Hi,
I am surprised by how few American Jazzmasters seem to be available used.
I have been looking at the professional 2 models, and seeing who has stock of them to buy new.
On a different note - Is the Marr Jaguar worth the
money.
I can only see two colour options for these, is that right ? I had a Jaguar before but it really wasn't a great guitar, so although tempted by jags I would have to make sure the strings don't pop off the saddles for a start
At this point I've managed to completely confuse myself, had in mind to get a classic vibe Jazzmaster , but some reviews on YouTube have put me off, so now thinking of going for the American version and I have my Telecaster AVRI up for sale/trade and my Gibson Les Paul Tribute in order to cover the cost.(Both are I'm the Classifieds)
I figure there must be some Jazzmaster experts here, what would you recommend buying ?
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Jags and JMs are quite different to each other.
Jazzmaster is really what I am after, but maybe tempted by the Jaguar. I just don't want to buy another Jag and have the same issues as my other one.
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For Jazzmasters - have you owned one at all.?
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edit. Doh! I somehow managed to quote myself instead of you! Gotta love using an ipad on tFB. Anyhow, i see you’ve also edited your original post. The strings falling off the bridge is fixed by simply upgrading the bridge to one of the after market models or shimming the neck for better break angle, you could have exactly the same problem on a JM with a vintage style bridge.
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I do have a friend with a jazzmaster so Shall ask to borrow it.
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Also this one looks fantastic
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The Marr Jag is a super guitar if you like the things it does and the mods it comes with. I think you need to be sure beforehand though, especially at that price.
You can also get a lot of options now days with radius, frets and number of frets.
Jags tend to be more plinky and have super treble laden bridge pickups by default. This is mainly down to the scale length (24").
Jazzmasters have more of a strat feel about them for want of a better comparison. Definitely down to the 25.5" scale.
I'd agree with the comment about Jags being heavier. I have had more than I care to count of both offsets and Jags are generally heavier.
Jags also have the strangle switch which is not on the jazzmaster.
The marrguar doesn't have a staytrem bridge, it has nylon bushings from staytrem that stop the bridge from dropping (traditional bridges can be known to drop their height and fall into their thimbles).
The string spacing and bridge barrels are all from a cheap mustang bridge.
I personally don't like the string spacing on the stock mustang bridge, it places the e strings far too close to the edge of the fretboard for me. A proper staytrem doesn't do that.
11 gauge strings (or higher) help to keep the strings seated. Swapping the bridge to a staytrem or a mastery helps even more.
Due to the Jags scale length 11s feel like 9.5s.
The mastery also transforms the sustain curve of the guitars and definitely sprinkles some magic over the sound.
If you want a jag I wouldn't personally get a marrguar. I personally think the pickups sound pony and they lack all the magic and punch that a proper jag pickup has.
They are a nicely made guitar though and the pickups can be swapped (highly recommend mojo for replacement pickups).
With all the offsets I have owned (its a lot) they have all been improved by replacing the bridge and changing the pickups.
They are definitely an acquired taste but for me there is no other guitar I'd rather own.
If you live near Northamptonshire op you are welcome to swing by and try 2 offsets (1 jm and 1 jag).
You can try them with replacement bridges and pickups to give you an idea of what they can really be like.
I am surprised you can find fault with the staytrem intonation. The special Allen key that came with the bridges made things super easy
I think I do need to try some Jazzmasters out before buying, the longer scale length definitely appeals
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I've put decent Jazzmaster pickups in mine as well as a roller bridge. I changed the tremolo for a Hosco locking trem and added a Staytrem arm and collet. I put Gotoh tuners on it but the stock ones were fine really.
I suspect the Fender Am Pro ii is in a different league and it should be as it's £1000 more than the Mascis. I'd love to try one when Peach guitars re opens.