{"product_id":"player-ii-jaguar-rosewood-fingerboard-3-color-sunburst","title":"Fender Player II Jaguar 3-Color Sunburst Electric Guitar","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Offset Classic, Refined for Today's Player\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jaguar has always been the quirky one in the Fender family — that distinctive offset shape, the shorter 24\" scale, the jangly bite that makes indie rockers and surf enthusiasts weak in the knees. The Player II Jaguar takes everything that made the original a cult favorite and brings it up to modern spec. This isn't a reissue trying to nail 1962. It's a working musician's Jaguar, built with the kinds of details you'd normally add yourself: rolled fingerboard edges that feel broken-in from day one, a satin-finished neck that lets your hand glide without sticking, and hardware upgrades that keep you in tune when you're leaning into that floating tremolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this version special is how Fender listened. Players loved the original Player Series, but they wanted rosewood back. They wanted a more comfortable neck profile. They wanted better tuning stability. The Player II delivers on all of it, and it does so without losing the character that makes a Jaguar a Jaguar. Whether you're chasing reverb-drenched surf tones, cutting through a dense indie rock mix, or exploring ambient soundscapes, this guitar rewards your curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThat Signature Jaguar Voice, With More Punch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pickup configuration here is classic Jaguar — single-coils in the neck and bridge positions — but Fender's Player Series pickups bring a bit more output and clarity than vintage-spec units. The neck pickup uses an Alnico II magnet for warm, rounded tones with excellent note definition, while the bridge pickup's Alnico V magnet delivers brighter, more articulate sounds with increased bite. The 3-way blade switch makes it dead simple to move between positions: glassy neck chime, balanced middle blend, or cutting bridge snap. No complex switching matrices, no hidden modes — just three distinct voices that all sound unmistakably Fender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's interesting about the 24\" scale length is how it changes the feel under your fingers. There's slightly less string tension than a 25.5\" Strat or Tele, which makes bends smoother and vibrato more expressive. It also tightens up the fret spacing just a touch, which some players find more comfortable for complex chord voicings or fast lead lines. If you've only ever played standard-scale Fenders, the Jaguar's shorter neck takes about five minutes to adjust to — and then you wonder why every guitar doesn't feel this effortless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlayability Upgrades That Actually Matter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFender put real thought into the neck on these Player II models. The Modern \"C\" profile strikes a versatile middle ground — not too chunky, not too thin — with a satin urethane finish on the back that feels silky and fast. The 9.5\"-radius slab rosewood fingerboard sits in that sweet spot between vintage feel and modern playability, making it easy to execute smooth bends without fretting out. But the detail that really stands out is the rolled fingerboard edges. This is the kind of thing a guitar tech would charge you for, and Fender builds it in from the factory. It gives the neck a played-in, comfortable feel right out of the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe floating tremolo setup includes upgraded Mustang saddles with a single-groove barrel design that keeps strings seated properly, even when you're hitting the bar hard. Paired with ClassicGear tuning machines (18:1 gear ratio), you get the smooth, expressive vibrato the Jaguar is known for, with tuning stability that actually holds up in real-world playing. The alder body is contoured for comfort and delivers that balanced, resonant tone Fender's known for — warm lows, present mids, and clear highs that work across genres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlder body with classic Jaguar offset shape and contoured design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern \"C\" maple neck profile with satin urethane finish for smooth, fast playability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.5\"-radius slab rosewood fingerboard with rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24\" scale length for reduced string tension and comfortable feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer Series Alnico II single-coil pickup (neck) and Alnico V single-coil pickup (bridge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-way blade switch for versatile tonal options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJaguar bridge with Mustang saddles and vintage-style floating tremolo tailpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassicGear tuning machines with 18:1 gear ratio for precise tuning stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSynthetic bone nut, 1.650\" (42mm) nut width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGloss polyester 3-Color Sunburst finish with nickel\/chrome hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fender\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Player II Jaguar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0140580500\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1872, C.A. 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