Fender American Professional Jazzmaster®, Rosewood Fingerboard, 3-Color Sunburst

Fender American Professional Jazzmaster — 3-Color Sunburst, Rosewood Fingerboard

Love the space, shimmer and character of an offset, but want a guitar ready for a working player's setup? This Jazzmaster pairs its full 25.5-inch Fender scale with V-Mod III Jazzmaster pickups, a tapped bridge voice and a separate series circuit. Clean chords, layered textures and a bigger rhythm sound are all within reach without swapping guitars.

This is the refreshed 2026 American Professional model, with V-Mod III pickups. It is a different specification from American Professional II and American Professional Classic. A deluxe moulded hard case is included.

Key features

• Two V-Mod III Jazzmaster single-coil pickups with a push-push bridge-pickup tap
• Series rhythm circuit with its own thumbwheel volume and tone controls
• Panorama tremolo with pop-in arm and ClassicGear J-Bridge
• Alder body in 3-Color Sunburst with rosewood fingerboard and tortoiseshell pickguard
• Deep “C” maple neck, rolled fingerboard edges and sculpted heel
• 25.5-inch scale, 9.5-inch fingerboard radius, 22 narrow tall frets and bone nut
• Made in Corona, California, USA; deluxe moulded hard case included

Why you’ll love it

You can stay with the open, articulate sound of the main pickup settings, tap the bridge pickup for a lower-output voice or switch to a thicker series sound. The Panorama tremolo adds movement to chords and melodies, while the full-length scale will feel familiar if you already play a Stratocaster or Telecaster.

Sound, feel and the useful details

V-Mod III pickups: start with your hands

These are Jazzmaster pickups, with the broad single-coil response associated with the model. Use a clean amplifier to compare the neck, bridge and combined settings, then add your usual drive or effects. The bridge-pickup tap changes the winding in use to provide a lower-output vintage voice; it is not a humbucker coil split.

A second circuit, ready when the song changes

The upper slide switch engages both pickups in series, controlled by dedicated thumbwheel volume and tone controls. That lets you prepare an alternative level and tone before you need it. In the lead circuit, master volume, master tone and the three-position toggle keep the everyday sounds straightforward.

A neck that gets out of your way

The maple neck has a Deep “C” profile, rolled fingerboard edges and a “Super-Natural” satin urethane finish on the back. The 9.5-inch radius and 22 narrow tall frets combine a familiar Fender curve with room for expressive playing. A sculpted heel improves access when your part heads towards the upper frets.

Neck comfort is personal. If you are moving from a slimmer neck or a vintage-style radius, compare the feel before deciding. Our team can help you work through those differences.

Panorama tremolo and ClassicGear J-Bridge

The Panorama tremolo uses a pop-in arm and is paired with the ClassicGear J-Bridge. Try gentle chord shimmer, sustained notes and your usual vibrato technique to hear how it fits your playing. As with any tremolo guitar, string choice, setup and technique all matter; a new bridge is not a substitute for an appropriate setup.

Who is it for?

An inviting choice for offset enthusiasts, recording guitarists and players building sounds around reverb, delay, modulation or fuzz. It also suits musicians who want a full-scale offset with more than one useful two-pickup voice. If compact short-scale feel is your priority, compare the Jaguar instead.

Playing styles and applications

Indie, alternative, ambient and shoegaze players can make plenty of use of the tremolo and expanded switching, but this Jazzmaster is not limited to effects-heavy music. Clean rhythm parts, melodic leads and layered studio tracks are equally useful places to explore it. The series circuit offers another colour when an arrangement needs a fuller voice.

How does it compare?

Jazzmaster or Jaguar?

The 25.5-inch Jazzmaster and 24-inch Jaguar offer different fret spacing and string feel, as well as their own pickup designs. Choose this Jazzmaster if you prefer the full Fender scale and its pickup character. Compare the Jaguar if a more compact scale is the attraction. Both refreshed American Professional offsets offer tapped bridge voices, a series circuit and Panorama tremolo.

Jazzmaster or Stratocaster?

A Stratocaster uses three pickups and a different tremolo design. This Jazzmaster offers its own two-pickup voice, a tapped bridge option and a separately controlled series sound. Choose around the sounds and switching you will use, not simply the body shape.

For the wider picture, read our American Professional buying guide or compare the current guitars and basses.

Product specifications

Power and compatible essentials

The passive pickup system does not need a battery. Connect the guitar to a suitable amplifier or audio interface using a standard instrument cable. A strap, tuner, spare strings and a suitable stand are sensible additions; choose any effects around the music you play. Ask our team about string gauge or setup preferences before ordering.

🎵 Fair Deal Music Expert Verdict ★★★★★

A full-scale Jazzmaster with a useful spread of voices and an expressive tremolo. Its appeal is the combination of the main pickup sounds, bridge tap and independently controlled series circuit, rather than a long specification list alone.

• Best suited for: Full-scale offset players who want tremolo and flexible two-pickup sounds
• Customers usually upgrade from: A natural next comparison after Player-level offsets or another full-scale Fender; choose by feel rather than series alone
• Most commonly paired with: A responsive amplifier, reverb or delay, tuner and instrument cable
• Our tip: Set the series circuit to a contrasting level and tone before comparing it with the main controls
• Showroom feedback: Ask our Birmingham team to help you compare the scale, neck and switching in a hands-on demonstration

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.

Our Birmingham showroom and knowledgeable team are here to help you compare guitars, understand the controls and choose equipment that suits your playing. Shop securely online or speak to us about a showroom visit. We work with new and pre-owned instruments, so we can help you weigh up an upgrade alongside the gear you already own.

Ask about inspection and setup requirements for your chosen guitar, current availability and after-sales support. If you would like a closer look before deciding, use the Request a Video Demo tab to ask about a demonstration.

Buy • Sell • Trade — Part Exchange / Trade-In

Your next guitar could start with the one you already own. Talk to Fair Deal Music about trading in or part exchanging suitable gear towards this Jazzmaster. Tell us the model and condition so the team can assess a no-obligation valuation. Trade in, trade up and put your budget towards the instrument you want to play.

Frequently asked questions

Is this an American Professional III / American Pro 3?

Those are search terms some players use for the refreshed 2026 American Professional range. Fender’s official model name is American Professional. This listing is identified by model number 0111720700 and V-Mod III Jazzmaster pickups; it is not an American Professional II or American Professional Classic.

Does it come with a hard case?

Yes. Fender supplies this model with a deluxe moulded hard case.

What is the scale length?

25.5 inches / 648 mm. This is the full-scale Jazzmaster, not the shorter 24-inch Jaguar.

What does the push-push control do?

It taps the bridge pickup for a lower-output voice. The separate upper circuit engages both pickups in series.

Are the tuners locking?

Fender specifies standard cast/sealed staggered tuners for this model, rather than locking tuners.

Can I arrange delivery or collect it?

Check the available delivery methods and charges at checkout, or contact the team about collection from Birmingham. Please confirm current availability and any deadline before ordering.

Is finance available?

Check the finance options shown for this product or speak to our team. Finance is subject to eligibility, status and the applicable terms.

What about warranty and support?

Contact Fair Deal Music for the applicable Fender warranty terms and help with any product question. Keep your proof of purchase; our team can explain the support process before you order.

What’s in the box?

• Fender American Professional Jazzmaster in 3-Color Sunburst with rosewood fingerboard
• Fender deluxe moulded hard case
• Pop-in tremolo arm

Find your next favourite Fender

If a full-scale offset with expressive vibrato and contrasting pickup voices sounds like your kind of guitar, this Jazzmaster deserves a place on your shortlist. Order from Fair Deal Music, or speak to our team about a demonstration, setup preferences and part exchange before you decide.