(SOLD) Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Sunburst c2000
Fender JG66 Jaguar, sunburst, made in Japan around 2000. Needless to say, this has been modified... what a fun thing. The original owner of this was apparently a pro player with a Fender endorsement, which tied in somehow to his felt need to remove the serial number following the mods to replace the pickups and some hardware. The body was routed for humbuckers and then blessed with a pair of Gibson '57 Classics, their PAF-style low-mid output option with plenty of warmth and detail. The switching is still standard-Jag style, but we had our tech re-wire it with new wire on arrival as there was a few niggles to iron out. It's a dark and gooey take on the Jag jangle now. On the rhythm circuit, it's thick and swampy with a short sustain and heaps of wallop. The lead circuit opens up a measured dose of bite and growl, edging closer to vintage Jag tones while keeping a foot in the meaty camp. After a full setup this is playing smoothly and agreeably, so it's ready for action. A bit different, a bit awesome.
Model: Fender Jaguar (JG66-85)
Made: Japan, Dyna plant, 2000 approx (serial removed)
Finish: 3-tone sunburst (3TS) , 3-ply cream tort guard
Body: alder
Neck: maple with rosewood board, dot inlays
Weight: 3.790kg
Mods: pickups replaced, re-routed for HBs, re-wired and shielded with new wire (switching is standard), bridge and string treeIOQUY replaced
Pickup: Gibson '57 Classic humbucker x2
Case: basic non-original hard case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some scuffs on the end and back. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back and some scuffs where the serial was removed only. The back has widespread light scuffs around the whole body, as well as some dents in the middle, both horns and the elbow area. The front has some dimples around the tailpiece and in the elbow area, as well as some standard play wear on the 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.