Why I love the Fender Jaguar

[JtotheP68]

There you go, just thought I'd post a video about the Fender Jaguar, why I play one and why I think its such a great guitar despite its quirks.

 

[Blazer]

There you go, just thought I'd post a video about the Fender Jaguar, why I play one and why I think its such a great guitar despite its quirks.

Fixed it for you.

 

[teleowner0196]

Beautiful axe

 

[Rod Parsons]

I had an original 66 Jaguar in my band in 1966. It wouldn't cut it for me. Very plingy sounding, no sustain hardly. Made for surfer music of the Beach Boys, maybe... I borrowed a guys Strat for the last set of the night. Blew the Jaguar away in terms of power and thickness. The other guitar player in our band had a 1960 Gibson ES 335. Now that guitar was huge. No wonder the Jag got creamed.... But... I wish I still had it. The manager of the band, that I was in before, bought me the Jag and was still paying it off, so I gave it back to him.. He was a supreme manager. I think that is the reason Fender stopped making them. With a pickup change, I would have liked it a lot. I kinda liked the short scale.... Today, the neck would be way too small for these large hands. Now I play a boat neck.

 

[tooncaster]

That's a beautiful guitar. Thanks for sharing. You make a good argument for it as a jangle machine. Do you ever overdrive it? If so, how's it sound?

 

[tele salivas]

Man, that is a nice looking color. I love Jaguars as well. I borrowed a friend's for a year, as a back up, and it quickly became my number 1. Been jonesing for another since. yeah.

 

[ifallalot]

That's a beautiful guitar. Thanks for sharing. You make a good argument for it as a jangle machine. Do you ever overdrive it? If so, how's it sound?

Overdriven Jaguar

 

[JtotheP68]

Thanks for fixing my post! It sounds fine overdriven, sort of stratty.

 

[ianasdfg]

There's a lovely chime to your guitar

Btw it's always a rainy day in the North West of England

 

[DrumBob]

Cobain had humbuckers in that guitar. It doesn't sound like a typical Jaguar.

I too had a circa '66 Jaguar, two in fact, both Lake Placid Blue, and I thought they were the worst sounding guitars I ever owned. Too plinky. I wanted to recreate the sounds I was hearing on the heavy rock discs of the day, and the Jag didn't do it.

 

[Rod Parsons]

My '66 Jag was Ice Blue Metallic.

 

[Tim Armstrong]

I had a '63 Jaguar, and I really miss it. If indeed they come out with a Squier Custom Vibe Jaguar this year, I may have to jump!

Tim

 

[ReaL Madras]

Johnny Marr thinks that they are the dogs bollocks!

 

[Henry]

Thanks for that mate, never played a Jag. It was good to hear a fan of the instrument discuss what the critics always cite as it's shortcomings. If the Squiers make it out to Oz I'll definitely go and have a fiddle with one.

 

[PineBomb]

Not a bad first youtube vid at all. You have a natural style. It was informative without the extraneous nonsense. Like you say, the audio quality leaves something to be desired, but it gets the job done. Maybe consider a little more thoughtful preface as to the gear you use if for no other reason than to anticipate questions that will come down the road.

I had never played a short scale until about two months ago. I found a shop in Brooklyn with some 60s Duo-Sonics and Mustangs, and thought "why did I wait so long?". I have smaller hands, so the scale length is perfect for me. I'll keep your thoughts in mind about the sustain. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Mad Kiwi]

Great video, thank you.

I have a classic Vibe Jaguar HH that I love and I also got a Classic Vibe Jazzmaster because I loved the offset shape so much. Both really fantastic guitars. Neither experience quite the lack of sustain you mentioned due to the revised bridge placement, but it is still slightly noticeable.

After that experience I am getting keen to get a "proper" single coil Jag. Not sure if I want a real one though, I had a Japanese Jazzmaster for awhile and the original style bridge and narrow neck were ...."difficult" to say the least

Although I AM tempted to sell on the HH Jag and some other lesser models from my "collection" for a real one just because they seem semi affordable for an actual, real, vintage guitar. Not many other guitars of '64' or therabouts for $3k (ish) still available.....I imagine they won't stay that way....but that might just be my GAS talking me in to it.... an investment

 

[Tidepoolbay]

I too am a big fan of the Jaguar.
I recommend the early 90's Japan models.

You get a lot of quality for the price.

 

[musicalmartin]

Interesting video and well explained .I just got a Blacktop FSR Jaguar .I love it and find it easy to play and it sounds good .It has made me lust for a standard single coil Jag as the ergonomics suit me more than just about any other guitar .like Tim I may look out for a Squier Classic vibe if its more than a rumour .

 

[babybluetele]

I was almost 100% convinced I want a Jaguar (couldn't decide between a Jag & JM, still cant lol) until I read bout the plinky, not very good at sustain part

 

[purpletele]

I was almost 100% convinced I want a Jaguar (couldn't decide between a Jag & JM, still cant lol) until I read bout the plinky, not very good at sustain part

Don't write them off that quick. The decreased string angle does produce a quicker attack and less sustain, but not so much so that Jaguars (or Jazzmasters) are unusable. FWIW my Jazzmaster sustained about the same or better than most of the Strats I have owned save/ for my 86' 62 RI.

Get out there and try one, I doubt you'll be disappointed. The right amp is a big part of the sustain equation too.