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Full-length, front view of a black electric guitar with a tortoiseshell pickguard, chrome hardware, and a maple neck. — 01 / 29Full-length, front view of a black electric guitar with a tortoiseshell pickguard, chrome hardware, and a maple neck.

A black electric guitar with a tortoiseshell pickguard, white pickups, and chrome hardware, viewed from the front. — 02 / 29A black electric guitar with a tortoiseshell pickguard, white pickups, and chrome hardware, viewed from the front.

The back of a black electric guitar with a light wood neck and headstock, showing six tarnished tuners and a neck plate with "L10031". — 03 / 29The back of a black electric guitar with a light wood neck and headstock, showing six tarnished tuners and a neck plate with "L10031".

The back of a black electric guitar, showing the neck joint with a metal plate and visible scratches on the glossy body. — 04 / 29The back of a black electric guitar, showing the neck joint with a metal plate and visible scratches on the glossy body.

Close-up of the guitar's black body and maple neck joint, showing the chrome neck plate with serial number L10031 and four screws. — 05 / 29Close-up of the guitar's black body and maple neck joint, showing the chrome neck plate with serial number L10031 and four screws.

Close-up of the light-colored headstock with six tarnished tuners, a string tree, and a dark fretboard. — 06 / 29Close-up of the light-colored headstock with six tarnished tuners, a string tree, and a dark fretboard.

Close-up of the light wood headstock and neck, angled right, showing six metal tuners with some tarnishing and minor wear on the wood. — 07 / 29Close-up of the light wood headstock and neck, angled right, showing six metal tuners with some tarnishing and minor wear on the wood.

Close-up of the black guitar body, showing the chrome tremolo, bridge, two cream pickups, tortoiseshell pickguard, and two black control knobs. — 08 / 29Close-up of the black guitar body, showing the chrome tremolo, bridge, two cream pickups, tortoiseshell pickguard, and two black control knobs.

Close-up of a black electric guitar with a tortoiseshell pickguard, showing cream pickups, chrome hardware, and a maple neck with a rosewood fretboard. — 09 / 29Close-up of a black electric guitar with a tortoiseshell pickguard, showing cream pickups, chrome hardware, and a maple neck with a rosewood fretboard.

Close-up of a black electric guitar with a tortoiseshell pickguard, showing the neck, two cream pickups, and chrome control plates. — 10 / 29Close-up of a black electric guitar with a tortoiseshell pickguard, showing the neck, two cream pickups, and chrome control plates.

Close-up of a glossy black electric guitar body, showing the chrome vibrato tailpiece, bridge, and tortoise shell pickguard. — 11 / 29Close-up of a glossy black electric guitar body, showing the chrome vibrato tailpiece, bridge, and tortoise shell pickguard.

Close-up of the black guitar body's lower bout, showing the chrome strap button, bridge, and control plate with two black knobs. — 12 / 29Close-up of the black guitar body's lower bout, showing the chrome strap button, bridge, and control plate with two black knobs.

Close-up of the guitar's lower body, showing the black refinish with visible scratches, chips, and a gold strap button. — 13 / 29Close-up of the guitar's lower body, showing the black refinish with visible scratches, chips, and a gold strap button.

The guitar's black body and light wood neck are seen from the back, with a chrome neck plate and strap button visible. — 14 / 29The guitar's black body and light wood neck are seen from the back, with a chrome neck plate and strap button visible.

The guitar's black body, seen from the back, shows finish checking and scratches, with a chrome neck plate and strap button. — 15 / 29The guitar's black body, seen from the back, shows finish checking and scratches, with a chrome neck plate and strap button.

Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the glossy black finish with visible chips and wear along the bottom edge. — 16 / 29Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the glossy black finish with visible chips and wear along the bottom edge.

Close-up of the guitar neck, showing the dark rosewood fretboard with light strings, frets, and a single side dot marker. — 17 / 29Close-up of the guitar neck, showing the dark rosewood fretboard with light strings, frets, and a single side dot marker.

Close-up of the guitar's fretboard and neck, showing dark wood with light fret markers and side dots, and a light wood neck. — 18 / 29Close-up of the guitar's fretboard and neck, showing dark wood with light fret markers and side dots, and a light wood neck.

A digital caliper measures the dark rosewood fretboard with dot inlays, showing a reading of 1.83. — 19 / 29A digital caliper measures the dark rosewood fretboard with dot inlays, showing a reading of 1.83.

A digital caliper measures the neck thickness at the first fret, showing 0.84 inches, with the headstock blurred in the background. — 20 / 29A digital caliper measures the neck thickness at the first fret, showing 0.84 inches, with the headstock blurred in the background.

A digital caliper measures the guitar's dark rosewood fretboard, showing a reading of 1.03. — 21 / 29A digital caliper measures the guitar's dark rosewood fretboard, showing a reading of 1.03.

A digital scale displays "8.13" on its screen, resting on a gray fuzzy surface. — 22 / 29A digital scale displays "8.13" on its screen, resting on a gray fuzzy surface.

Close-up of the guitar's black body and chrome bridge, showing a cracked tremolo arm insert and light wear on the bridge plate. — 23 / 29Close-up of the guitar's black body and chrome bridge, showing a cracked tremolo arm insert and light wear on the bridge plate.

Close-up of the light wood neck heel, showing four screw holes, a small center hole, and faint red markings. — 24 / 29Close-up of the light wood neck heel, showing four screw holes, a small center hole, and faint red markings.

Close-up of the guitar neck heel, showing the light wood with "1 DEC 63 B" stamped, and a single neck plate screw. — 25 / 29Close-up of the guitar neck heel, showing the light wood with "1 DEC 63 B" stamped, and a single neck plate screw.

Close-up of the black guitar body with two cream single-coil pickups, showing wiring, wear, and three black slider switches. — 26 / 29Close-up of the black guitar body with two cream single-coil pickups, showing wiring, wear, and three black slider switches.

Close-up of the black body's pickup cavity, revealing a cream pickup, rough refinish marks, and screw holes. — 27 / 29Close-up of the black body's pickup cavity, revealing a cream pickup, rough refinish marks, and screw holes.

Close-up of the guitar's internal wiring, showing two pots, a capacitor, and resistors on a metal plate with colorful cloth-covered wires. — 28 / 29Close-up of the guitar's internal wiring, showing two pots, a capacitor, and resistors on a metal plate with colorful cloth-covered wires.

Close-up of a silver potentiometer with visible corrosion and a yellow cloth-covered wire soldered to its side. — 29 / 29Close-up of a silver potentiometer with visible corrosion and a yellow cloth-covered wire soldered to its side.

Fender

1963 Fender Jaguar Black Refin L-Series Pre-CBS w/HSC

$6,895.00

Available

Year1963
ConditionVery Good
StoreSan Diego
CaseHSC

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Specifications

Instrument

Year: 1963
Model: Fender Jaguar Black Refin L-Series Pre-CBS
Finish: Black
Condition: Very Good
Made in: United States
Store: San Diego

Measurements

Scale length (in): 24
Nut width (in): 1.625
Neck depth, 1st fret (in): 0.84
Neck depth, 12th fret (in): 1.03
Weight: 8lbs

Construction

Body: Alder
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Brazilian Rosewood
Frets: Original Frets In Good Playable Condition Showing Some Wear

Hardware & electronics

Pickups: Original Black Bottom Single-Coil Pickups With Cloth Leads
Tuners: Original Kluson Deluxe Tuners

Case

Case: HSC

Description

1963 Fender Jaguar Pre-CBS

Older Body Only Refinish In Black Nitrocellulose Lacquer Shows Weather Checking And Cosmetic Play Wear Throughout, Including Various Visible Dings, Marks And Scratches

Small Hairline Fracture At Neck Pocket (See Photos), Appears Stable And Does Not Affect The Guitars Structural Integrity

Several Cracks On Tremolo Arm Sleeve As Shown

Original Celluloid Pickguard Shows Typical Shrinkage In Some Areas

Made In Fullerton, CA

Solid Alder Offset Body

Maple Neck With Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard And Clay Dot Inlays

Original Electronics And Wiring, Stackpole Potentiometers Date To 48th Week Of 1963

Original Bridge And Tremolo Assembly With Newer Foam Mute

Neck Is Straight, Truss Rod Is Functional And Turns In Both Directions

'C' Shape Neck Profile

Includes Non-Original Hard Shell Case

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