Fender Jaguar Model Solid Body Electric Guitar (1968), made in Fullerton, California, serial # 237659, Candy Apple Red lacquer finish, alder body, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, original black hard shell case.

A super nice early-CBS period Jaguar, all original and in amazingly well-preserved condition. The guitar shows typical 1968 features: a bound fingerboard with pearloid block inlay, white plastic pickguard and bright Candy Apple Red finish with a matching headstock, adorned with Fender's new black-center logo. Despite undergoing a revival recently the Jaguar remains an under-appreciated guitar with several interesting features. The 24" scale length is shorter than other professional Fender guitars and the Strat-like pickups are optimized for clarity and crispness…factors that led to the Jaguar losing its popularity in the late '60's as twang went out and distortion and crunch came in! Nevertheless the Jaguar was the top-of-the line 1960's Fender and always very high quality guitars-in this finish especially is a very sharp looker as well with a definite vibe!
 
Overall length is 40 in. (101.6 cm.), 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 24 in. (610 mm.). Width of nut is 1 5/8 in. (41 mm.). This guitar has very little play wear anywhere (a few tiny chips and dings are all) and maintains all original finish and hardware, everything is complete except the mute has been removed and the snap-on chrome bridge cover has gone missing. The neck binding shows some slight shrinkage and thin age cracks in some places but nothing that interferes with playing. A great playing guitar and a super sharp looking late-60's Fender showpiece, complete with a very clean OHSC. Excellent + Condition.

Item # 6740

$4,500.00