Specifications:
Model: Fender Custom Shop '62 Reissue Roasted Jaguar Relic
Year: 2024
Finish: Natural (Relic Nitrocellulose Lacquer)
Body: Roasted Alder
Neck: Roasted Maple ('62 Jaguar Profile)
Fingerboard: Rosewood with Clay Dot Inlays
Frets: 22 Vintage Tall (6105)
Scale Length: 24”
Nut Width: 1.650”
Pickups: Custom Shop Flat Magnets 62 Jaguar Single-Coils
Electronics:
Lead & Rhythm Circuit with Independent Volume/Tone Controls
Three Toggle Switches (Neck Pickup, Bridge Pickup, Mid-Cut)
Roller Knobs for Rhythm Circuit
Bridge: Vintage-Style Jaguar Floating Tremolo with Lock Button
Tuners: Vintage-Style Kluson
Hardware: Aged Nickel/Chrome
Personal Thoughts:
This Fender Custom Shop '62 Reissue Roasted Jaguar Relic is an absolute stunner, blending vintage accuracy with modern enhancements. The natural relic finish on the roasted alder body gives it a unique, raw aesthetic, showcasing the beautiful grain patterns of the wood while adding resonance and sustain thanks to the roasting process. The roasted maple neck is a huge upgrade, improving stability while maintaining the classic '62 Jaguar neck feel—short scale, fast-playing, and incredibly comfortable.
Tonally, this Jaguar delivers the unmistakable chime, warmth, and punch that made the model famous. The hand-wound Custom Shop '62 Jaguar pickups provide authentic vintage tones, capturing the surf-inspired brightness, snappy mids, and warm low-end. The traditional lead/rhythm circuit offers tons of tonal flexibility, allowing you to switch between dark, smooth rhythm tones and bright, cutting leads effortlessly. The floating tremolo system with the lock button makes this guitar perfect for expressive playing, from subtle vibrato to deep dives.
The relic work on this Jaguar is incredibly tasteful, with authentic aging on the nitro finish, hardware wear, and light lacquer checking—it feels like a true vintage instrument that's been played for decades. The combination of roasted wood, vintage features, and modern reliability makes this an absolute dream for Jaguar enthusiasts.
Condition Report:
This Fender Custom Shop '62 Reissue Roasted Jaguar Relic is in mint condition, with relic aging intentionally applied by Fender's Custom Shop. The natural finish has a stunning, worn-in look, while the neck remains smooth and fast with a gorgeous dark rosewood fingerboard. The frets are in perfect condition, showing no signs of wear or flattening.
The aged nickel/chrome hardware is factory relic’d, maintaining an authentic vintage aesthetic. All electronics function flawlessly, with smooth roller knobs, a crisp 3-way toggle switch, and noise-free operation. The floating tremolo system works perfectly, with solid tuning stability thanks to the high-quality vintage-style Kluson tuners.
This guitar comes complete with its original Fender Custom Shop tweed hard case, COA, case candy, and trem arm, making it a must-have for collectors and serious players alike. If you're after a one-of-a-kind Jaguar with vintage tone, modern playability, and an absolutely stunning relic finish, this '62 Roasted Jaguar Relic is as good as it gets!