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Introduced in 1962, the Jaguar was Fender’s top-of-the-line model, designed to compete with Gibson’s higher-end guitars. Known for its shorter 24-inch scale length, unique floating tremolo system, and distinctive control layout, the Jaguar stood out with its versatile tone, favored by surf rock musicians and, later, alternative and punk rock artists.This particular 1965 Jaguar is in very good condition, showcasing natural wear that enhances its character. The Candy Apple Red appeared in the Fender catalog in 1963, replacing the rather unpopular Shell Pink. It is a magnificent and deep color obtained by applying a metallic undercoat and then a translucent red. This color was not available from car manufacturers at the time (Ford, GM, Chrysler…) it was especially popular on custom cars and only appeared at Dupont, the paint manufacturer, in 1966.The finish has aged very nicely, with almost no fade and still very bright and lively.The guitar has its original vintage style frets, which are low but remain very playable. This is a transitional model that features dot markers and fingerboard binding, something you see briefly just before the blocks are introduced.All solder inside the guitar is original. The original pickups are well balanced (6.15Kohm for the neck pickup 6.20Kohm for the bridge), and pots are original, dated Week 45, 1965. The mute foam has been changed, they tend to harden over time which makes them unusable. This is the only change made to the guitar. The bridge cover is present which is rare. The vibrato arm is original. Original tuners. Nut too, everything is there. The guitar comes with its period hard case, also in excellent condition.A rare opportunity for a really top-level Jaguar!SPECIFICATIONSBody Wood: Alder, Candy Apple Red Neck Wood: Maple with rosewood fingerboard Scale Length: 24 inches Pickups: Two single-coil pickups with shielded lead and rhythm circuits Hardware: Chrome hardware, floating tremolo system, bridge mute Controls: Lead circuit with volume/tone, rhythm circuit with thumbwheel tone/volume, on-off switches for each pickup Frets: Original, low but playable Weight: 3700g Neck Date: SEP 65 Pots: CTS, original, dated week 45, 1965 Case: Original

The Fender Jaguar is an iconic electric guitar first introduced in 1962. Known for its distinctive offset body shape and short scale length of 24 inches, this guitar originally found favor with surf musicians but later gained popularity among alternative rock and indie musicians. Its characteristic tone and versatile switching system, including multiple tone and pickup selectors, have made it a popular choice for players seeking a wide range of sounds. Typically featuring a rosewood fretboard, maple neck, and alder body, the Jaguar is available in classic finishes like Sunburst, Olympic White, and Candy Apple Red.