The concrete guitar was eight and a half feet tall and also featured a ribbon with lyrics written on it from nirvanas on a plain. Mar 14, 2008 this is a group for owners of fender jag stangs, jaguars, and mustangs to post photos of their guitars. Im not saying you are wrong but i find it strange because my jag stang isnt neck heavy, its perfectly balanced and sits where i want it to, sounds absolutely fantastic, has a really nice clean tone, similar to the kurt cobain mustang clean tone i have played quite a few of them, the distortion is great on this guitar very beefy, even on. No knock on kurt as those were models he liked and and had a hybrid jagstang built as a sig guitar. Fender produces acoustic guitars, bass amplifiers and public address equipment, but is best known for its solidbody electric guitars and bass guitars, particularly the stratocaster, telecaster, precision bass, and the jazz bass. The jagstang was seen starting in midtolate 1993 18 although kurt rarely played it. Support music stores and independent makers limited run gear shipping now shop now.
Fender jag stang crafted in japan 1993 jagstang used 1993 fender jag stang crafted in japan. I paint the guitar and then tell its story alongside. One writer states that the model was introduced in december 1960, but a 1962 ad featuring a jaguar automobile in the background referred to the new fender jaguar. Cobain designed a guitar for fender called the jagstang. Cobain was considered the spokesman of a generation and spearheaded the grunge movement in the usa, though he often felt that the public misunderstood the lyrics and meanings of his songs. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. Buy graph tech string saver saddle barrel for mustang, jaguar, jazzmaster, and jagstang electric guitars set of 6. Can you use the baritone jag like a fender bass vi. Nov 21, 2009 my emg equipped world destroyer sleeper thrash machine. If you have a simliar guitar we would love to see your photos also. Fender mustangjagstangcyclone standard guitar case.
The fender jagstang is an electric guitar designed by kurt cobain, of the band nirvana, intended as a hybrid of two fender electric guitars. He later pitched the jagstang model to fender, who had it made for him though he only used it on rare occasions, for some reason. About one to two years after kurt cobains death, fender put the jagstang on the market, which is a guitar based on a jaguarmustang hybrid that kurt cobain himself designed. The original run of these came prerelicd, though this year a version was released without the dings and dents. How the nirvana frontman dreamt up a unique jaguar, mustang mashup. The control plate is definitely a squier vm mustang control plate i know this as i played one a week or two ago and was facepalming at the crude cut and quality of the control plate on that guitar, it makes me wonder if this is just a squier vm prototype with the fender logo on it. Kurt cobain jagstang jeff kravitzfilmmagic, incgetty images the lefthanded cobain was a fan of fender guitars, particularly the jaguar and the mustang. A forum dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of the band nirvana. Both pickups angled, slide switches above pickups, vibrato tailpeice.
This story was compiled from many articles with information about the fender mustang guitar, contributions from readers like you, and my ownership of various fender mustangs over the years. This fiesta red, lefthand model is numbered v069200 on the neckplate. The topics and information in these books span the entire history of the strat and should. In kurts journals book they published, theres actually a sketch of the jagstang and kurt lists the exact pickups and all the specs he intended it to have. Used in teen spirit video, one of his main guitars. Designed by kurt cobainserial number q072422hardly used, no fret wear, with vibrato arm, pro setup for resale. Meet up with other fans of these guitars and share your. The fender stratocaster is a model of electric guitar designed in 1954 by leo fender, bill carson, george fullerton, and freddie tavares. Arguably the greatest antihero in the history of electric guitar, kurt cobain. Reverb is the marketplace for musicians to buy and sell used, vintage, and new music gear online. Fender kurt cobain jaguar nos electric guitar 3color.
In the past, a kurt cobain replica jaguar was made for the japanese domestic market. Fender musical instruments corporation fmic, or simply fender is an american manufacturer of stringed instruments and amplifiers. Below is a fairly complete fender and stratocaster bibliography, including many must haves for the serious stratocaster enthusiast. Ruban nielson, of the band unknown mortal orchestra, uses a red jag stang. Owing some roots to the jazzmaster, it was introduced in 1962 as fenders featureladen topoftheline model, designed to lure players from gibson. One more special message to go and then im done and i can go home.
The strypes you cant judge a book by the cover guitar. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Sometime around early 1993, kurt came up with an idea to make his own guitar, or more precisely, to produce a completely new model of a guitar. I special ordered the reissue of the fender jag stang from guitar center for 399. The strypes you cant judge a book by the cover guitar cover. Last week, we launched our coolest giveaway yet for an original 1965 jaguar, so were not going to pass up the excuse to give the stately jaguar the timeline treatment. The red guitar has been earmarked for the fender museum which is being planned 32.
You can also join us on facebook, in the discussion forums, and if you own a fender jag stang, add it to our registry. He did not get a chance to perfect his design before he died, but fender went ahead and put out the version they had workshopped. There was beyond the jazzmaster and parts i and ii of our brief history of the stratocaster. Buy fender mustang jag stang cyclone multifit case, standard black with black acrylic interior. Often forgotten in the long and winding history of fender instruments, a rare prototype of the kurt cobain designed jagstang is set to go to. Japanese electrics 1969 apollo red baron guitar 1966 aria diamond 1402t guitar 1967 arai diamond 1532t guitar 1969 aria kf190 guitar 1960s astrotone guitar 1960s super astrotone guitar 1960s audition zenon guitar 1966 audition kawai guitar 1968 avalon av2t shaggs model 1960s conquerer. Like the video and subscribe to the channel for more videos on this jag stang guitar. Along with the gibson les paul and fender telecaster, it is one.
Kurt cobains original jagstang prototype to hit the auction block. Cobains prototype jagstang had a fender texas special pickup at the neck and a dimarzio h3 at the bridge. Princes white cloud guitar among hundreds of items set. Fender mustang jag stang cyclone multifit case, standard black with black acrylic interior. On the other hand, if you want to actually know about whats going on in the fender custom shop, i strongly suggest that you go buy tom wheelers fantastic book the dream factory instead. When fender released them, however, they just used very basic parts, so its not exactly kurts intended final product when fresh from the store. Shop the best selection of fender instruments at the guaranteed lowest price. Stupid music shit the something awful forums fender jagstang, fender bass guitar.
Jan 06, 2015 this is based on the design by kurt cobain, and its a mix of the fender mustang and jaguar. What happened on this day in music this day in music. The guitar was a hybrid of fenders jaguar and mustang electric guitars. Shop fender archive and more at the original home of tone maken music. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. This is the story of the fender mustang electric guitar. Jun 19, 2018 this is the complete story of the stratocaster and the fender company, from the struggles of the 1950s to the new models, retro reissues, and luscious collectibles of the 21st century. Owing some roots to the jazzmaster, it was introduced in 1962 as fender s featureladen topoftheline model, designed to lure players from gibson. Kurt always said that this guitar the guitar he polishes and babies was a 66.
Kurt cobains guitars, amps, gear listed chronologically. Read about guitar history and find out how much your guitar is worth at the reverb price guide. A prototype of the kurt cobain designed fender jagstang accompanied by an original cobain design drawing. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Fellow lefty kurt cobains ingenious jagstanga mashup of fenders mustang and jaguar guitarsseems more legit, on the other hand, since fender made prototypes for cobain from a design he himself sent to the. The first drawings were done by kurt himself these were later published in the book journals, with the design being based on a mix of a mustang and a jaguar. Fender japan jagstang jsg65 sonic blue electric guitar. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. We have implemented a work from home policy to ensure the wellbeing of our support staff and are available to help you. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Fender forums view topic fender baritone jaguar and jag. Conor walls of irish rock band turfboy uses a sonic blue jag stang. The fender musical instruments corporation has continuously manufactured the stratocaster from 1954 to the present.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our customers offering an incomparable shopping experience. Fenders kurt cobain jaguar is a newlooking version of the battered and highly unusual 1965 jaguar that cobain wielded during the heady early90s era when nirvana ruled rock and led a musically stunning and culturally subversive movement. Kurt cobain was the lead guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for nirvana. I called because it was taking long and they said they had an original japanese fiesta red 1996 version of this guitar for cheaper, it was used. Here at reverb, were no strangers to epic timelines showing slick highres images of fender guitars. Get the guaranteed best price on cases for solid body electric guitars like the fender mustangjagstangcyclone standard guitar case at musicians friend. The fender stratocaster is the worlds most written about electric guitar, a definite advantage for both strat fans and collectors. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. I sold my jagstang to buy a jaguar william dickerson. This is the big list with all the guitars on the site. You can also join us on facebook, in the discussion forums, and if you own a fender jagstang, add it to our registry. Sadly though in march of 1991, leo fender died, but i think he enjoyed knowing that quality was once again returned to his name. The fender jagstang, a mustangjaguar hybrid, was built for kurt cobain based on his design. Content is available under creative commons attributionshare alike license unless otherwise noted.
Find great deals on ebay for fender jagstang and fender jaguar. The fdp is the place to discuss all things fender instruments, amps, history, rumors, gripes, etc. The fender jagstang is an electric guitar designed by kurt cobain. He conveyed his ideas for the instrument to the fender custom shop, which produced a couple prototype models in 1993, one of which the nirvana singerguitarist played on a few brief occasions. I need a fender jagstang can anyone tell me where i can get one and how much it would cost. Guitar edition volume ii major the musicians black book series. The fender jaguar is an electric guitar by fender musical instruments characterized by an offsetwaist body, a relatively unusual switching system with two separate circuits for lead and rhythm, and a mediumscale 24 neck. With an illustrious history dating back to 1946, fender has touched and transformed music worldwide and in nearly every genre. The first drawings were done by kurt himself these were later published in the book journals, with the design being based on a mix of a mustang and a acquired circa 1993.
Cobains prototype jag stang had a fender texas special pickup at the neck and a dimarzio h3 at the bridge. Fender stratocaster and set it on fire, giving place to one of the most beautiful, memorable moments in recorded rock history. The top 21 most iconic guitars of all time antiquiet. You can learn more about us and our history in the section. Everyone from beginners and hobbyists to the worlds most acclaimed artists and performers have used fender instruments and amps, in the. Music fans looking for a piece of history are going to get a chance to own guitars, outfits and other memorabilia from the likes of prince.
It is a doublecutaway guitar, with an extended top horn shape for balance. Fender honors nirvanas cobain with signature jaguar guitar. Kurt cobain 19671994 always liked fender jaguar and mustang guitars, and it was his idea to fuse them into a single instrument, the jagstang. The fender jaguar guitar is the ultimate rock n roll animal, with more switching, west coast cool and ferocious bite designed to define the surf sound. The jag stang guitars have one humbucker, a vintagestyle single coil and a fender floating vibrato, threeposition slide onoff switch. Two prototypes of the guitar were built by fender custom shop master builder larry brooks. It borrows features from both the fender jaguar and the fender mustang. Including fender jazzmaster, bronco, musicmaster, duosonic, etc. We started as a fender jagstang fan site in 1997 and expanded to include the fender jaguar, fender mustang, and many other alternative style guitars over the years. Build a jaguar offset guitar from an ebay diy kit youtube. The fender jagstang, a mustangjaguar hybrid, was built for kurt cobain based. Cheesy japanese surf guitars guitar also ibanez les paul pauls fender gibson martin basses guitars for sale. This is the complete story of the stratocaster and the fender company, from the struggles of the 1950s to the new models, retro reissues, and luscious collectibles of the 21st century. Here i have for sale my fender jagstang this guitar is the creation of kurt cobain his blend of a fender jaguar and a fender mustang.
In order to protect the health and safety of our employees and communities, the mod shop will cease to take orders effective on friday, march 20, 2020 until further notice. A good look at how a luthier gets americas most iconic guitar on the road again. The kurt cobaininspired fender jagstang was revived from 2003 to 2005, and several interesting and innovative takes on the jaguar appeared from 2004 to 2006 that complemented the continuing success of the american vintage 62 jaguar. It is far bigger and much more informative, and most of. Saddles free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Kurt cobains fender jagstang though the nirvana frontman had a fair share of guitars played and smashed throughout the bands career, a couple of the fender models he played tend to stand out. She may be pastel, she may be cute, she may look as tame as a care bear but be warned.
Kurt cobain 19671994 always liked fender jaguar and mustang guitars, and it was his idea to. Fender jagstang for sale in uk 20 used fender jagstangs. In this video i build a awesome jaguar style offset guitar from a. Dec 18, 2014 not to be confused with the unique mij jag stang experiment of the 90s, the kurt cobain signature jaguar was launched in 2011 as a recreation of kurts modded double humbucker jag with an added volume pot and three way pickup selector. Product owners manuals download copies of owners manuals for current and archived fender products. The statue designed by local artists kim and lora malakoff was of his signature fender jagstang guitar. Fender jagstang 1997 analog fox super fuzz univox superfuzz. Both the fender company and vintage guitar authorities date the introduction of the jaguar to 1962. Kurt cobains sonic blue jagstang guitar serial fender jagstang, fender jaguar. Includes brand new kinsman hard foam case for safe shipping. The stratocaster guitar book is a glorious compendium of beautiful pictures, a gripping history, and a detailed guide to all strat models.
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