Anyone have one of these? (and why on earth did the stop making them?)

Loobs

MIJ Jaguar Baritone (mid 00s).

streethawk

Didn't they come out with something quit recently?

Sure it was an offset baritone.

Might be thinking of this, which is cheap and looks cooler!

http://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_sq_vm_modified_bass_vi_3csb.htm

mart

Nearly. You're thinking of the baritone variant of that:

http://www.gak.co.uk/en/squier-vintage-modified-baritone-jazzmaster-antigua/101124?gclid=CITWyr6Mg8YCFQTHtAodhQcAbA

https://www.bax-shop.nl/images/Squier_Vintage_Modified_Baritone_Jazzmaster_Antigua_nieuws.jpg

Of course, if you like trems, or don't like antigua, then you buy the Squir VI and re-string it.

axisus

Looks ugly and unappealing. Not surprised it's gone.

ICBM

@AuldReekie has one.

It's very good, although I prefer the Bass VI, for the three pickups and the trem. The Squier one is excellent value for money, although the one I've seen had set-up issues and a high fret, and the stock strings are a bit crap.

Sassafras

Surprising to see a trem on such thick strings. Would it have much effect on those strings?

Phil_aka_Pip

er, never needed one?

AuldReekie

ICBM said:

@AuldReekie has one.

It's very good, although I prefer the Bass VI, for the three pickups and the trem. The Squier one is excellent value for money, although the one I've seen had set-up issues and a high fret, and the stock strings are a bit crap.

Great guitar, vg build quality, changed stock p/ups to SD jaguar hot (bridge) and vintage(neck)

gusman2x

You want the Japanese domestic one. It has a built in fuzz, and "Bottom Master" on the headstock where comfort contour would be. Cool as mince.

impmann

I've played the Jap guitar. Aside from the slightly 'far eastern' nature of the pickups (harsh), the Jap Fender baritone Jag was awesome.

crunchman

mart said:

Nearly. You're thinking of the baritone variant of that:

http://www.gak.co.uk/en/squier-vintage-modified-baritone-jazzmaster-antigua/101124?gclid=CITWyr6Mg8YCFQTHtAodhQcAbA

https://www.bax-shop.nl/images/Squier_Vintage_Modified_Baritone_Jazzmaster_Antigua_nieuws.jpg

Of course, if you like trems, or don't like antigua, then you buy the Squir VI and re-string it.

Mods can we add a Yuck button please.

dogload

I don't know why they insist on putting Strat output sockets on these things. Nasty.

Gagaryn

Sassafras said:

Surprising to see a trem on such thick strings. Would it have much effect on those strings?

My mate has a CS Bass VI I play often. The term works surprisingly well, currently strung with La Bella flat wounds and sounds and plays brilliantly. 

lustycourtier

gusman2x said:

You want the Japanese domestic one. It has a built in fuzz, and "Bottom Master" on the headstock where comfort contour would be. Cool as mince.

  Bottom Master?!

mart

Gagaryn said:

Sassafras said:

Surprising to see a trem on such thick strings. Would it have much effect on those strings?

My mate has a CS Bass VI I play often. The term works surprisingly well, currently strung with La Bella flat wounds and sounds and plays brilliantly. 

I've got a Squier VI strung as a baritone and I tested the trem last night. It will take the bottom string (tuned to A) down a semitone comfortably, and down a tone with a bit more effort. It's good for a little gentle shimmer.