Some of the less well known Fender guitars...

    There are a number of interesting Fender models which carry less fame than the Stratocaster and Telecaster. Here are a few guitars you may not have seen before...

The Jaguar. Also available as as bass, this guitar includes a number of extra tone / pickup volume controls which give the user plenty of scope to create a unique sound. The appeal of this guitar increased dramatically when it became popular with grunge bands such as Sonic Youth, Nirvana and The Pixies.

The Mustang. Despite no longer being in production, the Mustang remains a popular choice for people who prefer a slightly smaller bodied guitar. These can often fetch a large amount on the second hand market due to their rarity.

Fender Jagstang. As the title suggests, this rare model was designed as a cross between the Jaguar and Mustang. It was originally made for Kurt Cobain who was a keen player of both these guitars. Cobain is alleged to have come up with the original sketched design for the Jagstang.

The Toronado. Straying from the usual fender design features, this guitar has a modern feel accompanied by a modern sound thanks to it's twin hum-bucking pickups. Toronado's aren't often seen, having only been produced between 1998 and 2006 - a small amount of time compared to the Stratocaster's 50+ year old heritage.

~ To many, the appeal of the less well known fender guitars is that it provides an alternative to the much more popular models.