Fender AVRI '62 Jaguar, black on black, made in USA 2004. The American Vintage line offered vintage-correct takes on golden era Fender models, and enjoyed long critical and popular acclaim following their release in 1982. The offset examples are a bit trickier to find than the Strats or Teles, and when you do see a Jag, nine times out of ten it's sunburst, or occasionally candy apple red. To score a black one is very fun. The previous owner switched the original tort guard for a black one, which looks outstanding in the flesh. The classic curves of the jag hit a bit different in black, and with the cream pickup covers and the generous dose of chrome, this is in a class all it's own for style. The neck is a comfy vintage C shape, and once we dialed the setup in just right, it feels awesome in the hands. The tone on offer is classic Jag stuff: jangle and chime for days on the lead circuit, or thick swampy thwack on the rhythm circuit. There's a pleasing balance and weight to the tone, with plenty of assertive juicy fundamental note clarity and a great airy openness through the treble. This includes the original guard, bridge cover, mute plate, tremolo arm, case and documents. Fun fact: only 11% jaguars, South America's biggest feline and apex predator, have the genetic variation that makes them black.

Model: Fender American Vintage '62 Jaguar
Made: Corona USA, neck date 23 May 2004 (serial V143216)
Finish: black, gloss nitro, 3-ply black guard 
Body: alder
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 24" scale, 7.25" radius, vintage C shape
Weight: 3.875kg
Mods: tort guard replaced, original guard included
Pickup: Fender American Vintage Jaguar single coil x2
Case: original G&G hard case, trem arm and docs are included

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has a couple of dimples on the end and bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and scuffs on the back only. The back has widespread minor scuffs around the body, some light surface scratches on the top horn, back edge, bottom corner and elbow area and a dent near the middle of the body. The sides have minor dimples on both horns and light scuffs in the elbow area and near the jack. The front has dimples on the top edge and elbow area, scuffs around the tailpiece and back edge and some play wear on the guard and horns. Overall: very good condition (7.5/10)

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. The frets have minor wear but look pretty good, 8/10 for fret life left. All electrics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings.