The 60th-anniversary Jaguar is a celebration of everything that makes Fender’s celebrated short-scale offset great! This gorgeous axe boasts a duo 60th-anniversary Jaguar pickups that authentically reproduce the Jag’s signature bright and percussive thunk, with the ability to easily switch to a rich, warm tone via the rhythm circuit on the upper bout. Other period-correct features include the original floating bridge/tremolo system and the Jag’s quirky flip-up bridge mute, which team to deliver vintage vibe straight out of 1962. For the neck, Fender opted to go with a late-'60s-inspired setup: the beautiful blocks and binding perfectly complement this Jag’s dark rosewood fretboard and matching headstock. From reverb-drenched surf plunk to noisy and textured shoegaze, this commemorative Jaguar is guaranteed to be a short-scale stunner.

Fender 60th Anniversary Jaguar at a Glance:

• Alder body with lacquer finish
• '60s "C”-shaped neck profile; 7.25”-radius fingerboard
• Pearloid block position marker inlays on a bound neck with matching painted headstock.
• Two 60^th Anniversary single-coil Jaguar pickups
• Lead/rhythm circuit; bass-cut “strangle” switch
• Includes vintage-style hardshell case with 60^th Anniversary embroidery

60th-anniversary Jaguar pickups

This guitar comes loaded with two pickups designed specifically for the Jaguar’s 60th anniversary, and they deliver a wealth of vintage-style jangly tones. The Jag’s bridge pickup is famously bright and cutting, perfect for staying articulate in a dense mix or in a wash of spring reverb. If you’re looking for a warm and mellow tone, the neck pickup delivers in spades, especially when paired with Fender’s offset-specific rhythm circuit.

Round-laminated rosewood fretboard

We're often asked at Music Experience what a "round-laminated" fretboard is — it simply means that the rosewood fretboard is carved with a radius on both sides, and that the maple neck is carved with a radius, too. Compared to slab-style fretboards, where the fretboard and neck have flat surfaces where they join, round-laminated fretboards are more resistant to warping and de-lamination. It's true to Fender's mid-'60s construction methods and ensures a lifetime of reliable performance.

Short-scale style all the way

While the Jaguar shares several features with its offset twin, the Jazzmaster, the Jaguar’s defining characteristic is its slightly shorter 24-inch scale length. Compared to the standard 25.5-inch scale length found on Jazzmasters, Telecasters, and Stratocasters, a 24-inch scale produces a lower sustaining sound with a percussive bite. In addition to its sonic qualities, the slinkier feel of the strings and the shorter distance between frets result in a guitar with an easy-playing string feel, making bending and big chord stretches eminently comfortable.

What Fender Says...

The 60th Anniversary Jaguar models celebrate the introduction of Fender’s top-of-the-line offset instrument of 1962. The Jaguar was introduced as Fender’s premium offering and was advertised as a “faster, more comfortable guitar.” The 60th Anniversary Jaguar is instantly recognizable with its iconic offset-waist body, slinky 24” short scale, elegant bound rosewood fingerboard inlaid with pearloid block position markers and matching painted headstock. Other era correct details include an alder body with nitrocellulose lacquer finish, lead/rhythm circuit, "F" tuners and Jaguar tremolo system with adjustable string mute. A pair of 60th Anniversary Jaguar pickups provide a host of inspiring tones, ranging from slashing rhythm sounds to round, warm lead tones. The guitar features an engraved neckplate with a 60th anniversary logo, which is also embroidered on the interior of the included hardshell case. Offered in two vintage-inspired colors, Mystic Dakota Red and Mystic Lake Placid Blue, this model will be available in very limited numbers.

Lacquer Finish

The nitrocellulose lacquer finish not only lets the body breathe with its true tonal character, it also ages and wears in a distinctively personal way.

’60’s "C” Neck Shape

This Jaguar features a “C”-shaped neck profile delivered straight from the 1960s to your hands. Remarkably comfortable, it suits any playing style.

Lead/Rhythm Circuit

This circuit makes it easy to dial in preset rhythm and lead sounds and switch between the two on the fly—great for live performances.

60th Anniversary Single-coil Jaguar Pickups

These specially voiced pickups are crafted to capture the articulate mid 60’s tone that made Fender instruments famous.

Bound Fingerboard With Blocks Inlays

First featured on Jaguars in the mid-60’s, block inlays and neck binding add a touch of class and an upscale vibe to this already stunning instrument.

Vintage-Correct Hardware

This guitar features authentic vintage-style Fender hardware. From the floating tremolo to the string mute to the “F”-stamped tuning machines, every piece is just like the original.