Introduced in 1962, the Fender Jaguar would become an iconic guitar type for the Fender product line being nearly as popular as its offset sibling the Jazzmaster but staying mostly out of the limelight like Stratocaster or Telecaster. We are now in the age of offsets, and we welcome with open arms this certainly surfy hot rod. A joy to play from the family of the original owner who virtually never played the instrument. This guitar arrives to us in great shape from the original owner, who hadn't taken much to playing guitar overall. Original 3 tone sunburst finish is in good shape, with very mild surface nicks and scratches present (see photos). Chrome has some scratches but still is quite shiny - with original screws in great condition. Original plastics, bridge cover and whammy bar present. Original pickups, 3 ply tortoise guard and shield present. Original Stackpole tone pot dates to 45th week of '65.

September 65 stamp on the heel. The neck on this guitar is nice and straight and maintains an even low action, clean frets, subtly flamed maple with rosewood veneer fingerboard with MOP dots. A fantastic slightly thinner profile shape, which many players will enjoy. Clean profile that measures .90" thick at the first fret with virtually no taper, measuring the same at the twelfth. A typical "B" stamp at the heel indicating it's a normal width, 1 5/8". The original frets show hardly any wear present aside from the finish at the cowboy chord zone, again having been used only sparingly. The action measures a very playable 5/64" in action at the twelfth fret, original factory shim present.

Weighs 8.6lbs

These instruments are still a bargain for players looking for a 60's Fender, but would also be a nice addition for any Fender collector.

Comes with the original black case in good shape cosmetically, with functional latches and handle.