WTB Jazzmaster/Jaguar

Caffeine_Vampire

Very tempted by the American Originals but thinking that a MIJ/CIJ/MIM would be a better financial.option without compromising too much on the spec. 

Advice on the above is very welcome. 

Other than that. . What have you?

simonhpieman

AVRI 62 = best non-vintage Jag I've ever owned. Probably the best non vintage guitar I've ever owned, actually. So nicely put together. Mine was from either 2002 or 2004, I forget which, but it was stunning.

WindmillGuitars

DM'd @Caffeine_Vampire ;

TheMarlin

The J Mascis Squire is supposed to be a great guitar

Riviera

I would also like some knowledge/advice on Jazzmasters.

I’m tempted by the Ventura modified Jazzmaster, but I’d appreciate any advice.

Funkfingers

simonhpieman said:

AVRI 62 = best non-vintage Jag I've ever owned. Probably the best non vintage guitar I've ever owned, actually. So nicely put together. Mine was from either 2002 or 2004, I forget which, but it was stunning.

I concur. (I would, wouldn't I?)

My old CIJ Jaguar went to Harry Seven. (It appears in his Wixsite gallery, sunburst with the witch hat "amp" knobs, between a Chibson LP Artisan and a Burns XII string.) Compared to the AVRI, it was heavy, its stock pickups and pots were utter crap, the vibrato tailpiece lacked an essential part, neck was simultaneously narrower and deeper than is typical for the claimed "vintage" year.

IMO, despite appearances, the Jaguar and Jazzmaster are two very different propositions. They sound different. They hang differently on a strap. Their control layouts may influence how easy you find them to use. Putting heavier string gauges on a Jag to maintain worthwhile string tension changes the ride.

In other words, unless you can afford one of each, you need to decide on which design to concentrate.

russianbear

MIJ Jag/JM is the WORST offset in terms of value for the money. You'll need to replace basically everything in it.

DrCornelius

If you are looking for something cheap and incredibly cheerful that will get you 90 pct of the way there (it has P90s and a strat style trem) , I'm really please with my Revelation RJT 60

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqO82SbLkzQ 

mikeyrob73

TheMarlin said:

The J Mascis Squire is supposed to be a great guitar

Yup it is :-) 

pottolom

I’ve had a few Jazzmasters and Jaguars (Fender, Squier, US, CIJ, MIJ, MIM, MIC).

Currently I have a G&L Tribute Doheny. Out of them all, it’s stayed around the longest and is my favourite.

Different trem of course, and the pickups are different in design too. But I do like it the most out of all of them.....

osborne900

I've got a '62 AVRI Jaguar in black if of any interest. PM me for details.

markblack

I'm a fan of my JM jag... this is nice....

https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/164273/2019-johnny-marr-jaguar-1500#latest

SNAKEBITE

I got one of these in February.

Value for money is astounding, as is the sound.

chrisj1602

I recently bought a Vintera Jazzmaster... 

https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/161126/ngd-fender-vintera-60s-jazzmaster#latest

I added a Staytrem bridge but otherwise I can’t fault it and would highly recommend one.

My friend tried my Jazzmaster and was really impressed with the quality so bought the Vintera Jaguar in Ocean Turquoise and that is stunning. The pickups in both sound great.

robinbowes

I'm building (actually, assembling) my own Jazzmaster.

Body and neck from @GoldenEraGuitars . I've not received them yet but he sent this pic:



Not a cheap option, but I get to choose all the parts I want to use. I reckon it will have cost me around £1,200 - £1,300 when done.

Can't wait to get it finished.

R.

Longtallronnie

I have a Classic Player Jag for sale if of any interest?
https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/161275/fs-t-fender-classic-player-jaguar-staytrem-trem-hardcase-price-drop-600#latest

punchesjudy

I'll be selling a Jag I just bought cos I'm a complete idiot and left myself with absolutely no money whatsoever. 

It's an olive green Am Pro body/pickups with a classic player neck. Not very vintage correct of course. 

thermionic

My Fiesta Red MIM Classic 60s Lacquer Jaguar looks like it will be on sale very soon...

DarnWeight

Just in case you do opt for a US model, my '58 RI Jazzmaster (60th Anniversary model) is still available here...

https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/161635/fs-ft-2018-fender-58-jazzmaster-ri-usa-60th-anniv-model-now-1300#latest

sweepy

I can’t recommend the Mastery Bridge system enough, it’s not cheap but absolutely rock solid in use

https://i.imgur.com/GZy7WD9.jpg

mikenetic

I have a MIM Clasic Player HH Special Jag. It's a bundle of fun to play with a very nice control scheme - the Humbuckers can be blended into single coils.

Only change I've made is to give the very glossy, sticky, neck finish a rub with 600 grit to make it satin. Transformed the feel.