Fender pre-CBS Original Vintage 1964 Jaguar 3T Sunburst

Fender pre-CBS Original 1964 Jaguar 3T Sunburst


When the Jaguar first hit the market in 1962, this new model was intended to be Fender's feature-packed, premium electric guitar. It was the most expensive Fender electric guitar of the time. Jaguar borrowed the offset shape, rhythm circuit and vibrato system from the Jazzmaster (Leo's top-of-the-line design that preceded it).


1965 was a pivotal year for the Fender Electric Instrument Company because Leo sold it to CBS on January 5. Many musicians and collectors consider guitars produced before 1964 to be superior to those that came later. You may have heard the term "pre-CBS" to refer to guitars produced before the company's sale. This guitar also dates from the pre-CBS era. In the pre-CBS era, Jaguar found a home in Surf Music, but the cheaper Telecaster and Stratocaster far outsold the more expensive models. Strat and Tele remain the most popular today.


It has an alder body, maple neck, and Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. It is a guitar with very comfortable playing ergonomics. Their tones are like gems. I've never heard such crystal clear tones from a Fender. There is a lot of tone variety, so there is almost no tone you cannot achieve.
This guitar is original, except for the frets. Original including the foam on the original "Fender Mate" muffler. All soldering system, capacitor potentiometers, everything is original. No additions or subtractions were made. This guitar remains exactly as original except for the frets as it was when it left Fullerton, California in '64. This is one of the criteria sought by collectors in vintage guitars. Truss rod is fully functional and has no problems.


Notable users: Kurt Cobain, Johnny Marr, PJ Harvey, Courtney Barnett, Tom Verlaine, John Frusciante, Rowland S. Howard, Carl Wilson of the Beach Boys, Nels Cline, Sharon Van Etten… Just a few of the famous artists who turned to Jaguars.


I have detailed photos of all the internal parts of the guitar. I can send it to anyone who wants. If you want, you can ask Fender about its originality or consult your luthier.
The guitar will be supplied with its own Hardshell Case, including the vibrato arm, which was included with the original guitar.
I might consider a swap. Please do not make unequal offers. I can share detailed photos if you send me a message.

The guitar is currently in Turkey. I will come to Utrecht, Netherlands, on June 7th. I will also go to France, Germany, Belgium and Italy. If anyone is seriously interested, I will bring the guitar with me. I can consider your reasonable trade offers. Also available on my guitars listed below. If you wish, you can send a message for detailed information.
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