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Joined: Feb 20, 2010 Posts: 727 Charlotte, NC 
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Posted on Sep 17 2010 01:43 PM
I'm shopping for a cheap jazzmaster type guitar. I was thinking of waiting for the new Xaviere's with JM pickups, but was wondering if anyone had tried one of these blacktops yet. I know it's got an HB in the bridge, but was wondering if you guys thought it might make a good compliment to a strat. http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0148400500 —Mike |
Joined: Jun 10, 2009 Posts: 317 |
Posted on Sep 17 2010 02:37 PM
I've not had a chance to demo one yet. If you are interested in a JM type rig you may want to try a DiPinto Galaxie IV before pulling the trigger. They're awesome guitars for the $$$. |
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Joined: Feb 20, 2010 Posts: 727 Charlotte, NC
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Posted on Sep 17 2010 03:49 PM
I am interested in the Dipintos, but I'd really need some different color options than are currently available. —Mike |
Joined: Aug 27, 2008 Posts: 1570 New York
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Posted on Sep 17 2010 03:56 PM
Go see the other thread we had going.. they are offering a really pretty Seafoam Green now. Lake Placid Blue will be offered soon as well apparently. I can't recommend these guitars enough, have had one for 2 years and have no problems. |
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Joined: Feb 20, 2010 Posts: 727 Charlotte, NC
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Posted on Sep 17 2010 05:24 PM
That Sea Foam Green does look nice. So that's going to be a standard color now? Lake Placid Blue sounds interesting too. My problem is I don't have access to any JM type guitars here in Charlotte, so looks like I'll be going total word-of-mouth. —Mike |
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Joined: Jun 10, 2009 Posts: 317 |
Posted on Sep 17 2010 07:43 PM
I took a gamble and ordered my DiPinto sight unseen from MF (no local / NC dealers). That said I wasn't disappointed. It was way more than I realistically expected. I have the Los Straitjackets model and while it is crazy looking as heck I get a lot of comments and I think it adds to the general "visual stage presentation"? I'm with ya though, the seafoam & LPB are more appealing colors to me as well personally. I'm guessing DiPinto is trying to empty the existing stock before releasing these new colors to the on-line dealers? |
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Joined: Sep 26, 2010 Posts: 37 Bristol, VA
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Posted on Sep 26 2010 09:34 PM
If you pick up the Blacktop Jazzmaster please review it and post it. I also saw it on Musiciansfriend fro $449. Seems like a hell of a deal. I'm also looking forward to the new colors on the DiPinto's. |
Joined: May 17, 2006 Posts: 657 Buenos Aires 
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Posted on Sep 26 2010 11:24 PM
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Joined: Feb 22, 2010 Posts: 16 Chicago area |
Posted on Sep 27 2010 03:34 AM
Fellas, if you are looking for a different finish, you can always buy straight stock & have it refinished. I would highly recommend Marty Bell in LA (google him) - stellar work, done very reasonably. He recently re-did a black stray in teal sparkle for me (really stunning), and a strat knockoff with lights installed in black holloflake sparkle. He has a lot of pictures of his work online in his gallery. The finishes are stellar and way sharper than most if the factory finishes! |
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Joined: Feb 22, 2010 Posts: 16 Chicago area |
Posted on Sep 27 2010 03:35 AM
Strat, not stray....it was a stray strat, though. |
Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 1674 Georgia
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Posted on Sep 27 2010 06:57 AM
Blacktop Jazzmasters are $449...that's a lot less than I was expecting. I've been ignoring these, but now that I look at 'em I think I like 'em. All you'd need to do if you wanted a "Jazzmaster" is swap that bridge p'up. I'm picturing it with a red tort guard and Jazzmaster pickups. And the seafoam green Dipintos...to have so little money in a world with so many guitars... —The Mystery Men? |
Joined: Jul 09, 2010 Posts: 1153 Lillian Alabama
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Posted on Sep 27 2010 08:50 PM
that blacktop JM has caught my eye, nice except for the bridge humbucker. the sunburst looks ok but i kinda like the black with the mint green pickguard! Enjoying the surf,sun and sand!! |
Joined: Dec 16, 2006 Posts: 892 Macomb Mich |
Posted on Sep 27 2010 09:55 PM
Dunno why you guys hate Hb's so much.. better sound.. less noise.. perfect:) — |
Joined: Mar 25, 2009 Posts: 76 Gypsy Caravan
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Posted on Sep 28 2010 03:04 AM
I dunno if "hate" is all that accurate. I would think most here feel HBs have their application/
Well, "better" is completely subjective. Different, yeah. Better? Who can say? It all depends on what you want to hear when you are playing, and on what sounds you are shooting for. |
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Joined: Jun 10, 2009 Posts: 317 |
Posted on Sep 28 2010 08:40 AM
It is subjective and I do not hate humbuckers. I own a Tele Deluxe w/humbuckers that just kills for that nasty Blues tone. For Surf single coils just seem to work better for me and many others though. No rule saying you can't play Surf with humbuckers though, a lot of it is the player not the guitar imho. |
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Joined: Feb 20, 2010 Posts: 727 Charlotte, NC
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Posted on Sep 28 2010 08:45 AM
I went ahead and ordered a classic player JM. I know they've gotten a rap for the changes that have been made to them, but I imagine I'll still be able to get some good surfy tones out of it... and I couldn't resist the black w/tort. Mike |
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Joined: Dec 16, 2006 Posts: 892 Macomb Mich |
Posted on Sep 28 2010 08:57 AM
The best surf tones come from the player not the guitar... just play and enjoy:) — |
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Joined: Feb 20, 2010 Posts: 727 Charlotte, NC
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Posted on Sep 28 2010 09:10 AM
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Joined: Jul 09, 2010 Posts: 1153 Lillian Alabama
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Posted on Sep 28 2010 11:58 AM
dude's--we aren't humbucker haters . they are great for other uses--blues, classic rock, metal, etc. workin' on the cheap here!! —Enjoying the surf,sun and sand!! |
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Joined: Nov 22, 2008 Posts: 15 |
Posted on Oct 04 2010 08:06 PM
I've got the Blacktop JM in my lap right now, and I'll tell you, it definitely does the surf thing. I'm no expert, but the neck pickup sounds wonderful. And I'm even enjoying the HB for now. Looking forward to trying it out with the fuzz pedal at full volume. |
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