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A signature Thinline with a pair of P-90s!





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A collaboration between Jim Adkins and Fender, the Jim Adkins JA-90 Telecaster Thinline is a re-creation of Adkins' old TC-90 - with some special touches specifically for this new model. The Jim Adkins JA-90 Telecaster Thinline's semi-hollow ash body is joined to a set maple neck with an Indian laurel fingerboard - a great combination that produces a warm tone with a nice edge. Pickups are Seymour Duncan soapbars, and a Adjusto-matic bridge with anchored tailpiece round out the hardware. The Jim Adkins JA-90 Telecaster Thinline is a sweet axe for any style!





The story behind this Tele





When Jim Adkins, guitarist and frontman for Jimmy Eat World, challenged Fender to design his perfect guitar, a collaboration began that resulted in the JA-90 Telecaster Thinline. Fender sat down with Adkins and went over his old Fender TC-90 spec by spec, making some important changes that subsequently produced this unique model. The significant features include a maple neck set into a semi-hollow ash body, Seymour Duncan soapbar pickups, independent volume and tone controls, an Adjusto-Matic bridge, and an anchored tailpiece.





Built for tone





The semi-hollow ash body merges classic Tele tone with the added body and resonance of a semi-hollowbody guitar. The set maple neck bolsters the sustain, and the Indian Laurel fingerboard adds warmth to the tone. A pair of Seymour Duncan soapbars provide vintage-tinged P-90 tones that cut through the mix.





Fender Jim Adkins JA-90 Telecaster Thinline Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar Features:


Body: Semi-Hollow Ash


Neck: Maple, Set Neck, Modern "C" Shape, (Gloss Urethane Finish)


Fingerboard: Indian Laurel, 9.5" Radius


No. of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Frets


Pickups: Seymour Duncan SP90-1NRWRP Vintage P-90 (Neck), SP90-3B Custom P-90 (Bridge)


Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone


Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle


Bridge: Adjusto-Matic Bridge with Anchored-Tailpiece


Machine Heads: Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines


Hardware: Chrome


Pickguard: 3-Ply Black


Scale Length: 24.75"


Width at Nut: 1.650"


Matching Painted Headstock


Jim Adkins Signature on Back of Headstock


Black Plastic Parts


White Pearloid Dot Position Inlays


Oversized Strap Buttons





NOTE: This product is available in the United States only - no international sales.