Fender Starmaster Limited Edition Made in Japan for 2025
Fender Japan unveils the limited edition Made in Japan Starmaster for 2025. A unique blend of Starcaster and Jazzmaster
Fender Japan has announced the release of the Made in Japan Limited Starmaster, a striking offset semi-hollow body guitar that blends vintage aesthetics with modern playability. This limited-edition model, slated for release in 2025, draws inspiration from Fender's diverse history of neck and body shapes, combining elements of the Starcaster and Jazzmaster.
Starmaster
The 2025 Fender Japan Limited Starmaster combines vintage style with modern playability. It has a semi-hollow body, Hybrid II pickups, and a unique headstock design. It is available in four colors, with the Antigua a web exclusive direct from Fender UK as of September 2025.
Available at Andertons
Available at Thomann
Unique Paint Jobs
The Starmaster’s distinctive tiered and colored headstock design is a prominent feature, also echoed in the body’s elbow contour. Each color option is paired with complementary matching headstock and body accents, creating a unique visual appeal.
Hybrid II Custom Voiced
Built with an alder body, the Starmaster boasts Hybrid II Custom Voiced Single Coil pickups and a vintage-style floating tremolo.
The guitar features a gloss-finished, Modern "C" shaped neck with a 9.5-inch radius fingerboard and 22 medium jumbo frets, promising smooth and comfortable playability.
Other features include vintage tuners and a newly designed logo decal.
Made in Japan Limited Starmaster
The Made in Japan Limited Starmaster will be available in four finishes: Antigua, Jupiter Blue, Candy Apple Red, and Black. The guitar is priced at ¥192,500 (tax included).
Limited Run for Japan
Production is limited for 2025, so prospective buyers are encouraged to contact either Fender Japan directly or your local Fender dealer for more details on availability.
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- +Distinctive tiered headstock and body paint design
- +Hybrid II pickups with modern voicing
- +Comfortable modern 'C'-shaped neck profile
- +Semi-hollow construction offers tonal versatility
- +Four striking color options
What are the main specs of the Fender Japan Starmaster?
The Starmaster features an alder semi-hollow body, Hybrid II Custom Voiced single-coil pickups, a modern 'C'-shaped neck with 9.5-inch radius and 22 medium jumbo frets, vintage-style floating tremolo, vintage tuners, and gloss finish. It comes in four color options with matching tiered headstock designs.
Where can I buy the Fender Starmaster?
The Starmaster is available at Andertons and Thomann in Candy Apple Red, Jupiter Blue, and Black. The Antigua finish is a web exclusive from Fender UK. Production is limited for 2025, so interested buyers should contact Fender dealers directly for availability.
What makes the Starmaster's design unique?
The standout feature is its distinctive tiered and colored headstock design that echoes the body's elbow contour. Each color pairs with complementary matching headstock and body accents, creating a visually cohesive instrument that blends vintage offset aesthetics with modern playability.
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