This Novo Serus J in Desert Sand is a beautifully executed nod to Fender history, drawing inspiration from the earliest 1958 Jazzmaster prototypes. Those original pre-production models featured a similar Desert Sand finish paired with anodized aluminum guards and maple necks—an aesthetic echoed here with Novo’s modern refinement and attention to detail.

The body is made from tempered pine, finished in a lightly aged Desert Sand that captures the look and feel of a well-loved vintage guitar. The tempered maple neck and fingerboard have a lively, snappy response that pairs perfectly with the resonant body. The medium C neck profile measures .830 inches and is paired with a 9.5 to 14 inch compound radius for smooth movement across the board. Frets are medium Jescar 47095, offering a comfortable balance between vintage feel and modern playability.

This Serus J is loaded with a pair of Fralin Hum-Cancelling Alnico P-90s, which provide all the clarity and midrange growl of classic P-90s without the noise. The guitar features a Mastery M1 bridge and NV vibrato system with Novo’s signature lightning bolt arm, offering tuning stability and smooth, expressive vibrato response.

Weighing in at 7lbs 2oz, it’s perfectly balanced whether you’re standing or seated. The guitar comes with its original Novo Deluxe padded gig-bag.

Specs:

Finish: Desert Sand

Body Wood: Tempered Pine

Neck Wood: Tempered Maple

Fingerboard: Tempered Maple

Neck Shape: Medium C (.830” - .92” )

Scale Length: 25.5 inches

Nut Width: 1.65 inches

Fingerboard Radius: 9.5 to 14 inches

Frets: Jescar 47095 (.047 by .095)

Pickups: Fralin Hum-Cancelling Alnico P-90s

Covers: Gold Grained Aluminum

Bridge: Mastery M1 with NV Vibrato and Lightning Bolt Arm

Pickguard: Tele-style, black

Knobs: Tele dome, black

Switch Tip: Black

Strings: Stringjoy 10-48

Weight: 7lbs 2oz

Case: Novo Deluxe padded soft case

COA & Case Candy included