(SOLD) Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Sunburst 1998
Fender Jag, sunburst, crafted in Japan 1997-00. The sunburst Jaguar is a reliably glorious item, and this is no exception. This one is a couple of decades old and has plenty of minor honest play wear around the edges, which makes the sunburst finish pop all the more. The piece of alder is really lovely, the back especially shows of some really pretty grain. The neck is a slim, round comfortable profile; combined with the short scale and resonant body, it just feels good to play. The classic Jag-jangle abounds when plugged in: heaps of chime and zing with a natural short sustain on the lead circuit, or a thick, swampy punch on the rhythm mode. You really can't go too wrong here, it's a classic for a reason.
Model: Fender Jaguar '66 reissue (JG66-85)
Made: Japan, Dyna plant, 1997-00 (serial O055348)
Finish: 3-tone sunburst (3TS), 3-ply red tort guard
Body: alder
Neck: maple with rosewood board, dot inlays
Weight: 3.780kg
Mods: bridge replaced, strap pins replaced
Pickup: Fender Japan JG-Single x2
Case: basic non-original gig bag, no trem arm
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. Headstock has some minor marks on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has a handful of minor dimples and scuffs, mostly around the back edge, in the middle and near the neck plate, no major marks though. The sides have minor scuffs on the horns and elbow area and a decent trio of little chips near the jack. The front has a few dimles near the jack, a minor chip on the edge in the elbow area and some standard play wear on the guard, plates and top horn. Overall: good condition (7/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. Frets have some normal wear but are fairly even with no major buzz issues, 7/10 for fret life left. All electrics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings.