1963 Fender Jaguar

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1963 Fender Jaguar

Serial # L06990. Introduced in 1962, as the most expensive instrument inthe Fender lineup, the Jaguar was an upgrade of the Jazzmaster that had beenin circulation for a few years by that time. The Jazzmaster's large andunshielded pickups were replaced by well-shielded smaller strat-like units,and the instrument's wiring was altered to offer a separate rhythm pickupcircuit switchable by a mini slider on the upper bass horn. The new Jaguaralso received a shorter 24" scale length which was to appeal to the Gibsonplayers of the day, a new three-toned sunburst finish, and a fatter,chunkier logo - later to be known by collectors as the "Transition" logo. Inthe end, the Jaguar faded into obscurity as musicians preferred thesimplicity of the Stratocaster and Telecaster over the complications of theJaguar's electronics and temperamental trem system.
The instrument pictured here was built in mid-1963. The neck dates toAugust '63 and all the pots are from around the 30th week of that year. Theinstrument is completely original and unmodified, however it is missing itsstring mute and bridge cover. The mutes were often removed by players whopreferred to use the palm of their right hand to deaden the strings. Theinstrument has been well used, and shows many finish chips and areas of wornlacquer. The two piece alder body is slightly delaminating at the endpinand near the neck as well. We've just finished up a big set up on theguitar and it plays great. The original frets lie true, with some pittingon the first few. The neck feels great - it's a B profile, with a 1-5/8"nut width, a quartered Brazilian curved board and vintage radius. Overallguitar weight is 8.5 pounds.
Sold without case, however we have brown Tolex reissue Fender casesavailable.
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1963 Fender Jaguar
  • 1963 Fender Jaguar
  • 1963 Fender Jaguar
  • 1963 Fender Jaguar
  • 1963 Fender Jaguar
  • 1963 Fender Jaguar
  • 1963 Fender Jaguar
  • 1963 Fender Jaguar
  • 1963 Fender Jaguar

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