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starr36
Platinum Member
Canada
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 Posted - 01/15/2007 : 17:25:33
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this is the simple 'pack n go' rig. currently using. I swap out DC3 for digitech wh2., boss cables are just long enough so the back of the Wh2 is snug to the bcb. nice.
1990 Explorer (76RI) 02 LP studo, 83 JV strat. That strat growls like nonother.
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Vim Fuego
Gold Member
Denmark
566 Posts |
Posted - 01/17/2007 : 22:37:58
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Heres my 2 Lead 2's and a Bullet. Not shown is my modified Mex Strat.
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jack
Platinum Member
USA
1418 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2007 : 08:32:17
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Finally got a digital camera...
From left to right: Hohner L-75, I've been abusing it for nearly 20 years, is heavy as hell, but I like it, and it's still kicking...., Schecter Damien 6(66, is what I call it) I've had it for a year, it's awesome, Squier Jagmaster, just got it a few weeks ago, not that I needed a new guitar, but I got a good deal on it, like it so far...I added the sticker cause I thought it just looked good...
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tomwest
Silver Member
United Kingdom
436 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2007 : 12:11:40
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| Nice Jagmaster Jack, I've been thinking about one myself lately, they're really great guitars and can be had pretty cheaply. |
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jack
Platinum Member
USA
1418 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2007 : 17:53:54
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Originally posted by tomwest
Nice Jagmaster Jack, I've been thinking about one myself lately, they're really great guitars and can be had pretty cheaply.
Thanks Tom. I'm thinking that they may be getting a little cheaper intitially as Squier has released some new additions to the Squier Vintage Modified Series at NAMM (Some sweet Strat and Tele variations.), so Jagmasters may be hitting the cloesout section some time this year. According to someone I spoke with at Fender, the Jagmaster will continue to be made, but I have seen one online retailer already have it marked as clearance (thought that one retailer may just have too many). But the fact ot the matter is in 2006 into 2007 they have discontinued, or are in the process of discontinuing, the Cyclone and '51, and the '51 is a top seller, but is closeout priced at many retailers, so I wouldn't be surprised to see the Jagmaster next for no apparent reason. So you might be able to get a great price on a new one, but then if they do discontinue them, the prices may get a bit higher... |
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tomwest
Silver Member
United Kingdom
436 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2007 : 18:17:28
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Ahh cool, thanks for the info Jack, I'm only interested in the ones like yours (Black with white PG) so I'll keep my eyes peeled |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 01/21/2007 : 13:26:49
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Hi Jack
That's a nice jag, what did you pay for it, if you don't mind me asking.
I have secretly, looked at buying one,
I like the unusual shape of them.
What sort of sounds do you get out of it?
or does it sound like a Strat, with Humbuckers?
Can you split ant of the humbuckers?
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jack
Platinum Member
USA
1418 Posts |
Posted - 01/21/2007 : 18:27:41
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Originally posted by Dr. Bob
Hi Jack
That's a nice jag, what did you pay for it, if you don't mind me asking.
I have secretly, looked at buying one,
I like the unusual shape of them.
What sort of sounds do you get out of it?
or does it sound like a Strat, with Humbuckers?
Can you split ant of the humbuckers?
Regards Dr. Bob
I got it on eBay where the seller had the make an offer option, so I figured if they accepted my offer, I get a new guitar, if not, then I don't really need one anyways. It's listed at $249, but I am very happy to say that I got it for $220 with free shipping. As far as sounds, I don't have a strat with humbuckers to compare with, but I think it sounds like a strat with humbuckers (its the same wood as many strats, alder, so I'm not surprised), if I had to describe it. I know it doesn't sound Les Paul-y like my Hohner does. Stock, the pickups are not split-able, but I'm sure you could easily put in a push-pull pot. Many people say to swap out the pickups...I think the Duncan Design ones sound good enough for me though. I also like the 24" scale. Kind of makes it have a Les Paul feel with a Fender look, and I am realizing I like the way the strings resonate on shorter scale guitars, 24 2/4" and 24", and tuned down a step...to me it sounds a bit more throaty and less glassy...Anyways, its a great guitar, and I also, was just thinking "I only want the black one", but after getting this one, I am thinking "This is a good guitar, and the tortoise pickguard on the 3-tone burst guitar does look fckin sweet!"
Maybe its just me, but it seems like guitars in the $250-$350 range have improved immensely since the mid-80's. So I know some might say its not a real Fender, but to me its like cars. A Honda is not a Ferrari, but they are both cars and will get you from point A to point B, and while it would be nice to have the Ferrari, for everyday purposes (for me at least), the Honda suits my needs and budget better, and I have more fun with it because I am not nervous about screwing it up or getting in an accident. |
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starr36
Platinum Member
Canada
1172 Posts |
Posted - 01/22/2007 : 17:10:34
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Originally posted by jackMaybe its just me, but it seems like guitars in the $250-$350 range have improved immensely since the mid-80's. So I know some might say its not a real Fender, but to me its like cars. A Honda is not a Ferrari, but they are both cars and will get you from point A to point B, and while it would be nice to have the Ferrari, for everyday purposes (for me at least), the Honda suits my needs and budget better, and I have more fun with it because I am not nervous about screwing it up or getting in an accident.
this is the most common sense out there, as long as you don't own a professional recording studio, of course. all my guitars are pawnshop "finds", except I once purchased a brand new acoustic guitar for $600 and, well, i couldn't sell it for $375. ALL my used guitars, I can sell for buckets more than I paid for them because you have way more negotiating room with a pawnshop, who really doesn't care about the instrument per se, but just getting his money back with a margin on it. there is really no risk in buying a used instrument if you can check it out first. personally, i am amazed at the 'trust' out there on eBay and the prices people pay for used instruments without being able to physically check them out. maybe i'm old school, but, a used guitar is a pretty tricky buy; i.e if neck is every so slightly TWISTED, you can just throw it away because the only way to fix a twist is take it to your luthier dude down the street and he'll need to pull your fretboard off and PLANE the neck straight. In two years, he'll likely have to do it again! SO are you going to take the risk and by a setneck guitar without checking it out first???? yowzers. |
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StratoSphere
Double Platinum Member
Canada
2232 Posts |
Posted - 01/22/2007 : 23:47:39
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| i agree with starr36. something like a pedal i dont think twice about buying off ebay. but i dont know if i could buy a guitar off of the internet unless it was a crazy deal or if it was brand new. and you cant expect the seller to tell you every little detail about the instrument. if you buy second hand, especially with something like a guitar, your most likely going to find at least one little "surprise" |
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stratman
Silver Member
Australia
283 Posts |
Posted - 01/23/2007 : 01:41:15
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I did buy a guitar (50th Anniversary Deluxe Strat) as the price was about half the retail price (about $1900 vs. $3800 Australian). I guess I got lucky as the guitar itself is one of the better ones I've seen. But I wouldn't do it again - no way. Too much risk involved.
Before buying I requested, and received, VERY specific photos to check certain things out. Once I was satisfied, I bid and won.
BUT, after I paid (direct deposit into bank account) the seller de-registered his eBay account!!!! Freaked me out big time! However, I did have a few "securities" in place before I paid. e.g I found out his home address, where he worked and then actually rang his work (a well established business that I could check the phone number in the Yellow Pages). When I rang the business and asked to speak to him, sure enough, he was there. All legit but I had to check those things first for my own peace of mind.
As far as the vibe/feel of the guitar, I just got lucky. But now, I wouldn't push my luck again unless the price was MUCH lower.ie. never buy a $2000 guitar again.
Probably won't ever have that much money again anyway... |
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guirat
Silver Member
United Kingdom
186 Posts |
Posted - 01/23/2007 : 03:04:41
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"Let's see your guitar..."
OK, well you asked for it.
Here's my Hohner, bought new around 1987.
Stripped down to the bare basics, which means one pickup and output jack. No controls.
What's left of the body is encased in resin to hold it together, fretboard scalloped in selected areas.
I play mainly rock and classical, I like the tone, though I'd better - it only has one.
I'll get a new guitar sometime, but this has done well for my purposes.
I'm currently looking for a valve amp head, I have speaker cabs, though I tend to just play at home through a tiny practice amp. |
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StratoSphere
Double Platinum Member
Canada
2232 Posts |
Posted - 01/23/2007 : 03:24:20
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disregard this post. turns out im an idiot and double post |
Edited by - StratoSphere on 01/23/2007 03:26:47 |
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StratoSphere
Double Platinum Member
Canada
2232 Posts |
Posted - 01/23/2007 : 03:25:35
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guirat, did you scallop that fretboard yourself? ive been thinking of doing this but it seems every time i buy a beater it turns out to be a treasure and id rather keep its fretboard clean.
ive never tried playing a scalloped fretboard before but i heard that it allows you to bend like mad. is this true? i know its a shredder thing and most shredders have low action but have you ever tried it with regular action?? |
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guirat
Silver Member
United Kingdom
186 Posts |
Posted - 01/23/2007 : 14:25:55
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This guitar has regular action because I also use it for slide. It would be difficult to get a lower action anyway, because the neck is not as straight as it once was, I've had to compromise and raise the strings to avoid fretbuzz.
I did scallop the fretboard myself many years back. As you can see I only did 6 frets as an experiment. It does allow you to get under the strings at the headstock end for wilder bends, the one I did at the other end is pretty useless, the frets are too closely spaced.
To scallop a board correctly you want very shallow scalloping at the headstock and gradually increase the depth as you go up the neck (see the Blackmore or Malmsteen Strats). The scalloping should also be angled across the fretboard, deeper on the high E side (I seem to recall, please check as it could be the other way).
In my ignorance at the time I went for deep all the way, and soon realised I'd better stop at fret 5 if the neck was to retain its strength! It was a beater guitar before this, and I've grown accustomed to the feel. You have to be very exact with finger placement and pressure though, otherwise the notes will bend out of tune. It definitely requires a more delicate technique (on my guitar. Maybe if it was done properly the tendency to bend out of tune would be lesser).
I wouldn't recommend anyone tries it on a valuable guitar, it possibly weakens the neck to some extent, and of course say goodbye to resale value - but that probably goes without saying. |
Edited by - guirat on 01/23/2007 15:16:09 |
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