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The Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar is a meticulously crafted recreation of Kurt Cobain's legendary left-handed 1965 Jaguar. This iconic guitar fueled the raw, gritty sound that defined the grunge movement and a generation. Now available in right- and left-handed versions, guitarists everywhere can unleash the same snarling tone that shaped rock music history.

Custom Pickups Provide Legendary Tone

The Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar is loaded with custom DiMarzio pickups—a DP103 PAF 36th Anniversary in the neck and a DP100 Super Distortion in the bridge—for powerful, versatile sound. The PAF delivers warm, balanced tone with smooth highs, while the Super Distortion serves up aggressive midrange and crunchy distortion perfect for grunge and hard rock.

Unique Controls Offer Total Sound Customization

Famously modified by Cobain himself, this Jaguar features unconventional controls for shaping your sound. Two volume knobs—one for each pickup—and a master tone knob give you complete control over your tone. A three-position toggle switch selects neck pickup only, bridge pickup only or both pickups together. Combined with the Adjusto-Matic bridge, these controls provide a high degree of tonal flexibility uncommon in most guitars.

Iconic Style and Playability

This Jaguar turns heads with its iconic design and premium components. It has an alder body with an NOS (New Old Stock) lacquer finish, a bound rosewood fretboard and a Stratocaster headstock. Gotoh tuners provide rock-solid tuning stability. Its C-shaped neck and 9.5" fretboard radius feel instantly comfortable to play. Overall, this guitar delivers exceptional style, tone and playability for guitarists seeking a premium instrument with a story as unique as its sound.

Premium Accessories Included

The Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar comes with a custom black textured vinyl hardshell case for protection and portability. It also includes an exclusive book detailing the guitar's history, with photos from Nirvana's early era and an interview with their guitar tech. These premium accessories complete the package, allowing you to appreciate the influential role this guitar played in music history.

Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar NOS Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst
Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar NOS Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst

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  • Alder Jaguar body
  • Maple neck with modern C shape
  • Rosewood fretboard with 9.5"radius
  • 22 medium jumbo frets
  • DiMarzio humbucking pickups
  • Adjusto-Matic bridge and Gotoh sealed tuners
  • Stratocaster headstock
  • Toggle pickup selector switch
  • Custom "Fender" engraved neckplate
  • White bound fingerboard
  • '50s style spaghetti logo decal
  • Knurled chrome dome control knobs
  • Modified lower switch plate with single toggle switch
  • Aged White pickup covers with black pickup bezels
  • Tremolo tip and switch tip
  • Dual "Wing" string trees
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  • Body Material: Alder
  • Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
  • Neck: Rosewood, Modern "C" Shape
  • Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
  • String Nut: Synthetic Bone, 1.650" (42mm)
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood, 9.5" (241mm) Radius
  • Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
  • Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot
  • Scale Length: 24" (610mm)
  • Hardware: Nickel/Chrome/Black Chrome
  • Bridge: Black Chrome Adjusto-Matic Bridge with Chrome Vintage-Style "Floating" Tremolo Tailpiece and Tremolo Lock Button
  • Tuning Machines: Gotoh Cast/Sealed
  • Strings: Fender USA, NPS, (.010-.046 Gauges)
  • Pickup Configuration: HH
  • Pickups: DiMarzio DP100 Super Distortion Humbucking (Bridge)
  • Controls: Lead Circuit Controls (Slide Switch Down): Volume (Neck), Volume (Bridge), Master Tone; Rhythm Circuit Controls (Slide Switch Up): Two Thumbwheel Controls for Neck Pickup Volume and Tone

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4.59

17 Reviews

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

This guitar is amazing
Thought the sound would be like nirvana but it's too mellow
Beautiful guitar with solid sound

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Beautiful guitar with solid sound

Absolutely stunning guitar with a high quality feel and terrific sound. We actually bought this as a birthday gift for our nine year old. He started with a fender squire mini, and advanced beyond that and loved the feel and sound of this axe. It's a bit heavy, especially for a kid, but it's so great looking it's hard to put down.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Not as good as it could have been

Guitar case was damaged in shipping. Guitar itself had tons of scratches on the back side because they shipped the book in a big plastic bag that the guitar sat on/slid on throughout shipping.

Filters

Best Uses

  1. Jamming13
  2. Practicing11
  3. Rock Concerts11
  4. Recording10
  5. Small Venues8

Cons

  1. Fret Buzz1
  2. Too muted and mellow1
  3. Cheap toggle tone switch.1

Describe Yourself

  1. Experienced11
  2. Novice3
  3. Child1
  4. Professional Musician1

Pros

  1. Fun To Play14
  2. Good Feel13
  3. Good Pick Up13
  4. Good Tone13
  5. Solid Electronics12

Reviewed by 17 customers

  • Jaguar

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 months ago

    byRobert

    fromBellport, NY

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    24" scale, great. Controls are a little complicated. Fender 250's are a little too bright. I'd prefer Fender 150's, or even chromes. It's a guitar that can be used for any type of music. It just looks great. The set up was perfect, the neck is straight, and feels very comfortable. Worth every penny.

  • This guitar is amazing

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byBill

    fromHuntington Beach, CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Looks amazing, plays amazing, Kurts logo on the neck plate is amazing, comes with a case which is amazing, comes with a custom Nirvana book which is amazing. Did I mention it's amazing?

  • Not as good as it could have been

    3

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byClyde

    fromLansing Michigan

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Guitar case was damaged in shipping. Guitar itself had tons of scratches on the back side because they shipped the book in a big plastic bag that the guitar sat on/slid on throughout shipping.

  • Not just for fanboys!

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byCharles

    fromNew York

    This guitar isn't just for Nirvana fanboys, it's one of the most versatile Jaguars on the market and most versatile guitar I own. Kurt originally had the switch below the 3 way toggle disabled but I added it back for a coil split mod making it even more versatile. I've had my eye on this guitar for years (and I'm not even a big nirvana fan) but it was always backordered. I managed to get an open box and oh boy am I happy. I have 7 american made guitars, and this is still my go to for gigs, jamming and practicing. Jaguars always looked so cool to me but I'm a humbucker guy and I love the mods it has, 3 way toggle, extra volume knob etc. The dimarzio super distortion is flawless, not muddy at all even at full gain. I won't ramble forever about this. But if even if you're not a Kurt fan, this is an amazing guitar for any playing type. Don't hesitate if you can grab one.

  • Awesome Guitar, Solid Build

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byjdragon

    fromSeattle, WA

    This is a really good guitar! As for re-produce the Nirvana sound? You will need additional pedals such as the BOSS DS-2, EHX Small Clone, EHX Big M*ff, and a reverb. Overall, I really enjoy playing this guitar!

  • Thought the sound would be like nirvana but it's too mellow

    2

    submitted5 years ago

    byMmille

    fromOH

    Really disappointed in the sound. My mim strat sounds better and is half the price. Very muted and mellow sounding, not at all like nirvana. Wanted to return but I scratched the pick guard.

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  • submitted4 months ago

    asked byLars

    fromPendleton Oregon

    Can you split the pickups to get a single coil sound as well?

    Can you split the pickups to get a single coil sound as well?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This guitar does not have a coil split option.

  • submitted4 months ago

    asked bya_dude

    fromBellingham, WA

    Does this guitar really weigh 22lbs or is that the weight with the case and packaging?

    Does this guitar really weigh 22lbs or is that the weight with the case and packaging?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This guitar weighs approximately 8 lbs.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byJJ

    fromundisclosed

    Kurt Cobain Jaguar: Is it made in the USA? Can you split the coils on the humbuckers? Does it come with a tremolo bar and hard-shell case? I'm interested in American made Fender Jaguars.

    Kurt Cobain Jaguar: Is it made in the USA? Can you split the coils on the humbuckers? Does it come with a tremolo bar and hard-shell case? I'm interested in American made Fender Jaguars.

    Open Reply - Ronald
    This is made in Mexico. The pickups don't split coils, it comes with the tremolo. It does come with the case.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byNick

    fromundisclosed

    Does the Kurt Cobain Fender Jaguar come with some sort of case?

    Does the Kurt Cobain Fender Jaguar come with some sort of case?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This guitar comes with a case included.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byCobain Junkie

    fromRather not tell

    Does it also come with the case like Fender sells it?

    Does it also come with the case like Fender sells it?

    Open Reply -
    This guitar comes with a black textured vinyl hardshell case. This information is mentioned in the product Overview.