OzReverb
Joined: Apr 28, 2009
Posts: 460
Victoria
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Posted on Mar 26 2011 03:31 AM
crmartin wrote:
Volcanik wrote:
[A review
here](http://whenthesunhitsblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/gear-reviewxaviere-jazzmasterxv-jt-40.html)
Not surf as such, but gives you an idea - well,
his
idea anyway...
Similar guitar, not exactly the same one. His
experience certainly doesn't reflect mine. It's not a
Jazzmaaster obviously, but a quite nice guitar. I have
read more positive reviews on it than negative.
Glad to hear coz I'd still like to have a play on one and plan to look more into getting one of these for myself.
— https://www.facebook.com/lostremoleros/
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ChazSurf
Joined: Nov 25, 2010
Posts: 191
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Posted on Mar 26 2011 05:02 AM
I wish I was reading better things about the Xaviere Jazzmaster XV-JT 40. Some Chinese made guitars are pretty good. I like my Eastwood Monolith and Classic Vibe 50's Squier Strat. I wish the Chinese would make a Mosrite copy of similar quality to the Classic Vibe.
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jonfender
Joined: Mar 09, 2011
Posts: 273
Melbourne FL USA
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Posted on Mar 26 2011 10:50 AM
I have some Strats & they work pretty good...I think the "ideal" sound is Carl Wilson's (& Tony Andreason's) Fender Jaguar....I got a hold of an Eastwood "Hi-Flyer" (w/a stop tail), & I put a Bigsby b5 vibrato on it using a "Vibramate"...(great, no holes)....This is GREAT for surf..it does sound very close to a Jaguar..& stays in tune Very Well. Also Very Good is the (seemingly underrated) G&L sc-2...WOW what a tone!!
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Noel
Joined: Mar 15, 2011
Posts: 8528
Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Mar 26 2011 11:22 AM
I'm curious if anyone has any experience with the new Squier Vintage Modified Jazzmaster? I've never played one, seen one or even heard one.
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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Merlin
Joined: Feb 03, 2011
Posts: 111
Brampton, ON
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Posted on Mar 27 2011 11:59 PM
Noel wrote:
I'm curious if anyone has any experience with the new
Squier Vintage Modified Jazzmaster? I've never played
one, seen one or even heard one.
There's no trem...so no appeal for me.
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bjoish
Joined: Jul 06, 2010
Posts: 592
Stockholm
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Posted on Apr 17 2011 07:46 AM
Here is a shot on my homebuilt surf guitar: 
image
/Bjorn
Last edited: Apr 17, 2011 07:47:07
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morphball
Joined: Dec 23, 2008
Posts: 3324
Pittsboro, NC
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Posted on Apr 17 2011 09:23 AM
Cool guitar Bjorn! Sort of an SGV-master...
— Mike
http://www.youtube.com/morphballio
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BeachBumScott
Joined: Aug 31, 2009
Posts: 352
The Ranch, CO
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Posted on Apr 17 2011 11:30 AM
Noel wrote:
I'm curious if anyone has any experience with the new
Squier Vintage Modified Jazzmaster? I've never played
one, seen one or even heard one.
I have played a couple of them a few times.
Like most Squiers it was hit or miss on the fret end finish one was smooth the other a little sharp and the Jaguar was like razors.
They played well and sound nice but... there is a tone difference from the Fender Jazzmaster I played with the same amp.
I would buy if it had a trem and didn't want to spend the money on a Fender Jazzy.
— "Maybe there aren't any surf bands; there's only surf music?" Tuck
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bjoish
Joined: Jul 06, 2010
Posts: 592
Stockholm
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Posted on Apr 17 2011 02:34 PM
morphball wrote:
Cool guitar Bjorn! Sort of an SGV-master...
Thanks Morphball!
Its supposed to be a mix of a Firebird and Jazzmaster, a "Firemaster"!
There are more pics over at offsetguitars.com (in the library).
My next project will be a SGV but its difficult to find the parts.
Last edited: Apr 18, 2011 03:15:49
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DeadRanchHands
Joined: Apr 15, 2008
Posts: 1281
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Posted on Apr 17 2011 10:49 PM
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jackdelicious
Joined: Apr 28, 2011
Posts: 45
Auburn, WA
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Posted on Apr 28 2011 01:18 PM
Dillion DJM61HP90 Jazzmaster with Fender Stratocasters nipping hard at it's heels...
— El Cheapo Guitars
Surf guitar on the rails...
Last edited: May 01, 2011 22:08:44
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DustyRoad
Joined: Apr 10, 2010
Posts: 41
Mobile,Al.
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Posted on May 01 2011 09:15 PM
I hope the CV Strat I bought off ebay the other day works for me.
— Lose the 9s Delbert
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ZZZ
Joined: May 13, 2011
Posts: 6
Zrenjanin Serbia
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Posted on May 13 2011 05:16 PM
Hello, first post - Ive been lurking for a while - For me, Jaguar, then Jazzy and on third place Mosrite
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gui_SURF_tar
Joined: May 04, 2010
Posts: 175
norway
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Posted on May 18 2011 12:29 AM
heres a vid on the tube about the xaviere jt-100
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2UkgqyoWds
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Noel
Joined: Mar 15, 2011
Posts: 8528
Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on May 25 2011 04:13 PM
Someone here (I forget who) wrote that Jazzmaster's are unfocused compared to Strats. Just exactly what does that mean? Does anyone rely exclusively on a Jazzmaster, or do most have a different type of guitar as either backup or to have access to other tonal possibilities? Thanks.
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
Last edited: May 25, 2011 16:14:31
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JakeDobner
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on May 25 2011 05:04 PM
I feel Jazzmasters are unfocused as well. That is sort of why people use overdrive as well. "focused" is that tight smooth tone that makes melodies sound "angelic". Violin is probably a great example of this, just a great instrument for melodies and solos because it is instantly accessible.
Doesn't mean you can't make great music with a Jazzmaster, it just takes a little more doing to get that tone out of it, and most of it is in the hands anyways. I personally don't like strats when I play them, I hate them. Others can do well with them.
And most people, if they have a backup, have the same guitar. It is a true backup in that sense. People like to perfectly recreate the feeling and tone they are comfortable with live. If they take a different guitar, it is more just having a second guitar there that you might use on some songs because it fits the song.
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kenposurf
Joined: Feb 23, 2007
Posts: 1650
Santa Rosa, CA
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Posted on May 25 2011 05:12 PM
It changes for me anyway as time passes and I get tired of hauling around too much gear...now days it's a Yamaha SG-2 with a '65 Jag for back up and a baritone...I'd like to bring along a hollowbody also but there ya go again!
— www.northofmalibu.com
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jonfender
Joined: Mar 09, 2011
Posts: 273
Melbourne FL USA
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Posted on May 25 2011 05:54 PM
Probably the "best" surfguitar could be a Jaguar.....my preference is a Stratocaster, maybe because they are so utilitarian, but ya' can play very convincing surf music on em' as well. Dick Dale must know something here. I also have 2 G&L SC-2's, and while they do "tele" real good....the 2 "MFD" pickups together (in middle pos) sound dynamite for surf lead or rhythm. I had Dick Dale autograph one of em' when I saw him & he knew all about em'. I said to him "This has more Fender Klunk than a Fender" & he agreed w/me.
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blackheartsfan
Joined: Jun 13, 2009
Posts: 274
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Posted on May 25 2011 07:57 PM
My self refinished Korean-era Squier II Strat which has been painted Krylon Coral Isle Mist with GFS Surf 90's and high quality pots and three-way switch. This guitar can be seen elsewhere on this site under it's own thread, I'm having trouble uploading pics.
Last edited: May 25, 2011 20:04:06
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blackheartsfan
Joined: Jun 13, 2009
Posts: 274
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Posted on May 25 2011 08:04 PM
bjoish wrote:
Here is a shot on my homebuilt surf guitar:
image
/Bjorn
Spectacular job !
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