1966 Fender Jaguar, rare factory-original Orange-Gold Sparkle, and near-mint.

This guitar is simply spectacular. One of just two or three original 1960's Fender guitars ever finished in this blazing color, it is still as vibrant and eye-popping as when it was specially ordered 52 years ago. Likely requested in late 1965 or early '66 by a premier Fender dealer, this was not a standard Fender color. Yet it is not a re-fin, but 100% factory original (as verified by the "ES", for Extra Special, stamped into the body prior to finishing). In fact, other than a couple of small touched-up dings, the guitar is dead-straight and all correct from stem to stern, on top of being in superb condition. Every part, from its neck (dated April 1966), to tuners, frets, pick-ups, pickguard, and everything in-between, is original to the spring day in 1966 when it was made.

Looking at the guitar in motion, the sparkle finish seems to come alive. Glinting and glittering in the light, the color subtly shifts from bright orange-gold to red and back again. One of the rarest original 1960's Fender guitars in the world, this mind-blowing Jaguar is complete with its 1966 black Fender hard case, plus original 1966 Fender 38-page color catalog, March 1966 "Fender Facts", original strap, cable, Fender mini brochure, and more.

From The Ilinois Collection.

Good condition.