NGD: Need help identifying strange Ice Blue AV65 Jaguar

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NGD: Need help identifying strange Ice Blue AV65 Jaguar

Post by jasonpetzold » Sat Jan 23, 2021 1:05 pm

Hi Everyone -

I could use some help identifying this uniquely strange American Vintage '65 Jaguar.

This used AV65 Jaguar in Ice Blue Metallic popped up on GC's used section last weekend and I jumped on it.

It finally arrived and some strange things are afoot...

First off, I've never seen a Jaguar decal like this before...Does anyone know what year Fender transitioned to this logo?

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Secondly, I was under the impression the body would have traditional contours but they are a bit more pointy on these reissues.

Another weird thing is how the Ice Blue has yellowed in this sunburst pattern. So strange.

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Joking aside, I called the store it came from and they went above and beyond to fix the error. They were able to track down the mix-up and the real Jaguar arrived today. Big thanks to them.

Pics of the actual NGD once I get it cleaned up, and set up.

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Re: NGD: Need help identifying strange Ice Blue AV65 Jaguar

Post by Hiwhat » Sat Jan 23, 2021 1:08 pm

Hard to believe you sent this beauty back! ;-)

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Re: NGD: Need help identifying strange Ice Blue AV65 Jaguar

Post by Embenny » Sat Jan 23, 2021 8:04 pm

Guess someone mixed up "ice blue" and "ice man" :D
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Re: NGD: Need help identifying strange Ice Blue AV65 Jaguar

Post by HNB » Sat Jan 23, 2021 8:20 pm

Was going to say you could send that pointy thing to me to check out carefully....
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Re: NGD: Need help identifying strange Ice Blue AV65 Jaguar

Post by Veitchy » Sun Jan 24, 2021 2:01 pm

The burst and the gold knobs really give that Iceman a classic feel.

Amber switch tip and you'd be set.

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Re: NGD: Need help identifying strange Ice Blue AV65 Jaguar

Post by Shadoweclipse13 » Sun Jan 24, 2021 8:26 pm

I always preferred the Fireman to the Iceman, but it's not bad looking. Fender Jaguar over an Iceman though.
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