Fender Johnny Marr Jaguar

Fender Johnny Marr Jaguar 2016 - Limited Edition.

Beautiful example of a Johnny Marr Jag.
Rare colourway - black on black.
Produced for a short run in 2016 for Music Network Chicago.

Fantastic condition. Some very light surface scratches and only one noticeable paint chip by the neckplate (see photographs). For full cosmetic report see detailed Reverb listing below.

Bought on Reverb approx. two years ago from a dealer in Australia. Paid shipping and import taxes.

Was completely original when I got it. I have since replaced the bridge with a Mastery Bridge. Professionally fitted by Some Neck Guitars in Dublin.

Original bridge is also included in sale - see photographs - it's in the Mastery tin, and includes the original pick-up cover. First photograph is from the original Reverb listing and shows the original pick-up with cover on the guitar.

Also comes with Original Hard Shell Case, including all case candy. Info. sheets diagrams etc., tremolo arm and leather strap.

Beautiful guitar, but to be honest it has too many bells and whistles (knobs and switches) for me to really appreciate. I'm more of a one Tone and Volume kinda player.

Costs:
Guitar - EUR 2200
Shipping - EUR 225
Import Duty - EUR 415

Mastery Bridge - €248
Fitting (by Some Neck) - €90

Total: €3178

Collection only. Don't want to ship it.
No problem to come have a play and try it out.
And I'm not interested in trades right now.
Thanks.

Will post full content of original Reverb listing below.


Fender Johnny Marr Jaguar, black, made in USA 2016. This is a cool Jag, made as part of a limited run for Chicago Music Exchange in an exclusive black finish. Johnny made his name with sadboi legends The Smiths, but has done stints with The Pretenders, Modest Mouse and a bunch of others, and is widely regarded to be a brilliant player and writer. The model is based off his 1965 Jag, modded to solve all the the issues, so you get a good dose of pragmatic good sense on the spec sheet. Mustang saddles on the bridge, nylon sleeves around the bridge posts, a taller trem arm, fun Bare Knuckle pickups and custom wiring with a four way switch and a pair of 'bright' slider switches. The mods eliminate some common issues like string slippage and a wobbly bridge, and gives you a more useful set of tonal options than the stock vintage style offering. It sounds brilliant: slicing treble with a glassy clarity, with a vibrant midrange and an understated low end that's tight and punchy. The series/parallel options available via the 4-way blade switch are fun too, the middle position is always my favourite on a Jag and to have a more shimmery or a more fat option is fun. It's a guitar that will sit on top of a mix perfectly, it has that jangly juiciness that will always find space in a band setting. These are around in white or red, but not really in black, so hey, you know the drill: one shot.

Model: Fender Johnny Marr Jaguar
Made: 2016, USA, Corona plant
Serial: V211724
Finish: black, gloss nitro, limited run for Chicago Music Exchange
Body: alder
Neck: maple, rosewood fretboard, 24" scale, 7.25" radius, vintage C shape
Weight: 4.005kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Bare Knuckle Johnny Marr Jaguar single coil x2
Accessories: original hard case and documents, trem arm

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some scuffs on the end and some dimples on the bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has scuffs on the top horn, belly carve, elbow area, bottom corn and middle of the body, as well as a dent and surface scratch on the bottom horn. The sides have scuffs on the top horn, a dent in the elbow area, scuffs along the back edge, and some scuffs and dimples near the jack and on the bottom horn. The front has scuffs and dimples in the elbow area, scuffs around the tailpiece and knobs and some play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 8/10, minor wear only