Squier Vista Jagmaster, sunburst, crafted in Japan 1997. Do you have what it takes to be a Mister Vista? Or, a Vista Sister? Geez, not my best work. Anyway! These were made for one year only, 1997, in the excellent Tokai Gakki factory in Japan. The series was Squier's first venture into original shapes rather than affordable takes on Fender classics, and also featured the MIJ-unicorn Supersonic, and the fun Courtney Love signature Venus model. The Jagmaster takes the body shape and slick neck of a Jaguar, but opts for a simple HH configuration with a switch, a volume and a tone... none of the dual circuit complications. You also get a simple Strat style bridge: stable, fun to mash, easy to adjust, no break angle issues.... what a time to be alive. This one has had the pickups swapped for a pair of Gibson 490 humbuckers, which add some meaty midrange heft to the tone. Plug it in, and you get a thick, swampy growl, perfect with a dirty for punk rock chuggs and surprisingly effective for doom or sludgy stuff. It's still a Fender offset, so you can still find that chiming clean when required too. The burst finish looks great, it's got a warm glow to it. This is a very fun guitar to play, so hey, buy it, play it and have some fun.

Model: Squier Japan Vista Series Jagmaster
Made: Japan, 1997, Tokai Gakki factory
Serial: A005803
Finish: three tone sunburst, gloss poly
Body: basswood
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 9.5" radius, 24" scale, slim C shape
Weight: 3.490kg
Mods: pickups replace
Pickups: Gibson 490R/T humbucker x2
Accessories: basic gig bag, trem arm

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. 
Overall: very good condition (8/10)

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 11/49 strings.
Fret life: 8/10, minor wear only