(SOLD) Fender American Professional Jaguar Sunburst 2016
Fender Am Pro Jag, sunburst, made in USA 2016. The Jaguar has been bestowed with Fender's most generous dose of swagger since it's inception in 1962. Although not a strict vintage reissue, this is a well thought-out update on the classic and surely a worthy addition to the legacy. The perfectly weighted offset body remains the same as always, but the neck is carved to a modern C, blessed with a 9.5" radius and taller frets for easy bends and faster leads and the neck angle and tailpiece placement are moved slightly to eliminate the common vibrato buzz and bridge slippage issues. You also get a pair of updated pickups with a meatier wind and a Mustang style single-slot bridge. The switching is fun too: it's got a four way blade switch like a Jonny Marr model, and the circuit switch on the top horn is replaced with a phase switch for wacky tones. You can still dial a snappy, chiming lead tone akin to Jags past, but the addition of some thicker and more balanced options is welcome in my books. The classic three tone burst is classy, it's got a pleasing depth to it in the flesh. Why be an amateur Jaguar?
Model: Fender American Professional Jaguar
Made: Corona USA, 2016 (serial US16097081)
Finish: 3-tone sunburst (3TS), gloss poly, 3-ply cream guard
Body: alder
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 24" scale, 9.5" radius, deep C shape
Weight: 3.925kg
Mods: none
Pickup: Fender Am Pro Jaguar single coil x2
Case: original ABS hard case, trem arm and docs included
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock is pretty clean, no major marks. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor rub wear on the back only. The back has some minor dimples on the bottom horn. The sides have a couple of dimples in the elbow area and near the jack. The front has a couple of dimples in the corner near the jack and some light 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. The frets have minor wear only, 9/10 for fret life left. All electrics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings.