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Affordable Jag with Exceptional Playability





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For that classic Jag sound and feel with all the fixings, the Contemporary Jaguar is an easy choice ? and it comes at an incredible price point. Its lightweight offset poplar body is eye catching, accented with a roasted maple neck for optimal sustain and an Indian laurel fingerboard that is silky to the touch. A pair of SQR Atomic Humbuckers imbue this beast with fiery tone and impressive versatility, courtesy of the coil-tap and switching toggles on the upper control plate. The sleek glossy polyurethane finish and stylish accents are sure to impress audiences and fellow musicians alike, with chrome touches adding a dash of class from head to heel. The Jaguar has long enjoyed cult-like status ? it’s your turn to tap into that mystique with the affordable Squier Contemporary Jaguar.





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Fast-playing, durable tonewoods





Not only does the Contemporary Jaguar possess show-stopping good looks, Squier cut no corners in crafting a durable, gig-worthy guitar. At its core sits a sturdy poplar body, with a lightweight design prepared to take your performances to the next level. Get your hands on this Jag, and you’ll immediately notice its smooth and snappy-sounding roasted maple neck, with its comfortable “C” profile perfect for relaxed marathon sessions. Top it off with a fast-playing Indian laurel fingerboard, and you get a Squier that stretches its affordable price tag to the fullest extent without compromise.





High-octane Atomic Humbuckers





To complement this Jag’s high-quality woods, Squier equipped the Contemporary with two roaring SQR Atomic Humbuckers. Tear through a few chords, and you’ll unleash a full spectrum of tonal capabilities, complete with beefy, punchy lows and shimmering highs ideal for a wide variety of genres and styles. Sweetwater guitarists are thoroughly impressed with this Jag’s coil-tap and series/parallel switching capabilities, which adds even more versatility to your playing. If you’re looking for a new go-to axe, the perfect backup for performances, or inspiring new sounds, add the Contemporary Jaguar to your collection.





Premium looks at a wallet-friendly price





First impressions are of the utmost importance, and needless to say, the Squier Contemporary Jaguar is bound to turn heads. Combining modern playability, excellent tone, and Fender’s iconic design, the Contemporary Jaguar has it all, down to the lustrous chrome hardware, painted headstock, and chrome logos. A guitar this exceptional would normally run you a pretty penny. Purchase your Contemporary Jaguar today, and you're getting a world-class, wallet-friendly workhorse.





Squier Contemporary Jaguar HH ST Features:


Lightweight poplar body with a gloss polyurethane finish


Silky roasted maple neck with speedy Indian laurel fingerboard


Comfortable “C” shape neck profile


2 fiery SQR Atomic humbuckers


Coil-tap and series/parallel switching for even greater tonal variety


Eye-catching chrome hardware with a painted headstock and chrome logos


6-saddle adjustable bridge