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Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar: Unboxed

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By Stuart Williams published 14 October 2011

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Boxed up

Boxed up

This month's TG features the full exclusive story behind the Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar. We've received the only available model in the UK. This is what it looks like up close

It's the guitar that Nirvana fans have been waiting for and we brought you an exclusive first look at the Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar last month, which explained the instrument's key features.

These photos were taken when we first got our hands on the new signature model and should give you an idea of what you can expect an off-the-shelf model to look like.

For the full exclusive story behind Kurt's original and the new Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar, see Total Guitar issue 220 (on sale now until 30 October).

Buy Total Guitar for iPad, iPhone and iPod

Buy a digital copy of Total Guitar magazine
(US readers click here)

Page 1 of 13
Page 1 of 13
Case and box

Case and box

This month's TG features the full exclusive story behind the Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar. We've received the only available model in the UK. This is what it looks like up close

It's the guitar that Nirvana fans have been waiting for and we brought you an exclusive first look at the Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar last month, which explained the instrument's key features.

These photos were taken when we first got our hands on the new signature model and should give you an idea of what you can expect an off-the-shelf model to look like.

For the full exclusive story behind Kurt's original and the new Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar, see Total Guitar issue 220 (on sale now until 30 October).

Buy Total Guitar for iPad, iPhone and iPod

Buy a digital copy of Total Guitar magazine
(US readers click here)

Page 2 of 13
Page 2 of 13
The package

The package

This month's TG features the full exclusive story behind the Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar. We've received the only available model in the UK. This is what it looks like up close

It's the guitar that Nirvana fans have been waiting for and we brought you an exclusive first look at the Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar last month, which explained the instrument's key features.

These photos were taken when we first got our hands on the new signature model and should give you an idea of what you can expect an off-the-shelf model to look like.

For the full exclusive story behind Kurt's original and the new Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar, see Total Guitar issue 220 (on sale now until 30 October).

Buy Total Guitar for iPad, iPhone and iPod

Buy a digital copy of Total Guitar magazine
(US readers click here)

Page 3 of 13
Page 3 of 13
The body

The body

This month's TG features the full exclusive story behind the Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar. We've received the only available model in the UK. This is what it looks like up close

It's the guitar that Nirvana fans have been waiting for and we brought you an exclusive first look at the Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar last month, which explained the instrument's key features.

These photos were taken when we first got our hands on the new signature model and should give you an idea of what you can expect an off-the-shelf model to look like.

For the full exclusive story behind Kurt's original and the new Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar, see Total Guitar issue 220 (on sale now until 30 October).

Buy Total Guitar for iPad, iPhone and iPod

Buy a digital copy of Total Guitar magazine
(US readers click here)

Page 4 of 13
Page 4 of 13
Vibrato (unattached)

Vibrato (unattached)

This month's TG features the full exclusive story behind the Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar. We've received the only available model in the UK. This is what it looks like up close

It's the guitar that Nirvana fans have been waiting for and we brought you an exclusive first look at the Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar last month, which explained the instrument's key features.

These photos were taken when we first got our hands on the new signature model and should give you an idea of what you can expect an off-the-shelf model to look like.

For the full exclusive story behind Kurt's original and the new Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar, see Total Guitar issue 220 (on sale now until 30 October).

Buy Total Guitar for iPad, iPhone and iPod

Buy a digital copy of Total Guitar magazine
(US readers click here)

Page 5 of 13
Page 5 of 13
Vibrato (attached)

Vibrato (attached)

This month's TG features the full exclusive story behind the Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar. We've received the only available model in the UK. This is what it looks like up close

It's the guitar that Nirvana fans have been waiting for and we brought you an exclusive first look at the Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar last month, which explained the instrument's key features.

These photos were taken when we first got our hands on the new signature model and should give you an idea of what you can expect an off-the-shelf model to look like.

For the full exclusive story behind Kurt's original and the new Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar, see Total Guitar issue 220 (on sale now until 30 October).

Buy Total Guitar for iPad, iPhone and iPod

Buy a digital copy of Total Guitar magazine
(US readers click here)

Page 6 of 13
Page 6 of 13
Electronics

Electronics

This month's TG features the full exclusive story behind the Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar. We've received the only available model in the UK. This is what it looks like up close

It's the guitar that Nirvana fans have been waiting for and we brought you an exclusive first look at the Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar last month, which explained the instrument's key features.

These photos were taken when we first got our hands on the new signature model and should give you an idea of what you can expect an off-the-shelf model to look like.

For the full exclusive story behind Kurt's original and the new Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar, see Total Guitar issue 220 (on sale now until 30 October).

Buy Total Guitar for iPad, iPhone and iPod

Buy a digital copy of Total Guitar magazine
(US readers click here)

Page 7 of 13
Page 7 of 13
Electronics (continued)

Electronics (continued)

This month's TG features the full exclusive story behind the Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar. We've received the only available model in the UK. This is what it looks like up close

It's the guitar that Nirvana fans have been waiting for and we brought you an exclusive first look at the Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar last month, which explained the instrument's key features.

These photos were taken when we first got our hands on the new signature model and should give you an idea of what you can expect an off-the-shelf model to look like.

For the full exclusive story behind Kurt's original and the new Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar, see Total Guitar issue 220 (on sale now until 30 October).

Buy Total Guitar for iPad, iPhone and iPod

Buy a digital copy of Total Guitar magazine
(US readers click here)

Page 8 of 13
Page 8 of 13
Bridge

Bridge

This month's TG features the full exclusive story behind the Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar. We've received the only available model in the UK. This is what it looks like up close

It's the guitar that Nirvana fans have been waiting for and we brought you an exclusive first look at the Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar last month, which explained the instrument's key features.

These photos were taken when we first got our hands on the new signature model and should give you an idea of what you can expect an off-the-shelf model to look like.

For the full exclusive story behind Kurt's original and the new Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar, see Total Guitar issue 220 (on sale now until 30 October).

Buy Total Guitar for iPad, iPhone and iPod

Buy a digital copy of Total Guitar magazine
(US readers click here)

Page 9 of 13
Page 9 of 13
Relic details

Relic details

This month's TG features the full exclusive story behind the Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar. We've received the only available model in the UK. This is what it looks like up close

It's the guitar that Nirvana fans have been waiting for and we brought you an exclusive first look at the Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar last month, which explained the instrument's key features.

These photos were taken when we first got our hands on the new signature model and should give you an idea of what you can expect an off-the-shelf model to look like.

For the full exclusive story behind Kurt's original and the new Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar, see Total Guitar issue 220 (on sale now until 30 October).

Buy Total Guitar for iPad, iPhone and iPod

Buy a digital copy of Total Guitar magazine
(US readers click here)

Page 10 of 13
Page 10 of 13
Aged hardware

Aged hardware

This month's TG features the full exclusive story behind the Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar. We've received the only available model in the UK. This is what it looks like up close

It's the guitar that Nirvana fans have been waiting for and we brought you an exclusive first look at the Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar last month, which explained the instrument's key features.

These photos were taken when we first got our hands on the new signature model and should give you an idea of what you can expect an off-the-shelf model to look like.

For the full exclusive story behind Kurt's original and the new Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar, see Total Guitar issue 220 (on sale now until 30 October).

Buy Total Guitar for iPad, iPhone and iPod

Buy a digital copy of Total Guitar magazine
(US readers click here)

Page 11 of 13
Page 11 of 13
Neck plate

Neck plate

This month's TG features the full exclusive story behind the Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar. We've received the only available model in the UK. This is what it looks like up close

It's the guitar that Nirvana fans have been waiting for and we brought you an exclusive first look at the Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar last month, which explained the instrument's key features.

These photos were taken when we first got our hands on the new signature model and should give you an idea of what you can expect an off-the-shelf model to look like.

For the full exclusive story behind Kurt's original and the new Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar, see Total Guitar issue 220 (on sale now until 30 October).

Buy Total Guitar for iPad, iPhone and iPod

Buy a digital copy of Total Guitar magazine
(US readers click here)

Page 12 of 13
Page 12 of 13
Kurt's Fender logo

Kurt's Fender logo

This month's TG features the full exclusive story behind the Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar. We've received the only available model in the UK. This is what it looks like up close

It's the guitar that Nirvana fans have been waiting for and we brought you an exclusive first look at the Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar last month, which explained the instrument's key features.

These photos were taken when we first got our hands on the new signature model and should give you an idea of what you can expect an off-the-shelf model to look like.

For the full exclusive story behind Kurt's original and the new Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar, see Total Guitar issue 220 (on sale now until 30 October).

Buy Total Guitar for iPad, iPhone and iPod

Buy a digital copy of Total Guitar magazine
(US readers click here)

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Stuart has been working for guitar publications since 2008, beginning his career as Reviews Editor for Total Guitar before becoming Editor for six years. During this time, he and the team brought the magazine into the modern age with digital editions, a Youtube channel and the Apple chart-bothering Total Guitar Podcast. Stuart has also served as a freelance writer for Guitar World, Guitarist and MusicRadar reviewing hundreds of products spanning everything from acoustic guitars to valve amps, modelers and plugins. When not spouting his opinions on the best new gear, Stuart has been reminded on many occasions that the 'never meet your heroes' rule is entirely wrong, clocking-up interviews with the likes of Eddie Van Halen, Foo Fighters, Green Day and many, many more.

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