(ARCHIVE) Photogenic Johnny Marr Jag Copy Candy Apple Red

Photogenic Johnny Marr Jag Copy Candy Apple Red
Photogenic Johnny Marr Jag Copy Candy Apple Red
Photogenic Johnny Marr Jag Copy Candy Apple Red
Photogenic Johnny Marr Jag Copy Candy Apple Red
Photogenic Johnny Marr Jag Copy Candy Apple Red
Photogenic Johnny Marr Jag Copy Candy Apple Red
Photogenic Johnny Marr Jag Copy Candy Apple Red
Photogenic Johnny Marr Jag Copy Candy Apple Red
Photogenic Johnny Marr Jag Copy Candy Apple Red
Photogenic Johnny Marr Jag Copy Candy Apple Red
Photogenic Johnny Marr Jag Copy Candy Apple Red
Photogenic Johnny Marr Jag Copy Candy Apple Red
Photogenic Johnny Marr Jag Copy Candy Apple Red
Photogenic Johnny Marr Jag Copy Candy Apple Red
Photogenic Johnny Marr Jag Copy Candy Apple Red
Photogenic Johnny Marr Jag Copy Candy Apple Red
Photogenic Johnny Marr Jag Copy Candy Apple Red
Photogenic Johnny Marr Jag Copy Candy Apple Red
Photogenic Johnny Marr Jag Copy Candy Apple Red
Photogenic Johnny Marr Jag Copy Candy Apple Red
Photogenic Johnny Marr Jag Copy Candy Apple Red
Photogenic Johnny Marr Jag Copy Candy Apple Red
Photogenic Johnny Marr Jag Copy Candy Apple Red
Photogenic Johnny Marr Jag Copy Candy Apple Red
Photogenic Johnny Marr Jag Copy Candy Apple Red
Photogenic Johnny Marr Jag Copy Candy Apple Red
Photogenic Johnny Marr Jag Copy Candy Apple Red
Photogenic Johnny Marr Jag Copy Candy Apple Red

Photogenic branded Jag copy, year unknown, candy apple red. This brand does quite well as a second-tier offering in Japan, although they basically don't exist in the rest of the world. Here's what we know: this has been modded a lot and the idea was to come close to a Johnny Marr signature Jag. So that means it's got the blade switch and master volume and tone. The wiring differs from the real JM Jag in the top switches; they're not bright switches but a killswitch and a hi-pass in this case. It's got a flat-ish neck profile like a Squier VM Jag, and feels quite similar to that model in general. The neck feels pretty sturdy and the frets are nicely done. The body is apparently a Fender body, although the hardware doesn't match, it may well be as it appears Photogenic don't currently offer a Jag style model; the neck may be from their Mustang copy. The switching in this actually allows for some super cool tones; it's thick and full and warm and really does sound good. The feel is good too, it doesn't feel like a cheap and nasty guitar. If you're after a Jag style for a bargain, or a Jag style to mod to your hearts content, this is a handy little addition. 

Model: Photogenic Jaguar Copy
Made: Korea (unverified), no serial
Finish: candy apple red, 3-ply white guard
Body: basswood (best estimate)
Neck: maple with rosewood board and dots, 16" radius
Mods: complete wiring change, see 'controls' below, body is apparently a Fender so it may be a JG66 or Squier VM body with a replaced neck. Electronic panels replaced with matte-finish alloy.
Neck & bridge pickup: Jag style single coils
Controls: top panel has two slide switches, a master kill switch and a hi-pass filter switch. The 5 way switch offers these positions: neck, neck with low-pass filter, neck and bridge in series, neck and bridge in parallel, bridge only. The knobs are master volume and tone.
Case: none

Cosmetic condition notes: mild finish wear. There's a big chip on the back below the rear strap pin. Aside from that, it's just minor scratches and dimples. Overall: good condition (7/10).

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. Frets have minor wear only, 8/10. All electrics tested and working properly. Setup with fresh 11/49s, playing nicely!

This listing is an archived entry. We love to look back and remember fondly what characters we've had through the store, so we keep them around for reference.