(SOLD) Fender Japan Jaguar JG66-85 Sunburst 1998
Fender Jaguar, sunburst, crafted in Japan 1997-00. This guitar has seen some play: it's got just enough wear around the edges to lend it some status as a seasoned gig machine and a certain 'played in' feel. There's plenty of natural resonance on offer in the body; between the well weighted shape, slim neck and short scale, it's a lively and friendly thing in your hands. The classic 'Jag jangle' is in plentiful supply here: heaps of chiming, snappy treble, balanced by an immediate and fat low end and a certain airiness through the understated midrange. The burst finish hits all the curves of the body just right... it's gonna look great in your loungeroom and even better on stage.
Model: Fender Jaguar '66 reissue (JG66-85)
Made: Japan, Dyna plant, 1997-00 (serial O083427)
Finish: 3-tone sunburst (3TS) , 3-ply red tort guard
Body: alder
Neck: maple with rosewood board, dot inlays
Weight: 3.725kg
Mods: none
Pickup: Fender Japan JG-Single x2
Case: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. Headstock has a few chips on the end and along the bottom edge. The neck has a dent on the back at the nut end; it's in a place you don't really feel and isn't really an issue, otherwise it's a few dimples up and down the back of the neck, it's smooth in the hands. The back of the body has some chips on the edges of both horns, scuffs on the bottom horn, as well as widespread light dimples and surface scratches. The sides have minor scuffs and dimples around the whole body as well as some little chips in the elbow area, near the rear strap pin and around from the jack. The front has a widespread light scuffs and dimples as well as a couple of dents up from the bridge and on the elbow area. Overall: good condition (7/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. Frets have some minor wear but look recently dressed and polished; 8/10 for fret life left. All electrics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings.