Deep-Rooted
FENDER JIM ROOT JAZZMASTER V4
By Paul Riario
GUITAR WORLD GOLD AWARD
THERE IS NO gray area when it comes to Slipknot guitarist Jim Root’s vision for his signature models from Fender. It’s literally black and white. Sure, only black and white finishes for the guitars in one respect, but more importantly, there’s equally no gray area in each instrument’s concept. If anything, his signature instruments clearly sport the bare minimum to get the job done, and Root undoubtedly loves using Fender’s iconic shapes without any of the bells and whistles associated with their original formulas. His latest signature model, the Fender Jim Root Jazzmaster V4, shows off a more elevated look with block inlays and open-coil pickups, but still remains as stripped down as his other guitars and is designed to deliver in-your-face tone with brute force.