A Jazzmaster Fanatic Reviews the Fender Japan FSR Traditional ’60s Jazzmaster | PlayJason

Among aficionados of offset guitars, ‪@FenderMusicJapan‬ is often exalted as the gold standard—a near-mythical intersection of craftsmanship and affordability. For many, it represents the elusive sweet spot: a well-built instrument that doesn’t demand financial ruin. In fact, some argue that, given current pricing trends, Fender Japan’s offerings have rendered the Mexican-made line almost redundant by comparison.

But today, I invite you to pause and question the near-religious reverence surrounding these instruments. Is the praise heaped upon the altar of Fender Japan truly warranted? Or are we caught in the inertia of hype?

With a nod to some of my good friends Mike Adams (‪@Puisheen‬ ) and Eddie from ‪@totallywiredguitars‬ — I decided to explore this question by way of my trusty Fender Japan FSR Traditional ’60s Jazzmaster. Let’s explore whether the legend lives up to the liturgy…or if, perhaps, Fender Japan is just a beautifully crafted echo of its own myth.

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