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Description
Crafted with care and precision, the Squier FSR Ryan Jarman Signature Guitar is a tribute to the distinctive style of The Cribs’ guitarist. This solid-body electric guitar is designed for players who crave a unique blend of classic aesthetics and modern sound versatility. The body is constructed from alder, offering a balanced tonal quality suited for a range of musical genres. With a Mustang-style body, it provides a comfortable playing experience that feels familiar under the hands of seasoned musicians.
Equipped with two custom single-coil Jaguar pickups, this signature model delivers a bright, cutting tone with an edge, perfect for punk rock enthusiasts and indie music creators alike. The short-scale neck is crafted from maple, enhancing the guitar's playability and making it an excellent choice for those who favor complex chord progressions and quick transitions.
The Squier FSR Ryan Jarman Signature Guitar is not just about looks and sound; it also boasts reliable hardware, including a vintage-style floating tremolo bridge that allows for expressive pitch bending. Whether you're performing live or recording in the studio, this guitar offers the signature sound and playability that will meet the demands of any creative setting.
Key Features:
- Mustang-style alder body
- Maple neck with a short-scale length
- Custom single-coil Jaguar pickups
- Vintage-style floating tremolo bridge
- Comfortable C-shaped neck profile
- 22 medium jumbo frets
- Classic dot inlays
- Vintage-style tuning machines for precise tuning stability
Videos
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Ryan Jarman Squier Mus-Uar from The Cribs. 1 of only 150 made
Ryan Jarman Squier Mus-Uar from The Cribs. 1 of only 150 made
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Reviews
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Squier FSR Ryan Jarman Signature.
Features and functionality
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The guitar features slider switches similar to a Mustang (on/off/phase) and a toggle switch that functions as a killswitch.
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The body shape and part swaps between Jaguar and Mustang parts make it an "inverse" of a Jag-Stang.
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The guitar includes a Fender branded tremolo with a lock button, differing from the typical Squier tremolo.
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The original guitar design includes a Triplebucker pickup, providing a sound less like traditional humbuckers and more akin to a Jazzmaster.
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Comparisons
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Some owners compare the design favorably to the Jagstang, suggesting it aligns more closely with what Kurt Cobain might have envisioned.
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The guitar's pickup combination, blending Jaguar and humbucker elements, is praised for its versatility and unique tonal range.
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Some owners view it as a more accurate realization of Kurt Cobain's vision for the Jag-Stang, combining Jaguar and Mustang elements more effectively.
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The Squier FSR Ryan Jarman is compared to a Super-Sonic, likely due to its left-handed design and unique body shape.
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User experience
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Despite being a Squier, the pricing is viewed as premium (£331.00), with comparisons suggesting it offers more character than MIM standards.
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Owners express a strong desire for Fender to re-release the model, potentially in different colors to maintain the original's limited edition status.
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It's noted that the guitar is extremely rare, with only 152 units produced, making it a collector's item.
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Mods and upgrades
Setup and maintenance
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It was noted that the guitar might require a neck shim for optimal playability, enhancing the overall feel and action.
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4.5 out of 5
Based on 2 Reviews and 6 Ratings
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These are pretty rare... !
[update 2021-06-21 - These seem to be going for silly money now! See here -
https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/the-cribs-call-reissue-squier-musuar-second-hand-prices-top-1300/ ]
I've been a fan of short scale offsets since forever. This is a reverse take on the old Jag-stang mongrel body shape mashup; the way it should've been done? It looks and plays gorgeous, with oodles of sustain compared to my Pawn Shop series Mustang; it's significantly weightier too.
The stock humbucker is a so-so Fender MP-H1F Modern Player Telecaster humbucker bridge pickup. It may well become a project guitar as I'm curious to put a P90 in it for something a bit brasher or perhaps some lipsticks for the bling!
I had no instrument with a whammy bar which is how this caught my eye. The switches on this 'Mus-uar' also feature on/off and phase settings; another excuse I used to justify getting it.
Seems this guitar was available for just a few months in 2016, supposedly only 150 or so were made and they were all gone before I'd umm'd and ahh'd enough to make up my mind to get one. I waited a long while for one to come up on ebay; I've since seen them go for twice the original price but fortunately I got lucky!
Preferred Settings + Usage:
Mine pretty much lives on the Duncan Designed single-coil Jaguar neck pickup.
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I love The Cribs. You're making me want one. You're right it would make a killer project guitar... had no idea so few were made! That's good to hear that it plays well too. Hmm might need to add it to the wish list.
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@gchiaren - There's a dedicated Facebook Page. They sometimes come up for sale there - people share ebay links etc. I'm torn because, since it's so rare, the temptation is to keep it stock and mint. At the same time it's so unique and lovely to play why not show it off? but it begs to be modded (Which is what Ryan Jarman wanted people to do with it) The humbucker defo wants upgrading. In fact I want to rewire it completely to make the switching similar to my Pawnshop Mustang Special: Three way selector on the horn. Humbucker splitter and Single coil phase reverser with perhaps a kill switch (off) position if that's possible. https://www.facebook.com/groups/299544787294884
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i'm really glad i got one, it was the last available in germany. only 152 were produced. build-wise on par with the j.mascis jazzmaster. the stock humbucker is not good, and the bridge is a TOM, which isn't exactly the best for the jazzmaster tremolo. otherwise a fun little shortscale guitar in an awesome finish.
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Brad is thanking Ryan for sending him this guitar.
Ryan Jarman's Squier FSR Ryan Jarman Signature Guitar is inspired by his favorite offset models, drawing from the Fender Mustang and Jaguar designs. This guitar is comparable to Kurt Cobain's Fender Jag-Stang but offers unique features: a Duncan Designed single-coil Jaguar® neck pickup, a humbucking bridge pickup, master volume and tone controls, phase and on/off switches for each pickup, and a toggle killswitch. It also features a vintage-style Jazzmaster bridge, large ‘60s-style headstock, and metal control plate for both aesthetic appeal and practical use. The attached photo from a live performance captures Jarman playing this signature model, highlighting its role in his setup.
"Loving my new Ryan Jarman Fender Musty-Guar ! Sounds gorgeous and stays in tune ."
You can see Sean playing this guitar throughout this video. It's clearly been modded a little. It seems the pickup selector and tone pot have been removed and the holes taped over. Switches above the pickups are either removed and taped over or just taped into a fixed position.
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