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Description

The Fender Jaguar Baritone Custom is an electric guitar that pushes the boundaries of traditional guitar sound. Designed for musicians seeking a deeper tonal range, this extended range guitar delivers rich, resonant lows while maintaining the classic Fender vibe. Its unique baritone scale is perfect for those who want to explore new musical landscapes, ideal for genres like surf rock, alternative, and experimental music. The dual single-coil pickups provide a versatile tonal palette, offering everything from warm, rounded tones to crisp, bright highs.

Crafted with precision, the Jaguar Baritone Custom features a solid alder body that enhances sustain and resonance. The vintage-style floating tremolo tailpiece allows for expressive pitch modulation, adding a layer of dynamic expression to your playing. A rosewood fingerboard and C-shaped neck profile ensure comfort and playability, making it a reliable companion for both studio sessions and live performances. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an adventurous beginner, this guitar invites you to expand your musical horizons.

Key Features:

  • Baritone scale length for expanded tonal range
  • Solid alder body for enhanced sustain
  • Dual single-coil pickups for versatile sound options
  • Vintage-style floating tremolo for expressive play
  • Rosewood fingerboard with C-shaped neck profile
  • Suitable for multiple music genres, including surf rock and alternative music
Baritone Cult

Baritone Cult

Fender Jaguar Baritone Custom 28.5" Scale - Made in Japan

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Fender Jaguar Baritone Custom 28.5" Scale - Made in Japan

Baritone Cult

Baritone Cult

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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Fender Jaguar Baritone Custom.

Features and functionality

  • The custom baritone version has a TOM-style bridge uniquely positioned, differing from the standard Jaguar bridge with a cover.

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  • The guitar has a 28.5-inch scale length with a stoptail and TOM bridge, differing from the standard Jaguar's 24-inch scale and vibrato bridge.

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Use cases and applications

  • Known for its growl and soul, this guitar excels in Bb Standard tuning, ideal for genres that demand rich, deep tones.

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  • The guitar evokes "Fu Manchu vibes," suggesting suitability for stoner rock genres, linking its tonal characteristics to specific musical styles.

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Comparisons

  • The scale length appears different from the standard Jaguar, indicating modifications for extended range capabilities, enhancing its baritone qualities.

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  • The guitar is compared to baritone Telecasters and Jazzmasters, with the latter noted for color rarity driving higher desirability and prices.

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  • Users compare the Jaguar Baritone to the Squier Jazzmaster baritone, noting design and tuning differences, such as the all-black finish and tuning preferences.

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User experience

  • Owners appreciate the tonal variety, praising its ability to deliver both powerful low-end growls and soulful melodic lines.

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  • Some enthusiasts express a desire for a reissue, highlighting the model's rarity and collectible status among baritone guitar fans.

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  • A 2004 model crafted in Japan tuned to B standard is highly appreciated for its aesthetic appeal and tonal performance.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Owners consider swapping existing pickups with Duncan Designed Jaguar pickups for improved tone, showing flexibility in customizing the guitar's sound.

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Value and pricing

  • Influencers and bands like Loathe can significantly affect the market value of this model, leading to price fluctuations based on trends.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Ernie Ball 9-string slinky set (105-80-64-46-34-24) is recommended over Bass VI strings for better tension and fit; requires drilling the low E bridge hole.

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See how Taylor York uses Fender Jaguar Baritone Custom

Taylor York

Guitarist

Paramore

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In an interview, Taylor York mentions using a Fender Jaguar Baritone Custom.

See how Michael Shuman uses Fender Jaguar Baritone Custom

Michael Shuman

Singer, Guitarist

Queens of the Stone Age

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In the video it can be seen that Shuman is playing a Fender Baritone guitar with the Mini Mansions.

See how Mark Lettieri uses Fender Jaguar Baritone Custom

Mark Lettieri

Guitarist

The Fearless Flyers

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In this video titled "Baritone Funk #9" Mark can be seen playing a Fender jaguar baritone custom. In the description he says "Here's a FENDER JAGUAR BARITONE, through an MXR Bass Octave Deluxe and Kemper amp profile of an old Fender Bassman" but we can tell from the pickups that this is indeed a fender jaguar custom

See how Teppei Teranishi uses Fender Jaguar Baritone Custom

Teppei Teranishi

Guitarist

Thrice

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Teppei plays his Fender Jaguar Baritone for the whole song.

See how Justin Beck uses Fender Jaguar Baritone Custom

Justin Beck

Guitarist

Glassjaw

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"Technically speaking, that’s a six-string bass — a baritone Fender Jaguar tuned like a Fender VI — for audible space where typically my guitar parts would have lived." - from https://bassmagazine.com/artists/justin-beck-glassjaws-post-punk-bass-legend

Album Usage

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Genre Usage

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rhynhardtk

rhynhardtk

Gear IQ 275

1 alternative for Fender Jaguar Baritone Custom, curated by the Equipboard community.

Fender Bass VI

$874.99 - $2,522.34

similar sound

The Bass VI, like the Jaguar Baritone Custom, is a six-string bass, tuned a full octave lower than a guitar. Both also have guitar-like string spacing.

The Bass VI has three pickups and vibrato.

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