1958 Gold Jazzmaster
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Re: 1958 Gold Jazzmaster
I've never been so jealous, and I own a perfect gold guard. Looking out for a stripped gold guard to send to Danocaster...
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Re: 1958 Gold Jazzmaster
I'm so glad this thing survived the 1980s unscathed. Just wow.
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Re: 1958 Gold Jazzmaster
Unbelievable! Very cool. Congrats!
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Re: 1958 Gold Jazzmaster
This photo was taken in 1959 (page 194 of Fender The Sound Heard 'Round The World). Note also the maple neck version:
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Re: 1958 Gold Jazzmaster
I’ve seen that one
I’ve done some more research on it and gotten some valuable input from some who are very well versed in 50s custom colors - the thinking on mine is that it was part of a small run for a trade show in late ‘58 or early ‘59 - they may have made as many as 6 but probably more like 2 or 3 in gold, along with some in red, blonde, etc.
Most-likely the guitar was bought by the original owner at the show, and the color is not shoreline gold but probably a popular gold color from ‘57 or ‘58.
The undercoat on the guitar is very different from the 60s custom colors, a white base with a sort of blueish grey coat over the top to which the gold paint was applied. This is one sure way to identify a legit and original 50s custom color finish and without this undercoat it’s most-likely refinished.
I’ve done some more research on it and gotten some valuable input from some who are very well versed in 50s custom colors - the thinking on mine is that it was part of a small run for a trade show in late ‘58 or early ‘59 - they may have made as many as 6 but probably more like 2 or 3 in gold, along with some in red, blonde, etc.
Most-likely the guitar was bought by the original owner at the show, and the color is not shoreline gold but probably a popular gold color from ‘57 or ‘58.
The undercoat on the guitar is very different from the 60s custom colors, a white base with a sort of blueish grey coat over the top to which the gold paint was applied. This is one sure way to identify a legit and original 50s custom color finish and without this undercoat it’s most-likely refinished.
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Re: 1958 Gold Jazzmaster
Here's a closeup of the body, you can see the reddish/coppery hue a bit better, here...
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Re: 1958 Gold Jazzmaster
That is probably the most beautiful custom colour I've seen, of whatever guitar. Such lovely condition, too, just enough wear to make it pop.
I hope you enjoy playing it for many decades.
I hope you enjoy playing it for many decades.
"classic marked down to 20 pence bargain bin fodder'
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Re: 1958 Gold Jazzmaster
Thanks, man. It is for me as well, such a great-looking JM. Plays and sounds great, too!
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Re: 1958 Gold Jazzmaster
Thanks for the extra photos. In a world where every guitar is "RARE!" it's a treat to see something that is truly unique from very early in the model run.
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Re: 1958 Gold Jazzmaster
sure thing - I’ll post some more closeups when I get some time...
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Re: 1958 Gold Jazzmaster
Aw man, I knew I saw this axe in a thread and I couldn’t remember where it was. But now I found the thread and can post this in the right place: Misirlou