Matt22
Joined: Feb 15, 2007
Posts: 2813
Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Posted on May 06 2017 10:47 PM
But the Mustang was his last design for the company with his name.
— 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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Rondo1
Joined: Apr 01, 2016
Posts: 89
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Posted on May 07 2017 08:43 AM
I played Jags back in the late 70's & early 80's in an R&B band. 65 sunburst and 63 that looked like banana pudding. Oh I wish I had them back!!! Right now a MIJ Jazzmaster and MIM Strat will have to do. By the way, Back then both Jags cost me $225.00 for both!!!---
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HallmarkSweptWinger
Joined: Jul 27, 2006
Posts: 1284
Berlinesia, Germanifornia
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Posted on May 27 2017 03:39 AM
Jags are great and problems with it can be easy fixed if you know what to do.
I did this video yesterday:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSxNMWfmTOM&feature=em-upload_owner
Maybe someone can use this easy fix for holding the bridge in position.
— Twang cheers!
Ralf Kilauea
www.kilaueas.de
https://kilaueas.bandcamp.com/album/touch-my-alien
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Samurai
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2131
Kiev, Ukraine
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Posted on May 27 2017 05:35 AM
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Badger
Joined: Nov 16, 2013
Posts: 4536
Wisconsin
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Posted on May 27 2017 07:44 AM
Samurai, congrats on your Jag!
Ralf, always get a kick out of your videos but I still think the JM is the best for tenderizing schnitzel.
I had some 'magic' happen with my Jag the other day. A very obnoxious metallic buzz at the G# (4th string 6th fret); not a fret, not a saddle, but movable by detuning the string. Reminded me of the vibration from strap-loks when one is sitting & no tension on them (I don't use the things). It was a frequency-based noise; the control covers are metal & vibrate more than just pickguard material. Apparently after being in the main control cavity I'd failed to tighten up the 4 screws that last 3/4 of a turn. Snugging up that piece of metal put everything back to normal. So when you've been doing surgery on your Jag, finish snugging up those screws.
— Wes
SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel
DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices.
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HallmarkSweptWinger
Joined: Jul 27, 2006
Posts: 1284
Berlinesia, Germanifornia
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Posted on May 27 2017 12:35 PM
Pure Jaguar magic:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zekcMwd-ocw&index=8&list=RDF9ZgkkQc3zA
Okay, this is no surf music, but I don´t care. This is more than music.
For me, Marc Ribot is way more than a guitarist.
I don´t believe that he is from planet earth.
...okay I have to admit that I have a fave guitarist...
— Twang cheers!
Ralf Kilauea
www.kilaueas.de
https://kilaueas.bandcamp.com/album/touch-my-alien
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Workweak
Joined: May 28, 2017
Posts: 9
Burlington, VT
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Posted on May 28 2017 07:32 AM
Long time listener, first time caller. This seemed like the right thread to finally jump on. I was never a Jag guy until this refinished 1962 Jag crossed my path. Now it's my main ride for surf/spaghetti western stuff.
— Guitarist for Wolfhand and The Donner Beach Party.
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Sonichris
Joined: Mar 06, 2006
Posts: 1872
Wear gloves - I'm in the Rockies
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Posted on Jun 08 2017 08:32 PM
Here is my latest build. Based on my earlier "no upper control" body and pickguard. The color is "light rose poly" and it's lighter than Burgundy Mist, but not as light as I thought it would be. Pickup Wizard pickups, 500k pots, 4 way switch with a series/parallel option, and a vintage Fender tremolo.
I really like this guitar. This is my ideal Jaguar. I guess I can stop building.
— "You can't tell where you're going if you don't know where you've been"
Last edited: Jun 08, 2017 20:34:11
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JakeDobner
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on Jun 08 2017 11:42 PM
Chris, that is sweet! Where do you get the body?
I am starting a build. I've had a vintage neck and vibrato for a little.
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Sonichris
Joined: Mar 06, 2006
Posts: 1872
Wear gloves - I'm in the Rockies
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Posted on Jun 08 2017 11:46 PM
I make the body and pickguard.
— "You can't tell where you're going if you don't know where you've been"
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JakeDobner
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on Jun 08 2017 11:54 PM
Ya lucky bastard! I ordered one from the Guitar Mill, kind of wish I had thought of asking to see if they could not include the upper control cavity. I don't much use the upper cavity...
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Badger
Joined: Nov 16, 2013
Posts: 4536
Wisconsin
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Posted on Jun 09 2017 05:33 AM
That is a sweet build, and that is a gorgeous color.
— Wes
SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel
DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices.
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HallmarkSweptWinger
Joined: Jul 27, 2006
Posts: 1284
Berlinesia, Germanifornia
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Posted on Jun 09 2017 07:03 AM
At youtube there are those fantastic Tiki Tones live vids with THIS magical Jaguar sound. imo.
What kind of Jag is this?? And what is he using? Srings, gear?
Sounds very clear with less reverb.
This looks not like stock Jag?
Blue sparkle? Hard to say..
Maybe someone knows more?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QENjxc3n4AQ
— Twang cheers!
Ralf Kilauea
www.kilaueas.de
https://kilaueas.bandcamp.com/album/touch-my-alien
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JakeDobner
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on Jun 09 2017 08:31 PM
Definitely vintage. My guess would be Ice Blue Metallic or Firemist Silver.
Strings sound flat to me. This is Shag, the artist on guitar. Silverface Twin Reverb, reverb unit. This band played Mosrists pretty exclusively it looks like. Not here, obviously.
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