Jaguar electric guitar in sixties style with two single-coils and lead and rhythm circuit
With the Squier FSR Classic Vibe '60s Jaguar IL Shell Pink Squier sends a loving reproduction of the former top-of-the-line model from the sixties. The electric guitar in classic offset design promises optimal playing characteristics with its agile 24" scale length, while Rhythm and Lead Circuits elicit an enormous variety of sounds from the two Alnico single coils. Authentic Vintage-StyleHardware completes the limited FSR Classic Vibe '60s Jaguar IL Shell Pink.
The Fender Squier FSR Classic Vibe '60s Jaguar IL Shell Pink at a glance:
Jaguar electric guitar from the Squier Classic Vibe series
Limited Factory Special Run
Authentic reproduction of a Fender Jaguar from the Sixties
Shell Pink high gloss Finish with matching headstock and mint pickguard
Bolt-On construction with 24" scale length (610 mm)
Poplar body in offset design
Bolted maple neck
22-fret Indian Laurel fretboard with dot inlays
C-neck profile
One Fender Designed Jaguar Alnico Single Coil in neck position
One Fender Designed Jaguar Alnico Single Coil in bridge position
Passive circuit with Lead Circuit and Rhythm Circuit
Rhythm Circuit with volume and tone controls for the neck pickup
Lead Circuit with two pickup on/off switches, strangle switch (high pass filter) and controls for Volume and tone
6-Saddle Vintage-Style Adjustable Bridge
Vintage-style floating tremolo
Vintage-style tuners
Offset design and short scale
The traditional design of the Classic Vibe '60s Jaguar promises extremely comfortable playing characteristics. The poplar body in offset design not only convinces with an optimal balance on the strap and on the thigh, but also hugs the player comfortably thanks to generous comfort shaping. In addition, the short 24" scale length (610 mm) together with the slim C-profile of the bolt-on maple neck ensures agile playing characteristics.
Flexible sound thanks to Lead and Rhythm Circuit
The electrical tone conversion of the Classic Vibe Jaguar is handled by two Fender Designed Alnico single-coils, whose brilliant sound is insensitive to unwanted ambient noise thanks to the serrated metal shield. The circuitry adopted from the Jazzmaster with Lead and Rhythm Circuit also promises enormous flexibility in sound shaping. The Rhythm Circuit provides only the neck pickup with its own volume and tone controls. The Lead Circuit on the other hand offers full control over the guitar sound with two On/Off switches, Master Volume and Master Tone as well as the Strangle Switch for the High Pass Filter.
Vintage-style hardware
Of course, the hardware of the FSR Classic Vibe '60s Jaguar electric guitar remains true to the model from the sixties. While the 6-saddle bridge guarantees an exact adjustment of intonation and string position, the vintage "floating" tremolo serves as a tailpiece and allows pitch modulations up and down. At the classically designed headstock, the strings are also guided via a bone saddle to the tuning stable vintage-style tuners.
I bought this Squier CV Jaguar as a returned item. Now, it's not perfect but for what you get at less than 300 GBP, I can't complain. It wasn't exactly all shiny etc. and I wasn't expecting to be as a returned item. The DV247 guy on the phone cautioned me to that effect. Anyway, what a brilliant guitar for the money (it will only need need a couple of upgrades which still makes it significantly cheaper than an equivalent MIM, Vintera or Fender). I particularly went for the Squier CV instead of higher end Jaguar mainly because it has the Mustang bridge and access to the truss from the headstock. I'm very glad I took a punt on this. Very satisfied.
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