Fender American Original '60s Jaguar RW, 3-Tone Sunburst

Full Description

Vintage Aesthetics

The Fender '60s American Original Jaguar evokes the look and sound of the '60s. It has a period correct lacquer that lets the guitar resonate more fully, and it also 'ages' more gracefully, which - like a fine wine - will improve with time.

The guitar features vintage-inspired hardware, from its machine-heads to its floating tremolo with lock button and push-in arm. The distinct Jaguar outline is crafted with the original contours of the '60s era guitars, and comes in a vintage-style hardshell case meaning you'll be rocking the vintage-look even as you turn up to your gigs.

Pure '65 Pickups

The American Original '60s Jaguar is loaded with Pure Vintage '65 single coil pickups. They aim to accurately recreate the sound of decades-past. The pickups use alnico V magnets for enhanced focus and greater dynamics, along with enamel-coated copper wire and flush mounted polepieces for an even string response. The guitar is wired with authentic '60s Jaguar wiring, including the original lead/rhythm circuits and the bass-cut "strangle" switch.  

Modern Playability

The benefit of buying a new guitar is in its construction quality, reliability and modern playing feel. Despite the vintage looks, the '60s Jaguar has a modern playing feel that won't restrict your technique. This guitar blends the best of old style/sound with new playability and will give you a contemporary take on what a vintage guitar can deliver. Old instruments are fondly remembered for their sound and style - this guitar delivers both but has all the benefits of a brand-new guitar.

History of the Jaguar

The Jaguar was a feature-laden instrument released in 1962 and designed to tempt players away from other guitar brands. It had a relatively unusual switching system but during its 13-year production run it did not sell as well as the classic Stratocaster and Telecaster models. It became popular in the surf music scene, and later with punk and rock players of the '80s and '90s, once production had been ceased. Fender began making a Japanese-made model in the '80s, and a USA reissue in 1999. It is now famed for its off-set design and unique tones.

Features

• Vintage feel and tonality combined with a smooth and modern playability
• Vintage tall frets on a smooth rosewood fingerboard
• Original era body radius for authentic feel and look
• Vintage-style hardware
• Pure Vintage '65 Jaguar single coil pickups
• Authentic '60s wiring with rhythm/lead circuits and bass-cut "strangle" switch
• Lacquer finish that lets the wood 'breathe'
• Case included

Specifications

Body

• Wood: Alder
• Finish: Vintage-Style Lacquer
• Colour: 3-Tone Sunburst
• Shape: Original '60s Jaguar

Neck & Fingerboard

• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Frets: Vintage Tall

Hardware & Electronics

• Pickups: Pure Vintage '65 Jaguar Single-Coils
• Switching: 3-Way
• Controls: Volume, Tone, Authentic '60s wiring with rhythm/lead circuits and bass-cut "strangle" switch
• Tremolo: Floating

Accessories

• Case: Included