Everything you want to know about Fender Custom Shop 1966 Jazzmaster"Chicago Special" Journeyman Relic Super Faded Candy Tangerine w/Painted Headcap
By our senior writer: Nermin Hooijer
I've been waiting to write this article for a long time. But today I actually get to review the Fender Custom Shop 1966 Jazzmaster"Chicago! I, Nermin Hooijer, write about musical instruments for a living as a writer, blogger and reviewer and you have probably read my pieces about the KRK RP4G3 ROKIT 4 G3 4" 2-Way Powered Studio Monitor, Black by Gibson and the Gibson Logo T-shirt XXL by Gibson. I also did an editorial piece on the Gibson 'The USA' Guitar Strap. Needless to say, I have quite some experience testing musical instruments and I only want the best to my readers of course. So I was really thrilled when I got this product to write about today!
Introduction
I am really happy to finally be reviewing the Fender Custom Shop 1966 Jazzmaster"Chicago and writing1 this review for you guys for I've been using Fender products for over 8 years now and I was really excited when I found out they came out with the Fender Custom Shop 1966 Jazzmaster"Chicago. Of course I looked where I can get it the cheapest, and I always find it on this website. This time it was the deal from Amazon (The deal can be bought here.) and I saw it was the best deal on the internet. So I didn't think twice and and ordered it there. Luckily for me at Amazon they had same day delivery and free shipping so I didn't have to wait long for my package to arive. When it did, I couldn't wait to open it and finally see my brand spanking new Fender Custom Shop 1966 Jazzmaster"Chicago. I immediately saw it had totally been worth the wait. On the chance of sounding quite a bit biassed being a longtime Fender fan, this product really crushes its competitors, which you can feel immediately when opening the package. I feel like I know enough about the Fender Custom Shop 1966 Jazzmaster"Chicago to write this review after testing it for a couple of days now. So keep reading and I will show you why I am so happy with my new Fender Custom Shop 1966 Jazzmaster"Chicago.
Summary
When reviewing musical instruments I usually begin with a summary, then a compact list of the pros and cons of the product after which you can find the rating and my conclusion and resources. So as you can read in the intro, I am really amazed by the Fender Custom Shop 1966 Jazzmaster"Chicago. Fender has really set a new standard with this one. The durability is fantastic, and frankly; it just looks super. I know looks aren't deciding with musical instruments, but it just needs to be addressed. I mean the price Amazon offered was and is by far the lowest so make sure to check them out when you are going to get one. As I have tested some alternatives before, I will say none come close to the Fender Custom Shop 1966 Jazzmaster"Chicago. Just the flexibility alone crumbles all competition and the quality also seems to be top notch. The famous customer service of Fender2 is always very happy to help if you have any kind of questions so if you ever run in to something with their products they'll be really supple with helping you find a solution. So just to recap; only positive things to say about the Fender Custom Shop 1966 Jazzmaster"Chicago Special" Journeyman Relic Super Faded Candy Tangerine w/Painted Headcap. Do read till the end tho because you there is a tiny surprise!
Pros
The list of pros of this Fender Custom Shop 1966 Jazzmaster"Chicago is going to be much longer than the conslist and the description3 this site gives already lists them quite well. To quote just an excerpt: "Our goal with our Custom Shop Jazzmasters was to make the absolute best sounding and playing JMs out there. Seems pretty simple right? Combining a mix of vintage specs, and modern mods we think you'll agree that me hit the mark. From 1959 to 1966, our "CME Spec" Jazzmasters have a 7.25" radius, a slab rosewood fretboard, and a rift sawn maple neck. The magic really happens under the guard with the combination of".
- The quality is unmatched.
- The looks are stunning.
- The price of $4560 is a bargain compared to the competition.
- Fender is leading the market when it comes to musical instruments.
- The durability is great, so it's good for the environment.
- No other product coming out in this price range will be comparable for the coming months if not years.
Cons
I had a tough time thinking of cons for the Fender Custom Shop 1966 Jazzmaster"Chicago. Better prices are of course always nice and I don't know if you actually need this luxurious quality4. That's a thing only you can figure out for yourself. However, the list:
- Maybe the aesthetics of the product are not your style.
- It's a premium product so chances are you don't need this abundance of quality.
- The Fender Custom Shop 1966 Jazzmaster"Chicago is loved by a lot of professionals so soon everybody will probably have one.
Rating
Considering everything I wrote before you won't be surprised that I give the Fender Custom Shop 1966 Jazzmaster"Chicago Special" Journeyman Relic Super Faded Candy Tangerine w/Painted Headcap 5 stars, 10/10 an and an A++. In reviews I've read by professionals5 saying that it's just too good to be true I found that they maybe were a bit envious of the success of Fender and they just can't comprehend the awesomeness of the Fender Custom Shop 1966 Jazzmaster"Chicago.
★★★★★
Verdict and Conclusion
In conclusion, my verdict is that the Fender Custom Shop 1966 Jazzmaster"Chicago really will make your life more fun and just better altogether. (And did I mention the resale value6 of Fender products?) I've done my utmost to view this thing from all possible angles in this piece but I see it sounds all very positive. So please read some more reviews, and you'll see that it's not me that is so enthusiast. So let me just say is that I fully, fully, recommend the Fender Custom Shop 1966 Jazzmaster"Chicago Special" Journeyman Relic Super Faded Candy Tangerine w/Painted Headcap for now and the future until Fender will come up with its successor. And if you are still hesitating whether you want this new Fender Custom Shop 1966 Jazzmaster"Chicago. Amazon really has a great deal on it now. They have the Fender Custom Shop 1966 Jazzmaster"Chicago on sale HERE for the record low of $4560. But enough reading. Just go get it and admire your very own, very new Fender Custom Shop 1966 Jazzmaster"Chicago Special" Journeyman Relic Super Faded Candy Tangerine w/Painted Headcap!
Resources used in this article
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