1983 Fender "JV" JM66-70 Jazzmaster, Original Paperwork, One Owner

Name: 1983 Fender "JV" JM66-70 Jazzmaster, Original Paperwork, One Owner
Brand: imima
Price: 3999.00 USD
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1983 Fender Japan JM66-70 Jazzmaster in 3-tone sunburst (3TS) with "JV" serial—one of the first Jazzmaster reissues produced, predating the official catalog soft-launch of the model in 1985 by two years. One of the cleanest sunburst examples I have seen, it was purchased from the original owner in Japan, and includes original warranty paperwork.

Being one of the earliest JM66 examples, it features true wide, flat coil Jazzmaster pickups (unlike all subsequent JM66s). It is also the only JM66 (or Greco) I have seen with a 1960's spec bridge (perhaps changed before or after the initial purchase). The vibrato has a snap-in arm, like vintage and AVRI USA models. Strap buttons are also offset, which is unique to these initial JV models.

Manufactured at the FujiGen factory in Japan. Original pots are dated 1983. Original shop warranty card from Mitaka Musical Instruments dated October 3rd, 1984. Factory "70" suffix sticker intact on back of headstock.

100% fully functional.

The instrument is presumed all original, aside from early Seymour Duncan pickups that were upgraded immediately after purchase, and possibly the bridge. (Original, functional pickups are included.)

Set up with D'Addario 10-46 strings, playing up and down the neck with proper intonation.

Includes vintage Japanese hard case (in fair, functional shape), original paperwork, warranty card, pickups, and vibrato arm.

Condition

Cosmetically the 42 year old instrument is in excellent shape, with some minor dings, chips, scratches, and superficial finish wear/patina commensurate with age. It was played sparingly. Chrome hardware has patina, with some more obvious wear on the vibrato plate. Pickguard has pick markings from play. Pickups have wear/patina from play. Minor finish chip repaired on side of forearm contour. Superficial circular mark on headstock face around low "E" tuner. Some minor wear on the back of the body near the strap button.

Back of the neck is clean with one shallow dent on back of neck at fourth fret, treble side. Approximately .33” long, .008” deep.

The slender vintage style frets have minimal wear.

Truss rod is functional, turning ±60° in either direction.

Modifications

- Seymour Duncan pickups (changed immediately after purchase in 1984 per original owner. Original pickups are included.)
- Vintage 1960's spec bridge

Specifications

- Alder/Basswood body (2-piece)
- Maple neck with rosewood fretboard
- 25.5” scale
- 7.25" radius and slender vintage frets
- Oval medium “C” neck profile
- Nut measures 1.662”
- Depth measures .862” at the first fret, and .937” at the twelfth
- 8.18lbs

Return Policy

All instruments are sold as-described and cannot be returned unless they arrive in a condition different from how it was described and/or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging and accessories.