Identifying a jaguar... USA or Japan

redneF

I bought a Jaguar about 4-5 months ago. The seller was open about the guitar and stated he

believed it to be a Japan made guitar. The electronics worked and I was looking for my first

jaguar, so I was not concerned. The headstock logo has no serial numbers on it and it say

.....tremelo. The original kluson type tuners were changed to F tuners. At the base of the neck

where it meets the body, there is a discoloration, under the finish, which makes it looke like it

may have been a CIJ or MIJ type sticker that had been removed. To emphasize, the finish is not

disturbed and the discoloration is below the finish. It weighs 8.3 pounds and has a thick body.

I got curious and took the neck off. At the end of the neck it states "1 NOV 64 B" and in the

neck pocket there is an ink 64--- clearly visible. As I said above, the headstock logo has no

patent numbers, etc., but it looks original and the finish is just fine. I have not removed the

pickguard to look at the electronics. I am somewhat of a novice and thought I would check

with a forum like this for ideas, before proceeding. Thanks.

redneF

I see quite a few have viewed but not feedback. Does anybody have a suggestion was to what to do next? Can

I date it by opening up the pick guard and checking the pickups and electronics? Let me know.

Alex

Hi and Welcome! Usually the best way to get feedback on identifying guitars is to post lots of photos. More folks would likely jump into the discussion if you could take and share some detailed photos of what you're describing.