1964 Fender Jaguar – Sunburst
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Out of stock1965 Fender Jaguar – Black
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Out of stock1965 Fender Jaguar – Sunburst
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Fender Starcaster — The Outlier That Made History
The Fender Starcaster is one of the most distinctive and unconventional guitars ever produced by Fender. Introduced in the mid-’70s and discontinued around 1980, the Starcaster marked Fender’s bold entry into the world of semi-hollowbody electric guitars, a category traditionally dominated by Gibson.
Designed by Gene Fields, the Starcaster featured a thin, offset semi-hollow maple body with a unique contoured shape and a center block to reduce feedback—a combination that delivered a crisp, articulate tone with excellent sustain. Its futuristic design set it apart visually from everything else in Fender’s catalogue.
The guitar’s unique sound came from a pair of Fender Wide Range humbuckers, developed by Seth Lover, the same pickup designer behind Gibson’s iconic P.A.F. humbuckers. These pickups offered a warmer, fuller tone than Fender’s single-coils, while maintaining the clarity and sparkle players associate with the brand.
While the Starcaster was a commercial underdog and discontinued by 1980, it later earned cult status among players and collectors. A key figure in its resurgence is Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead, who has used the Starcaster extensively in both live and studio settings, showcasing its versatility and unconventional charm.
At Guitar Hunter, we’ve had the privilege of sourcing and documenting original 1975–1980 Fender Starcasters, complete with detailed internal and external photography. These rare instruments reflect a moment in Fender’s history when bold experimentation met expert craftsmanship—making the Starcaster a true outlier that made history.
