Introduced in 1962, the Jaguar was intended to be Fender's new top of the line model, but with its unique sound, switching options and shorter scale, it would go on to find favour with alternative musicians throughout the following decades.
This 1965 Fender Jaguar is a great example of a mid '60s Jaguar as the Fender company transitions to CBS ownership, although it retains many of the pre CBS specs. For example, the neck still has the unbound, dot inlay style found on pre-CBS era models, unlike the block & bound necks that would follow. The neck dates to June '65 and has benefitted from a refret at some point. The pickups and other electronics are original, with the pots dating to the beginning of '65 also (304 6516). This guitar sets itself apart from other Jaguars of the period with the addition of gold hardware, an upgrade that Fender offered at the time for an additional charge.
This guitar is internally and externally original with the exception of the neck pickup and rhythm circuit selector switches. The original threaded saddle bridge has also been upgraded to a Mastery. This guitar has a fair amount of play wear and patina along with discolouration to the metal hardware, but is generally in very good condition on the whole.
This guitar also includes a non original hard case.
This guitar has been given a full service & appraisal by our luthiers at the Vintage Instrument Workshop, and includes a 3 year warranty.
