For Sale: 2023 Fender Japan MIJ FSR Traditional II '60s Jazzmaster KI-23 Sherwood Green Metallic Matching Headstock w/ Gig Bag

Up for sale is a 2023 Fender Factory Special Run (FSR) Made in Japan Traditional II '60s Jazzmaster KI-23 in the stunning Sherwood Green Metallic finish, complete with its original Fender gig bag.

Produced exclusively for the Japanese domestic market, the KI-23 is one of the most desirable modern Jazzmasters to come out of Fender Japan. While it faithfully captures the look and feel of a mid-'60s Jazzmaster, this Factory Special Run incorporates several premium upgrades over the standard Traditional II model, including an alder body, bound rosewood fingerboard, matching Sherwood Green Metallic headstock, upgraded electronics, and a factory Mustang-style bridge for improved tuning stability.

The Sherwood Green Metallic finish is truly the centerpiece of this guitar. Rich and elegant, it shifts beautifully under different lighting, revealing deep emerald hues and brilliant metallic highlights. Combined with the matching painted headstock, bound fingerboard, and chrome hardware, it has a refined custom-shop appearance that's every bit as impressive in person as it is in photos.

Condition

Excellent – 9.5/10

• Light surface scratches from careful handling
• A few tiny dings
• Original protective plastic is still on the pickguard
• Exceptionally clean overall

Please review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.

The guitar is 100% original with no cracks, breaks, repairs, or structural issues.

The neck is straight, the original frets are in excellent condition with virtually no wear, and the guitar has been professionally inspected and set up by our in-house luthier. It plays effortlessly with low action, excellent intonation, and no buzzing or dead spots.

The original Fender gig bag is included.

Specifications

• Model: Fender Japan FSR Traditional II '60s Jazzmaster KI-23
• Year: 2023
• Made in Japan (MIJ)
• Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) Exclusive
• Serial Number: JD23025380
• Finish: Sherwood Green Metallic
• Matching Painted Headstock
• Body: Alder
• Neck: Maple
• Neck Profile: U Shape
• Fingerboard: Bound Rosewood
• Radius: 7.25"
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo
• Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.62"
• Neck Depth: .87" at the 1st Fret
• Neck Depth: .92" at the 12th Fret
• Pickups: Fender Vintage-Style Jazzmaster Single-Coils
• Controls: Traditional Lead & Rhythm Circuits
• Switching: 3-Way Toggle with Rhythm Circuit
• Bridge: Mustang-Style Bridge with Barrel Saddles
• Tremolo: Vintage-Style Floating Tremolo
• Tuners: Vintage-Style
• Hardware: Chrome
• Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz
• Case: Original Fender Gig Bag

Electronics & Features

The KI-23 Factory Special Run stands apart from the standard Traditional II series thanks to a number of carefully selected upgrades that make it one of Fender Japan's finest modern Jazzmasters.

Unlike the standard basswood-bodied Traditional II, the KI-23 features an alder body, giving the guitar a slightly fuller, more balanced voice while remaining lightweight and resonant. Fender also upgraded the electronics with premium CTS potentiometers and higher-quality switching components for smoother operation and long-term reliability.

The vintage-style Jazzmaster pickups deliver everything enthusiasts expect from a classic offset—wide frequency response, warm lows, articulate mids, sparkling highs, and exceptional note separation. The traditional lead and rhythm circuits provide a tremendous range of usable tones, from bright, cutting surf sounds to warm, mellow jazz textures.

Another welcome improvement is the factory Mustang-style bridge. By replacing the traditional threaded saddles with solid barrel saddles, Fender significantly improves tuning stability, sustain, and overall reliability while retaining the signature floating Jazzmaster vibrato feel.

Visually, the Sherwood Green Metallic finish paired with the matching painted headstock transforms the guitar into something truly special. It's a finish rarely seen outside limited Japanese-market instruments and has become one of the most sought-after colors offered by Fender Japan in recent years.

Tone & Feel

This Jazzmaster delivers everything players love about the classic offset design while adding several refinements that make it an outstanding modern player's instrument.

The alder body provides excellent resonance and balance, while the vintage-style pickups produce rich harmonic overtones, piano-like lows, sparkling highs, and the unmistakable airy character that has made the Jazzmaster a favorite among surf, indie, shoegaze, alternative, jazz, blues, and experimental players for decades.

The comfortable U-shaped neck feels substantial without being oversized, while the vintage-correct 7.25" radius offers the familiar feel of a classic Fender from the 1960s.

At just 7 lbs 6 oz, this guitar is lightweight, perfectly balanced, and exceptionally comfortable whether you're recording, rehearsing, or performing live.

Transparency & Photos

As with all Guitar Chimp listings, detailed photos are provided of the exact instrument—no stock photos.

At the end of the photo set, you'll find close-up images taken under direct lighting to highlight every cosmetic imperfection.

We don't just describe the condition—we show it in detail so there are no surprises.

Many customers tell us our guitars often arrive in better condition than expected.

Why Buy From Guitar Chimp?

With over 18 years of experience, Guitar Chimp is trusted by players and collectors worldwide for high-quality, player-ready instruments.

Every guitar is thoroughly inspected and professionally set up by our in-house luthier.

We are experts at shipping and have safely shipped thousands of guitars all over the world. Every instrument is professionally packed, fully insured, and shipped with signature confirmation, so you can buy with complete confidence.

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This 2023 Fender Japan MIJ FSR Traditional II '60s Jazzmaster KI-23 is one of Fender Japan's finest recent Factory Special Runs. Featuring an alder body, bound rosewood fingerboard, Mustang bridge, premium electronics, and the breathtaking Sherwood Green Metallic finish with matching headstock, it combines vintage Jazzmaster character with modern reliability in a package that's becoming increasingly difficult to find outside Japan.

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