Truetone Music is proud to have a long and close relationship with Fender, especially with the Custom Shop.  Every so often, we make a pilgrimage there to sit down with Masterbuilders to cook up a batch of amazing guitars.  Sometimes we go for vintage-styled recreations, sometimes we go for modernized tweaks.  Sometimes it's a classic color, sometimes it's a totally new color or even reclaimed wood.  No matter what, they always knock it out of the park!
 
This very special Jazzmaster is a result of this partnership.  In a meeting with Masterbuilder Dennis Galuszka, we mentioned a Jazzmaster that we had previously, which he built out of reclaimed Redwood that was originally part of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.  We thought that was a one-time occurrence.  Dennis surprised us by saying he had a bit more of that wood - so of course we jumped right on it.  

 

Redwood is rarely used on a Jazzmaster, but after hearing this one, we think it should be!  More likely to be used on acoustics, Redwood's stiffness to weight ratio, similar to spruce, makes it an excellent option for guitar tops. Possessing a soundboard of Redwood allows for unparalleled responsiveness across the tonal spectrum.  By putting it to use on a Jazzmaster, the result is a warm, rich sound.  The Roasted Quartersawn Maple neck perfectly matches the body.  The 62 Jazzmaster neck has a great feel - not too fat and easy to play.  It runs .820" at the 1st fret to .900" at the 12th fret.  This creates a super comfortable neck.  Topped by a AAA rosewood fretboard, it also has the modern touch of a 9.5" radius and 6105 (narrow tall) frets.

 

It's not all about the aesthetics and woods though - this is an amazing sounding guitar.  Featuring two Josefina Campos handwound vintage Jazzmaster pickups, it can have that raunchy, growly and aggressive tone when needed, but with enough warmth and woodiness that it never sounds harsh.  In all pickup positions, the high notes have a clear, pure, crystalline quality.  Full chords also have incredible jangle and sparkle. The midrange has plenty of bite in the bridge position, and it has a broader, throatier quality in the neck position. The lows sound defined and powerful in both positions, and the neck pickup has satisfying oomph to really push it.

  

Also featured on this guitar is the RSD Jazzmaster bridge, designed by Scott Buehl (Masterbuilder and metal magician at the Custom Shop), for improved intonation and stability.  This has become a favorite for offset players and we include it on almost every Custom Shop Jazzmaster we do.  The guitar is rounded out with period correct vintage tuners, tring tree, neck plate and other hardware.  Dennis picked a tortoise shell pickguard that perfectly matches the guitar.  It comes with a Custom Shop hardshell case, strap and Certificate of Authenticity.

A Masterbuilt instrument is like no other, and this is truly a one of a kind.  Dennis is one of our favorite builders, especially for exotic wood builds - we feel that it's part of his specialty.  Come to Truetone Music to see it yourself, or order it right here right now.

 

Dennis Galuszka began building high-end acoustic guitars during his 13 years as a cabinetmaker, combining his passions for music and woodworking. As a self-taught drummer, it was a fateful audition with one of the Fender master builders that led to a job interview (and a steady gig). Hired as an apprentice, he was promoted to master builder in 1999. Galuszka has since built instruments for many influential players, including country legend Buck Owens and jazz master Robben Ford.

• Part # 9213000573
• Serial # R135414
• Weight: 7.3 lbs
• Finish Package: NOS
• Color: Natural
• Finish: Nitro Lacquer; No Buffing
• Body: Reclaimed Redwood (Santa Cruz Boardwalk)
• Neck: Roasted Quartersawn Maple
• Fretboard: AAA Rosewood (slab)
• Neck Shape:  '62 Jazzmaster
• Depth at 1st Fret: .820"
• Depth at 12th Fret: .900"
  
• 1.650" Nut Width; 2.200" Butt Width
• 9.50" radius
• Frets: Narrow Tall (6105)
• Bone Nut
• Micarta White Dots; Wide Spacing
  
• Note: '59 Jazzmaster Decal
• Tuners: Vintage
• Bridge: RSD Jazzmaster
• Pickups: Custom Shop Josefina Handwound Vintage Jazzmaster
• Pickguard: Nitro Tortoise Shell
  
• Custom Shop Hardshell case with Certificate of Authenticity and Strap