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Fender Jim Adkins JA-90 Artist Series Signature Telecaster 2009 - 2019 - Crimson Transparent

Fender Jim Adkins JA-90 Artist Series Signature Telecaster 2009 - 2019 - Crimson Transparent

Regular price $695 USD
Regular price $735 USD Sale price $695 USD
Sale Spoken For
Your price, buying direct
This guitar
$695.00
Insured shipping flat rate, signature required
$75.00
Sales tax outside Florida
None
Your total
$770.00

Arrives as early as 3 business days

Same guitar on Reverb $830.00

$735.00 + $95.00 shipping, plus $40–$70 sales tax in most states

You save $100–$130 buying direct.*

* Includes the sales tax a marketplace is required to collect, estimated at 6–9% depending on your state. I collect sales tax only where legally required — for most buyers outside Florida, that's none.

There’s something instantly striking about the Jim Adkins JA-90 the moment you see it. The Crimson Transparent finish isn’t just red—it’s deep, glassy, and rich, letting the grain breathe through in a way that feels far more boutique than “signature model.” It’s one of those guitars that looks bold on a stand, but even better once it’s in your hands.

This one is in like-new condition, with hardly any signs of use. The finish is sharp and clean, the body edges are crisp, and it honestly feels like a guitar that spent most of its life in a case rather than on a stage. The upgraded locking tuners are a huge plus here—rock-solid tuning stability and faster string changes, without compromising the guitar’s aesthetic.

Where this guitar really separates itself from a typical Tele is the construction and pickup layout. The JA-90 features a set mahogany neck, a semi-hollow body, and a pair of Seymour Duncan P-90s that deliver a warmer, more resonant voice than you’d expect from anything wearing a Telecaster badge. Clean tones are open, full, and airy, with a piano-like low end and a smooth top that never gets brittle. Push it into gain and the P-90s respond with thickness and clarity—gritty when you want it, but never muddy.

It’s a guitar that feels alive acoustically, and that resonance carries straight through the amp. Compared to a traditional solid-body Tele, this one sounds bigger, rounder, and more expressive—perfect for players who want warmth, sustain, and character without losing articulation.

It comes with a soft gig bag, keeping things lightweight and practical while still offering protection.

Weight: 7.2 pounds

Like all my guitars, this one’s been cared for and dialed in—no guesswork, no surprises, just a great instrument that’s ready to play. I personally inspect and test every guitar before it ships, making sure it’s in the exact condition I’d want to receive myself. These guitars come from me, not a shop—each one gets the kind of attention and care only a real guitar lover gives. Ships fast and fully insured

Buying direct from me

I bought this guitar, inspected it, photographed it, dialed it in, and I'll be the one packing it. If something isn't right when it arrives, you're not filing a ticket — you're emailing the person who put it in the box.

Same guitar, same packing, same insurance, same 3-day return window you'd get anywhere else I list it. It just costs less here, because there's no platform fee in the price.

Questions before you buy? Ask me anything — more photos, a specific measurement, or anything the listing doesn't cover.

Shipping & Insurance

Ships within 1 business day via UPS or FedEx Ground — typically 3-5 business days in transit. Every guitar is fully insured for its full purchase price, with signature required on delivery. Packed properly — hard cases shipped in a double box with foam padding, strings detuned, neck and headstock supported.

Flat $75 shipping anywhere in the US, no matter the price of the guitar. Full details in the shipping policy.

Returns

Not as described or damaged? Contact me within 3 days of delivery for a full refund including return shipping — no questions asked.

Changed your mind? Returns accepted within 3 days in original condition. A 15% restocking fee applies and return shipping is the buyer's responsibility.

Start all returns through the return policy page or contact me directly before shipping anything back.

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