AXL Jazzmaster?

horax

Joined: Mar 23, 2011
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colorado springs
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Posted on Mar 06 2013 10:13 PM

Anybody ever seen this?
It's an AXL Marquee MJZ. About 225 brand spankin' new.
Never played one, but they sound good on youtube.

If you have any experience with them, let me know. They look sweet for the price and enticing for the sound.

Pretty surfy, too.

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halfsloppy

Joined: Mar 03, 2013
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Louisville, Ky
United States

Posted on Mar 07 2013 06:52 AM

I've thought about getting one of those before. I'm glad that one doesn't have their 'relic finish' like some other Axl guitars. Might be fine right out of the box, but with a little tweaking I'm sure it could be a nice player. That's the fun part about cheaper guitars. You can go crazy modding them in ways you'd probably never dream of on a more expensive/vintage guitar.

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skatexedge

Joined: Sep 06, 2011
Posts: 53
Maricopa, AZ
United States

Posted on Mar 07 2013 11:06 AM

Looks pretty cool and the price is right. I'm diggin that color. =)

Have you looked at these guitars from the Guitar Fetish site? Looks pretty decent. About $230. Xaviere XV-JT100

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JONPAUL

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Posted on Mar 07 2013 11:10 AM

Tried one at NAMM last year. Felt like it was going to fall apart if you dug in too hard.

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imafunkyman

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Posted on Mar 07 2013 12:17 PM

There's a blue one on Ebay for $189. I'd pick one up for that price. I'd also get their LP Jr. if it had two pickups.
I did a little reading up on AXL. The bodies and necks are made in China, but everything else is American made and assembled in California. There's a dealer near me and they seem to be fairly solid.

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GaryJ

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District of Chicanery
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Posted on Mar 07 2013 03:07 PM

Axl seems to have a better rep than Xavier, but my opinion is strictly anecdotal.

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horax

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colorado springs
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Posted on Mar 07 2013 03:17 PM

I do like that JM from Xaviere...never played one of their gits, either.

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kick_the_reverb

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Posted on Mar 07 2013 04:17 PM

I have a Xaviere XV-JT100 as a backup guitar. I like it.
That AXL doesn't look too enticing with its Start style tremolo and its P-90s.

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horax

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colorado springs
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Posted on Mar 07 2013 06:00 PM

Anybody know the quality between Xaviere and Squier?
That Jazzmaster from Xaviere is quite enticing, and I know Squier makes some solid rigs...they have a great VM Jag and Jazzmaster I'd consider, too.

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kick_the_reverb

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Posted on Mar 07 2013 10:26 PM

When I bought my Xaviere the Squiers that were available were the horrible ones that did not really look like a Jazzmaster. After the "good" Squiers came out I think I would have leaned towards them.
Ran

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GaryJ

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Posted on Mar 08 2013 07:34 AM

I have three Squiers, all teles, and their very solid. Good necks, good fret work, and decent pups. I've read very good reviews about the Vintage Modified Jag and they have it in a sweet surf green. Xaviers seem to be all over the map in terms of quality control based on what I've read. Again, anecdotal evidence and no personal experience with them. Prices are comprable between the two companies, so I would be inclined to go with a Squier.

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horax Joined: Mar 23, 2011 Posts: 518 colorado springs	Posted on Mar 06 2013 10:13 PM Anybody ever seen this? It's an AXL Marquee MJZ. About 225 brand spankin' new. Never played one, but they sound good on youtube. If you have any experience with them, let me know. They look sweet for the price and enticing for the sound. Pretty surfy, too. image Top
halfsloppy Joined: Mar 03, 2013 Posts: 11 Louisville, Ky	Posted on Mar 07 2013 06:52 AM I've thought about getting one of those before. I'm glad that one doesn't have their 'relic finish' like some other Axl guitars. Might be fine right out of the box, but with a little tweaking I'm sure it could be a nice player. That's the fun part about cheaper guitars. You can go crazy modding them in ways you'd probably never dream of on a more expensive/vintage guitar. Top
skatexedge Joined: Sep 06, 2011 Posts: 53 Maricopa, AZ	Posted on Mar 07 2013 11:06 AM Looks pretty cool and the price is right. I'm diggin that color. =) Have you looked at these guitars from the Guitar Fetish site? Looks pretty decent. About $230. Xaviere XV-JT100 Last edited: Mar 07, 2013 11:15:06 Top
JONPAUL Joined: Apr 29, 2010 Posts: 2472 Venice, CA	Posted on Mar 07 2013 11:10 AM Tried one at NAMM last year. Felt like it was going to fall apart if you dug in too hard. — Insect Surfers The Tikiyaki Orchestra The Scimitars Lords Of Atlantis Fiberglass Jungle - Surf Radio Top
imafunkyman Joined: Sep 16, 2007 Posts: 548 Utah	Posted on Mar 07 2013 12:17 PM There's a blue one on Ebay for $189. I'd pick one up for that price. I'd also get their LP Jr. if it had two pickups. I did a little reading up on AXL. The bodies and necks are made in China, but everything else is American made and assembled in California. There's a dealer near me and they seem to be fairly solid. — Either you surf, or you fight. Top
GaryJ Joined: Feb 15, 2013 Posts: 56 District of Chicanery	Posted on Mar 07 2013 03:07 PM Axl seems to have a better rep than Xavier, but my opinion is strictly anecdotal. Top
horax Joined: Mar 23, 2011 Posts: 518 colorado springs	Posted on Mar 07 2013 03:17 PM I do like that JM from Xaviere...never played one of their gits, either. Top
kick_the_reverb Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 1339 Escondido, CA	Posted on Mar 07 2013 04:17 PM I have a Xaviere XV-JT100 as a backup guitar. I like it. That AXL doesn't look too enticing with its Start style tremolo and its P-90s. Ran — The Scimitars Top
horax Joined: Mar 23, 2011 Posts: 518 colorado springs	Posted on Mar 07 2013 06:00 PM Anybody know the quality between Xaviere and Squier? That Jazzmaster from Xaviere is quite enticing, and I know Squier makes some solid rigs...they have a great VM Jag and Jazzmaster I'd consider, too. Top
kick_the_reverb Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 1339 Escondido, CA	Posted on Mar 07 2013 10:26 PM When I bought my Xaviere the Squiers that were available were the horrible ones that did not really look like a Jazzmaster. After the "good" Squiers came out I think I would have leaned towards them. Ran — The Scimitars Top
GaryJ Joined: Feb 15, 2013 Posts: 56 District of Chicanery	Posted on Mar 08 2013 07:34 AM I have three Squiers, all teles, and their very solid. Good necks, good fret work, and decent pups. I've read very good reviews about the Vintage Modified Jag and they have it in a sweet surf green. Xaviers seem to be all over the map in terms of quality control based on what I've read. Again, anecdotal evidence and no personal experience with them. Prices are comprable between the two companies, so I would be inclined to go with a Squier. Top

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