Fender Jaguar

Short scale, chrome switches, and percussive bite tailor-made for alt rock.

Fender issued the Jaguar in 1962 with a 24-inch scale, foam-muted bridge, and elaborate switching aimed at studio pros. Although discontinued in 1975, punk and alternative guitarists embraced its spiky attack and offset ergonomics, leading to reissues and signature models.

Introduced: 1962 (top-of-the-line Fender)
Signature traits: 24-inch scale, dual circuits, floating tremolo with mute
Notable players: Kurt Cobain, Johnny Marr, Bilinda Butcher