Limited Edition Johnny Marr Signature Special Jaguar®: A Blacked-Out Tribute to Modern Guitar Genius

Few guitarists have shaped modern music as profoundly—or as unmistakably—as Johnny Marr. From his groundbreaking work with The Smiths to his textured, melodic contributions with The The, The Pretenders, Modest Mouse, The Cribs, and his own celebrated solo career, Marr has always occupied a rare creative space: inventive without being indulgent, stylish without sacrificing substance, and instantly identifiable from the very first chord.

That signature blend of melody, rhythm, and sonic imagination returns with the Limited Edition Johnny Marr Signature Special Jaguar®, a sleek, custom-spec’d take on Fender’s most artful offset. Finished in a stunning gloss nitrocellulose Black lacquer, this limited-run Jaguar captures the essence of Marr’s tone while pushing the platform into new territory—equal parts vintage character, modern precision, and unmistakable swagger.

Crafted for Feel, Speed & Expression

At its core, this Jaguar sticks closely to the foundation Marr loves:
an alder body, maple neck, and a 24" scale that gives the model its signature snap and pliability. But the magic lies in the details.

Fender gave Marr a custom ’65 Jaguar neck profile, shaped exactly to his specifications—comfortable, fast, and ideal for intricate chord voicings or driving rhythmic patterns. A 9.5" rosewood fingerboard, 22 vintage-style frets, and classic ivory dot inlays round out a neck that feels broken-in from the first strum.

Just like Marr’s original signature model, the tremolo system is dialed in for expressive nuance: a vintage-style floating tremolo tailpiece, Mustang® saddles for stability, and a matching chrome bridge cover for that unmistakable Jaguar look.

A Three-Pickup Sonic Playground

This is where things get especially interesting.

Instead of the typical Jaguar two-pickup layout, this Limited Edition version features three custom-wound Kent Armstrong™ Johnny Marr lipstick pickups—a nod to Marr’s love of clarity, chime, and wide-band sparkle.

Paired with his personal wiring scheme, the tonal range is enormous:

• 4-Position Blade Selector
• Bridge
• Bridge + Neck (parallel)
• Neck
• Bridge + Neck (series)
• Three Slide Switches
• Universal bright
• Position-4 bright
• Middle pickup: on / off / only

This system lets players jump from shimmering chorus-drenched jangle to thick, harmonically rich leads with ease—exactly the way Marr designed it.

A single master volume and master tone keep things intuitive, encouraging musical exploration instead of menu-diving.

Elegance in Every Detail

Beyond its tonal depth, the Special Jaguar delivers serious stage presence. The Gloss Black nitro finish has a refined, almost piano-like sheen. Chrome/nickel hardware, a vintage-style case, and period-correct strap buttons all make this feel like a boutique throwback—yet it plays like a modern performance instrument.

For the Creators, the Texturalists, the Visionaries

Johnny Marr has always approached the guitar as a composer, an arranger, and an architect of sound. This limited edition Jaguar follows that philosophy completely—it’s built to inspire, reward experimentation, and unlock new layers of creativity with every flip of a switch.

If you’re looking for a Jaguar that isn’t just a re-creation of a classic, but an expansion of what the model can be, this is the one.