Description
Few artists in music history can be credited with changing the industry nearly overnight and continuing to influence music culture three decades after the height of their popularity. Kurt Cobain and his bandmates in Nirvana appeared on the scene in the early ?90s as generational talents who combined raucous, heavy tones, punk-infused energy and melodic hooks to create a sound that quickly attracted millions of fans and established grunge and alternative rock as a genre with legitimate mainstream appeal.
Although Kurt was seen playing a variety of Fender guitars over the years, his Fender Jaguar? and Mustang? remain the most iconic due to their use on the ?Nevermind? tour and ?Smells Like Teen Spirit? music video. Kurt designed the Jag-Stang? to combine his favorite elements of both instruments and brought it to life with help from the Fender Custom Shop in 1993.
Commemorating the 30th anniversary of Nirvana?s seminal record ?Nevermind,? this Jag-Stang comes equipped with the same features that made it Kurt?s ideal instrument. The alder body delivers a punchy tone perfect for big power chords, the 24? short-scale reduces string tension for easier playing, and the 7.25? radius rosewood fingerboard with maple neck has a comfortable feel that won?t fatigue your hands when chording. The vintage-style single-coil and custom humbucking pickups are perfect for recreating Kurt?s classic tones, while the Mustang slider switches provide the flexibility to dial in four distinct settings for a variety of in or out-of-phase tones.
Features:
- Alder body
- Maple neck with 7.25? radius rosewood fingerboard
- 24? scale length
- Vintage-style single-coil and custom humbucking pickups
- On-off/in-phase/out-of-phase slider switches for each pickup
Highlights:
- A resonant wood known for balanced and lively tone that delivers a fat, punchy sound.
- Traditional Fender neck woods that deliver clarity and warmth with a vintage-style radius that is extra comfortable for chording.
- Shorter than Fender?s standard 25.5? scale length, the decreased string tension and shorter distance between frets makes playing easier.
- Classic single-coil tone and fat-sounding custom ?tilted? humbucking pickups allow players to recreate the clean and dirty tones used by Kurt on Nirvana records.
- With a switch for each pickup, players are able to dial in up to four distinct combinations to find the perfect sound whether recording or performing live.
- An easy-to-use classic bridge and tailpiece set that sounds great and stays in tune.
Specs:
Body
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
- Body Shape: Jag-Stang
Neck
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Neck Shape: Slim “C”
- Scale Length: 24″ (610 mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 7.25″ (184.1 mm)
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fret Size: Vintage
- Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
- Nut Width: 1.575″ (40mm)
- Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot
Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Jag-Stang Humbucking
- Neck Pickup: Jag-Stang Single-Coil
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Switching: 2 3-Position Pickup On/Off-In/Out Phase Slide Switches
- Configuration: HS
Hardware
- Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Mustang Tremolo
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
- Pickguard: 4-Ply Aged White Pearloid
- Control Knobs: Vintage Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass?
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
Misc.
- Strings: Fender? USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
- Legal Notice: WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Accessories
- Case/Gig Bag: Included: Deluxe Gig Bag
Willis Music Company has been serving the local community since 1899 and the online community since 2010. With our rich history, we have always had a focus on music education. From our internationally known educational piano catalog to one of the top retail music chains in America the focus on education has always remained. In 2005, Willis partnered with the Hal Leonard Corporation who now handles product development, production, and distribution for the Willis catalog in the America’s and beyond. With the 2013 acquisition of Moeller Music, Willis strengthened its commitment and dedication to school music programs in all markets. At the same time, Willis began representing the renowned Yamaha Band and Orchestra line of instruments. As a family-run company, all of us at Willis are tremendously proud of the legacy that began with Charles H. Willis so many years ago and continues through the Cranley Family today and we are committed to continuing with the same dedication for years to come. Our mission is to be the epitome of forte in your musical life. We strive to focus on people, offer the highest value in quality products and services, reach potential through empowerment, tradition of integrity, and enrich lives by encouraging music participation. Thank you for your trust in Willis Music Company and we will always strive to be your trusted music company.