For this review, we snagged the soapbar-loaded Mustang 90. 2011 FENDER MODERN PLAYER JAGUAR W/ P90'S GUITAR OFFSET RARE SUNBURST FINISH. The student sized Duo Sonic, introduced in 1956, was Fender’s first step in the offset direction and was quickly followed by the Mustang and full-sized Jazzmaster models. A novel concept and a truly original and collectable instrument never before seen in the Fender lineup, it features a highly distinctive Korina offset body, with the singing voice of soapbar P90 pickups. The original offset guitars were introduced by Fender in the mid-to-late 50‘s. Offset is a broad term that's often used to describe Fender's alternative body shapes, i.e. While the new Mexico-made, short-scale Fender Offset Series is rounded off with the Mustang Bass PJ (£539) featuring - you guessed it - both Precision and Jazz pickups, the bulk of this new range centres around two Duo-Sonic models and a pair of Mustangs. The neck is nice and straight and the string action has been set to med/low height. A Tele usually has 2 single-coil pickups, a 3-way switch and a single tone control, while a Strat usually has 3 single-coil pickups and a 5-way selector with 2 tone controls. Learn more about Fender electric basses. This is mostly due to different pickups and electronics. Fender Duo Sonic. Apart from their differing designs, the main difference between Tele & Strat is the sound. This guitar is in amazing condition, it plays and sounds amazing. Originally conceived in the Custom Shop, the Limited Edition Offset Telecaster is an incredibly distinctive hybrid of a Telecaster and Jazzmaster. The electronics work perfectly and the pickups sound great. We won't be looking at the more familiar Mustang packed with twin … Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. Many offset guitars use Fender’s hallowed Jazzmaster and Jaguar as their inspiration, but the Jetstream from Reverend takes its own path to electric eccentricity with an angular postmodern body shape. Dark and with pronounced mid-range. Fender Offset Guitars For players looking to stand out from the crowd and expand their creative horizons, the Fender offset guitars might just fit the bill. not Stratocaster or Telecaster. There’s something undeniably retro-futuristic about it and that’s not hindered by a choice of colours that includes some classic DuPont-style hues.