Members Deadbeat Son Posted September 5, 2011 Members Share Posted September 5, 2011 In conjunction with the 20th anniversary of Nevermind, Fender has announced the new Kurt Cobain Jaguar. I'm not a big fan of either Nirvana or Jaguars, but I thought some of you may be interested: Specs: Series: Artist Body Shape: Jaguar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sk8centilli Posted September 5, 2011 Members Share Posted September 5, 2011 I dig it, but where in the world did you find it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Deadbeat Son Posted September 5, 2011 Author Members Share Posted September 5, 2011 I was perusing MF this evening and it was on the front page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sk8centilli Posted September 5, 2011 Members Share Posted September 5, 2011 Cool, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Deadbeat Son Posted September 5, 2011 Author Members Share Posted September 5, 2011 Cool, thanks. No problem. I admit, it's a pretty cool guitar; it definitely has a rockin' vibe to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted September 5, 2011 Members Share Posted September 5, 2011 Unfortunately, that is cool. I like the choice on the pickups. I'm always a bit leery and usually a bit unimpressed with Fender HBs, so going DiMarzio would eliminate that concern. I'm also not a big fan of relic'ing, but I do have one RW '72 Custom and I like the "thin skin" treatment they get. They're usually a bit lighter and more resonant. I'll most likely sit on the sidelines on this one since I'm guitar heavy and got plenty of GAS still to pay for, but it's cool. OTOH, I could start rationalizing it if I were to sell my other Jag HH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members najmul Posted September 5, 2011 Members Share Posted September 5, 2011 I see a few switches on the guitar, any idea what do they do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted September 5, 2011 Members Share Posted September 5, 2011 I like the idea but 9.5" radius The pickups are a good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Deadbeat Son Posted September 5, 2011 Author Members Share Posted September 5, 2011 I like the idea but 9.5" radius What radius would you expect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BB123 Posted September 5, 2011 Members Share Posted September 5, 2011 I like it, wonder what the price will be on it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members noisebloom Posted September 5, 2011 Members Share Posted September 5, 2011 I like the choice on the pickups. I'm always a bit leery and usually a bit unimpressed with Fender HBs, so going DiMarzio would eliminate that concern. This is essentially what I came in to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MyEmergency Posted September 5, 2011 Members Share Posted September 5, 2011 I like it, wonder what the price will be on it... It's 1,200~, it's right up on the website bro, no secret, it's on MF's front page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members doodie Posted September 5, 2011 Members Share Posted September 5, 2011 humm... its Road Worn aged finish and with the price tag $1200 I bet its a MIM. Looks like it doesnt have large CBS headstock which you find on the regular Jaguar or Kurt's Jaguar. Anyway Fender Japan Already done that years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted September 6, 2011 Members Share Posted September 6, 2011 What radius would you expect? 7.25", like the real thing it is modeled after. The curved radius, along with shorter scale and thin C profile, is part of what makes barre chording so painless on these guitars. I really find 9.5" to be pretty much a deal breaker for me. All of Kurt's favorite guitars, his Mustangs and Jaguars, pretty much share the same neck. The Jag-Stang that he himself helped design also has the 7.25" radius. So what the heck, really. The Japanese non-sig version mentioned in the post above is more accurate and probably better made. I didn't even see the pre-CBS headstock. What's the point of a sig if there is a more authentic production model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Deadbeat Son Posted September 6, 2011 Author Members Share Posted September 6, 2011 7.25", like the real thing it is modeled after. The curved radius, along with shorter scale and thin C profile, is part of what makes barre chording so painless on these guitars.I really find 9.5" to be pretty much a deal breaker for me. All of Kurt's favorite guitars, his Mustangs and Jaguars, pretty much share the same neck. The Jag-Stang that he himself helped design also has the 7.25" radius. So what the heck, really.The Japanese non-sig version mentioned in the post above is more accurate and probably better made. I didn't even see the pre-CBS headstock. What's the point of a sig if there is a more authentic production model? Let me preface with the statement that I know nothing about KC's guitars. That being said, according to Fender this is a more accurate reproduction than the CIJ model: Fender craftsmen have reproduced Cobain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grantus Posted September 6, 2011 Members Share Posted September 6, 2011 It's a 9.5 radius. Oh, umm, I guess that was already evident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vcnyls Posted September 6, 2011 Members Share Posted September 6, 2011 Man, as a huge Nirvana fan I've got to say that's awsome. Damn you! Why did you show that to me? I've been set on a Les Paul... hmmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Deadbeat Son Posted September 6, 2011 Author Members Share Posted September 6, 2011 The Strat headstock looks correct to me: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grantus Posted September 6, 2011 Members Share Posted September 6, 2011 I loves me a 9.5 radius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members richey888 Posted September 6, 2011 Members Share Posted September 6, 2011 I'd hit it if I could afford it. Love Super Distortions. Very cool looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members j*h Posted September 6, 2011 Members Share Posted September 6, 2011 i would rock the livin`{censored} out of it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bsman Posted September 6, 2011 Members Share Posted September 6, 2011 Not crazy about short-scale guits, but I'd hit it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members danswon Posted September 6, 2011 Members Share Posted September 6, 2011 i couldn't care less about artist/signature/tribute guitars but that jaguar looks very cool. always liked the combo of sunburst, toroise shell pickguard and cream pickups. works better on a jag or mustang than on a strat/tele for some reason - maybe it's all that chrome that sets it off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DavidMgT Posted September 6, 2011 Members Share Posted September 6, 2011 What? No comments about Fender exploiting Cobain's death? Oh yeah, I forgot that such nonsense is reserved for Gibson Anyhow, it is a nice guitar and I really like the 9.5" radius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members onelife Posted September 6, 2011 Members Share Posted September 6, 2011 I spoke to a rep from one of the Japanese instrument manufacturers a few years ago about their guitars which I think are outstanding instruments - and that's before I even factor in the price. I wondered why they were not more popular when their quality control was so consistent. He told me it was a different marketing plan than other companies used and that they were more concerned about delivering a solid product. He also mentioned, in an off hand manner, that Fender uses "dead guys" to sell their guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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