Ignoranus from BC, Canada
Quality:
Excellent. I can honestly say that of the five Fenders I've owned since 1984 this one is exceptionally well made. The fir & finish is top notch, and the feel is spot on.
Sound:
Fantastic. I am blown away by the range of sounds, the tone through my little Fender Blues Jr amp is staggering. Very happy.
Reliability:
I've had it a little under a month, so it really hasn't had time to deteriorate. I truly cannot imagine how it might deteriorate unless something violent and catastrophic occurs!
Overall:
I had expected some fit & finish issues, but was very pleasantly surprised. This is one of the best put-together Fender's I have ever owned/played!
Playability and Feel:
The alder body is HEAVY, which is how it should be. The neck is fat anf feels just fine in my huge mitts. Controls are what they are, i.e. it's a Jaguar and take some figuring out.
Tone:
All of the above. Very versatile, the p'ups are wound hot so they do sparkle nicely. I just love the crisp shimmer on the bridge p'up with the tone cut switched in.
Finish:
Outstanding. Not a single blemish, and believe me I've looked.
Action:
Bang on. More amazingly, the intonation was spot on too. The strings out of the box are Fender 10's, a little thin for me (and the guitar). Re-strunbg to 11's it seems really happy.
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Date submitted:
September 1st
Jeff from Long Beach, Ca, USA
jlccarbone@gmail.com
Subject:
Great classic tone
Sound:
Very warm, especially for single coils.
Reliability:
Just got it but know that it will be something I will pass down.
Playability and Feel:
Very comfortable, C shape
Tone:
Bright but tone is very flexible
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Rick H from Pembroke, MA, USA
rickhal53@gmail.com
Subject:
This Jag was somewhat of a surprise to me....
Quality:
I would consider this guitar to made well. Fender has been producing high quality guitars in Mexico for some time now. And it shows in this Jag. I haven't found any issues with it so far.
Sound:
It is a solid body guitar but due to the way a player can manipulate the pickup configuration, good tone can be gotten. Not to mention what Jaguars are known for; awesome crunch and that "grunge" sound and tone.
Reliability:
Great so far. I've only had it for a short time but given that I have owned many Fender Strats over the years, I expect to get the same reliability from this Jaguar.
Overall:
I have a 62 "hot rodded" Strat re-issue as well as a 68 Tele (butchered and rescued/repaired) with phenomenal tone and playability, and this Jaguar keeps up with them. I love the switching and pickup tweaking one can do with this guitar. The quality of craftsmanship that Fender is known for in it's vintage instruments is found in this edition of the Jaguar.
Playability and Feel:
Playability is great and the feel is very sweet.
Tone:
What more can I say? This is a Jaguar with all the electronics on board. You can certainly get that bright and "snappy" tone out of this baby! Not to mention great crunch and metal too.
Finish:
Although I am not usually a sunburst finish kind of guy, this 3 color sunburst is very nice. And different from my other guitars.
Action:
Pretty good. Good enough that I did not even have it setup by my local guitar shop guy. Was just about in tune out of the box too.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Date submitted:
May 11, 2011
Ron Petersen from Plano, TX 75075 USA
Subject:
Fender Jaguar Guitar
Quality:
Top level of quality. Fender makes top shelf ,very best items.
Sound:
This has so many different sounds and tones available that no other guitar of this kind can compare
Reliability:
I bought and learned how to play Guitar in 1966 with a new Fender Jaguar guitar. It is a truly fantasitic guitar. In 1966 they came out with the candy apple red. Love that guitar. Love the remakes. Fender make top of the line quality guitar and amps. I now have a G DEC Amp .. Love it love it what fun. You can be a one man band. Incredible.
Overall:
Abolutely a stunning and beautiful to behold guitar
Playability and Feel:
This is a lightweight feeling guitar but it is solid and it is so easy to play.
Tone:
With all the different choices you can have with all these switches, nothing compares.
Finish:
Absolutely perfect finish.
Action:
This is a fun guitar both the original one and my new one too. You will never be sorry you own a jaguar. My wife has a stratocaster and it is just as great a guitar as my jaguar.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
YES
Date submitted:
August 6, 2010
Ben from Austin Tx.
Quality:
Very dependable!
Sound:
It has so many diffrent sounds, It fits so manny music styles.
Reliability:
I don't have it, but ive played it and LOVED IT!!!!
Overall:
BEST GUITAR EVER!!!
Playability and Feel:
Fast, and yes
Finish:
I like it in Candy apple red.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
No
Glenn in Chillicothe, MO from Chillicothe, MO. USA
riverratgr@gmail.com
Subject:
A great Jaguar at half the price
Quality:
Build quality is really good, all hardware, etc., properly installed, nothing misligned, goofed, etc. Finish is tops, metals are tops, very good guitar for the money. Dependable, very much so !
Reliability:
Has stood the test of time with flying colors. Yes, it has been well taken care of but still played alot. Can't ask for anything better.
Overall:
The MIM Jag rivals the USA Jag in every way except the price is more user friendly at 1/2 the price.
Playability and Feel:
You can feel the great build quality, neck is semi chunky with 9.5 radius, plays like butter. Controls are a snap to get on to. These MIM Jags are great and they seen to be getting better and better. Quality woods, metals, craftmanship, etc., is all there. Very playable and great looking instrument.
Tone:
Adjust pickups to your own liking, raise them for bright tele or strat snap or lower them to mellow your sound. Pickups react very nicely to height adjustments.
Finish:
My Jag's candy apple red is perfect, a real treat for the eye. No flaws, no over sprays, etc., top job. Thanks Fender !
Action:
Out of the box, the factory setup was pretty decent. I switched the 10-46s for 09-42s for easy fingering and better sound. No other mods were needed.
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Date submitted:
June 24th, 2009