Fender Jaguar

thumb|right|The Fender Jaguar The Fender Jaguar is an electric guitar by Fender Musical Instruments characterized by an offset-waist body, a relatively unusual switching system with two separate circuits for lead and rhythm, and a short-scale 24" neck. Owing some roots to the Jazzmaster, it was introduced in 1962 as Fender's feature-laden top-of-the-line model, designed to lure players from Gibson. During its initial 13-year production run, the Jaguar did not sell as well as the less expensive Stratocaster and Telecaster, and achieved its most noticeable popularity in the surf music scene. After the Jaguar was taken out of production in 1975, vintage Jaguars became popular first with American punk rock players, and then more so during the alternative rock, shoegazing and indie rock movements of the 1980s and 1990s. Fender began making a version in Japan in the mid-1980s, and then introduced a USA-made reissue in 1999. Since then, Fender has made a variety of Jaguars in America, Mexico, Indonesia and China under both the Fender and Squier labels. Original vintage Jaguars sell for many times their original price. Quotes about the Fender Jaguar One of those electric guitars that had a rocky start but reached stardom a couple of decades after it was initially produced is the Fender Jaguar.It was introduced in the early 1960s and received mixed reviews because of its distinctive twangy sound. However, the alternative and indie rock movement of the ‘80s and ‘90s accepted Jaguar with aplomb thanks to its design and functionality. Donna Maurer of Mixdown (magazine) Mixdown (October 4, 2024) The Fender Jaguar has a shorter scale length than the brand’s other guitar models, leaving more room for highly technical players to do their magic. What also sets it apart is the intricate electronic circuitry, with different switches for pickup selection and separate lead and rhythm circuits. This is exactly what every innovative musician dreams of—sonic versatility and superb playability combined. It’s no wonder Kurt Cobain, Johnny Marr, and John Frusciante have a special place in their hearts for the Fender Jaguar. Donna Maurer of Mixdown (magazine) Mixdown (October 4, 2024) External links Category:Fender guitars