Bill, I think the Strat as a back-up to the Mosrite is more logical than a Jag/Jazz. The dullness(good thing) of a Jag/Jazz would only be frustrating after playing a Mosrite.
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Posted on Jul 13 2010 10:50 AM
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Posted on Jul 13 2010 10:56 AM
Well put Jake! I couldn't have said it better myself .. |
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Posted on Jul 13 2010 11:03 AM
I actually find the Mosrite to be dull in comparison to the Jag. In the sense that the Jag pickups have the lighter more sparkley fender sound. That '62 RI Strat should be good too. —Paul |
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Posted on Jul 13 2010 11:06 AM
Strings make a big difference also scale length too.. |
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Posted on Jul 13 2010 12:30 PM
I was thinking that as well Jake. That along with I'm hoping I can get away with lighter strings on the Strat. Also the trem, although nothing alike I can probably push the Strat further down into Mosrite depths than I could a Jazz/Jag trem. I still have GAS for a Jag or Jazz and with about 700 bucks left in my guitar buying funds who knows what's next. —"as he stepped into the stealthy night air... little did he know the fire escape was not there" https://www.facebook.com/reluctantaquanauts/ |
Joined: Jul 09, 2010 Posts: 1153 Lillian Alabama
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Posted on Jul 23 2010 09:27 PM
Enjoying the surf,sun and sand!! |
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Posted on Aug 20 2010 01:30 AM
I really hate to say it, but I think I'm beginning to like my Mosrite more than my Jazzmaster. —The Phantomatics on Facebook |
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Posted on Sep 23 2010 08:23 PM
mainly i use my strat for surf stuff ,and the guild or gretsch for darker sounds , I tried a friends jaguar (MIA) but could never get on with the pickups , they sounded way to bright , going back to the strat , iT a great guitar , it's one of the mid to late 80's early reissues so it's had time to wear in , and through the super reverb with verb on 7-8 it's the maddest surf sound , put some delay on top and your heading for the moon! all 3 , verb delay and tremolo , trouser moment ! |
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Posted on Sep 23 2010 09:06 PM
That's really interesting. It's not often that you see the Jaguar sound described that way. The usual adjectives are 'bright', 'trebly', etc. Could you elaborate that part about "deep chunky tone?" I'm finding Jags more and more interesting these days. |
Joined: May 08, 2008 Posts: 253 Motor City Surfer
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Posted on Sep 24 2010 08:27 AM
With the proper pickup switch combinations, I too can get my Jag very thick and bassy. You have few more switching options on the Jag. I love my Strat, but the Jag takes things to a whole new level. —
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Posted on Sep 24 2010 09:17 AM
This was done with a downtuned Jaguar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAUOnTaa_TE So you can get a fat sound out of Jags — |
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Posted on Sep 26 2010 03:24 AM
One can definitely get a "deep chunky tone" from a Jaguar. Just check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMZrNJHuGVg No downtuning necessary although I'm sure our heavy flatwounds adds to it. — |
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Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle
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Posted on Sep 26 2010 03:40 AM
Yeah, you can get really fat sounds out of a Jag. The fattest guitar sounds I've ever heard was with a Jag. It sounds even fatter in person, like you wouldn't believe. As fat as a space shuttle taking off. |
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Posted on Oct 14 2010 08:01 AM
I use a Jagmaster. I know, i know, it's a Squier. But since we have a surf/punk thing going on i need the dual humbuckers. I love it, and i'm looking to pick up a second one for a backup. — |
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Posted on Oct 23 2010 07:04 AM
I'm a Strat player because of its playablity.It's a very responsive guitar.And you can get a lot of different tones. |
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Posted on Oct 23 2010 10:23 AM
Sure you may not get the full on Trad sound of a vintage early 60's Fender Strat...but there is nothing wrong with a Squier, they are what Leo intended the Strat's & Tele's to be back in the day.... a working mans guitar. I have a Squier Standard Strat that I picked up used. I know some other members here play Squiers here too. If you haven't checked this site out http://www.squier-talk.com/ it's a great site for Modding info. —"Maybe there aren't any surf bands; there's only surf music?" Tuck Last edited: Oct 23, 2010 10:38:12 |
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Posted on Oct 23 2010 10:35 AM
Time to end this thread. All others are mere pretenders! |
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Joined: Mar 31, 2010 Posts: 877 Santa Barbara Ca... in the 805
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Posted on Oct 23 2010 12:20 PM
Arguably the Strat is truly a amazing guitar! However, "SHOULD" and "IS" are to entirely different words.. There is no perfect Surf guitar.. There all good!! I own 4 Strats 3 Jazzmasters a 1 Jaguar.. The crazy thing is my 6120 Gretsch is my favorite right now... However it's subject to change any time.. |
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Posted on Oct 23 2010 12:25 PM
Hi all - I've read this page for years and finally set up an account. This looks like a good thread to jump in on. I've been really loyal to a Japanese-market Jaguar with SD Antiquity pickups, but this week I got a Hallmark 60. The Hallmark is REALLY easy to play... almost.. TOO easy, but the Jaguar is somehow more satisfying to play. So far the Jag is my favorite guitar for ME to play - due to its feel and having a good range of usable and distinct sounds (I use the rhythm circuit with tremolo on a cover of Bang Bang) but some folks sound great on a strat. |
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Posted on Oct 23 2010 12:27 PM
I think I strongly dislike guitars... |
i voted "other". i use a duo-sonic for surf. the 24 inch scale is easier on my arthritis than a strats 25 and 1/2 inch scale.. it has a nice fender "tinkle " to it. but the strat is my second choice!
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