Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Sunburst 1998
Fender Jaguar, sunburst, crafted in Japan 1997-00. It's a classic: surely, the Jaguar is Fender's best looking model, right? This one references the classic early 1960s original and was made in Japan in the late 1990s. There's something about these 90s examples: super dark rosewood board, vibrant red tort guard and the yellowed and played-in sunburst make for a very pleasing look. At 3.8kg it's fairly light, and the slim, rounded C shaped neck is a joy. This delivers the iconic Jag Jangle in spades: clear and shimmering up top, airy and wide through the mids and punchy down low. It's such a clear sounding guitar that you can turn on every single pedal you own and still make out the notes with ease. What a stunner.
Model: Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85
Made: Japan, 1997-00, Dyna Gakki factory
Serial: O084542
Finish: Three Tone Sunburst
Body: alder
Neck: maple, rosewood fretboard, 24" scale, 43mm nut, slim C
Weight: 3.815kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender Japan JG-Single x2
Accessories: trem arm, gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end and some scuffs on the bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor play wear only. The back has minor scuffs all over and some dimples along the back edge. The sides have minor scuffs on both horns, the elbow area and near the jack. The front has scuffs near the jack, minor pitting on the chrome and play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: excellent condition (9/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 8/10, minor wear only