The Johnny Marr Jaguar is a fantastically non-standard model that is as distinctive as the sounds he wrings from it. A master of melody, layering and texture, Marr has brought his own instantly identifiable genius to the proceedings ever since, in stints with The The, the Pretenders Modest Mouse and the Cribs - to say nothing of his solo career and innumerable guest appearances. Johnny Marr is best known as the strikingly dynamic guitarist-arranger-songwriter behind the Smiths, who redefined and ruled U.K.
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Strings: Fender® USA 250R, NPS, (.010-.The Artist series puts the essence of true musical collaboration in the hands of players and fans, with instruments that bear the names of the world’s most influential guitarists and bassists.Controls: Master volume, master tone, 2x brightness switches (1 universal and 1 for pickup position 4 only).Tuning Machines: 6-in-line American Vintage.Bridge: Jaguar Bridge with Mustang Saddles and Vintage Style "Floating" Tremolo Tailpiece.
Neck Pickup: Custom-wound Bare Knuckle® Johnny Marr Single Coil.Bridge Pickup: Custom-wound Bare Knuckle® Johhny Marr Single Coil.Profile: Custom shape based on Johnny's '65 Jaguar Guitar.From this it's clear to see why a prestigious manufacturer like Fender wanted to honour him with his own signature model. Standing out from the crowd means that now an abundance of modern bands cite Marr as an influence to their own style. Drowned in beautiful chorus and spacious hall reverb, his sound soon becomes a blissful sea of sonic depth. Delicate in nature and embellished with nuances, he expertly fills out the space left behind from the lack of overused chordal storms. His sound is often seen as more sophisticated than that of his contemporaries. Marr took issues with these uniform approaches to rock, and restricted himself from using power chords, distortion, lengthy solos, or big rock chord changes, in an attempt to diversify the scene.
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Marr’s scintillating arpeggios were seen as something out of left field, at a time when rock clichés where in full swing. One thing has been consistent throughout all these journeys: his revolutionary, virtuosic style. Johnny Marr is often famed for his role in the band, The Smiths, but he has been involved in an abundance of other musical adventures, ranging from bands like The Cribs and Modest Mouse, to his own solo work. That iconic pulse can also be elevated, with the classic vintage tremolo arm. Tuning stability is delivered through a traditional Jaguar bridge, but Mustang saddles are utilised to increase its efficiency. This Jaguar is equipped with a delightful rosewood fretboard that ensures you have a soft and cushioned surface to blitz from chord position to chord position without hindrance, allowing you to perform shimmering arpeggios with complete freedom. Working in combination with a four-way switch and a volume and tone control, you can shape this tone to your own preference. Built to provide that iconic twang and glisten, these pickups are crafted exactly to Johnny’s own specifications, so you are capturing the full sound as Marr himself intended. This sonic foundation is perfectly captured by a pair of Custom-wound Bare Knuckle Johnny Marr Single Coil pickups, positioned at the bridge and neck. Utilising the time-tested, classic alder body, the sound is infused with a distinct mid-range, exceptional lows, and highs that sizzle but avoid any harshness - but most importantly, it offers sustain in abundance. Fender have pulled out all the stops to ensure that you can obtain this glistening shine yourself. This individual approach resulted in a tone which defined not only a single band, or a full genre, but a whole generation.
Johnny Marr’s unique ability and approach to his guitar playing was something, that until The Smiths, we had never seen in the realm of music before. Utilising vintage sized frets and a 7.25" radius, the guitar achieves a comfortable playing experience, whilst still being authentically vintage, resulting in an instrument that is an absolute dream to play. The search for that classic playability, however, doesn’t stop there. Full Description View Full Description Some necks are bigger than othersįaithfully recreating that vintage feel, Fender have produced this excellent signature with a custom shaped maple neck, which is based upon Johnny’s ’65 guitar.