JoBo’s fusion of blues and rock makes him one of the most fiery and exciting guitar players on the planet – here’s how to nail his style. Pro will be a poly finish that generally looks new for a long time. Those nylon inserts certainly add stability to the bridge, while still allowing it to rock slightly, but we’re not sure if they’ll stop it creeping downwards over time – a common complaint that the Staytrem aftermarket bridge fixed with simple plastic bushings. Based on Marr’s 1965 own Jaguar, this example is built with the same appointments as the renowned Smiths guitarists’ axe including a vintage-style truss rod, lacquer finish and a custom-shaped maple neck. Fender’s Jazzmaster and Jaguar have not always felt the love from guitar magazines. Maybe this isn’t a biggie, but again, we look to the Staytrem and Mastery bridges with their trouble-free 52mm spacing…. Thanks for telling advice. • NECK DEPTH 21.5mm at first fret, 23.5mm at 12th fret Written and recorded in isolation across two continents, the album utilises ‘borrowed’ guitars, multi-layered violins and some Japanese guitar curios. by CorporateDisguise » Sun Mar 12, 2017 5:13 am, Post FWIW I tried both before getting my JM Jaguar personally I preferred the feel of the JM neck - the radius and I much prefer the feel of the vintage frets the rolled board edges give it a comfortable played in feel too. • HARDWARE Jazzmaster/Jaguar bridge with brass Mustang saddles, screw-in vibrato arm Buy Fender Johnny Marr Jaguar Olympic White 2016 from only $2,174.00 Hello, I will support your music life from Japan.I will do my utmost for the service you satisfy. DescriptionThis is a 2016 Fender American made Jaguar. Well, thanks to the latest entries in the American Professional range, your prayers may have been answered…, The Jazzmaster echoes Fender’s Blacktop range with amp-style knobs. His imagination is as important as his gear, but here’s a guide to the tools and sounds of his trade…. • BUILD Alder body, bolt-on maple neck, 9.5” radius maple fingerboard, 22 narrow-tall frets, bone nut Pro has a maple board option, if you prefer maple. So with that in mind, while there’s lots to be said for vintage-correct recreations, wouldn’t it be great if Fender put all that aside for a minute and gave us a top-spec Jazzmaster and Jaguar that didn’t require any fiddling at all? And fans of the rhythm circuit’s mellow tones be even more warned: the body is not routed to make reinstating it a simple job. '17 Fender Johnny Marr Jaguar; '13 Schecter Hellcat VI, '08 Fender Am. Since the Johnny Marr Signature model was released, Fender has decided to copy some aspects of the switching system for their American Professional Jaguars. From ’60s surf rock to ’70s punk rock, short-scale Jaguar attitude never goes out of style. That fourth setting adds a useful humbucker-like option, and the phase switch brings hollowed-out tones that are more pleasing to modern ears than positions two and four on a Strat. The V-Mod pickups are again on the hot side, however, and what you gain in clarity and solidity you lose in expressive character. Essentially, it may feel and sound a bit more similar to a mainstream Fender without losing it's identity as a Jaguar. The Guitars: Marr vs CIJ Just like the Johnny Marr model, the Jag now has a four-way pickup selector. 0091905000, see the Service Diagram).This E-E spacing resulted in people having trouble with the E strings falling off the fretboard. The main difference, in fact, is that this new colour – Olive Green – is even more seductive in the flesh than Mystic Seafoam. Small vintage frets or tall frets? Just like the Johnny Marr model, the Jag now has a four-way pickup selector. X. This is a 2016 Fender Johnny Marr Jaguar that has been heavily modded. Fender American Original 60s Jaguar deals. • ELECTRICS Two V-Mod single-coil pickups, four-way switch (bridge, both in parallel, neck, both in series), phase switch for ‘both’ positions, master volume and tone But it’s very nice nonetheless: bright and clear on all three pickup settings, with excellent note definition from string to string and plenty of phasey chime in the middle position. Key Features Fender American Professional Jaguar Neck is chunky with a 9.5" radius. Skip to main content Skip to footer site5116795932 site5116795932 Used 116795932 Fender 2020s Johnny Marr Signature Jaguar Solid Body Electric Guitar site5116795932 false. In the video, I am comparing Fender’s American Vintage 65 (2016) with a JG-66 Crafted in Japan (1997) and a Johnny Marr Signature Jaguar (2018). As far as options, I'm considering either the Johnny Marr signature, the American Professional, or a '65 reissue. As with all Jaguars, the scale length is the other big difference between the two, coming in at a 24 inches. Save with early access to Presidents Day deals Shop Now. And what a wait its been. For more info on the Fender Jazzmaster go here - https://www.andertons.co.uk/search?query=fender%20jazzmaster For more info on the Fender Jaguar … The white AP Jaguar & the new hardtail Mustang. The short scale keeps the bottom end lightweight, and clean tones are pure and vivid in a way that’s uniquely Jaggy. by DesmondWafers » Tue Mar 14, 2017 9:45 pm. Let us be your guide…, Master of the Whammy pedal, preacher of righteous riffs and fan of – frankly – quite old gear, Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello is a guitar player like no other. • FINISHES Mystic Seafoam (as reviewed), Sonic grey (both w/ maple ’boards); 3-colour Sunburst and Olympic white (both w/ rosewood ’boards, £1,569) Key Features Fender American Professional Jazzmaster If you’re an offset-sceptic, you may be quite happy about this; if you’re a hardcore fan, however, you might miss that classic sound. • PRICE £1,539 (inc hard case) Weight and a few more Johnny Marr-like improvements wouldn’t have gone amiss. Tbe shop owner was kind enough to keep his store open after hours for me to try out both guitars. Specialized features of the Fender Johnny Marr Jaguar Electric Guitar include custom-wound, Bare Knuckle Johnny Marr single-coil neck and bridge pickups; custom-shaped maple neck with rosewood fingerboard based on Marr's 1965 Jaguar; vintage-style truss rod; lacquer finish; and Marr's signature on the front of the headstock. by tkachuk07 » Fri Mar 10, 2017 9:26 am, Post Seller 100% positive. © 2021 Guitar.com is a member of the media division of BandLab Technologies. But those days are long over, and while Fender’s offsets might still be something of a niche concern, they have an undeniable cachet of cool, being seen in the hands of everyone from J Mascis and Kurt Cobain to Slipknot’s Jim Root and Foals’ Jimmy Smith. Std Strat Here’s how it’s done, Want to upgrade the bridge on your vintage-style Jag but maintain a functional mute? 7.25 radius or flatter 9.5 radius? The Johnny Marr Jaguar is a thorough redesign from the perspective of a very busy working guitarist. • WEIGHT 4kg/8.8lbs Joining our Mystic Seafoam guitar in the maple ’board stakes is a more restrained Sonic Grey model, while fans of more conventional looks can get a rosewood fingerboard with either Sunburst or Olympic White colour options. This continued rise in this offset’s fortunes is clearly evidenced by their elevation into the 2017 Fender American Professional range - previously the American Standard range, which never featured either guitar, despite being the backbone of Fender’s range for the past couple of decades. The March 2021 issue of Guitar Magazine is out now! Johnny Marr “Jaguar sales had plummeted by the late 60s, and you really don’t see many 70s ones around,” says Martin. I know the Marr Jag costs more, but that is not a factor. Thanks in advance. By the way, I'm not looking for a traditional spec Jaguar. • NECK WIDTH 43.5mm at nut, 52mm at 12th fret The pickups are a spec Corea died at the age of 79 earlier this week. Octet, written by Woods and performed by eight Elixir endorsees, celebrates the instrument and showcases the adaptability of the brand’s strings, Two of the UK’s foremost collectors of vintage Fenders share their stories and buying advice as we enter a candy store bursting with custom colours. The band's self-titled debut arrives in June. And in his work as a solo artist and sideman, he was seen with SGs and Telecasters more often than not. Maple necks on Fender offsets are uncommon, but they look great here. From a playability standpoint the American Pro is super versatile. These guitars might not be the Disney ending that vintage offset fans were hoping for, but they’re undeniably lovely guitars. Radius isn't too much of an issue as I have guitars with a 7.25 radius as well as a 9.5 radius. As I previously stated, I wasn't looking for a vintage spec Jaguar. More importantly, the Jaguar hasn’t been quite so radically revoiced. When I brought my guitar in to a local luthier for setup with 10s another Am. Of course now its home and gets quite a bit of attention. I am watching this band Muna on MTV live & they have your same guitars. The maligned rhythm circuit is replaced with a phase switch for both pickups. So it’s not a classic Jag, but you won’t mind that if you’re coming from Strats and Teles… and maybe that’s a clue to the target market for both of these instruments. A uniquely creative guitarist who has powered one of the world’s biggest bands for 40 years and counting, let’s trip through the wires to look at 20 guitar highlights from the strings and pedals of the man they call The Edge. • SCALE LENGTH 648mm/25.5” Both have wide string spacing with mustang style bridges & thus the E strings will be close to the fretboard edge up near the 22nd fret. • FINISHES Antique Olive (as reviewed), Sonic grey (both w/ maple ’boards); 3-colour Sunburst and Olympic white (both w/ rosewood ’boards, £1,569). You might call them Strat pickups in disguise. All that delicate, twinkly stuff we were missing in the Jazzmaster? by BulletLee » Fri Mar 10, 2017 11:19 am, Post I now this is off topic, but how do you like your Gibson Midtown? Tbe shop owner was kind enough to keep his store open after hours for me to try out both guitars. • ELECTRICS Two V-Mod single-coil pickups, three-way switch, master volume and tone • BUILD Alder body, bolt-on maple neck, 9.5” radius maple fingerboard, 22 narrow-tall frets, bone nut • PRICE £1,539 (inc hard case) The guitar is the first signature model for another artist by Brian May’s guitar brand. Fender has another stab at fixing some of the notorious eccentricities of its classic offset designs. The spacing is much better now and the correct radius I'm loving the Jag super versatile awesome guitar cuts great in band mix too, American Professional Jag vs Johnny Marr Jag, Re: American Professional Jag vs Johnny Marr Jag. We suspect that they’re offsets for people who don’t like offsets. They did a really good job, absolutely awards to Fender on this new series, although you are getting a guitar that is more of a modern take of that historic line but it is a player nonetheless. I agree with the comments before, really go by the sound you are trying to strive for. Du bist auf der Suche nach ein paar Klangbeispiele von der Johnny Marr Jaguar? The Pro feels more modern, with the satin neck, flatter radius, and neck profile shared with the rest of the American Professional line. Discussion of newer designs, copies and reissue offset-waist instruments. More Info. A tad of reverb is added by a Roland SRE-555. In the old days, they only really cared about three genres of music – blues, rock and blues-rock – and so it’s perhaps not surprising that they didn’t have much time for plinky planks favoured by grungey noiseniks with rough hair and even rougher technique. by ObiRichKenobi » Fri Mar 10, 2017 6:22 pm, Post Pro has a maple board option, if you prefer maple. The country queen faced a crossroads in 1995, and took a left turn to deliver a stunning album that not only reinvigorated her career but has since inspired two generations of rising Americana artists, Gunning unapologetically for a certain little black box from California, Walrus’s first amp and cab sim refines the formula with some interesting tweaks, This ornate hollowbody with rockabilly stylings makes a return for 2021, Looking to give your Tele more of a Keith Richards vibe? Take, for instance, the Fender Johnny Marr Jaguar and its four-way blade switch, which represents a more intuitive approach to the guitar’s arsenal of sounds. Std Jazz Bass , ‘20 Fender Am. Fender Johnny Marr Jaguar Body (refinished By Marty Bell) $827.82 + shipping. The December 2020 issue of Guitar Magazine is out now! The neck is from an American Professional Jaguar and electronics have been changed to the vintage 60s style with the lead and rhythm circuits. 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I prefer the pickups on the Marr very much, but YMMV. Fender American Professional Jaguar Much of what we said about the Jazzmaster is equally applicable to the Jaguar. Pro. I am playing the Tube Screamer of my Ibanez UE 300 Multi-Effects and a Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion trough a VHT Special 6 Combo. Much of what we said about the Jazzmaster is equally applicable to the Jaguar. Fender American Professional Jazzmaster Unscrew one of the pickup covers and you’ll find the reason for this: the coils are extra-deep and so narrow they don’t even half-fill the bobbins. We chat to frontwoman Laura Colwell and guitarists Stephen Salisbury and Michael Bain about their new album Somewhere, accidentally writing country songs, and esoteric guitar playing. Before this model, almost every Jaguar included three switches on the chrome plate beneath the strings. 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. Continuing our look at the chord shapes and sequences used by The Beatles, we get inside the head of Paul McCartney and find a songwriting genius with an enthusiasm for minor chords and chords from outside the key. Since Fender released the American Vintage Jazzmaster in 1999, we’ve had to make do with old-fashioned 7.25-inch radius fretboards, rocking bridges that don’t always stay where you ask them to, strings that pop out of the threaded-barrel saddles, push-in vibrato arms that work loose, inaccessible truss rods, a tendency towards shrillness, and a muffled ‘rhythm’ circuit that usually only gets engaged by accident. Has anyone been able to do a comparison? Marr has the thin nitro finish, which will show wear & relic much faster. The neck profile, bridge, whammy bar, pots and fretboard are all the same as the other guitar’s, but what’s unique to the American Pro Jaguar is its switching arrangement. Some of the other changes also come with baggage. Johnny Marr Signature Series Jaguar - White Pearl W/B/W Lamination WD Music Pickguards White @ WD Music. by Kestrel- » Sat Mar 11, 2017 10:59 am, Post Lots of people who buy vintage offsets immediately mod them – bridges are replaced, pickups are upgraded, pot values are changed… it’s a lot of work. Nice.. The November 2020 issue of Guitar Magazine is out now. by Kestrel- » Sun Mar 12, 2017 9:56 am, Post Offering a wealth of highly specialized features ideal for discerningly unconventional guitarists, this model is based on Marr’s modified 1965 Jaguar. Post The Mystic Seafoam colour is a new addition, and it’s absolutely stunning. • STRING SPACING 36mm at nut, 56mm at bridge • NECK WIDTH 43mm at nut, 51.5mm at 12th fret • DESCRIPTION Solidbody offset guitar. They aren't too far apart in price. I also has an issue with tone pot: … I also confused a lot with Johnny Marr Jag schematic. The ’board radius is a bend-friendly 9.5 inches, the bridge is secured by nylon inserts, the saddles are more reliable Mustang types, the arm is screw-in, and truss rod access is at the headstock end. • NECK DEPTH 21.5mm at first fret, 23.5mm at 12th fret So I have decided to purchase a Jaguar to accompany my Mustang, but now I'm unsure of which Jag to purchase. • DESCRIPTION Solidbody guitar. by ObiRichKenobi » Tue Mar 14, 2017 2:54 pm, Post They have a reputation for being eccentric and difficult to work with, particularly in a professional environment. I just picked up the Tele and I couldn't put it down, it was amazing and ran laps around my MIM St. Tele. ... of course, on the Johnny Marr Jaguar. And yes, the rhythm circuit is gone. Like the Jazzmaster, the Jaguar is a real pleasure to play – the chunky neck feels great and we have no qualms about those frets, which are really only ‘slightly narrow, slightly tall’. The American Pro addresses all of these issues. Here’s a very vibey and cool, lightly used Johnny Marr Signature Jaguar in Lake Placid Blue. You won’t find it here either. If you want to benefit from this improved service, please opt-in. by tkachuk07 » Sat Mar 11, 2017 5:08 pm, Post We head into psychedelic territory in our second part of our John Lennon lesson, as we explore the chords and sequences used by a man spreading his creative wings. £2,249.00 Fender MIJ Limited Edition Traditional '60s Jaguar Left Handed in Arctic White. The usual three sliders at the bottom make way for a more practical four-way switch, the fourth position being both pickups in series – an idea lifted from the fantastic Johnny Marr signature model. by Kestrel- » Fri Mar 10, 2017 10:04 am, Post This is Fender’s attempt to broaden the appeal of the Jazzmaster and Jaguar rather than please die-hards, and who can blame them? • STRING SPACING 36mm at nut, 56mm at bridge If you like the Pro or you like the switching on the Pro go for that one. by enkindler » Sun Mar 12, 2017 9:18 pm, Post The Bridge and switching system of a Johnny Marr Jaguar; The early versions of the Marr Jaguar (2012 – 2017) came with a Staytrem bridge that had 55mm E-E spacing (Fender part No. What is your neck preference? The finish was inspired by the current approach to safety during the pandemic. This site uses cookies to provide and improve your shopping experience. Fender American Original '60s... Sweetwater Sound ... a vintage nod to the escalating modernism of the Professional and ultra-tweaked and posher Elites. In addition to building guitars for many other brands, Cort continues to provide its rivals with fierce competition thanks to a well-appointed range of in-house designs. Johnny Marr (born John Martin Maher; 31 October 1963) is an English musician, songwriter and singer.Between 1982 and 1987 he was the guitarist and – with Morrissey – co-songwriter of The Smiths, an English rock band formed in Manchester. Aside from the low E being rather too close to the fingerboard edge in higher positions, it's faultlessly built for purpose, addresses five decades of 'Jaguar-ness' and puts a decidedly leftfield design squarely back in the mainstream. The main difference, in fact, is that this new colour – Olive Green – is even more seductive in the flesh than Mystic Seafoam. £1,749.00 (1) Fender Limited Edition Jaguar Strat in Candy Apple Red ... Fender Johnny Marr Signature Jaguar in Metallic KO. by caldera » Fri Mar 10, 2017 10:58 am, Post Thanks for telling advice. Fender American Original 60s Jaguar Rosewood board In Surf Green. Next to an American Vintage model it feels a bit stiff. Building my custom Jag and was follow the official schematic: bright switches affet sound in a very light way (less that it sound on reviews of Johnny Marr Jag). I'm in the market for a new Jag and am considering either the Johnny Marr Jaguar or the new American Professional Jaguars. Mustang saddles replace the annoying threaded originals, Also, the saddles’ fixed 56mm spacing means both E strings are rather close to the edges of the neck on the upper frets. Talk about the Fender Jazzmaster, Jaguar, and any other offset waist guitars with us! Let’s hope this is the Disney happy ending we Jazzmaster lovers have been waiting for. The February 2021 issue of Guitar Magazine is out now! Made in USA For Marr and Smiths fans, Fender’s introduction of the Johnny Marr Jaguar might seem odd and enigmatic. The Artists Johnny Marr, Kevin Shields *(My Bloody Valentine)*, Carl Wilson *(The Beach Boys)*, John Frusciante *(Red Hot Chili Peppers)*, St. Vincent Made in USA In Use The new V-Mod pickups are overwound for added beef, and even the pots have been looked at – they’re 500k instead of the usual 1-meg types, which should compensate for the bright maple board at least. The Marr has the vintage spec with 7.25 radius & small frets. Players with drifting right hands be warned: you may whack it by mistake even more often than you did the old one. We provide insight and opinion about gear, artists, technique and the guitar industry for all genres and skill levels. My main question is, what are the main differences between these Jags? • CONTACT Fender EMEA 0845 305 1122 fender.com Guitar.com is the world’s leading authority and resource for all things guitar. Pro Tele was waiting in the queue. Fender American Professional Jaguar Congratulations on your new Jaguar looks cool I nearly got the Olympic white Johnny Marr but went for the Black instead just out of interest how is the string spacing on your Pro I put a staytrem bridge on my JM Jag the strings were to near the edge of fretboard. However, a few aspects of the Johnny Marr model still remain unique. Accept Cookies +44(0) 1233 820082. I've been debating whether I should pick one up. Yesterday I found a small shop about a 2 hour drive from me that had both Johnny Marr and American Professional Jaguars in stock. You don’t see many Jazzmasters with maple fretboards – for many die-hards it’s a cardinal sin – but you can’t deny this guitar is gorgeous. This is a sound with much more punch and focus than a normal Jazzmaster; what you don’t get are the classic percussive ‘plunk’ on the wound strings, the sweetly fragile shimmer on the high notes, and the delicious sparkliness in slowly strummed chords. by Kestrel- » Sun Mar 12, 2017 9:37 am, Post There’s no avoiding the reality that the American Pro Jazzmaster doesn’t really sound much like a Jazzmaster in the classic sense. I opt-in to a better browsing experience. As a Smith, Marr was most closely associated with Rickenbackers, Stratocasters, Les Pauls, and Gibson semi-hollows. All have a ‘deep C’ neck with 22 frets described as ‘narrow-tall’. Kein Thema, Achim spielt dir die Gitarre in unserem Video an. The January 2021 issue of Guitar Magazine is out now! Yesterday I found a small shop about a 2 hour drive from me that had both Johnny Marr and American Professional Jaguars in stock. by Kestrel- » Fri Mar 10, 2017 9:01 am, Post II Jazzmaster; ‘84 Gibson Custom Shop ES-335 DOT; ‘78 Fender Telecaster; ‘86 Fender MIJ Precision Bass; ‘66 Hagstrom 12; ‘17 Fender Am. The new Mystic Seafoam finish is a triumph, combining with that maple board to create a look of magical radiance worthy of a Disney princess. The Johnny Marr Jaguar is a fantastically non-standard model that is as distinctive as the sounds he wrings from it. Budget is $1300 and purchasing used is fine by me. This time the rhythm circuit is replaced by a single slider to knock the pickups out of phase in the two ‘both’ positions – so there’s no room for the bass-cutting ‘strangle switch’. The reason that many guitarists may still a bit lukewarm, however, is that in contrast to its more famous solidbodies, there’s a perception that Fender didn’t quite nail things with the offsets first time around. by Pepe Silvia » Tue Mar 14, 2017 4:14 pm, Post • WEIGHT 3.8kg/8.4lbs In the first of a new series, we examine how this simple and common system for learning the guitar contains hidden depths that could be the key to unlocking your potential as a musician.