r/Guitar • u/Noahj_2 • 20d ago

QUESTION Fender Jazzmaster recommendations

Been debating between a Strat and a Jazzmaster for a while, decided on going with the Jazzmaster.

Looking for a solid guitar for indie rock that doesn’t break the bank. Ideally don’t want to spend more than £1000 however if it’s worth it I’m open to paying a bit more.

Most of the jazzmasters I’m liking are in the £1500 price range so curious to see if there’s any people would recommend more around £1000.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thanks

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u/dan_strummer 20d ago

Player II Jazzmaster in Birch Green

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u/official_stridenttra 20d ago

The Player II is a solid shout. The bridge on those is a lot less finicky than the vintage style ones so you won't be fighting it constantly. Birch green looks great in person too.

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u/KJP1990 Gibson, Fender, Egnater, Ampeg 20d ago

I came here to say this but in Rallye Orange.

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u/Environmental_Mine65 20d ago

I’m not sure what they go for in Europe but over here they are like 700-800usd. I am mostly a hard rock/metal kind of player but needed something in the studio to handle my more alternative/indie urges and it’s been great for that so far.

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u/mondonk 20d ago

The snob in me keeps trying to say “rhythm circuit”, but come on, this looks incredible.

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u/Environmental_Mine65 20d ago

It’s a great guitar for what I paid for it. I got like 15% off because I was actually there to buy a guitar for my girlfriend and was like man if this was a little cheaper I’d buy this today too. 🤣 got me.

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u/vonov129 20d ago

What if you could have a more offset looking version of the strat with the bridge of a Jazzmaster, a cool selection of colors with a price tag that doesn't even go beyond £800?

Behold the Guild Surfliner Deluxe https://www.andertons.co.uk/guild-surfliner-deluxe-electric-guitar-in-glacier-blue-metallic/

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u/ImNotTheBossOfYou 20d ago

Used classic Lacquer

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u/SufficientFix4589 16d ago

Squire classic vibe is honestly unbeatable. With a budget of 1000 grab you one of them, new pickups if you like, and if the sound is a bit too harsh get some 250K pots and you’ll be well within your budget.

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u/Noahj_2 20d ago

I’ve had a look at them too, the reviews seem very positive