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SKU FEN-0116400705

Fender Johnny Marr Jaguar Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Olympic White

$2,549.99
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PLAYER'S PERSPECTIVE

As much as we adore Strats and Teles, sometimes the most exciting new Fender arrivals here at the shop are the "offset" models. They have a completely rad personality and vibe to them... and boy, does this one fit that bill. Here's a brand new Johnny Marr Jaguar! Best known as the guitarist and songwriter of the Smiths, his go-to Fender axe has become as iconic in the guitar world as his playing and writing has in music history in general. 

The amount of customizations and unique features on this Jag is pretty diverse for a signature model. To start, Fender commissioned the venerable Bare Knuckle Pickups to wind a special set for this guitar to fit Marr's preference, and given that Fender winds some pretty killer pickups themselves for their other guitars of this level, these Bare Knuckles must be something special... and they are. They are very clear and dynamic, with a slight mid-scoop that nails that vintage tonality extremely well. They sound amazing into the vintage-inspired amps we have here at the shop, and they overdrive awesomely. The pickup switch can put the pickups in series for a humbucker-esque sound, which is quite the unique tone given these are Jaguar pickups. Extra bright switches give you some extra tweaking options in case you need the guitar to brighten up even more. 

Marr also opted for some improvements to the vintage specification of the guitar - a more stable and secure trem system and 22 frets. The former really made us feel more comfortable getting a little more out there while using the bar. Lastly, the special neck profile really helps you feel exactly what Johnny plays night in night out, as it's based on his personal vintage Jag.

For the discerning player who wants something a little more unique for an entry into the offset guitar world, you can't go wrong with the venerable Johnny Marr sig.

Manufacturer's Description

Johnny Marr is best known as the strikingly dynamic guitarist-arranger-songwriter behind the Smiths, who redefined and ruled U.K. pop in the 1980s. A master of melody, layering and texture, Marr has brought his own instantly identifiable genius to the proceedings ever since, in stints with The The, the Pretenders, Modest Mouse and the Cribs—to say nothing of his solo career and innumerable guest appearances. The Johnny Marr Jaguar® is a fantastically non-standard model that is as distinctive as the sounds he wrings from it.

  • Maple neck based on Marr’s 1965 Jaguar, with custom profile and vintage-style heel truss rod adjustment
  • 7.25”-radius rosewood fingerboard with 22 vintage-style frets
  • Dual custom-wound Bare Knuckle® Johnny Marr single-coil pickups
  • Four-position blade pickup switch mounted in lower-horn chrome plate
  • Dual upper-horn slide switches (universal bright and pickup-switch position four bright)
  • Jaguar bridge with Mustang® saddles, nylon post inserts for improved stability and chrome cover
  • Vintage-style floating tremolo tailpiece and “taller” tremolo arm with nylon sleeve insert to prevent arm swing

Specifications

Body

  • Body Material: Alder
  • Body Finish: Lacquer
  • Body Shape: Jaguar®

Neck

  • Neck Material: Maple
  • Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
  • Neck Shape: Custom Shape Based on Johnny's '65 Jaguar® Guitar
  • Scale Length: 24" (610 mm)
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
  • Number of Frets: 22
  • Fret Size: Vintage Style
  • Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
  • Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
  • Position Inlays: Ivory Dot
  • Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust

Electronics

  • Bridge Pickup: Custom-Wound Bare Knuckle® Johnny Marr
  • Neck Pickup: Custom-Wound Bare Knuckle® Johnny Marr
  • Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
  • Switching: 4-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups (In Parallel), Position 3. Neck Pickup, Position 4. Neck and Bridge Pickups (In Series)
  • Configuration: SS
  • Auxillary Switching: 2 Slide-Switches: Universal Bright Switch; Bright Switch for Blade Position 4

Hardware

  • Bridge: Jaguar® Bridge with Mustang® Saddles and Vintage Style "Floating" Tremolo Tailpiece
  • Hardware Finish: Chrome
  • Tuning Machines: 6-in-Line American Vintage
  • Pickguard: 3-Ply White
  • Control Knobs: Black Plastic
  • Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Vintage-Style
  • Bridge Cover/Tailpiece: Includes Chrome Bridge Cover

Misc.

  • Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
  • Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
  • Included Accessories: Vintage-style Cable
  • Instrument Weight: 8.8 lbs
  • Serial #: V2317703

Overall Condition

Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized dealer for Fender. This Johnny Marr Jaguar is 100% brand new and is being sold with a full manufacturer's warranty. Photos are of the exact guitar you'll receive.

Our in-house guitar tech will inspect, test, set up, and clean all of our instruments on site prior to shipping. All of our instruments are guaranteed to be fully functional upon arrival.