Absolutely agree. A Jag simply isn't a Jag to me without the switching and the rhythm circuit--which I happen to use a lot more than I thought I would.
@@naokisonoda-hqwell then in that case I guess the Johnny Marr Jaguar - probably the most popular Jaguar model in Fender’s catalogue by a country mile - isn’t a proper Jaguar either.
No the heart of the Jag is the 24” scale and funky single-coils with “claws” hooked up to 1 meg volume and tone pots. For a majority of uses for a majority of players, this Jag will sound like a Jag.
@@monoclepigproductions Never said it wasn't a "proper Jaguar," sir. I was just saying it isn't a Jag to me without the rhythm circuit, which is obviously just my opinion. You play very nice fingerstyle, and I hope you have a great day.
@@naokisonoda-hq between the two “mod” switches on a traditional Jaguar, I think the strangle switch is the cooler one, myself; it’s not instant but you can fake the rhythm circuit by turning the lead tone down, but there’s no way to fake the strangle
Great Jaguar! I’m not a fan of the normal Jag with all the switches and chrome so this finally makes it an option for me. Sorry to see so many commenters that can’t accept variation and think everything should be the same.
Why does this not have the rhythm circuit and strangle switch? We have to either get a Squier or a Vintera at over $1000 USD for the traditional switches. It makes no sense. If this Player IIs had traditional switching, I'd be tempted to buy one of these offsets but I'm not interested in any of them now save maybe the Tele.
The tremolo move irks me. I was considering this, but no longer. I will take a closer look at the Telecaster, because I always wanted a white blonde Telecaster with a rosewood fretboard.
Try the Squire Classic Vibe 70's version. I have one with a Fender AVRI Tremolo and a Staytrem bridge, and I love it. I also de-glossed the neck, and it feels amazing. Yes, you have to invest a bit, but all of these mods can be had for less than a Vinterra Jag. I also tried upgrading the pickups, and ended up switching back to the stock pickups--they sound very good to me. Other bonuses: block inlays, and the same kind of switching you'd get on a normal Jag. One tip: the Laurel fretboards can be a bit dry and light colored, but you can definitely find dark ones (as I have). I'm not sure how much this new Player Jag retails for, but I just don't see the point of a Jag without all of the cool switching.
@@naokisonoda-hq Honestly considering buying a Squier Jag so I have all the controls and then putting a Player Series II Rosewood neck on it once they're being sold individually. These new Jags look so nice but I feel like I'd be doing myself a disservice by not having the original controls.
@@MayonnaiseOreo I get why you'd want to do that, but I've been so happy with my Squire Jag's neck, so maybe give it some time. You might like it enough to leave it the way it is. Good luck!
Waiting to see some RUclipsr mod it (think Telecaster mods): 4 or 5 way switch mod (in series and out-of-phase), angled hex switch plate on proper Jag pickguard, upper chrome plate, triple string tree. This may turn out REALLY COOL. Btw, the Squire Contemporary is also interesting and different if you're not into the traditional Jag switching...just add aftermarket trem system. Haven't seen that either.
I love this design and the pickups! For those asking where the other switches are....just get yourself one with the switches! These are a new take on them and perfect for the Player Series. I would to see this setup with a TOM sale bridge too.
All good and sounds amazing 👏. Just one thing that would bother me. The pick-up switch looks pretty awkward. Why not keep it vertical for easier, quicker switching?
I can get behind the lack of a rhythm circuit on the jazzmaster, but the jaguar kinda needs one. You could've even done a 4 way switch or something for it.
Mine came with clear coat chipping off the side of the neck, fret sprouts, some (maybe 15 total) sharp fret ends and the “rolled” fretboard was less rolled than my classic vibe jazzmaster. I can fix the frets but the clear coat is lame. Not sure if it was a fluke since I bought one of the first ones available, but I’m pretty bummed. Other than that stuff its cool. Sounds great.
Yeah kind of. But they are high quality. You might find them lacking features (specially on their offset models) as you progress with your playing. But in terms of playability and sound they can last a lifetime. But do some testing if possible, as specially the sound and feel are different for everyone. And yeah, I would take a Strat or Tele, as they come with the full features.
My God, the emphasis on blabber you can read in 30 seconds on a speclist and the de-emphasis in demonstrating the sounds, with every last musical moment cut off and interrupted by blabber after a few seconds. There must be some serious flaws in this guitar you're trying to hide. What a waste of several minutes.
Why this switching? Isn’t the heat of a jag in its switching system??
Absolutely agree. A Jag simply isn't a Jag to me without the switching and the rhythm circuit--which I happen to use a lot more than I thought I would.
@@naokisonoda-hqwell then in that case I guess the Johnny Marr Jaguar - probably the most popular Jaguar model in Fender’s catalogue by a country mile - isn’t a proper Jaguar either.
No the heart of the Jag is the 24” scale and funky single-coils with “claws” hooked up to 1 meg volume and tone pots.
For a majority of uses for a majority of players, this Jag will sound like a Jag.
@@monoclepigproductions Never said it wasn't a "proper Jaguar," sir.
I was just saying it isn't a Jag to me without the rhythm circuit, which is obviously just my opinion.
You play very nice fingerstyle, and I hope you have a great day.
@@naokisonoda-hq between the two “mod” switches on a traditional Jaguar, I think the strangle switch is the cooler one, myself; it’s not instant but you can fake the rhythm circuit by turning the lead tone down, but there’s no way to fake the strangle
Great Jaguar! I’m not a fan of the normal Jag with all the switches and chrome so this finally makes it an option for me. Sorry to see so many commenters that can’t accept variation and think everything should be the same.
At this point it’s a stray with one less pick up and one less knob
Why does this not have the rhythm circuit and strangle switch? We have to either get a Squier or a Vintera at over $1000 USD for the traditional switches. It makes no sense. If this Player IIs had traditional switching, I'd be tempted to buy one of these offsets but I'm not interested in any of them now save maybe the Tele.
Kudos on the Rosewood but where are the switches? Please bring the classic look
They have that but you'd have to look for Vintera or American Vintage
@@iagobroxado Which sadly means a 7.25" radius and/or Pau Ferro.
The tremolo move irks me. I was considering this, but no longer. I will take a closer look at the Telecaster, because I always wanted a white blonde Telecaster with a rosewood fretboard.
Finally an affordable Jaguar. Not a fan of the 70's Vintera version. I had given up and this came up. Thank you.
Try the Squire Classic Vibe 70's version.
I have one with a Fender AVRI Tremolo and a Staytrem bridge, and I love it.
I also de-glossed the neck, and it feels amazing.
Yes, you have to invest a bit, but all of these mods can be had for less than a Vinterra Jag.
I also tried upgrading the pickups, and ended up switching back to the stock pickups--they sound very good to me.
Other bonuses: block inlays, and the same kind of switching you'd get on a normal Jag.
One tip: the Laurel fretboards can be a bit dry and light colored, but you can definitely find dark ones (as I have).
I'm not sure how much this new Player Jag retails for, but I just don't see the point of a Jag without all of the cool switching.
@@naokisonoda-hq Honestly considering buying a Squier Jag so I have all the controls and then putting a Player Series II Rosewood neck on it once they're being sold individually. These new Jags look so nice but I feel like I'd be doing myself a disservice by not having the original controls.
@@MayonnaiseOreo I get why you'd want to do that, but I've been so happy with my Squire Jag's neck, so maybe give it some time.
You might like it enough to leave it the way it is.
Good luck!
@@naokisonoda-hq Yeah I definitely would!
There is a more affordable jaguars called the player series one it’s been out since 2016
I LOVE this iteration of the Jaguar, but I wish Birch Green was a color option 🤕
Waiting to see some RUclipsr mod it (think Telecaster mods): 4 or 5 way switch mod (in series and out-of-phase), angled hex switch plate on proper Jag pickguard, upper chrome plate, triple string tree. This may turn out REALLY COOL. Btw, the Squire Contemporary is also interesting and different if you're not into the traditional Jag switching...just add aftermarket trem system. Haven't seen that either.
Jaguars are the best. Having the american original 60s and Marr edition. Definitely favorite Fender guitars.
I also like how minimalistic Jaguar looks without all metal parts and switches
I love this design and the pickups! For those asking where the other switches are....just get yourself one with the switches! These are a new take on them and perfect for the Player Series. I would to see this setup with a TOM sale bridge too.
Bring back the rhythm circuit please, I know it must be a PITA.
Would've bought it day one if it had the rhythm circuit and strangle switch. Instead I probably won't buy one at all.
All good and sounds amazing 👏. Just one thing that would bother me. The pick-up switch looks pretty awkward. Why not keep it vertical for easier, quicker switching?
Grunge players used to put tape over the old switches because the guitar would accidentally go off when strumming
wtw its crazy. i love jaguar
I can get behind the lack of a rhythm circuit on the jazzmaster, but the jaguar kinda needs one. You could've even done a 4 way switch or something for it.
Mine came with clear coat chipping off the side of the neck, fret sprouts, some (maybe 15 total) sharp fret ends and the “rolled” fretboard was less rolled than my classic vibe jazzmaster. I can fix the frets but the clear coat is lame. Not sure if it was a fluke since I bought one of the first ones available, but I’m pretty bummed. Other than that stuff its cool. Sounds great.
So what’s the difference between this and the first player jaguar (except the humbucker, of course)?
No coil split. 😊
I love this look. I never needed that many switches, this is much simpler. Nice color too, I think I'll be buying one soon!
Please do a new American production Jag, not everyone wants a Marr and there are no stores in the UK left with new stock!
This guitar Jaguar is Very good Too Much 🎸
No switches?
Beautiful ❤
not too familiar with the different series of Fender guitars. Are Player Series “beginner” guitars ?
Yeah kind of. But they are high quality. You might find them lacking features (specially on their offset models) as you progress with your playing. But in terms of playability and sound they can last a lifetime. But do some testing if possible, as specially the sound and feel are different for everyone. And yeah, I would take a Strat or Tele, as they come with the full features.
“Taking everything that made the original great” uh no you took out the best parts
Right the f*ck on! Post CBS Fender is a clue free zone when it comes to Jaguars!
Perfact opportunity to demo with something non-generic and Jaguar-centric, and what do you get? Pentatonic ciiches.
Spencer killin it on the demo
Is that the dude from Sega Genocide?????
Do I see the wrong bridge spacing here (and on the Jazzmaster), that puts the high e nearly on the edge? If so - bad move!
Why not a lefty? I would have gotten one on day one.
No left handed offsets boo
hell yeah
Te amo
I think it's not jag. It's too simple.
mine dont do that
Again no lefty model 😢
Please make a real jaguar 😢
Yet another J.I.N.O. Jaguar in name only, come on Fender this is getting ridiculous.
This is the most horrible neutering/cheapening of a Fender guitar since the redesign of the 1983 Stratocaster. Just awful.
You’re lame
My God, the emphasis on blabber you can read in 30 seconds on a speclist and the de-emphasis in demonstrating the sounds, with every last musical moment cut off and interrupted by blabber after a few seconds. There must be some serious flaws in this guitar you're trying to hide. What a waste of several minutes.
This New fender jaguar its not good...bring the jender jaguar sunbrust 3colors again!!! Dont undestand Fender....