OFFSETS & ANGLED GUITARS
Rock has always welcomed misfits and rebels, and the electric guitar has long obliged with unconventional designs. Astonishingly, the Gibson Flying V and Explorer date to 1958, closer to the start of World War II than the first Metallica album. Offset designs were ahead of their time, waiting for the right music. Some say Fender’s Jaguar and Jazzmaster didn’t truly come into their own until the 1990s. As well as unusual looks, these guitars offer individual sounds. Although the Flying V and Explorer share SG hardware, their shapes mean they resonate with their own distinct voices. Fender, meanwhile, designed bespoke pickups for their offset guitars, guaranteeing a devoted fanbase.
FENDER JAGUAR
The definitive grunge guitar
Kurt Cobain bought his 1965 Jaguar through a free ads paper in 1991. It was probably one of the few affordable left-handed guitars available to him, as Jaguars were out of fashion with collectors. In his hands, it became a Jag onwards.
