Fender USA VINTAGE Jaguar '64 Refinish LakePlacidBlue/R

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Following the success of the Jazzmaster, which saw increased sales during the surf music boom of the 1950s, Fender released the Jaguar in 1962 as their top-of-the-line guitar. Initially, it enjoyed many custom color orders and successfully capitalized on the trend, boosting sales. However, its characteristics proved unsuitable for the rock music that later became globally popular, and production ceased in the mid-1970s. Since then, the emergence of charismatic figures representing grunge and alternative music has brought renewed attention to the Jaguar, and it continues to exude a strong presence while seamlessly blending into today's diverse music scene.

This is from the clay dot/round-laminated rosewood fingerboard era. The body and neck have been refinished, but all the parts are dated 1964, making it a relatively solid example.

【body】
The total weight is approximately 3.8 kg. The body is made of alder. The body was originally in the Lake Placid Blue color, but has now been refinished to a slightly deeper Lake Placid Blue. The original Lake Placid Blue color can be seen under each cavity. Currently, there is almost no weather checking, and only minor scratches, signs of use and tarnishing on the parts are visible, making it in good condition. The often-missing mute device is included, although the sponge has deteriorated.

【neck】
The neck is made of maple. The fingerboard is made of beautiful round-laminated rosewood. Like the body, the headstock has been refinished in Lake Placid Blue, and the logo decal has also been replaced. There is almost no weather checking, just like on the body, and it remains in beautiful condition. The tuners are the original Kluson Deluxe from this period, and although there is some inconsistency in the winding, they function properly. The frets and nut have been replaced, and the playability is good. The headstock thickness is 14.9mm. The nut width is 41.6mm. It features a nicely solid neck shape. The neck date of January 1964 can be clearly seen.

[Electrical System]
The controls are as follows: Main side [Neck (front) pickup ON/OFF switch / Bridge (rear) pickup ON/OFF switch / Low-cut switch] [Master volume / Master tone], Preset side [Preset ON/OFF switch / Preset volume / Preset tone]. The guitar is equipped with two 1964 dated pickups with staggered pole pieces and black bobbins. The control parts, including the pickups, are original to the period.

This guitar is characterized by its crisp, articulate tone and tight sound image, typical of a Jaguar. Its staggered pole pieces and black bobbins contribute to a lustrous high-frequency range. In the bridge position, it offers a tight, clear attack, while in the neck position, it delivers a clear yet compressed and warm tone. The preset modes allow for a wide range of sound shaping, from sweet and mellow tones, characteristic of Fender guitars of that era. Its appeal lies in its ability to produce sparkling clean tones reminiscent of surf music, as well as its distinctive attack, making it suitable for chord work and crisp lead playing.

Accessories: Fender reissue eyeglasses hard case


Weight: 3.8kg
Body Material: Alder
Neck Material/Scale Length: Maple 1 piece/609mm (24inch)
Fingerboard/Fret Marker/Radius: Rosewood round laminate/Clay dot/184.15mm (7.25inch)
Nut Width/Fret Size (width): 41.6mm (replaced)/2.1mm (replaced), 22 Fret
Neck Thickness (1F/7F/12F): 20.2mm/23.2mm/24.9mm
Pickups (Neck/Bridge): Fender Jaguar Black Bottom Staggard polepiece (6.3kΩ/7.6kΩ)
*The DC resistance value of the pickup is measured after passing through the control section.

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