2017 Fender American Professional Series Jags & Jazzmasters

Las_Barracudas

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Posted on Nov 10 2016 05:15 PM

This is the only information I can find.

2017 AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL JAZZMASTER/JAGUAR

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skeeter

Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 2063
Virginia, USA
United States

Posted on Nov 10 2016 05:47 PM

Interesting.
The four way pick-up selector on the Jag is very much like the Johnny Marr Jag.

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tealsixtysix

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Posted on Nov 11 2016 11:50 AM

That thread at OSG has all the info. $1499, shipping soon. My only complaint is that I wish they'd made the new "mystic seafoam" color available on the Jaguar, but maybe they will.

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skeeter

Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 2063
Virginia, USA
United States

Posted on Nov 11 2016 12:57 PM

More info.
Not sure if I'm inspired by the description of the V Mod pickups.
Guess I'd have to hear them. And I'm personally not crazy about the maple neck, but they do have a rosewood option.

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josheboy

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Twin Cities, MN
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Posted on Nov 11 2016 02:26 PM

Maple necks?!?

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Las_Barracudas

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Posted on Nov 11 2016 03:20 PM

They're advertising maple and rosewood.

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blackheartsfan

Joined: Jun 13, 2009
Posts: 274

Posted on Dec 05 2016 02:03 PM

If the Jazzmaster doesn't have a 22 fret neck what the hell good is it? I wish Fender/Squier would enter the 21st Century and offer all guitars save for "Vintage" models with 22 fret necks.

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Las_Barracudas

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Surf City, NC
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Posted on Dec 10 2016 07:51 AM

Fender Announcement

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GregEL

Joined: Mar 16, 2016
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Highland CA

Posted on Dec 10 2016 08:41 AM

Are they worth $500 more than my lacquer Jaguar and Jazzmaster?

I don't think so.

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crumble

Joined: Sep 09, 2008
Posts: 3158
Guildford England
United Kingdom

Posted on Dec 10 2016 08:48 AM

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JakeDobner

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Seattle
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Posted on Dec 10 2016 09:46 AM

GregEL wrote:

Are they worth $500 more than my lacquer Jaguar and Jazzmaster?

I don't think so.

If the fretwork is nicer then it is worth $500 more. The Lacquer series is great and is the best deal going, but the fretwork could be improved.

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ifallalot

Joined: Mar 14, 2012
Posts: 100
Huntington Beach, CA
United States

Posted on Dec 10 2016 10:07 AM

GregEL wrote:

Are they worth $500 more than my lacquer Jaguar and Jazzmaster?

I don't think so.

If you prefer 9.5" radius they are.

Also, being MIA matters to some people

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GatoStrato

Joined: Jul 20, 2016
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Sjobergastan,a small nation state hidden in the mountains of Taos Co. NM.

Posted on Dec 10 2016 11:29 AM

This maybe off topic, but to see Nick Reinhart doing a demo for Fender,Very Cool!

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Las_Barracudas

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Posted on Dec 10 2016 12:54 PM

I'll definitely give one a close look when they are available. Hopefully the QC will be top-notch on these?

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Las_Barracudas

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Posts: 1087
Surf City, NC
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Posted on Jan 15 2017 08:56 AM

Well, unfortunately these models seem to have some consistent QC issues. I sent back a Fender Troy Van Leeuwen Signature Jazzmaster for the same problem indicated in the review.

FENDER AMERICAN PRO JAZZMASTER & JAGUAR: FIRST IMPRESSIONS AND IN-DEPTH REVIEW

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Reverbenator

Joined: Jul 26, 2015
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San Diego, Ca
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Posted on Apr 10 2017 09:23 PM

For those of you (us) who are interested in the new Fender Professional Series Offset Guitars, I just read an interesting article on Mike And Mikes Guitar Bar website. (It was posted March '17.)

Mike Adams obtained a Pro Series Jazzmaster, and removed the pickguard. It's what he found when he examined the new V Mod pickups that may, or may not, surprise you.

If you're as much of a gear head as I am, you may find it worth a few minutes to read.

YMMV

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JakeDobner

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Seattle
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Posted on Apr 10 2017 10:06 PM

Michael also wrote the cover story for the new Premier Guitar issue! It is on the Jag/JM vibrato.

This is a great reminder actually, thanks!

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Reverbenator

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Posted on Apr 10 2017 10:17 PM

Thanks for the heads up on that, Jake.

Mike tweaked my Jaguar for me a couple of years ago, and when it comes to Offset Guitars, he's The Man. I'm looking forward to seeing what he has to say. Thanks again.

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JakeDobner

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Seattle
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Posted on Apr 10 2017 10:24 PM

Yeah, no doubt. Anything with extra space between the bridge and the tailpiece he really is the guy for. He gets why people play guitars like that and he wants to make them playable, first and foremost.

He's one of my best friends and the quality of work he does for someone of the street is no worse than what he would do for me.

Also, check out his Fretboard Journal interview with Nels Cline! A few months back. November or so?

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Gravitational_wave_rider

Joined: Jul 30, 2016
Posts: 31
Mount Juliet, TN
United States

Posted on Apr 22 2017 07:41 PM

Well,I started lusting for this Jag because I really like how it looked and how it sounded in the demos on YT. I got lucky and found a guy who was selling his and I saved a bunch of money buying it used. I'm not sure why he wanted to sell it because it was in perfect, like new, condition. The only thing wrong when I got it was the whammy bar was very loose so I had to take it apart and tighten/adjust the spring tension and locking tab. This is my first guitar with a 9.5" neck...I like the feel but I prefer playing the Jaz and do most of my practicing on it...I just think the 7.25 fits my hand better but I am sure most people would be quite happy with the 9.5". It seems to be missing some of the highs I was expecting so I turn the presence up a lot on my amp. The strat has a 12", the Jaz and Tele have 7.25"s. I love playing the Jaz when I'm playing garage rock or something like "Rumble". The Jag sounds good when I play "Sleepwalk or Wlaking in the Air", I like the Tele for Rockabilly but it will definitely surf...and the Strat sounds good all the time. I am 64 and have only been playing for about 10 months but since I'm retired I have a lot of time to pursue my hobbies. I hope to be good enough in a year or so to play for free at a bar, late at night, after everyone is real drunk so they think I'm a good guitarist. Aim high in life.

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Las_Barracudas Joined: Apr 24, 2011 Posts: 1087 Surf City, NC	Posted on Nov 10 2016 05:15 PM This is the only information I can find. 2017 AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL JAZZMASTER/JAGUAR — METEOR IV on reverbnation Top
skeeter Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 2063 Virginia, USA	Posted on Nov 10 2016 05:47 PM Interesting. The four way pick-up selector on the Jag is very much like the Johnny Marr Jag. — Paul Atomic Mosquitos Bug music for bug people is here! Killers from Space Top
tealsixtysix Joined: Aug 23, 2015 Posts: 4	Posted on Nov 11 2016 11:50 AM That thread at OSG has all the info. $1499, shipping soon. My only complaint is that I wish they'd made the new "mystic seafoam" color available on the Jaguar, but maybe they will. Top
skeeter Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 2063 Virginia, USA	Posted on Nov 11 2016 12:57 PM More info. Not sure if I'm inspired by the description of the V Mod pickups. Guess I'd have to hear them. And I'm personally not crazy about the maple neck, but they do have a rosewood option. — Paul Atomic Mosquitos Bug music for bug people is here! Killers from Space Top
josheboy Joined: Mar 13, 2009 Posts: 2365 Twin Cities, MN	Posted on Nov 11 2016 02:26 PM Maple necks?!? Top
Las_Barracudas Joined: Apr 24, 2011 Posts: 1087 Surf City, NC	Posted on Nov 11 2016 03:20 PM They're advertising maple and rosewood. — METEOR IV on reverbnation Top
blackheartsfan Joined: Jun 13, 2009 Posts: 274	Posted on Dec 05 2016 02:03 PM If the Jazzmaster doesn't have a 22 fret neck what the hell good is it? I wish Fender/Squier would enter the 21st Century and offer all guitars save for "Vintage" models with 22 fret necks. Top
Las_Barracudas Joined: Apr 24, 2011 Posts: 1087 Surf City, NC	Posted on Dec 10 2016 07:51 AM Fender Announcement — METEOR IV on reverbnation Top
GregEL Joined: Mar 16, 2016 Posts: 217 Highland CA	Posted on Dec 10 2016 08:41 AM Are they worth $500 more than my lacquer Jaguar and Jazzmaster? I don't think so. Top
crumble Joined: Sep 09, 2008 Posts: 3158 Guildford England	Posted on Dec 10 2016 08:48 AM Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Dec 10 2016 09:46 AM GregEL wrote: Are they worth $500 more than my lacquer Jaguar and Jazzmaster? I don't think so. If the fretwork is nicer then it is worth $500 more. The Lacquer series is great and is the best deal going, but the fretwork could be improved. Top
ifallalot Joined: Mar 14, 2012 Posts: 100 Huntington Beach, CA	Posted on Dec 10 2016 10:07 AM GregEL wrote: Are they worth $500 more than my lacquer Jaguar and Jazzmaster? I don't think so. If you prefer 9.5" radius they are. Also, being MIA matters to some people Last edited: Dec 10, 2016 10:07:14 Top
GatoStrato Joined: Jul 20, 2016 Posts: 39 Sjobergastan,a small nation state hidden in the mountains of Taos Co. NM.	Posted on Dec 10 2016 11:29 AM This maybe off topic, but to see Nick Reinhart doing a demo for Fender,Very Cool! — Salud! Mark Top
Las_Barracudas Joined: Apr 24, 2011 Posts: 1087 Surf City, NC	Posted on Dec 10 2016 12:54 PM I'll definitely give one a close look when they are available. Hopefully the QC will be top-notch on these? — METEOR IV on reverbnation Top
Las_Barracudas Joined: Apr 24, 2011 Posts: 1087 Surf City, NC	Posted on Jan 15 2017 08:56 AM Well, unfortunately these models seem to have some consistent QC issues. I sent back a Fender Troy Van Leeuwen Signature Jazzmaster for the same problem indicated in the review. FENDER AMERICAN PRO JAZZMASTER & JAGUAR: FIRST IMPRESSIONS AND IN-DEPTH REVIEW — METEOR IV on reverbnation Top
Reverbenator Joined: Jul 26, 2015 Posts: 258 San Diego, Ca	Posted on Apr 10 2017 09:23 PM For those of you (us) who are interested in the new Fender Professional Series Offset Guitars, I just read an interesting article on Mike And Mikes Guitar Bar website. (It was posted March '17.) Mike Adams obtained a Pro Series Jazzmaster, and removed the pickguard. It's what he found when he examined the new V Mod pickups that may, or may not, surprise you. If you're as much of a gear head as I am, you may find it worth a few minutes to read. YMMV — -Cheers, Clark- -Less Paul, more Reverb- Last edited: Apr 10, 2017 21:25:02 Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Apr 10 2017 10:06 PM Michael also wrote the cover story for the new Premier Guitar issue! It is on the Jag/JM vibrato. This is a great reminder actually, thanks! Top
Reverbenator Joined: Jul 26, 2015 Posts: 258 San Diego, Ca	Posted on Apr 10 2017 10:17 PM Thanks for the heads up on that, Jake. Mike tweaked my Jaguar for me a couple of years ago, and when it comes to Offset Guitars, he's The Man. I'm looking forward to seeing what he has to say. Thanks again. — -Cheers, Clark- -Less Paul, more Reverb- Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Apr 10 2017 10:24 PM Yeah, no doubt. Anything with extra space between the bridge and the tailpiece he really is the guy for. He gets why people play guitars like that and he wants to make them playable, first and foremost. He's one of my best friends and the quality of work he does for someone of the street is no worse than what he would do for me. Also, check out his Fretboard Journal interview with Nels Cline! A few months back. November or so? Top
Gravitational_wave_rider Joined: Jul 30, 2016 Posts: 31 Mount Juliet, TN	Posted on Apr 22 2017 07:41 PM Well,I started lusting for this Jag because I really like how it looked and how it sounded in the demos on YT. I got lucky and found a guy who was selling his and I saved a bunch of money buying it used. I'm not sure why he wanted to sell it because it was in perfect, like new, condition. The only thing wrong when I got it was the whammy bar was very loose so I had to take it apart and tighten/adjust the spring tension and locking tab. This is my first guitar with a 9.5" neck...I like the feel but I prefer playing the Jaz and do most of my practicing on it...I just think the 7.25 fits my hand better but I am sure most people would be quite happy with the 9.5". It seems to be missing some of the highs I was expecting so I turn the presence up a lot on my amp. The strat has a 12", the Jaz and Tele have 7.25"s. I love playing the Jaz when I'm playing garage rock or something like "Rumble". The Jag sounds good when I play "Sleepwalk or Wlaking in the Air", I like the Tele for Rockabilly but it will definitely surf...and the Strat sounds good all the time. I am 64 and have only been playing for about 10 months but since I'm retired I have a lot of time to pursue my hobbies. I hope to be good enough in a year or so to play for free at a bar, late at night, after everyone is real drunk so they think I'm a good guitarist. Aim high in life. Last edited: Apr 22, 2017 20:01:31 Top

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