Fender Acoustasonic Standard Jazzmaster, Honey Burst Electro Acoustic Guitar

Quick Product Summary

The Fender Acoustasonic Standard Jazzmaster in Honey Burst combines the familiar feel of a Fender electric guitar with the resonance and amplified flexibility of a modern electro-acoustic. Its fully chambered Jazzmaster-inspired body, solid Sitka spruce top and Fender Stringed Instrument Resonance System give it a naturally lively acoustic response, while its dual pickup system lets you move from acoustic textures towards a fuller magnetic electric sound.

A Fishman under-saddle transducer handles the acoustic side of the instrument, while the specially voiced Fender Acoustasonic Standard Shawbucker adds the strength and body of a magnetic pickup. Rather than using complicated switching, the Standard model keeps things deliberately simple with Master Volume and Blend controls.

Finished in warm Honey Burst, with a rosewood fingerboard and bridge, this is an appealing option for singer-songwriters, live performers, home recordists and electric guitarists who want useful acoustic capability without moving to the dimensions and playing feel of a conventional full-bodied acoustic guitar.

At A Glance

Feature	Detail
Brand	Fender
Model	Acoustasonic Standard Jazzmaster
Model Number	0973133542
Series	Acoustasonic Standard
Finish	Honey Burst
Condition	New
Top	Solid Sitka Spruce
Body	Fully Chambered Nyatoh
Neck	Nyatoh, Modern Deep “C”
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Pickup System	Fishman Under-Saddle Transducer + Acoustasonic Standard Shawbucker
Controls	Master Volume, Blend
Main Appeal	Acoustic and electric textures from one streamlined Fender
Best For	Singer-songwriters, live performance, recording, pop, indie, worship and acoustic-electric crossover playing

What's Included?

• Fender Acoustasonic Standard Jazzmaster Electro Acoustic Guitar in Honey Burst

• 4 mm hex truss rod wrench

✘ No Case Or Gig Bag Included

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

Every new guitar sold through Fair Deal Music is checked before leaving us, with attention given to the instrument's electronics, controls, hardware and general playing condition.

On an Acoustasonic, our checks are particularly relevant because the guitar combines acoustic construction with two different amplified pickup sources. The Fishman transducer, magnetic Shawbucker, Volume and Blend controls should all work together correctly before the instrument begins its journey to you.

As with any guitar, setup can shift slightly during delivery due to changes in temperature and humidity. If you need advice on action, neck relief, string choice or amplification after receiving your guitar, our experienced team is happy to help.

Why Choose The Fender Acoustasonic Standard Jazzmaster?

Acoustic And Electric Character From One Instrument

The Acoustasonic Standard Jazzmaster is designed for players who regularly move between acoustic and electric roles. Its chambered construction gives it genuine natural resonance, while the magnetic pickup gives you an additional electric-style voice without requiring a second guitar.

Solid Sitka Spruce Top

Sitka spruce is one of the most established soundboard materials in acoustic guitar construction. Here, Fender combines a solid Sitka spruce top with a fully chambered nyatoh body, creating a lightweight instrument capable of producing an audible and responsive unplugged sound.

Two Complementary Pickup Systems

The Fishman under-saddle transducer responds to string and bridge vibration for the acoustic side of the instrument, while the Acoustasonic Standard Shawbucker provides a fuller magnetic sound.

This means the guitar is not limited to behaving like a traditional piezo-equipped electro-acoustic.

Simple Continuous Blend Control

The Standard Series strips the Acoustasonic control system back to its essentials. You have Master Volume plus a Blend control that moves continuously between the acoustic transducer and magnetic Shawbucker.

It is intuitive, quick to adjust and particularly useful on stage when you want tonal variation without navigating several switches or preset voices.

Familiar Fender Playing Feel

The bolt-on Modern Deep “C” nyatoh neck, 25.5" scale, 12" radius rosewood fingerboard and 22 medium-jumbo frets make this far more familiar to an electric guitarist than many conventional acoustics.

For players who find large acoustic bodies or traditional acoustic necks cumbersome, that can be a major advantage.

Honey Burst Finish

The Honey Burst finish allows the solid spruce top to remain visually central to the design, giving the guitar a warmer, more traditional acoustic-inspired appearance while retaining the unmistakably modern Jazzmaster silhouette.

Key Features

• Acoustasonic Standard Series

• Jazzmaster-inspired body shape

• Honey Burst finish

• Solid Sitka spruce top

• Fully chambered nyatoh body

• Fender Stringed Instrument Resonance System

• Integrated forearm and back contours

• Bolt-on nyatoh neck

• Modern Deep “C” neck profile

• Rosewood fingerboard

• 12" fingerboard radius

• 22 medium-jumbo frets

• 25.5" Fender scale length

• Graph Tech TUSQ nut

• Fishman under-saddle transducer

• Fender Acoustasonic Standard Shawbucker

• Master Volume

• Continuous Blend control

• Rosewood modern asymmetrical bridge

• Fender sealed tuning machines

• Micro-Tilt neck adjustment

• Satin urethane finish

• Chrome hardware

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

Acoustasonic Standard Jazzmaster vs Acoustasonic Standard Telecaster

The Acoustasonic Standard Telecaster uses the same basic Standard-Series concept, including the solid Sitka spruce top, nyatoh construction, under-saddle transducer, Shawbucker and simple Volume/Blend electronics.

The key difference is therefore the body shape and physical playing experience. Choose the Jazzmaster if you prefer the larger offset design and its contours; choose the Telecaster if the more compact Tele-inspired silhouette feels more natural.

Acoustasonic Standard Jazzmaster vs Acoustasonic Player Jazzmaster

The Acoustasonic Player Jazzmaster moves further up the range and uses a more advanced electronics system with a three-way voice selector alongside its Blend control.

Choose the Standard if straightforward operation and value are priorities. The Player is better suited to musicians who specifically want additional selectable acoustic and electric voices directly from the instrument.

Acoustasonic Standard Jazzmaster vs American Acoustasonic Jazzmaster

The American Acoustasonic Jazzmaster is the premium expression of the concept. It uses three pickup sources, including an internal body sensor, along with a five-position selector and Fender/Fishman's more sophisticated Acoustic Engine.

The American model offers considerably greater onboard tonal choice. The Standard is the more accessible and intentionally simplified alternative for players who mainly want to blend acoustic and magnetic pickup sounds without needing a large bank of voices.

Acoustasonic Standard Jazzmaster vs Traditional Electro-Acoustic Guitar

A conventional electro-acoustic is the natural choice when your priority is authentic full-bodied acoustic construction, traditional acoustic projection and familiar acoustic ergonomics.

The Acoustasonic Standard Jazzmaster makes more sense when electric-style playability, a slim chambered body and the ability to introduce a magnetic pickup sound are more important. It is a crossover instrument rather than an attempt to replace every traditional acoustic guitar.

Who Is The Fender Acoustasonic Standard Jazzmaster For?

This is particularly well suited to musicians who move between acoustic and electric guitar sounds during the same set, recording session or songwriting process.

It is a strong choice for:

• Singer-songwriters

• Solo performers

• Duo musicians

• Worship guitarists

• Function and covers players

• Home recording musicians

• Electric guitarists wanting acoustic-style sounds

• Acoustic players who prefer electric-guitar ergonomics

• Indie and alternative guitarists

• Pop musicians

• Loop-pedal performers

• Songwriters looking for a versatile creative instrument

• Players who want a simpler Acoustasonic control system

Looking for advice on choosing between an Acoustasonic Standard, Acoustasonic Player, American Acoustasonic or conventional electro-acoustic guitar? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in-store.

Suitable Genres And Playing Styles

The Acoustasonic Standard Jazzmaster is especially useful for singer-songwriter material, pop, indie, alternative, worship, folk-influenced music and modern acoustic arrangements.

With the Blend control towards the under-saddle transducer, you can build clean acoustic-style rhythm parts, picked passages and layered recording textures. Moving towards the Shawbucker increases the magnetic character and gives the guitar more body for stronger rhythm playing or effects.

This flexibility also makes the guitar interesting for loop-based performers. Acoustic-style rhythm, ambient effects and stronger magnetic textures can all be created from the same instrument without interrupting a performance to change guitars.

How Does The Fender Acoustasonic Standard Blend Control Work?

Unlike the more complex Player and American Acoustasonic models, the Standard Jazzmaster does not use a multi-position voice selector.

Instead, its two pickup sources are controlled by a continuous Blend knob.

At one end of the range, the Fishman under-saddle transducer places greater emphasis on the guitar's acoustic character. Turn towards the opposite end and the Acoustasonic Standard Shawbucker becomes increasingly prominent, producing a thicker magnetic pickup response.

Positions between those extremes combine both systems.

For many players, that simplicity is one of the Standard model's strongest features. You do not need to remember multiple voice positions during a performance; simply turn the control until the balance suits the song.

What Is Fender's SIRS Acoustasonic Design?

Fender's Stringed Instrument Resonance System, or SIRS, is central to how the Acoustasonic concept works.

Rather than taking an ordinary solid-body Jazzmaster and adding a piezo pickup, Fender designed the Acoustasonic around a chambered acoustic structure. The solid spruce top, internal architecture and sound port work together so the guitar can resonate acoustically while retaining a shallow, electric-inspired body.

That distinction matters when choosing between an Acoustasonic and an electric guitar fitted with acoustic simulation. The Acoustasonic begins with a genuinely resonant physical instrument and then adds electronics to expand what it can do when amplified.

Compatibility & Recommended Pairings

The ideal rig depends on which side of the Acoustasonic you plan to use most often.

It pairs well with:

• Acoustic guitar amplifiers

• PA systems

• Active full-range speakers

• DI boxes

• Acoustic preamps

• Guitar modellers

• Multi-effects processors

• Audio interfaces

• Loop pedals

• Reverb

• Delay

• Compression

• Light overdrive and boost

An acoustic amplifier or full-range system will generally make the most of the under-saddle pickup, while conventional electric-guitar amplification can bring the Shawbucker side further forward.

For musicians who want to use both personalities extensively, a flexible modeller or full-range live setup can be particularly effective.

Story & Context

Fender introduced the modern Acoustasonic platform in 2019, beginning with the American Acoustasonic Telecaster. The concept combined recognisable Fender electric-guitar forms with specially developed acoustic construction and Fender/Fishman electronics.

The family subsequently expanded to include Stratocaster and Jazzmaster shapes, giving players different body designs while continuing the same fundamental acoustic-electric hybrid idea.

The Jazzmaster is particularly well suited to the concept because its larger offset outline gives Fender room to create a distinctive chambered instrument without simply recreating a conventional acoustic silhouette.

The Acoustasonic Standard Series takes that technology in a more straightforward direction. Instead of recreating all of the voice selection offered by the premium American models, Fender focuses on two complementary pickup systems and a simple continuous Blend control.

That makes the Standard Jazzmaster a useful entry into the Acoustasonic family for players who value the physical design and hybrid possibilities but do not require the more elaborate electronics available further up the range.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Detail
Brand	Fender
Model	Acoustasonic Standard Jazzmaster
Model Number	0973133542
Series	Acoustasonic Standard
Orientation	Right-Handed
Colour	Honey Burst
Body Shape	Acoustasonic Jazzmaster
Body Style	Acoustasonic
Body Material	Nyatoh
Body Back	Nyatoh
Body Sides	Nyatoh
Body Top	Solid Sitka Spruce
Body Finish	Satin Urethane
Rosette	Black / Aged White
Neck Material	Nyatoh
Neck Shape	Modern Deep “C”
Neck Construction	Bolt-On
Neck Finish	Satin Urethane
Fingerboard Material	Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius	12" / 305 mm
Scale Length	25.5" / 648 mm
Number Of Frets	22
Fret Size	Medium Jumbo
Position Inlays	Ivory Dot
Nut Material	Graph Tech TUSQ
Nut Width	1.6875" / 42.86 mm
Acoustic Pickup	Fishman Under-Saddle Transducer
Magnetic Pickup	Fender Acoustasonic Standard Shawbucker
Pickup Configuration	Under-Saddle Piezo + Magnetic Shawbucker
Controls	Master Volume, Blend
Bridge	Modern Asymmetrical
Bridge Material	Rosewood
Bridge Pins	Black Plastic
Tuning Machines	Fender Standard Cast/Sealed with Hex Buttons
Hardware Finish	Chrome
Strings	Fender 70CL 80/20 Bronze .011–.052
Truss Rod	Dual-Action, Head Adjust
Micro-Tilt Adjustment	Yes

Power Requirements

The Fender Acoustasonic Standard Jazzmaster uses powered onboard electronics for its amplified acoustic and magnetic pickup system.

For live use, make checking the instrument's battery part of your normal pre-gig routine and keep a suitable spare available.

Connect the guitar to your amplifier, PA, DI, modeller or audio interface using a standard ¼-inch instrument cable.

Fair Deal Music Verdict 🎵

★★★★★ 5/5

The Fender Acoustasonic Standard Jazzmaster in Honey Burst is a strong choice for players who like the flexibility of the Acoustasonic idea but want it without unnecessary complexity.

The solid Sitka spruce top and chambered construction give the instrument a genuine acoustic foundation, while the Shawbucker means you are not restricted to conventional piezo electro-acoustic sounds. Most importantly, the Blend control makes moving between those two personalities extremely straightforward.

Best suited for: Singer-songwriters, live performers, worship musicians, home recordists and electric guitarists wanting an acoustic-electric crossover instrument.

Customers usually upgrade from: Conventional electro-acoustic guitars, entry-level hybrid instruments or live setups that currently require separate acoustic and electric guitars.

Most commonly paired with: Acoustic amplifiers, PA systems, DI boxes, modellers, loopers, delay and reverb.

Our tip: Think carefully about amplification. A full-range or acoustic-oriented setup will reveal more of the transducer's acoustic character, while a conventional electric-guitar amplifier will naturally emphasise the magnetic side of the instrument.

Showroom feedback: The straightforward Volume and Blend layout is a major strength. Players can understand what the guitar is doing very quickly, making the Standard especially appealing if you like the Acoustasonic concept but do not need multiple selectable voice banks.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

From our Birmingham showroom, our knowledgeable musician-led team can help you decide whether an Acoustasonic, conventional electro-acoustic or electric guitar is the best fit for your playing and amplification setup.

When you shop with Fair Deal Music, you can buy with confidence thanks to:

• Expert advice from knowledgeable musicians

• Carefully checked new, used, pre-owned and ex-display equipment

• Competitive prices on leading music brands

• Secure UK-wide delivery

• Friendly support before and after your purchase

• A trusted independent UK music retailer with decades of experience

• A large Birmingham showroom

• Extensive experience with acoustic, electric and hybrid guitars

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can the Fender Acoustasonic Standard Jazzmaster be played unplugged?

Yes. The fully chambered body and solid Sitka spruce top produce a usable natural acoustic sound without amplification. It will not project exactly like a large traditional acoustic guitar, but it is perfectly capable of unplugged practice and songwriting.

Is the Acoustasonic Standard Jazzmaster an acoustic or electric guitar?

It is best thought of as a hybrid electro-acoustic guitar. Its construction is acoustically resonant, but its dual pickup system and electric-inspired playing feel allow it to cover ground that a conventional electro-acoustic normally cannot.

Does the Standard Jazzmaster have a three-way or five-way pickup switch?

No. The Standard model deliberately uses a simpler system with Master Volume and Blend controls. The Blend knob changes the balance between the Fishman under-saddle transducer and magnetic Shawbucker.

Can I use distortion or overdrive with it?

Yes. The magnetic Acoustasonic Standard Shawbucker can work well with overdrive and other electric-guitar effects. Start conservatively with gain and experiment with the Blend control to find the right amount of magnetic pickup for your rig.

What type of amplifier is best for an Acoustasonic Standard Jazzmaster?

For acoustic-focused sounds, an acoustic amplifier, PA or full-range system is an excellent starting point. If you want to emphasise the magnetic Shawbucker, an electric guitar amplifier can also work well. Modelling systems offer plenty of flexibility if you regularly need both.

Can I plug the guitar directly into an audio interface?

Yes. It can be connected to a suitable instrument input on an audio interface for recording. You can then process the signal using acoustic-oriented EQ, amp modelling, effects or other plugins depending on the sound you need.

Is the neck more like an electric guitar or an acoustic guitar?

The Modern Deep “C” bolt-on neck, 25.5" scale, 12" radius and medium-jumbo frets make the overall feel much closer to the Fender electric-guitar world than a traditional large-bodied acoustic.

Is the Acoustasonic Standard suitable for looping?

Yes. It is particularly interesting for looping because you can create different layers by adjusting the pickup blend. An acoustic-focused rhythm layer can be combined with a stronger magnetic-pickup lead or textural part without changing instruments.

Should I choose the Standard or Player Acoustasonic Jazzmaster?

Choose the Standard if you want the Acoustasonic concept with straightforward Volume and Blend controls. The Playeris better suited to someone who specifically wants its additional selectable voices and expanded electronic control.

Is the Standard worth considering if I already own an electro-acoustic?

Yes, particularly if you want a more electric-like playing experience or regularly need magnetic pickup sounds. It complements a traditional acoustic rather than simply duplicating one.