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The Squier Classic Vibe '70s Jaguar turns up the volume on throwback style and sound. It produces a vibrant tone through its dual Fender-designed alnico single-coil pickups. Guitarists with smaller hands will appreciate the 24" scale length and slim, comfortable C-shaped neck with an easy-playing 9.5" radius fingerboard and narrow-tall frets. This Jaguar pays homage to the original with a vintage-style tremolo system for expressive string bending effects and a floating bridge with barrel saddles for solid intonation. This retro Squier model also features 1970s-inspired headstock markings, nickel-plated hardware, and a slick vintage-tinted gloss neck finish for an old-school vibe.

Innovative Circuitry Provides Unparalleled Control

At the heart of the Squier Classic Vibe '70s Jaguar's tone are its dual Fender-designed alnico single-coil pickups, but it's the guitar's innovative circuitry that provides unprecedented control. A circuit selector switch activates either the lead or rhythm circuit. The lead circuit controls bridge and neck pickup volume as well as master tone. The rhythm circuit activates only the neck pickup with dedicated volume and tone knobs for shaping its mellower sound. On/off switches for each pickup allow for further tonal variations in either circuit. These sophisticated electronics allow guitarists to achieve a wide range of vintage and modern Jaguar tones.

Vintage-Style Bridge and Tremolo Add Expression

The Squier Classic Vibe '70s Jaguar aims to capture the playability and tone of the original Jaguar. It features a vintage-style tremolo system and floating bridge with barrel saddles, which allow for expressive string bending effects and solid intonation. The tremolo arm can be used for subtle pitch variations or more extreme warbling sounds. The bridge's individual saddles make it easy to adjust each string's height and intonation for optimal playability up and down the fretboard.

Other Features Capture the Jaguar Essence

Several other features contribute to the Squier Classic Vibe '70s Jaguar's authentic vibe and tone. A poplar body and maple neck provide a resonant and articulate tone. The C-shaped neck profile and 9.5" radius fingerboard allow for comfortable chording and soloing. Narrow-tall frets make it easy to bend strings and achieve a vintage-style action. Block inlays provide an retro esthetic, while the four-ply tortoiseshell pickguard protects the guitar's electronics.

Squier Classic Vibe '70s Jaguar Electric Guitar Surf Green
Squier Classic Vibe '70s Jaguar Electric Guitar Surf Green
Squier Classic Vibe '70s Jaguar Electric Guitar Surf Green

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  • Offset poplar body with pickguard and gloss finish
  • 24"-scale maple neck with Indian laurel fingerboard and tall, narrow frets
  • Dual Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil pickups with lead and rhythm circuits
  • Nickel hardware includes vintage-style bridge and non-locking floating vibrato
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Body
  • Body shape: Offset
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Body wood: Poplar
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: C
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 24 in.
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Tinted
Fretboard
  • Material: Laurel
  • Radius: 9.5 in.
  • Fret size: Narrow tall
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Block
  • Nut width: 1.65 in. (42 mm) Bone
Pickups
  • Configuration: SS
  • Neck: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil
  • Bridge: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil
  • Brand: Fender
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, tone
  • Pickup switch: Neck Pickup Only (Rhythm Circuit); Neck Only, Neck and Bridge, Bridge Only (Lead Circuit)
  • Special Electronics: Specially-Voiced Rhythm and Lead Circuit Controls, Tone Circuit Switch
  • Controls: Circuit Selector Switch, Rhythm Circuit Volume and Tone, Lead Circuit Volume and Tone, Pickup On/Off Switches, Tone Circuit Switch
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style with Non-Locking Floating Vibrato
  • Tuning machines: Vintage-style
  • Color: Nickel
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Electronics
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Country of origin: Indonesia

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3.65

23 Reviews

65%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Terrible quality control

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Get this guitar and don't think twice

I've been a fan of Squier for a while and when I heard about the release of this line, I had to check it out. The quality is through the roof for the price point. The body finish, chrome plating, neck binding, block inlays... all of it is beautiful and exceptionally well put-together. Overall light but solid feeling in your hands, the neck is comfortably short and accessible. The circuit design has incredible range tone-wise and this one does not disappoint; the pickups are bright and clean but with a solid low end punch. Pros: INCREDIBLE QUALITY FOR THE MONEY Pristine finish all over. The neck stain is a gorgeous vintage "aged" look, flawless. Well balanced body and very comfy weight Perfect vintage Fender tone for a fraction of the cost of an original Jag Cons: Wish there were more colorways The tremolo bar drops in rather than screws in My guitar's low E saddle is very loose (seems to be a common issue in this first run) TL;DR - if you are thinking about picking one up, JUST DO IT, YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

Terrible quality control

I had high hopes for this guitar after seeing so much hype for it. When I got it, the action was over 1/2" high at the 12th fret and any attempt to lower it made it buzz like crazy at the lower frets. So, I opened it up to install a shim and hopefully fix the neck angle enough to make it at least playable. Inside I found the neck had 9 holes in it, making it fit sloppy in the pocket. I emailed Fender right away and they told me it wasn't ok and to take it to an authorized repair shop that they gave me the address for. I did take it there and waited 2 months just to be told that Fender doesn't think this is a problem and won't do anything to fix it. Take this as a warning that the quality control is garbage and Fender won't stand behind their products.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming17
  2. Practicing15
  3. Recording6
  4. Small Venues4
  5. Rock Concerts2
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz7
  2. Craftsmanship5
  3. Bad electronics1
  4. Flat Sound1
  5. Broken in half1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced16
  2. Novice5
Pros
  1. Good Feel15
  2. Fun To Play13
  3. Good Tone12
  4. Solid Electronics10
  5. Good Pick Up8

Reviewed by 23 customers

  • Awesome until….

    3

    submitteda year ago

    byAlex

    fromMission Texas

    Bought one brand new, the stock bridge is absolute garbage so be ready to spend an extra 100 just replacing that alone, other than that it plays really well. My biggest advice is to be ready to fix this guitar because you'll definitely run into lots of problems.

  • Glad to finally get this in sunburst

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byBob

    fromZellwood,FL.

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Private use…. Limited public ise

  • I'd like to give it a review but it came in two pieces

    1

    submitteda year ago

    byScott

    fromChicago, IL

    Received with neck cracked in half, headstock poking out of the box. Too bad, I hear these are nice when they're not in pieces. No protective wrapping to speak of aside from a few strips of paper. just box in a box, no bubble wrap or anything.

  • Amazing gutiar

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byJames

    fromEdmond, OK

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Producted arrived slighty damaged with buzzing, brought to guitar center and they fixed it up for free. Amazing guitar, great tone, feel and more.

  • Frustrating.

    2

    submitted2 years ago

    byAlex

    fromSpringfield IL

    The guitar looks amazing. The bridge keeps sinking down after I keep adjusting it. I get about 15 minutes of play before the bridge is too low and I have to pull out the hex key again. I really love the guitar but it's very frustrating. It does sound amazing for the time functional.

  • Terrible quality control

    1

    submitted2 years ago

    byAna

    fromMI

    I had high hopes for this guitar after seeing so much hype for it. When I got it, the action was over 1/2" high at the 12th fret and any attempt to lower it made it buzz like crazy at the lower frets. So, I opened it up to install a shim and hopefully fix the neck angle enough to make it at least playable. Inside I found the neck had 9 holes in it, making it fit sloppy in the pocket. I emailed Fender right away and they told me it wasn't ok and to take it to an authorized repair shop that they gave me the address for. I did take it there and waited 2 months just to be told that Fender doesn't think this is a problem and won't do anything to fix it. Take this as a warning that the quality control is garbage and Fender won't stand behind their products.

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  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byPaul

    fromYorktown, NY

    Do you carry any hard cases, Fender or otherwise, that fit this Jaguar?

    Do you carry any hard cases, Fender or otherwise, that fit this Jaguar?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Musician's Gear MGMEG Molded ABS Electric Guitar Case

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked bySurfJohnny

    fromundisclosed

    Does it come with a gig bag?

    Does it come with a gig bag?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    No. The gig bag is sold separately.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byJerry

    fromHaskell Tx

    I have a fender squier jaguar classic and it has a weird metal adjustable bridge thing. I think I'm missing parts of it and it moves. Can you help me

    I have a fender squier jaguar classic and it has a weird metal adjustable bridge thing. I think I'm missing parts of it and it moves. Can you help me

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact a Customer Service Agent for trouble shooting inquiries