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Post subject: Does The Classic Player Jaguar Fix The Problems?
Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 9:24 am
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I've read quite a bit about the problems with the trem and bridge on the original Jaguars (and, I assume any reissues that use the same bridge/trem configuration). I don't have a Jaguar so I don't have any first-hand knowledge of any problems, I only know what I've read...

When Fender introduces the Classic Player Jaguar (and the just-released 50th anniversary Jaguar), the bridge/trem configuration is not the same as the original, plus the trem assy location and neck angle is slightly different. All these changes, I assume, were done to improve on any problems with the originals.

Do these changes make the Classic Player Jaguar stable tuning-wise, not prone to strings popping out of the saddles with aggressive picking, etc., assuming you use the same string type and sizes that they ship from the factory with (not a larger size or flatwound set)?


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Post subject: Re: Does The Classic Player Jaguar Fix The Problems?
Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 2:42 pm
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Mine shipped from the factory with 9s and that's way too light -- with the shorter scale, extra-light results in intonation problems. I'm currently using 11-49 and have no problems with the bridge jumping or tuning stability.

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I've read quite a bit about the problems with the trem and bridge on the original Jaguars (and, I assume any reissues that use the same bridge/trem configuration). I don't have a Jaguar so I don't have any first-hand knowledge of any problems, I only know what I've read...

When Fender introduces the Classic Player Jaguar (and the just-released 50th anniversary Jaguar), the bridge/trem configuration is not the same as the original, plus the trem assy location and neck angle is slightly different. All these changes, I assume, were done to improve on any problems with the originals.

Do these changes make the Classic Player Jaguar stable tuning-wise, not prone to strings popping out of the saddles with aggressive picking, etc., assuming you use the same string type and sizes that they ship from the factory with (not a larger size or flatwound set)?


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Post subject: Re: Does The Classic Player Jaguar Fix The Problems?
Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 5:51 pm
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I have a 2011 Classic Player Jaguar. Wonderful guitar. I have no tuning or intonation issues at all using Fender 10s. The guitar is rock solid for both, on par with my MIA 2010 Tele, my Parker, and my Taylor. I don't use the trem and keep the trem locked. My guitar shipped with 10s.


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Post subject: Re: Does The Classic Player Jaguar Fix The Problems?
Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2012 7:02 am
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Those mods definitely help. The CP uses a TOM style bridge which is better IMO than the threaded rod saddles that came on my 50th Jag. I put a Mastery Bridge on it which was expensive but well worth it. I think you would be very happy with a CP. Most Jag purists are revolted by the changes but I for one am very happy Fender decided to tweak the design. The Modern Player "Jags" on the other hand are a horse or a different color.


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