(SOLD) Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998

Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Vintage White 1998

Fender Jag, vintage white, crafted in Japan 1997-00. Oh boy, this looks good! The Jag body shape is superbly balanced and always, without exception, looks awesome. You see these around in sunburst or red fairly often, but a creamy vintage white example like this is a special treat. The aged white finish pops perfectly against the dark streaky rosewood board and the red tort guard; it's a seriously attractive item. All that aside, this has the tone to match it's glorious looks: classic Jag jangle with a dollop of juicy bass, a chiming treble and a whole heap of punch and attack. The neck is a lovely piece of maple: tasty grain pattern, straight as an arrow, super comfy vintage C profile that's a dream in the hands. I may as well stop now, you already want it, right? Me too.

Model: Fender Jaguar '66 reissue (JG66-85)
Made: Japan, Dyna plant, 1997-00, (serial O056049)
Finish: vintage white (VWH) , 3-ply red tort guard 
Body: alder
Neck: maple with rosewood board, dot inlays
Weight: 3.990kg
Mods: strap pins and knobs replaced
Pickup: Fender Japan JG-Single x2
Case: very basic non-original gig bag

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. There's some marks on the end and bottom edge of the headstock. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples only. The back has a few dimples around the outside, some light scuffs and the start of some checking lines. The sides have a few chips on the bottom horn, near the jack and on the shoulder, see the pics; other than that just some light scuffs. The front has some dimples behind the tailpiece , on the shoulder and near the jack as well as play wear on the guard and top horn. Overall: good condition (7/10)

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. There's some normal fret wear, nothing too nasty, 7/10 for fret life left. All electrics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings.


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