(SOLD) Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Sunburst 1998
Fender Jaguar, sunburst, crafted in Japan 1997-00. The sunburst Jag is a glorious icon, they've been cool for six decades and counting now. This one dates to early in the 'crafted in Japan' era, which are increasingly in demand and rightfully enjoy a reputation for sturdy build quality. The neck feels great: it's slim and quick, perfectly straight and the short scale makes for easy movement and bends. The body is perfectly balanced and naturally resonant, it feels very intuitive in the hands. Plugged in, there's a healthy dose of classic Jag-jangle, spiked with a punchy fatness through the low end and a stanky, growly midrange. This rules, you're gonna love it.
Model: Fender Jaguar '66 reissue (JG66-85)
Made: Japan, Dyna plant, 1999-02 (serial O056055)
Finish: 3-tone sunburst (3TS) , 3-ply red tort guard
Body: alder
Neck: maple with rosewood board, dot inlays
Weight: 3.885kg
Mods: Mustang bridge installed
Pickup: Fender Japan JG-Single x2
Case: basic gig bag, trem arm included
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some dimples on the end and back, as well as some scuffs on the bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has some light scuffs and dimples around the whole body, there's heaps of minor marks but no major marks. The sides have minor dimples around the whole body, as well as a couple of decent chips near the jack. The front has minor dimples around the whole body as well as some scuffs from play in the elbow area, guard and horns. Overall: good condition (7/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. The frets have some minor wear but are in pretty decent shape, 7/10 for fret life left. All electrics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings.