New to the forum, my first post. But old to guitar stuff ! In 1963 I bought a used Jazzmaster for $239 and regrettably sold that guitar in 1971. I cant afford an old one like that, so turning to modern versions, squire, fender, etc. I know the best thing to do is to play as many models as I can get my hands on and then decide. Recently my attraction to this guitar has returned along with my love of Ventures music. I have read where the bridge, the tremelo system, neck angle, etc of these guitars make them difficult to play and some of the pickups arent to the "vintage" sound. I am thinking I can probably upgrade the "right" guitar to take care of those problems. For me,it all starts with neck,,,if it isnt comfy I wont play it. My question is which model Jazzmaster has the thinnest neck...I define thin not by the nut width, but the dimension of the neck from the fretboard to back of neck..at 73, My old hands just prefer a thinner feel. Any suggestions would be appreciate..this might be an old topic that has been discussed, so forgive me for asking again.
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Jazzmaster with thin neck ?
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Posted on Dec 18 2019 07:38 PM
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Posted on Dec 18 2019 08:26 PM
Oddly, I think I have the answer; Japanese made Jazzmasters with serial numbers that start with U. I have two, each with serials starting with that letter, which dates them to 1995. They are identical, with the thinnest necks front to back I've ever found on a Jazzmaster. I have sampled a few other MIJ models, Squiers, and a handful of American Vintage series from different years. Some necks are thinner than others, but none as thin as those. —The Mystery Men? |
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Posted on Dec 18 2019 09:20 PM
Very interesting Richard. Thanks for your response...and your research to bring about that response. Exactly what I was wanting to know...thanks so much...thats what I will pursue. |
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Posted on Dec 18 2019 09:30 PM
If "it all starts with (the) neck" you might consider guitars with thin necks, e.g., Ibanez guitars with "wizard" necks, Brian Moore guitars, Mosrite guitars. I once bought a Samick-made Silvertone for under $100 and it had a very thin and fast neck; the rest of it was good too. For myself I use a "moto-tool" and sandpaper to thin the necks of strat clones, then I finish the surface with Tung Oil. It's fast and fairly easy, but you need some skill in woodworking. —Insanitizers! http://www.insanitizers.com Last edited: Dec 18, 2019 21:33:52 |
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Posted on Dec 18 2019 09:55 PM
Squid, thanks for that reply also. I had actually thought about stating that I have 3 Ibanez guitars that to my hands, fit perfectly...a 1976 Ibanez L5 copy, a recent Ibanez acoustic model and a Ibanez 335 clone...I do like Ibanez guitars, but also want the twang and mojo of the Jazzmasters. |
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Joined: Aug 22, 2010 Posts: 1019 Portland, Oregon with Insanitizers
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Posted on Dec 19 2019 03:10 PM
Larry, Jazzmaster mojo is considerable, but so is weight (usually). 8 pounds is my limit and under 7.5 pounds my preference. I have a similar preference for light amps, but I don't wear the amp. —Insanitizers! http://www.insanitizers.com |
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