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Jose Rios Demos The '60s Jaguar® | American Original Series | Fender

Fender American Original '60s Jaguar

Fender American Original '60s Jaguar

Description

Created to be the top-of-the-line Fender in 1962, the short-scale (24") Jaguar was an instant hit with surf bands. Over the years it was adopted by punk and alternative bands, in part because of its unique "strangle" bass-cut switch and angular good looks. The American Original '60 Jaguar perfectly captures that vibe and sound, with an updated, modern fretboard radius for easy playing. Period-correct pickups and vintage tuners match with the original locking floating tremolo for an amazingly versatile instrument.
Fender American Original '60s Jaguar Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Candy Apple Red
Fender American Original '60s Jaguar Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Candy Apple Red
Fender American Original '60s Jaguar Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Candy Apple Red

Features

  • Solid alder body with gloss nitrocellulose finish
  • 24" scale maple neck with 9.5" radius round laminate rosewood fretboard
  • Period-correct wax-potted, alnico 5 Pure Vintage '65 single-coil pickups
  • Vintage-style tuners and 6-saddle floating tremolo bridge with lock button
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Specs

Body
  • Body shape: Double cutaway
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Top wood:
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Body finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: '60s C
  • Neck wood: 1-piece Maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 24" 
  • Truss rod: Yes
  • Neck finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose
Fretboard
  • Material: Round laminate Rosewood
  • Radius: 9.5 in.
  • Fret size: Vintage tall
  • Number of frets: 21
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut width: 1.65 in. (42 mm) Bone
Pickups
  • Configuration: SS
  • Neck: Pure Vintage single-coil 65 Jaguar
  • Middle:
  • Bridge: Pure Vintage single-coil 65 Jaguar
  • Brand: Fender
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
  • Piezo: No
  • Active EQ: No
  • Special electronics: 2-Position Slide Switch for Bass-Cut “Strangle” Circuit
Controls
  • Control layout: Lead Circuit: volume, tone. Rhythm Circuit: volume, tone
  • Pickup switch: Slide switches for pickup activation
  • Coil tap or split:
  • Kill switch: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: Floating vintage tremolo with lock button
  • Tailpiece: Not applicable
  • Tuning machines: Vintage-style
  • Color: Nickel/chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features:
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: United States

Reviews

5

3 Reviews

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Reviewed by 3 customers

  • I would buy a second Jag, but not required.

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byDTB

    fromPA

    Sounds great, feels excellent. Love to play.

  • My number one!

    5

    submitted7 years ago

    bySurfrod

    fromDana Point

    I've had this Jag for almost a year now and I have played it almost everyday. At first I was not sure I would get along with the fat neck but it has a nice shape that fits in my hand very nicely. I love the tones I can get out of it, from fat and jazzy to sizzle, add fuzz pedal and heaven awaits. I love the nitro finish. Some people say it doesn't make a difference, poly vs nitro but I feel and hear a difference. The guitar body just resonates more than my other guitars. This guitar is expensive but it's the only Jag I will ever own.

  • Original (not Original Specs) is uniquely amazing

    5

    submitted8 years ago

    byJB

    fromPortland

    Just received this and it is beautiful in every way. Yes it is not an AVRI Yes the neck radius is not vintage spec (9.5, not 7.25) Yes there is white binding (like a '65 btw) Yes it has a gloss nitro lacquer (beautiful btw) These and other elements (the pickups esp and the overall build quality/playability) make this guitar amazing and also make it original (which doesn't mean original specs-it means uniquely blending old and new into an original instrument). I sound like a rep. but I'm not-just a guitar player/collector very much taken by this incredible instrument!

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  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byEthan

    fromundisclosed

    Can this guitar play grunge songs?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Yes it will be good for grunge

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked bySteven

    fromHuntington Beach California

    Is the Indonesian made Jaguar with vintage controls and the same color as this one the same body size? If I put vintage Fender Jaguar pickups and a Mastery tremelo on an Indonesian Jaguar will it sound close to this American Jaguar. If not exactly what would be different? Thanks for your help ! Steve

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It's going to sound like a American Jaguar as is. Don't get too caught up in the location of the build. Parts are very similar.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byRick

    fromSan diego

    Any coupons available for discounts?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Give us a call at 866-498-7882 and we can get you set up with the best possible price.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byrich

    fromnashville,tn.

    can you get it with a blond neck? can you get the 60's Jag with a blond maple neck?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please call a Sales Agent for Special Order placement