Fender Jaguar Specs: Scale Length and Neck by Model
Every current Fender Jaguar has a 24-inch (610 mm) scale. Nut width, fingerboard radius, frets and neck shape for each model, from Fender's own spec sheets.
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Quick answer: The Fender Jaguar has a 24" (610 mm) scale on every model below, from the Squier Classic Vibe to the American Professional, against 25.5" (648 mm) on a Stratocaster or Jazzmaster. Every one has 22 frets. The nut is 1.650" (42 mm) on the Squier, Player II and Vintera III and 1.685" (42.8 mm) on the American Professional models. The fingerboard radius is 9.5" (241 mm), except the vintage-style Vintera III at 7.25" (184.1 mm).
Every number here comes from Fender's spec sheet for that model on fender.com, checked on 21 October 2026. The table is built from those sheets, and each model links to the page its numbers came from.
Fender Jaguar specs by model
| Model | Nut width | Fingerboard radius | Frets | Neck shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squier Classic Vibe '70s Jaguar | 1.650" (42 mm) | 9.5" (241 mm) | 22 narrow tall | Slim "C" |
| Player II Jaguar | 1.650" (42 mm) | 9.5" (241 mm) | 22 medium jumbo | Modern "C" |
| Vintera III Mid '60s Jaguar | 1.650" (42 mm) | 7.25" (184.1 mm) | 22 vintage tall | Mid '60s "C" |
| American Professional Classic Jaguar | 1.685" (42.8 mm) | 9.5" (241 mm) | 22 medium jumbo | Modern "C" |
| American Professional Jaguar | 1.685" (42.8 mm) | 9.5" (241 mm) | 22 narrow tall | Deep "C" |
The American Professional rows are the models Fender announced on 13 October 2026, not the 2017 series with the same name.
Scale length: 24 inches on every Jaguar
Scale length is the distance from the nut to the saddles, and it sets how tight each string has to be to reach pitch. The Jaguar's 24" is shorter than the 25.5" Fender uses on the Stratocaster, Telecaster and Jazzmaster, so the same strings sit at lower tension: bends take less effort and the frets are a little closer together. Fender's Player II Mustang shares the 24" scale, so the two offsets feel alike under the fingers; the Mustang vs Jaguar comparison covers what does differ.
Lower tension is also why string advice for a Jaguar differs from a Strat's. See best strings for Jaguar before you change gauge.
Nut width and neck shape
Two nut widths cover the current range: 1.650" (42 mm) on the Squier Classic Vibe, Player II and Vintera III, and 1.685" (42.8 mm) on the American Professional and American Professional Classic. That's less than a millimetre apart, so the neck shape usually matters more to how the guitar feels. Fender lists Slim "C", Modern "C", Mid '60s "C" and Deep "C" profiles across the range; the Fender neck profiles guide compares them.
Fingerboard radius and frets
The radius describes how curved the fingerboard is from side to side; a smaller number is rounder. Every model above uses 9.5" except the Vintera III Mid '60s Jaguar, which keeps the vintage 7.25". Radius matters at setup time, because Fender's string height and relief starting points change with it: the Jaguar bridge height and action guide gives them by radius.
All of these models have 22 frets. The fret wire differs: narrow tall on the Squier and American Professional, medium jumbo on the Player II and American Professional Classic, vintage tall on the Vintera III. Fender's description of fret sizes explains each.
What Fender's spec sheets don't list
Fender's model pages give neck, fingerboard and hardware specs, not body measurements, pickup dimensions or weight. If you need those for a case, a pickguard or a pickup swap, measure your own guitar rather than relying on a figure for a different model or year. For how high the pickups should sit, see Jaguar pickup height.
Not sure which Jaguar you have?
The serial number gives the year and where the guitar was made, which narrows down the model. Try the Fender serial number lookup, or read the Jaguar serial numbers guide for what each prefix means.
Set your Jaguar up
These are build specs. For neck relief, string height, pickup height and intonation, the Jaguar setup guide walks through each step, and the Jaguar tremolo setup guide covers the floating vibrato.
Frequently asked questions
What is the scale length of a Fender Jaguar?
24" (610 mm). Every model in the table above, from the Squier Classic Vibe '70s Jaguar to the American Professional Jaguar, lists that scale on its Fender spec sheet.
Is a Jaguar shorter than a Jazzmaster?
Its scale is: 24" (610 mm) on the Jaguar against 25.5" (648 mm) on the Jazzmaster. Fender doesn't publish body measurements for either.
What is the nut width of a Fender Jaguar?
1.650" (42 mm) on the Squier Classic Vibe '70s, Player II and Vintera III Mid '60s Jaguar, and 1.685" (42.8 mm) on the American Professional and American Professional Classic Jaguar.
What fingerboard radius does a Fender Jaguar have?
9.5" (241 mm) on most current models. The Vintera III Mid '60s Jaguar has the vintage 7.25" (184.1 mm) radius.
How many frets does a Fender Jaguar have?
22, on every model in the table.
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