Squier FSR Oxblood: Jazzmaster & Bass VI Drop

If you're an offset guitar fanatic or a tone-chasing producer looking for a serious studio upgrade, Andertons Music Co. has just dropped something very special. Arriving as a strict UK Exclusive, the highly acclaimed Squier FSR Classic Vibe series has expanded with two jaw-dropping new models: a ’60s Jazzmaster and a Bass VI, both clad in a luxurious, vintage-inspired Oxblood finish with gorgeous matching headstocks.

Andertons Exclusive Squier FSR Oxblood Offsets

FSR (Fender Special Run) models are notorious for selling out fast, offering premium, custom-shop-style aesthetics at incredibly accessible price points. At just £449.00 and £499.00, respectively, these offsets pack serious retro mojo, premium Fender-designed electronics, and playability that punches far above their price brackets.

Here is everything you need to know about these two Oxblood beauties.

Squier FSR Classic Vibe '60s Jazzmaster in Oxblood

The Jazzmaster has long been the king of alternative rock, surf, and shoegaze, and this FSR Classic Vibe ’60s edition proves exactly why. Priced at £449.00, this guitar is built to turn heads on stage and deliver unmistakable vintage chime in the studio.

This model reminds me of my Fender Troy Van Leewen signature model, just without the tortoiseshell pickguard.

Custom Aesthetics Meet Vintage Tone

The star of the show is the deep, dark Oxblood gloss polyurethane finish on a lightweight poplar body, elegantly tied together by a 3-ply parchment pickguard. But what really elevates this model is the matching painted headstock—a highly sought-after custom touch from the 1960s that makes this Squier look like a boutique instrument.

Fender-Designed Alnico Pickups

Under the hood, you’ll find a duo of Fender-Designed Alnico Single-Coil pickups. These aren't your average budget single-coils; they are voiced to deliver that quintessential Jazzmaster sparkle. Whether you want airy, jangly rhythms or thick, aggressive lead tones, these pickups have you covered. The guitar retains the traditional, specially voiced Rhythm and Lead circuit controls, giving you access to the classic darkened neck-pickup tones via the top slide switch.

Effortless Playability

Squier hasn't skimped on the feel. The bolt-on maple neck features a vintage-tinted gloss urethane finish and a universally loved, slim “C”-shaped profile. Paired with a 9.5” radius Indian Laurel fingerboard and 21 Narrow Tall frets, it makes for buttery smooth string bending and effortless chord work.

Standout Jazzmaster Specs:

• Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style with Non-Locking Floating Vibrato
• Inlays: Pearloid Block (adding serious '60s class)
• Nut: Real Bone (1.685" width)
• Hardware: Period-correct Nickel

Squier FSR Classic Vibe Bass VI in Oxblood

If there is one instrument every guitarist and producer should have in their arsenal, it’s the Bass VI. Tuned exactly one octave below a standard electric guitar (E to E), this 6-string bass lets you play familiar chord shapes and riffs but in a rich, booming, baritone-like register. Available for £499.00, this exclusive model is an absolute steal.

These are great value for money. I purchased one of Anderton's limited-run purple models a few years back, which you can see in our Bass VI Setup Guide here

The Producer's Secret Weapon

Made famous in the '60s and '70s by bands like The Beatles and The Cure, the Bass VI sits perfectly between a standard bass and a baritone guitar. It’s perfect for doubling basslines, layering atmospheric studio tracks, or writing experimental, cinematic chord progressions.

Unmatched Tonal Versatility

Unlike the Jazzmaster's dual setup, the FSR Classic Vibe Bass VI is loaded with three Fender-Designed Alnico Single-Coil pickups (SSS). The switching system is brilliantly old-school: you get three individual on/off slide switches for each pickup, plus a fourth switch that engages the legendary Bass Cut "Strangle" circuit. This rolls off the low-end frequencies, allowing the Bass VI to cut right through a dense mix like a standard electric guitar.

Built for Expressive Playing

With a short-scale 30" neck length, the Bass VI feels incredibly welcoming to standard guitarists. It shares the same comfortable "C" neck profile, vintage-tinted gloss finish, and matching Oxblood headstock as its Jazzmaster sibling. It also boasts the classic floating vibrato tailpiece, allowing for those signature wobbly, dreamy pitch bends that you simply can't achieve on a traditional bass guitar.

Standout Bass VI Specs:

• Strings: Fender Nickel Plated Steel (.024 - .084 gauges)
• Frets: 21 Narrow Tall frets for precise intonation and grip
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Squier
• Hardware: Vintage-Style tuning machines and dual-wing string trees

Where to Buy

Because these are Squier FSR (Fender Special Run) models, they are produced in strictly limited numbers. Both the Classic Vibe ’60s Jazzmaster and the Classic Vibe Bass VI in Oxblood are available now as UK Exclusives solely at Andertons Music Co.

Whether you're looking to add some surfy shimmer to your live rig with the Jazzmaster or unlock new songwriting dimensions in the studio with the Bass VI, you won't want to sleep on this drop. Head over to the Andertons website to secure yours before they're gone for good!