Fender Vintera Jaguar new at $799 + tax, free shipping

ldk

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Posted on Jul 30 2023 08:33 PM

Just saw this on the Fender web site.

https://www.fender.com/en-US/electric-guitars/jaguar/vintera-60s-jaguar/0149773308.html

I just paid $850 for a like new one, but I got a nice gig bag, and I didn't pay tax. Still ...

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edwardsand

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Posted on Jul 30 2023 09:49 PM

I think that's a total bargain for that price. Vintage specs to a great extent, and with the blue color you get a matching headstock. If I didn't already have a vintage one, I'd really be tempted to get one.

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ldk

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Posted on Jul 30 2023 10:46 PM

The Tele with a Bigsby is also appealing, but I just bought two beater guitars for some projects I've had in mind.

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Posted on Jul 30 2023 11:12 PM

I wish they would put the original headstock shape on these. I would be a subtle difference but would make them that much more authentic.

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SandBug

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Posted on Jul 31 2023 02:35 AM

How are these? I guess I'll find out. Haven't heard great things about them but at that price im willing to investigate. I'm planning on replacing the typical parts.

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Tqi

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Posted on Jul 31 2023 05:31 AM

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ldk

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Posted on Jul 31 2023 02:07 PM

Today my wife was ribbing me and said she wanted more loving surprises. I said "Surprise! I just bought a new guitar, and I love it!"

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Surfadelphia

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Posted on Jul 31 2023 04:57 PM

Tqi wrote:

SandBug wrote:

How are these? I guess I'll find out. Haven't heard great things about them but at that price im willing to investigate. I'm planning on replacing the typical parts.

I'd be curious to hear more reviews on it if people do buy them at this price. I've always found the specs on the current budget Fender Jags to be weird. You have the Player, which has a sensible radius but ruins the controls, sound and aesthetic and has a weird bridge - or the Vintera; which has the worst parts of a vintage Jaguar, the 7.25", the JM bridge; and has a Pao Ferro fretboard - but which also has a locking trem and in OT, even has the matched headstock.

For me, it seems strange to take the Fender over the Squier when the Squier has both the 60's and 70's designs (60's matched with dots, 70's unmatched with blocks), the 9.5" radius, and the flaws in the Squier are the same as the Fender - iffy quality control and a relatively bad bridge and trem. If you're buying a Staytrem bridge and collet and an AV(RI) tremolo anyway then why not just get the Squier in the first place?

I found the stock Mustang style bridge on my Squier 70's CV to actually be quite decent. The small modification I made was to install a pair of American Pro Jag style nylon inserts on the bridge posts. The guitar did need some serious set-up work (fret level/dress, nut work) and it now plays incredibly well. The stock trem is just "OK" but the arm does stay in place. The only thing I keep going back and forth on is replacing the stock pickups. Just in a bit of a quandary as to what I would upgrade them with.

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Tqi

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Posted on Jul 31 2023 05:31 PM

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Sonichris

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Posted on Jul 31 2023 06:32 PM

and just like that, they are $999 again, but still 20% off.

The last time I got railed like that was at Sears buying a dishwasher. Shameful pricing practices.

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ldk

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Posted on Jul 31 2023 07:25 PM

Sonichris wrote:

and just like that, they are $999 again, but still 20% off.

The last time I got railed like that was at Sears buying a dishwasher. Shameful pricing practices.

Ouch.

Well, on the plus side, I feel better about paying $850 for a used one.

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bertrandbrebis

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Posted on Aug 03 2023 03:23 AM

From the EU, Fender website states that guitar at $1240!

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Tqi

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Posted on Aug 03 2023 04:27 AM

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Sonichris

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Posted on Aug 03 2023 07:25 AM

They are back to $799 this morning. Weird.

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ldk

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Posted on Aug 03 2023 10:22 AM

Sonichris wrote:

They are back to $799 this morning. Weird.

And at each price they say 20% off. Definitely weird.

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IceratzSurf

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Posted on Aug 03 2023 10:38 AM

And not only %20 off of $999, but if you enroll in a new first time buyer you get another %10 off.
I have done this numerous times..using different email addresses.

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chiba

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Posted on Aug 03 2023 11:47 AM

Too bad it's got that 7.25" fretboard radius

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Sonichris

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Posted on Aug 03 2023 01:29 PM

chiba wrote:

Too bad it's got that 7.25" fretboard radius

What don't you like about the 7.25" radius?

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Sonichris

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Posted on Aug 03 2023 08:21 PM

And.....back up to $999

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markbxr400

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Posted on Dec 06 2023 06:55 PM

I don't know how I lucked out, but I've been searching everywhere for a Vintera Jaguar 60's. Saw a few used ones on FB and Craigslist, usually north of $800. Found a few new ones for $829-$879 + shipping. During a recent search, Amazon popped up with a new one in sunbusrst for $612.00 + tax ($670 total), free Prime shipping. Amazon is the seller and it comes from their warehouse. Said they had 5 of them. Ordered it last Friday night, it arrived today. Went back on Amazon today, shows one left, but now their price is $999. Here's a pic of my new Jaguar.

So, while I was checking to see whether they had any more at $612, I see they have a new Player Series Jassmaster for $580.99 should anyone be interested.

https://www.amazon.com/Fender-Player-Jazzmaster-Electric-Guitar/dp/B07CTYPZ6B/ref=asc_df_B07CTYPZ6B/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312175123815&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12425028330088948674&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1013008&hvtargid=pla-475913814851&psc=1&mcid=c58f2401b6b43199b62affcdfd4e1003&gclid=CjwKCAiA1MCrBhAoEiwAC2d64S2AA8wD06oCsjaBbqcinB8lfQRRCzhDaKuTbGmRRNp0LeL3uVfL-hoC5U8QAvD_BwE

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ldk Joined: Nov 08, 2017 Posts: 367 San Francisco Bay Area	Posted on Jul 30 2023 08:33 PM Just saw this on the Fender web site. https://www.fender.com/en-US/electric-guitars/jaguar/vintera-60s-jaguar/0149773308.html I just paid $850 for a like new one, but I got a nice gig bag, and I didn't pay tax. Still ... — If I'd stop buying old guitars to fix, I might actually learn to play. Bringing instruments back to life since 2013. Top
edwardsand Joined: Jun 29, 2018 Posts: 757	Posted on Jul 30 2023 09:49 PM I think that's a total bargain for that price. Vintage specs to a great extent, and with the blue color you get a matching headstock. If I didn't already have a vintage one, I'd really be tempted to get one. Top
ldk Joined: Nov 08, 2017 Posts: 367 San Francisco Bay Area	Posted on Jul 30 2023 10:46 PM The Tele with a Bigsby is also appealing, but I just bought two beater guitars for some projects I've had in mind. — If I'd stop buying old guitars to fix, I might actually learn to play. Bringing instruments back to life since 2013. Top
Redfeather Joined: Jul 30, 2016 Posts: 883	Posted on Jul 30 2023 11:12 PM I wish they would put the original headstock shape on these. I would be a subtle difference but would make them that much more authentic. Top
SandBug Joined: Feb 22, 2016 Posts: 442 California	Posted on Jul 31 2023 02:35 AM How are these? I guess I'll find out. Haven't heard great things about them but at that price im willing to investigate. I'm planning on replacing the typical parts. Last edited: Jul 31, 2023 02:38:28 Top
Tqi Joined: Dec 07, 2014 Posts: 1222	Posted on Jul 31 2023 05:31 AM - Last edited: Feb 02, 2024 16:28:26 Top
ldk Joined: Nov 08, 2017 Posts: 367 San Francisco Bay Area	Posted on Jul 31 2023 02:07 PM Today my wife was ribbing me and said she wanted more loving surprises. I said "Surprise! I just bought a new guitar, and I love it!" — If I'd stop buying old guitars to fix, I might actually learn to play. Bringing instruments back to life since 2013. Top
Surfadelphia Joined: Sep 04, 2017 Posts: 431	Posted on Jul 31 2023 04:57 PM Tqi wrote: SandBug wrote: How are these? I guess I'll find out. Haven't heard great things about them but at that price im willing to investigate. I'm planning on replacing the typical parts. I'd be curious to hear more reviews on it if people do buy them at this price. I've always found the specs on the current budget Fender Jags to be weird. You have the Player, which has a sensible radius but ruins the controls, sound and aesthetic and has a weird bridge - or the Vintera; which has the worst parts of a vintage Jaguar, the 7.25", the JM bridge; and has a Pao Ferro fretboard - but which also has a locking trem and in OT, even has the matched headstock. For me, it seems strange to take the Fender over the Squier when the Squier has both the 60's and 70's designs (60's matched with dots, 70's unmatched with blocks), the 9.5" radius, and the flaws in the Squier are the same as the Fender - iffy quality control and a relatively bad bridge and trem. If you're buying a Staytrem bridge and collet and an AV(RI) tremolo anyway then why not just get the Squier in the first place? I found the stock Mustang style bridge on my Squier 70's CV to actually be quite decent. The small modification I made was to install a pair of American Pro Jag style nylon inserts on the bridge posts. The guitar did need some serious set-up work (fret level/dress, nut work) and it now plays incredibly well. The stock trem is just "OK" but the arm does stay in place. The only thing I keep going back and forth on is replacing the stock pickups. Just in a bit of a quandary as to what I would upgrade them with. Top
Tqi Joined: Dec 07, 2014 Posts: 1222	Posted on Jul 31 2023 05:31 PM - Last edited: Feb 02, 2024 16:28:36 Top
Sonichris Joined: Mar 06, 2006 Posts: 1892 Wear gloves - I'm in the Rockies	Posted on Jul 31 2023 06:32 PM and just like that, they are $999 again, but still 20% off. The last time I got railed like that was at Sears buying a dishwasher. Shameful pricing practices. — "You can't tell where you're going if you don't know where you've been" Top
ldk Joined: Nov 08, 2017 Posts: 367 San Francisco Bay Area	Posted on Jul 31 2023 07:25 PM Sonichris wrote: and just like that, they are $999 again, but still 20% off. The last time I got railed like that was at Sears buying a dishwasher. Shameful pricing practices. Ouch. Well, on the plus side, I feel better about paying $850 for a used one. — If I'd stop buying old guitars to fix, I might actually learn to play. Bringing instruments back to life since 2013. Top
bertrandbrebis Joined: Nov 28, 2020 Posts: 24	Posted on Aug 03 2023 03:23 AM From the EU, Fender website states that guitar at $1240! Top
Tqi Joined: Dec 07, 2014 Posts: 1222	Posted on Aug 03 2023 04:27 AM - Last edited: Feb 02, 2024 16:29:01 Top
Sonichris Joined: Mar 06, 2006 Posts: 1892 Wear gloves - I'm in the Rockies	Posted on Aug 03 2023 07:25 AM They are back to $799 this morning. Weird. — "You can't tell where you're going if you don't know where you've been" Top
ldk Joined: Nov 08, 2017 Posts: 367 San Francisco Bay Area	Posted on Aug 03 2023 10:22 AM Sonichris wrote: They are back to $799 this morning. Weird. And at each price they say 20% off. Definitely weird. — If I'd stop buying old guitars to fix, I might actually learn to play. Bringing instruments back to life since 2013. Top
IceratzSurf Joined: Oct 22, 2022 Posts: 284	Posted on Aug 03 2023 10:38 AM And not only %20 off of $999, but if you enroll in a new first time buyer you get another %10 off. I have done this numerous times..using different email addresses. Top
chiba Joined: Sep 02, 2022 Posts: 514 Central VA	Posted on Aug 03 2023 11:47 AM Too bad it's got that 7.25" fretboard radius — -- Project: MAYHEM by Hypersonic Secret now available! Top
Sonichris Joined: Mar 06, 2006 Posts: 1892 Wear gloves - I'm in the Rockies	Posted on Aug 03 2023 01:29 PM chiba wrote: Too bad it's got that 7.25" fretboard radius What don't you like about the 7.25" radius? — "You can't tell where you're going if you don't know where you've been" Top
Sonichris Joined: Mar 06, 2006 Posts: 1892 Wear gloves - I'm in the Rockies	Posted on Aug 03 2023 08:21 PM And.....back up to $999 — "You can't tell where you're going if you don't know where you've been" Top
markbxr400 Joined: Dec 02, 2023 Posts: 3	Posted on Dec 06 2023 06:55 PM I don't know how I lucked out, but I've been searching everywhere for a Vintera Jaguar 60's. Saw a few used ones on FB and Craigslist, usually north of $800. Found a few new ones for $829-$879 + shipping. During a recent search, Amazon popped up with a new one in sunbusrst for $612.00 + tax ($670 total), free Prime shipping. Amazon is the seller and it comes from their warehouse. Said they had 5 of them. Ordered it last Friday night, it arrived today. Went back on Amazon today, shows one left, but now their price is $999. Here's a pic of my new Jaguar. So, while I was checking to see whether they had any more at $612, I see they have a new Player Series Jassmaster for $580.99 should anyone be interested. https://www.amazon.com/Fender-Player-Jazzmaster-Electric-Guitar/dp/B07CTYPZ6B/ref=asc_df_B07CTYPZ6B/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312175123815&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12425028330088948674&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1013008&hvtargid=pla-475913814851&psc=1&mcid=c58f2401b6b43199b62affcdfd4e1003&gclid=CjwKCAiA1MCrBhAoEiwAC2d64S2AA8wD06oCsjaBbqcinB8lfQRRCzhDaKuTbGmRRNp0LeL3uVfL-hoC5U8QAvD_BwE Top

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