Here’s a brilliant example of a late-’90s Squier Jagmaster from the famed Vista Series — made in Japan, loaded with attitude, and finished in a worn-in Olympic White. These early Jagmasters were built with a level of quality you rarely find in modern equivalents, and they’ve developed a bit of a cult following for good reason.
Crafted at the FujiGen plant, this 1997 model features a basswood body, 24" short scale, rosewood fretboard, and a pair of meaty humbuckers that crank out a thick, punchy tone. The offset body and tort pickguard scream alt-rock charm
.It’s seen some genuine playwear — lacquer chips along the edges and natural ageing across the pickguard and hardware — but it’s all honest and only adds to the vibe. Frets are in great shape and it plays really well up and down the neck.
If you’re after a vibey Japanese Jagmaster with bags of character, this one’s the real deal.
PRELOVED - 1997 Squier Jagmaster Vista Series HH - Olympic White
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Model: Squier Jagmaster Vista Series
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Year: 1997
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Country of Manufacture: Japan
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Neck: Maple
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Fretboard: Rosewood
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Pickups: Dual humbuckers
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Controls: Master volume, master tone, 3-way toggle
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Finish: Olympic White with tortoiseshell pickguard
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Good, honest condition with visible lacquer chips, edge wear, and some patina to the pickguard and screws. Structurally solid and fully functional with plenty of fret life left. Just been set up and playing great.