Talk:Fender Jaguar

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Although the Jaguar is fraught with design problems, there are several modifications which can dramatically improve the instrument. These include changing the bridge saddles for those found on a Fender Mustang or those made by Graphtech, and fitting an Allparts Buzz Stop attachment onto the tremolo system which increases string tension, preventing string buzz and improving sustain.

In addition, guitar pickup makers such as Seymour Duncan have created specialised replacement pickup ranges that can make the instrument sound more suitable for other genres. Although some players feel these "upgrades" are to the detriment of the guitar they have been widely accepted as inexpensive improvements that make the Jaguar at least as reliable as any other Fender instrument.

There are some good points there, but I'm not quite sure how to separate them from the POV. Despite what the aftermarket gadget peddlars will tell you, many Jaguar owners are actually rather pleased with them! And considering what original Jags now sell for, you'd be crazy to take this implied advice.

Still, compared to the Fender Mustang article, that's pretty mild stuff. Andrewa 08:45, 11 March 2006 (UTC)