The Fender Custom Shop ’62 Jazzmaster Closet Classic in Silverburst takes one of Fender’s most distinctive offset designs and combines early-1960s inspiration with a selection of player-friendly Custom Shop specifications.

This example features a quartersawn maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, 9.5" radius, 21 medium-jumbo frets and a substantial Large “C” neck profile. Its pair of Flat Magnet Jazzmaster pickups provide the wide, articulate single-coil character that makes the Jazzmaster such a useful alternative to more conventional Fender designs.

The Silverburst finish is presented with aged, cracked lacquer as part of the guitar’s vintage-inspired Closet Classic character, giving this Custom Shop instrument a distinctive appearance without trying to look factory fresh.

This Pre-Owned example is offered in Very Good condition and includes a hardcase.

At A Glance

Pre-Owned Condition Report

Very Good Condition

This Fender Custom Shop ’62 Jazzmaster Closet Classic Silverburst is offered in Very Good condition.

The lacquer displays an intentionally cracked appearance consistent with the vintage-inspired presentation of this individual Custom Shop guitar.

Fender confirms that Custom Shop Closet Classic instruments use thin-skin nitrocellulose lacquer finishes designed around an aged aesthetic.

The condition grade therefore takes the intended ageing into account rather than treating every lacquer check or aged area as conventional cosmetic damage.

No faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this listing.

What’s Included?

✔ Fender Custom Shop ’62 Jazzmaster Closet Classic Silverburst
✔ Hardcase

✘ No Additional Accessories Included

Condition Notes

The aged and cracked lacquer is part of the vintage-style presentation of this individual Jazzmaster.

This example has been graded Very Good based on its overall Pre-Owned condition alongside that deliberately aged finish.

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

This Pre-Owned Fender Custom Shop Jazzmaster has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before sale.

Our checks include:

• Neck and bridge pickups tested
• Pickup switching checked
• Lead and rhythm circuit operation assessed
• Volume and tone controls tested
• Output socket checked
• Frets inspected
• Rosewood fingerboard assessed
• Neck condition checked
• Tuning machines inspected
• Bridge checked
• Tremolo operation assessed
• Hardware inspected
• Tuning stability checked
• Overall playability assessed
• Hardcase checked for basic usability

Service / Setup Work

All Pre-Owned electric guitars at Fair Deal Music are set up and checked before leaving the shop.

Our assessment includes:

• Action checked
• Neck relief checked
• Frets inspected
• Intonation checked
• Tuning stability checked
• Electronics tested
• Pickup output checked
• Bridge setup assessed
• Tremolo operation checked
• General playability assessed

Please note that setup can shift slightly during delivery because changes in temperature and humidity can naturally affect wooden instruments in transit.

Why Choose The Fender Custom Shop ’62 Jazzmaster?

Flat Magnet Jazzmaster Pickups

The Flat Magnet Jazzmaster pickups give this guitar the broad, clear single-coil response associated with the Jazzmaster format, making it particularly effective for clean amplification, reverb, modulation, fuzz and layered effects.

Large “C” Neck Profile

The substantial Large “C” profile gives this particular Custom Shop build a more pronounced neck feel than many slimmer vintage reproductions, making it especially appealing to players who prefer something substantial in the fretting hand.

Modernised 9.5" Radius

A 9.5" fingerboard radius provides a flatter playing surface than a traditional 7.25" vintage Fender radius, offering a useful compromise between classic Fender feel and easier bending.

Quartersawn Maple Neck

The quartersawn maple neck gives this particular build a premium Custom Shop specification while the rosewood fingerboard retains the darker-board aesthetic strongly associated with early-1960s Fender offsets.

Distinctive Silverburst Closet Classic Finish

Silverburst is considerably less conventional on a Jazzmaster than Sunburst or traditional Fender custom colours, giving this example a strong individual visual identity before the aged lacquer treatment is even considered.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

Custom Shop ’62 Jazzmaster vs Custom Shop ’63 Jazzmaster Relic

A ’63 Relic leans more heavily into a visibly played and worn aesthetic, whereas the Closet Classic concept is associated more with age, lacquer checking and a preserved vintage appearance. Fender currently describes its early-’60s Custom Shop Jazzmasters around traditional offset construction and hand-wound Jazzmaster pickups.

Custom Shop ’62 Jazzmaster vs American Vintage Jazzmaster

An American Vintage-style Jazzmaster offers the classic Fender offset experience in a production instrument, while the Custom Shop model is better suited to buyers looking for a more individual specification, specialised neck profile and factory ageing treatment.

Custom Shop ’62 Jazzmaster vs Fender Jaguar

Both share Fender’s offset design language and floating tremolo concept, but the Jazzmaster’s longer 25.5" scale and wider single-coil pickup design give it a distinctly different playing and tonal character.

Custom Shop ’62 Jazzmaster vs Modern Jazzmaster

A modernised Jazzmaster may use simplified electronics, different bridges or contemporary pickups. This Custom Shop model is better suited to players drawn specifically to the early-’60s Jazzmaster identity but who appreciate features such as the 9.5" radius and medium-jumbo frets.

Who Is It For?

Alternative And Indie Guitarists

The Jazzmaster has become one of the defining guitar formats for players using fuzz, delay, modulation and unusual amplifier textures.

Shoegaze Players

Its broad single-coil response and distinctive offset electronics work particularly well with heavily layered effects and ambient textures.

Surf And Instrumental Guitarists

The floating tremolo format and clear single-coil response naturally complement reverb-heavy clean sounds and expressive chord movement.

Studio Musicians

A Jazzmaster occupies a different tonal space from Stratocasters, Telecasters and humbucker guitars, making it valuable when a recorded arrangement needs an alternative electric-guitar texture.

Custom Shop Collectors

The combination of Silverburst, Closet Classic ageing, Large “C” neck and Flat Magnet pickups gives this individual build considerably more personality than a standard-production Jazzmaster.

Suitable Genres And Uses

• Alternative
• Indie
• Shoegaze
• Surf
• Post-rock
• Dream pop
• Rock
• Punk
• Experimental
• Ambient guitar
• Fuzz-heavy setups
• Clean rhythm
• Studio recording
• Effects-based rigs
• Live performance

Why Choose A Jazzmaster Over A Stratocaster Or Telecaster?

A Jazzmaster offers a noticeably different response from Fender’s more familiar designs. Its broad single-coil pickups, offset body and floating tremolo give it a character that works particularly well for open chords, effects-heavy textures and expressive pitch movement.

The Jazzmaster also has a cultural and musical identity of its own. Fender originally intended it as an upscale instrument, but it became strongly associated with surf music during the early 1960s before later becoming a favourite of alternative and indie musicians.

Looking for advice on choosing the right Fender Custom Shop Jazzmaster, vintage-inspired offset guitar or premium Pre-Owned Fender? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in-store.

Story & Context: Fender ’62 Jazzmaster

Fender introduced the Jazzmaster in 1958 as a premium instrument intended to sit above the Stratocaster in the company’s range. Its offset-waist body, floating tremolo and unusual electronics represented a significant departure from Fender’s earlier solid-body designs. Although aimed at jazz musicians, it soon found a much more enthusiastic audience among early surf players.

By the early 1960s, the Jazzmaster had developed into one of Fender’s most recognisable designs. The 1962 specification has remained particularly significant in Fender history: when Fender Japan revived the Jazzmaster in 1986, it chose a vintage-style 1962 reissue as the basis for the returning model.

The Fender Custom Shop approach takes that historical foundation and allows individual specifications to move beyond strict reproduction. On this example, the 9.5" radius, medium-jumbo frets, Large “C” profile, Silverburst finish and Flat Magnet pickups make it a distinctive interpretation rather than simply a replica of an original 1962 instrument.

Technical Specifications

Fender confirms the traditional Jazzmaster uses a 25.5" scale, passive dual-pickup format and floating offset tremolo architecture.

Specification Note

Fender Custom Shop instruments can vary considerably according to their original build specification.

No serial number, production year or Custom Shop build sheet has been supplied for this individual guitar, so body timber, exact pickup winding specification, nut material, hardware options and other order-specific details have not been guessed.

Power Requirements

No battery or external power supply is required for the guitar’s passive electronics.

Connect it to a suitable guitar amplifier, pedalboard, modeller or audio interface using a standard 1/4" instrument cable.

Why Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?

Buying Pre-Owned is an excellent way to access individual Fender Custom Shop builds that may no longer be available in the same combination of finish, neck and electronics.

This Silverburst ’62 Jazzmaster is particularly interesting because its Custom Shop specification combines vintage offset inspiration with several player-focused choices rather than simply following one standard production recipe.

At Fair Deal Music, our Pre-Owned guitars are individually checked and assessed before sale, helping customers buy premium, specialist and Custom Shop instruments with greater confidence.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The Fender Custom Shop ’62 Jazzmaster Closet Classic Silverburst is a particularly strong option for someone who wants a premium Jazzmaster with plenty of vintage character but does not want a completely period-correct neck specification.

The Large “C” profile, 9.5" radius and medium-jumbo frets give it a purposeful playing feel, while the Flat Magnet pickups and traditional offset format preserve the character that makes a Jazzmaster different from more conventional Fender designs.

Best suited for: Alternative, indie, shoegaze, surf and effects-focused guitarists looking for a premium Custom Shop offset.

Customers usually upgrade from: Fender Player, Vintera, American-series Jazzmasters and other production offset guitars.

Most commonly paired with: Valve amplifiers, fuzz, overdrive, spring reverb, delay, chorus and modulation effects.

Our tip: Jazzmasters respond particularly well to effects and amplifier interaction. Spend time experimenting with pickup choice, gain level and reverb before changing the fundamental guitar setup.

Showroom feedback: The Silverburst finish and substantial Large “C” neck give this example a much stronger individual identity than a straightforward vintage-reissue Jazzmaster.

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 helps players find the right equipment whether they're purchasing their first serious instrument, upgrading an existing setup or searching for something distinctive within the premium Pre-Owned market.

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

• Expert advice from knowledgeable musicians
• Carefully checked new and Pre-Owned musical 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
• Extensive experience buying, selling and assessing premium and Custom Shop guitars

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Large “C” neck profile feel like?

It is a more substantial rounded profile than many modern slim Fender necks, making it particularly appealing to players who prefer more material in the fretting hand.

Is a 9.5" radius easier for string bending than a vintage 7.25" radius?

Generally, yes. The flatter 9.5" surface gives strings more room during larger bends, while still retaining a recognisably traditional Fender feel.

Is the cracked lacquer damage?

The aged lacquer appearance forms part of the supplied Closet Classic specification of this guitar. Fender confirms that Closet Classic Custom Shop instruments use thin-skin nitrocellulose lacquer intended for an aged presentation.

Is a Jazzmaster good for fuzz pedals?

Yes. Jazzmasters have become particularly closely associated with fuzz, distortion and effects-heavy alternative styles because their broad single-coil response provides plenty of detail for complex processed sounds.

Does the Jazzmaster tremolo work like a Stratocaster tremolo?

No. The Jazzmaster uses a different floating vibrato design mounted behind the bridge, producing a smoother style of pitch movement that is particularly useful for subtle chord vibrato.

Can it be used with modern amp modellers?

Yes. Its passive output works with conventional valve amplifiers, analogue pedalboards, profiling equipment and digital modelling systems.

Can I request a closer look before purchasing?

Yes. Our Request a Video Demo option is particularly useful for an individual Custom Shop guitar because it allows you to examine the Silverburst finish, lacquer ageing and overall condition more closely before purchasing.