d offset