so1om
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Posted on Apr 17 2017 12:01 PM
My daughter will be graduating high school soon and has added a shell pink Jazzmaster to her GAS list.
I haven't kept up with the options over the years and I know these never appeared in the Squier line. Vintage is out of the question, but gently used may be viable. So what is the consideration from Fender in the recent years?
One viable option may be buying a Squier VM Jassmaster and moving everything to a shell pink body.
Just collecting info at this point.
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StillSourDiesel
Joined: Apr 15, 2017
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Posted on Apr 17 2017 12:14 PM
Never seen one myself. Hey bud, I know you!
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Frelonvert
Joined: Sep 21, 2009
Posts: 275
Toulouse
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Posted on Apr 17 2017 12:38 PM
There was a limited edition Classic player jazzmaster in shell pink, in 2013 I think. Fender FSR Classic Player Jazzmaster (Shell Pink). Might be hard to find now.
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Last edited: Apr 17, 2017 12:45:17
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so1om
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Posted on Apr 17 2017 12:41 PM
Ok thanks for that info. I may be able to find a body that someone sprayed or warmoth as someone at another forum pointed out.
Maybe we'll spray one ourselves. We'll see.
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Badger
Joined: Nov 16, 2013
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Wisconsin
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Posted on Apr 17 2017 04:12 PM
First, ccongrats to your daughter & that you're fortunate to have someone that has a JM as a "shiny object" on their wish list - very cool.
That pic above is really gorgeous.
— Wes
SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel
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Las_Barracudas
Joined: Apr 24, 2011
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Surf City, NC
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Posted on Apr 17 2017 05:02 PM
Salute to the best Dad ever I say!
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BrentD
Joined: Apr 07, 2009
Posts: 148
Michigan
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Posted on Apr 17 2017 09:02 PM
Frelonvert wrote:
There was a limited edition Classic player jazzmaster in shell pink, in 2013 I think. Fender FSR Classic Player Jazzmaster (Shell Pink). Might be hard to find now.
There are a couple on Reverb, but they're more than new.
— Neptune Trojans
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JakeDobner
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
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Seattle
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Posted on Apr 17 2017 09:37 PM
I don't see any for sale right now, but the Classic Player and the Thin Skin are the only two Shell Pink Jazzmasters.
I think the Squier VM + shell pink body is a good idea. I would recommend MJT, they are the cheapest but also they do a good job.
But... If I may...
MJT Body $350
Musikraft Neck - $180
AVRI Pickups - $80
Vibrato - $50
Bridge $25
Tuners - $35
Pickguard, knobs, wiring, etc... - Another $80 or so
That gets you better quality than Fender Classic Player, quite a bit better quality to be honest.
Lots more than a Squier, but not much more than a Squier + shell pink body. You could also strip and spray the Squier body if you are so inclined, that would actually be a great idea. You could do a matching headstock as well. And honestly, if you are so able and inclined, if you buy just the wood and paint it for her and build it yourself, she will never part with it.
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so1om
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Posted on Apr 18 2017 12:23 PM
Thank you all for the tips and pricing and etc... We'll see how it all plays out.
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Reverbenator
Joined: Jul 26, 2015
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San Diego, Ca
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Posted on Nov 14 2017 03:59 PM
Fender sent out an email the other day, stating that for a limited time, Shell Pink Jazzmasters (from the Professional Series line) will be available from their Mod Shop.
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-Less Paul, more Reverb-
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Matt22
Joined: Feb 15, 2007
Posts: 2813
Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Posted on Nov 14 2017 04:42 PM
We have Bob Kennedy on this list and he built/painted me a Shell Pink Stratocaster. Why not use someone on this list and help your daughter get a kick-ass Jazzmaster for a VERY reasonable price? Jake has listed a parts guitar that can be built reasonably, but I've always found the costs are often more than I expected when I've built guitars. Bob can do the entire thing himself and it's SPOT ON. I love my Pink Strat, but I'd LOVE a pink Jazzmaster, too.
Check him out!!! He makes his own bodies and necks and also paints things himself. He does a bang-up job!
I'll direct him to this thread.
Matt
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Group Captain and the Mandrakes 2013
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Redfeather
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Posted on Nov 14 2017 05:22 PM
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CrazyAces
Joined: Jul 31, 2012
Posts: 4052
Nashville, TN.
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Posted on Nov 15 2017 07:50 AM
Matt22 wrote:
We have Bob Kennedy on this list and he built/painted me a Shell Pink Stratocaster. Why not use someone on this list and help your daughter get a kick-ass Jazzmaster for a VERY reasonable price? Jake has listed a parts guitar that can be built reasonably, but I've always found the costs are often more than I expected when I've built guitars. Bob can do the entire thing himself and it's SPOT ON. I love my Pink Strat, but I'd LOVE a pink Jazzmaster, too.
Check him out!!! He makes his own bodies and necks and also paints things himself. He does a bang-up job!
I'll direct him to this thread.
Matt
Excellent suggestion.
Cheers,
Jeff
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Bob_Kennedy
Joined: Feb 27, 2012
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Mesa, AZ.
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Posted on Nov 15 2017 12:15 PM
Thanks for the recommendation Matt! I wonder if the OP is still looking. Looks like this thread was started last April!
— Otto & The Ottomans
Kennedy Custom Guitars
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Matt22
Joined: Feb 15, 2007
Posts: 2813
Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Posted on Nov 15 2017 12:19 PM
Ugh, sorry. I didn't notice. There's no bad time for a good plug, though
— Matt "tha Kat" Lentz
Skippy and the Skipjacks: 2018-
Skippyandtheskipjacks.net
https://www.facebook.com/skippyandtheskipjacks
Otto and the Ottomans: 2014-2015
The Coconauts surf band: 2009-2014
www.theamazingcoconauts.com
Group Captain and the Mandrakes 2013
http://www.gcmband.com/
The Surfside IV: 2002-2005, 2008-2009
the Del-Vamps: 1992-1999, 2006-2007
http://www.dblcrown.com/delvamps.html
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