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VINTAGE BENCH TEST

The Jaguar’s shorter sustain, woody punch and
chiming clarity through a clean Fender or Vox amp
is practically unbeatable for 1960s-inspired rhythm
parts. Similarly, if it’s 1980s indie arpeggios you want,
the results are instantaneous and guaranteed.
Noise pioneers such as New York’s Sonic Youth
began playing offsets because they were cheap but
high-quality options in an 1980s guitar market that
was dominated by shred-obsessed players. Although
vintage offsets are nowhere near as affordable as they
once were, they’re still priced lower than the Strats
and Teles of the same era.
Our Firemist Gold Jaguar commands a premium
because of its originality, condition and rare custom-
colour finish. You could buy a regular sunburst 1966
model for less than half of its current asking price
but this is indisputably a collector-grade example.
That said, we hope it ends up with someone who
appreciates just how fine an instrument this is.
With a price that’s not much higher than the
modern Fender Custom Shop reissue, the Jazzmaster’s
refin not only makes it a relative bargain but also a
blank canvas should you prefer to have it finished
again in another colour. Either way, there are
innumerable joys to be had with this guitar.

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