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Fender Vintera ‘60s Jaguar Standard Electric Guitar | Gothic Tropic First Impressions

Fender Vintera ‘60s Jaguar Standard Electric Guitar | Gothic Tropic First Impressions

Vintera Series '60s Jaguar | Vintera Series | Fender

Vintera Series '60s Jaguar | Vintera Series | Fender

Description

Get vintage style looks and tone with Fender's Vintera '60s Jaguar. With meticulously re-created Jaguar single-coil pickups, complete with the original's focusing cages, that summon the sound and responsiveness of the guitar so many surf, punk, alt-rock and other creative guitarists fell in love with, this instrument is truly a classic reborn. The short, 24" scale length makes for easy playing and the vintage-style floating locking tremolo tailpiece remains one of Fender's most inspired developments. With the classic lead/rhythm circuit, separate rhythm volume and tone controls and the classic "strangle switch," you'll discover new sonic frontiers. Includes deluxe gig bag.
Fender Vintera '60s Jaguar Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst
Fender Vintera '60s Jaguar Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst
Fender Vintera '60s Jaguar Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst

Features

  • Gloss-finished solid alder body
  • 24"-scale maple neck, 22-fret, 7.25"-radius pau ferro fingerboard
  • Dual '60s Jaguar single-coil pickups, classic Jaguar lead/rhythm circuits
  • Vintage-style floating, locking tremolo system, vintage-style tuners
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Specs

Body
  • Body shape: Double cutaway offset
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: '60s C
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 24 in.
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fingerboard
  • Material: Pau Ferro
  • Radius: 7.25 in.
  • Fret size: Vintage-style
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut width/material 1.65 in. (42 mm) Not specified
Pickups
  • Configuration: SS
  • Neck: 60s Jaguar single-coil
  • Bridge: 60s Jaguar single-coil
  • Brand: Fender
Controls
  • Control layout: Lead circuit controls (slide switch down): master volume, tone; Rhythm circuit controls (slide switch up): 2 thumbwheel for neck pickup: volume and tone
  • Pickup switch: Slide switches for pickup activation
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: Adjustable
  • Tailpiece: Vintage Style Floating Tremolo
  • Tuning machines: Vintage-style
  • Color: Nickel
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Case: Deluxe gig bag
  • Country of origin: Mexico

Reviews

3.62

13 Reviews

64%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Beautiful guitar just needs some work
I love it!
I absolutely adore this guitar

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Excellent execution of the Jaguar design.

An excellent, exacting vintage Jaguar. The Jaguar is what it is, and can be a useful and fun-to-play sonic tool. You'll either love or hate the Jaguar tone, but removing the claws will remove that bright-edged, sharp stabby presence to the attack (while still sounding like a Jag). I think more people would fall in love with Jaguars if they tried one without claws. Instantly sounds a touch warmer. More like a fat strat pickup, but the scale length and bridge add that unique Jag flavor. Also, while the threaded bridge has a cool trashy tone, I prefer the feel and tone of the Mustang fixed-radius bridge...a bit warmer with more sustain. An easy swap. The neck Pocket has a built-in angle, which is a positive change. Mexican craftsmanship is really impressive these days. As near flawless as I could hope. I'm really glad to have one. I personally think the Jaguar is a 4 star guitar design--but depending on your tastes, you can get it near 5-stars with a couple mods. And if you want a vintage Jaguar, this is a 5-star execution of the design.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Not a bad basic Jag, but plan on doing some work

Always have lusted after a Jaguar. I love surf and know the only way to get authentic surf tone is with a Mosrite or one of these. Couldn't afford a vintage Jag so I decided to go with one of these. It's a decent basic Jag for the price but if you want to get close to getting authentic 60s surf tones and playability, plan on doing work. After some extensive upgrades (new Staytrem bridge, new Jag American 62 vintage pickups, setup with shims for best playability with flatwound strings) I now have a pretty playable authentic sounding Jag with a useable tremolo. In hindsight however, I should have saved and just bought the American 62 Vintage Jag. If you however just want a basic offset guitar for a reasonable price, this is OK.

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Best Uses
  1. Practicing6
  2. Jamming5
  3. Recording4
  4. Small Venues4
  5. Rock Concerts3
Cons
  1. Craftsmanship3
  2. Soft bag seems to cheapen the value of guitar1
  3. Needs setup1
  4. Noisy bridge1
  5. Buzzing1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced10
  2. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Fun To Play8
  2. Good Feel6
  3. Good Tone6
  4. Good Pick Up5
  5. Solid Electronics3

Reviewed by 13 customers

  • Nice Guitar and has some unique sound with the switching

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byJim

    fromBerwyn, IL

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Self enjoyment, trying to get different sounds out of different guitars and recording in my home studio

  • Not a bad basic Jag, but plan on doing some work

    3

    submitted2 years ago

    byBlayne

    fromVirginia

    Always have lusted after a Jaguar. I love surf and know the only way to get authentic surf tone is with a Mosrite or one of these. Couldn't afford a vintage Jag so I decided to go with one of these. It's a decent basic Jag for the price but if you want to get close to getting authentic 60s surf tones and playability, plan on doing work. After some extensive upgrades (new Staytrem bridge, new Jag American 62 vintage pickups, setup with shims for best playability with flatwound strings) I now have a pretty playable authentic sounding Jag with a useable tremolo. In hindsight however, I should have saved and just bought the American 62 Vintage Jag. If you however just want a basic offset guitar for a reasonable price, this is OK.

  • Worth a second review

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byWalt

    fromSt Paul, Minnesota

    My first Vintera had issues and was returned. At the suggestion on my gear specialist I tried the model again. I couldn't be happier with the fit and finish. It looks and sounds awesome. Action is kinda high but certainly something a setup will address. Nice guitar.

  • The looks are the best part of this line..

    2

    submitted3 years ago

    byWalter

    fromSt Paul

    I am not overly impressed by the fit and finish of this guitar, sadly. I've always wanted a Jaguar and thought this would be a step up from the Squier… not sure it is. Minimum you'll need a complete/platinum setup of the guitar. nut bad, pickups tilted, neck bowed, buzzes, bridge off

  • Beautiful guitar just needs some work

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byJordan

    fromLos Angeles

    I haves used this guitar as my main instrument for gigs and recording for about 6 months now. It really works well as a vintage style jaguar. that being said It needs to be set up like a vintage instrument. this means a neck shim heavy strings and lifting the bridge is required. after this setup it works like a charm, sounds great and is very playable. most people set up their jags like Strats or teles and end up hating them but with a proper jag setup it can be one of the best guitars you play. mine didn't come with a trem arm and I did have to contact fender but they sent one right away.

  • I love it!

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byRyan

    fromSan Diego

    The two circuits provide so many different tones! It's a lot of fun to play!

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Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byHumble johnny

    fromChattanooga Tennessee

    Where was it made?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Mexico

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byMaria

    fromlaredo, texas

    which amplifier match perfect with this guitar?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Perfect ? This needs a little bit of discussion. Please give us a call 855-770-3373

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byMax

    fromundisclosed

    Is this a screw in tremolo

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byTony

    fromLos Angeles

    Is this a Nitrocellulose finish?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    No. It's Poly.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byWalter

    fromIL

    Is it made in Mexico or America?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It's made in Mexico.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byhoneyboy

    fromundisclosed

    Does it come with a hardshell case or a gig bag? Asking for a friend.

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar comes with a Deluxe gig bag.