FENDER PLAYER JAGUAR £739
If you’re looking for a blend of traditional and modern features at an attainable price point, the Player Series Jaguar will fit the bill. First up, it has the short 610mm (24-inch) scale length, along with the floating vibrato, but the bridge pickup has already undergone the most common mod, replacing the single coil with a Jaguar Humbucker. The switching is simplified, with the rhythm circuit removed and replaced with a three-way blade, but that slider switch on the upper horn will split the humbucker. Get it in a choice of five finishes. www.fender.com