Description

The short-scale Jaguar is a feisty beast combining vintage tone with the feel of a modern, cutting-edge guitar as part of the flagship American Professional range. Think of this as the spiritual successor to the American Professional II series, with the iconic offset receiving a host of new updates to the vibrato system, bridge and neck to make playing as effortless as possible and sound super crisp with a pair of newly designed V-Mod III single-coil pickups.V-Mod III pickups and Series Rhythm CircuitThe American Pro Jag has been kitted out with V-Mod III pickups designed with pickup guru Tim Shaw. They capture the raw, throaty energy of the original Jaguar while sharpening the articulation to suit modern mixes and bringing a wider variety of sounds. The overwound design means there’s plenty of punch and aggression as expected from an alt rock and indie favourite. This completely changes with the push/push switch: press it to coil tap the bridge pickup for a lower output sparkle akin to vintage models. The ClassicGear Precision Potentiometers offer a satisfying custom torque and resistance for fluid volume and tone swells, allowing you to really express yourself as much as possible.The rhythm circuit is a staple of the Fender offset, providing a way to completely change up your sound by setting the neck pickup to a thicker, higher output voicing. You get complete control over shaping your sound with independent volume and tone wheels.Sleek neck and fingerboard designThe beauty of the Jaguar is the shorter 24-inch scale length, making it the perfect for instrument for guitarists with smaller hands or those after a livelier, rowdier tone than its offset sister, the Jazzmaster.The Fender team has opted here for a Deep “C”, which gives the Jag a modern playing feel – slim at the lower frets while gradually filling out the hand the higher up you go. There’s a sprinkle of vintage flavour through the 22 narrow tall frets for expressive bends and easy chord fretting. These have been rolled to give the Jaguar a “played in” feel just like the most desirable vintage guitars. The Super-Natural satin finish makes traversing the fingerboard silky smooth.Lead playing is as great as ever thanks to a sculpted neck heel and bevelled neck plate ensuring there are no sharp edges to accidentally dig into your arm as you reach for the top frets.Redesigned Panorama Jaguar VibratoThe likes of the Stratocaster has always had one up on Fender’s offset models when it comes to the range of its vibrato. The new Panorama system grants access to both classy Jag style warbling and dramatic Strat-like dives, all while ensuring excellent tuning consistency.The ClassicGear J-Bridge represents a huge evolution in offset Fender tuning stability and accurate intonation by locking each string’s break angle and contact point in tight-tolerance machined saddles.Key FeaturesV-Mod III Pickups – Voiced specifically for each position, slightly overwound for punch and presence, yet retaining vintage warmth and clarity. Activated by a push/push switch, the bridge pickup can be tapped for a sparkly, vintage-accurate tone.Sculpted Neck Heel – The rounded neck heel and bevelled neck-plate improve access to the upper register and make leads easy and comfortable.Classicgear J-Bridge & Panorama Tremolo – Tight-tolerance machined saddles that lock each string’s break angle and contact point, maximizing vibrational coupling to the body while correcting the intonation and stability issues inherent in vintage-style offset bridges. The Panorama tremolo with pop-in arm dramatically increases the range of vibrato available, allowing for deep, Strat-style dives in addition to classic Jaguar warble.Deep “C” Neck Profile with Rolled Fingerboard Edges – Delivering both comfort and speed, the neck profile is slim at the nut and fills out gradually as it approaches the neck joint to create a natural feel …