Fender Jaguar

The Fender Jaguar is an electric guitar created in 1962 by company founder Leo Fender.

Based on the Jazzmaster which had a late-1950's surf rock following, the aim was to take the existing blueprint and make it more suitable for that genre. The neck's length was reduced, more switches were added for more tonal options, brighter pickups were used and a special device called a mute was created.

These extra features gave the guitar far more attack and a very aggressive percussive tone. Sadly, the Jaguar also had technical problems due to a complicated bridge design which affected the sustain and could render the guitar nearly unplayable if not set up just right. Both of these factors originally made the guitar very unpopular compared to the simpler and allegedly more versatile Stratocaster and Telecaster, and the instrument was cancelled after thirteen years in production.

But thanks to grunge-era heroes Dinosuar Jr., Sonic Youth, Nirvana and Pavement, these guitars enjoyed a slow but steady surge of popularity for their unusual looks, sounds and affordability compared to other vintage Fender instruments.

Many indepedant builders have created solutions for the more problematic design aspects, and Fender itself has released different variations in the past decade, made in America, Japan and most recently Mexico.

The Jaguar is still considered a "cult" instrument but more and more players are finding it is the best guitar for them.

Timmy: "Dude, I just got myself a Japanese-made Fender Jaguar. It was a little tricky to set up but the tone, looks and feel are amazing! I like it better than my other Fenders now."

Kenny: "Sweet. I've always wanted to get one of those."

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Popular upgrades for the Jaguar include fitting a Mustang bridge or a Mastery bridge to replace the original, adding a Buzz Stop, changing the pickups and replacing the electronics. All of these change the tone and feel but can make the guitar more versatile and reliable depending on the player.

by zackpliskin November 10, 2009

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John Fonda

A unique, energetic band consitsting of 5 talented members with influences ranging from metal, hardcore, jazz, progressive, etc. Based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the quintet released there E.P. entitled "Epigrammatic" in March of 2009 through Ihava Studios. Their increasing populatrity has done them well as they are discussing deals with established labels and distrobution companies.

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"We really enjoy John Fonda over here at the station"
-Tommy Conwell, 94WYSP

by J. Andrews-New York Journalist May 25, 2009

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Fenderise

The use of male genitalia to protect the distance between two precious closing objects

James fenderised his cock between the bow of his ride and the stand on vessel

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Finder Moment

An intense conversation that is often one-sided and emotionally volatile that continues without stopping, crescendoing without a peak or end in sight.

A long conversation that ensues about politics, banking, illegal drug use, etc. - lead mainly by one individual who continues to beat the figurative horse to death until any others involved in the conversation wish they were elsewhere. Might be referred to after-the-fact as "There he goes, again. Had another Finder Moment."

by Smmidget February 1, 2017

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fangirl fodder

The term that guys use when talking about cosplaying certain anime, video game, or movie characters that have a really heavy fangirl base just to pick up said fangirls at conventions.

"Hey Joe, have you decided what character you wanted to go as?"
"Yeah, I think I am going as Sesshomaru from Inuyasha. I'll definately get some action!"
"So...you're essentially going as fangirl fodder?"
".....yes."

by The Submitter Formally Known as Kirbz April 11, 2007

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