(ARCHIVE) Fender Ken Custom Jaguar FSR Arctic White 2013






















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Fender Ken Custom Jaguar, made in Mexico 2013, arctic white. This really is a rare bird! This is an 'FSR' (Factory Special Run) model, there was a grand total of 150 ever made. Ken Custom is the guitarist for legendary J-rockers L'Arc en Ciel, who among other things are responsible for the Fullmetal Alchemist theme for all you anime lovers. Aside from it's scarcity, this has a lot of other things going for it. The neck features a modern 9.5" radius and medium jumbo frets, which feels great and is a little more friendly for quick lead playing than a regular Jag neck. The adjustomatic bridge is easy to work with, and the tailpiece features 'modern tremolo placement'; a little closer to the bridge for increased break angle; this eliminates a lot of buzz and increases tuning stability. The pickups are wound a little hotter than regular Jag singles, so it sounds a little stronger and thicker than a regular Jag, but you still get that signature spank and jangle. The extremely-white finish is very striking, especially with the matching headstock, bound board and big block inlays: this is one of those guitars that you'll get compliments on every time it comes out to play. Don't count on seeing another one anytime soon!
Model: Fender 'Factory Special Run' Ken Custom Jaguar
Made: Mexico, 2013 (serial MX13371663)
Finish: arctic white, 3-ply cream guard
Body: alder
Neck: maple with rosewood board, pearl block inlays, medium jumbo frets, 9.5" radius
Mods: none
Pickup: original Fender 'Hot Jaguar' single coils
Case: original Fender branded gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: Negligible finish wear. There's some minor play scratches on the guard, and one or two very minor dimples around the body. Could almost be new. Overall: excellent condition (9.5/10).
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. Minor fret wear only, 9/10 for life left. All electrics tested and working properly. Setup with fresh 11/49s, playing brilliantly.
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