The Fender American Vintage ’65 Jaguar marks a key chapter in Jaguar history. That is, after surf and before punk, when the sole ’60s member of Fender’s big four guitars staked its own gradually growing claim in the hearts and hands of a select group of alternative-minded guitarists who appreciated its distinctive design and offbeat status. The classic Jaguar shorter scale, dual-circuit layout and sleekly chromed-out design are here, along with a bound round-laminated fingerboard and larger pearl dot inlays—elegant touches the Jaguar acquired in 1965, merely three years after its introduction.

Fender American Vintage 65 Jaguar

Fender American Vintage 65 Jaguar

Fender has boldly cleared the slate to make way for a fresh American Vintage series with new features, new specs and the most meticulous level of vintage accuracy yet.

Fender American Vintage ’65 Jaguar features:
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  • Body: Alder
  • Neck Shape: Mid ’60s “C” Shape
  • Number of Frets: 22
  • Fret Size: Vintage Style Frets
  • Fretboard Radius: 7.25″ (18.41 cm)
  • Fretboard: Bound Round-Laminated Rosewood
  • Neck Material: Maple
  • Neck Finish: New Fender Flash Coat Lacquer
  • Nut Width: 1.650” (42 mm)
  • Scale Length: 24″ (61 cm)
  • Truss Rods: Vintage-Style Heel Adjust
  • Pickup Configuration: S/S
  • Bridge Pickup: New American Vintage ’65 Jaguar (Bridge)
  • Neck Pickup: New American Vintage ’65 Jaguar (Neck)
  • Pickup Switching: 2-On/Off slide switches, one for each pickup
  • Controls: Lead Circuit: Volume, Tone; “Rhythm” Circuit: Volume, Tone
  • Hardware: Chrome
  • Bridge: Vintage Style Floating Tremolo with Tremolo Lock Button
  • String Nut: Bone
  • Tuning Machines: Single Line “Fender Deluxe” Vintage Style
  • Auxiliary Switching: 2-Position Tone Switch
  • Finish: Three-color Sunburst and limited Candy Apple Red finishes.
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