Fender American Vintage Reissue Jaguar Black - USA 2012

Fender introduced the Jaguar in 1962 as its new flagship, with a longer scale length, a floating tremolo and a lead and rhythm circuit. It later became a favourite of surf, post-punk and indie players. The American Vintage Reissue series, built in Corona, California, recreates the early-1960s Jaguar with period-correct construction and hardware.

This one is from 2012, with serial number V155831. It’s finished in gloss black, which sets off the red tortoise pickguard, the chrome plates and the two single-coil pickups. The maple neck carries a rosewood fingerboard and a gold Fender logo and Jaguar decal on the headstock, with vintage-style tuners. The lead circuit and the separate rhythm circuit are both in place, along with the floating tremolo and bridge that give the Jaguar its feel and look.

It’s a clean, handsome example of the reissue. The one blemish to note is a scratch on the back of the body, which doesn’t affect playing. It comes with its original hardshell case, which carries the old-style brown covering and gold plush lining of the reissue series.

A black Jaguar with a tortoise guard is one of the best-looking combinations Fender ever put together.

Specifications:

Weight: 4.2kg / 9.26lb
Action at 1st Fret: 0.25mm
Action at 12th Fret: 2.0mm
Neck Depth at 1st Fret: 20.82mm
Neck Depth at 12th Fret: 23.31mm
Nut Width: 42.39mm
Width at 12th Fret: 51.75mm
Year: 2012
Country: USA
Model: Fender American Vintage Reissue Jaguar
Serial Number: V155831
Finish: Black
Body: Alder
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Headstock: Gold Fender Logo and Jaguar Decal
Pickups: Two Single-Coil
Controls: Lead and Rhythm Circuits
Bridge: Floating Tremolo
Pickguard: Red Tortoise
Hardware: Chrome
Tuners: Vintage-Style
Case: Original Hardshell Case