Just pulled the trigger on a Squier Jag!

Merlin

Joined: Feb 03, 2011
Posts: 111
Brampton, ON
Canada

Posted on Mar 07 2020 10:34 AM

I’ve been craving an offset guitar again, and noticed a pretty decent deal on a Squier Classic Vibe 70s Jaguar on amazon.ca. Big plus - it’s a lovely looking black finish with block inlays, and a Mustang style bridge.

In addition, Amazon here in Canada started offering to split payments with no interest.

I know I’ll likely have to do a lot of setup work to make it really sing, but I’m used to it, and actually quite like it.

Pics when it arrives!

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Surfadelphia

Joined: Sep 04, 2017
Posts: 403

Posted on Mar 07 2020 11:02 AM

Really looking forward to your impressions. I'm a big fan of the black w/ tort guard. I've briefly played a couple in shops. The one I played at a local Guitar Center was in dire need of a set-up so I couldn't really get a true feel for it, however I played one at an independent shop that had been slightly tweaked that played very well....just really needed a set of 11's (why they ship these guitars w/ 9-42's I just can't understand).

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Merlin

Joined: Feb 03, 2011
Posts: 111
Brampton, ON
Canada

Posted on Mar 07 2020 12:00 PM

Surfadelphia wrote:

Really looking forward to your impressions. I'm a big fan of the black w/ tort guard. I've briefly played a couple in shops. The one I played at a local Guitar Center was in dire need of a set-up so I couldn't really get a true feel for it, however I played one at an independent shop that had been slightly tweaked that played very well....just really needed a set of 11's (why they ship these guitars w/ 9-42's I just can't understand).

Last time I had a Jag, I think I set it up with 12 gauge chromes, and the tuning stability was excellent. I also tend to shim the neck to get the bridge up a bit.

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Surfadelphia

Joined: Sep 04, 2017
Posts: 403

Posted on Mar 07 2020 07:27 PM

Definitely needs heavier strings with the 24" scale length and break angle of the strings over the bridge saddles. With the stock 9's, the mustang style bridge saddles actually moved sideways when I bent strings. I am guessing that with the Mustang style saddles with their much deeper string slots that you might not need to shim the neck with 11's or 12's.

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Merlin

Joined: Feb 03, 2011
Posts: 111
Brampton, ON
Canada

Posted on Mar 09 2020 06:25 AM

All set up, and ready to play! I shimmed the neck, strung it with 12 gauge chromes. The Mustang style saddles are definitely easy to deal with compared to threaded saddles.

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SilverFlash

Joined: Jul 14, 2015
Posts: 472
Near Atlanta, GA
United States

Posted on Mar 09 2020 07:38 AM

Looks fantastic!. Congratulations.

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Surfadelphia

Joined: Sep 04, 2017
Posts: 403

Posted on Mar 10 2020 07:27 AM

Love that black w/ the tort guard. One of the best looking Jags IMO at any price. What did you use to shim the neck? Looking forward to hearing a review.

Last edited: Mar 10, 2020 07:29:16

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Toneschaser

Joined: Jun 14, 2012
Posts: 462
Ohio!
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Posted on Mar 10 2020 10:22 AM

Beautiful! Black and Tortoise is a great look!

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Merlin

Joined: Feb 03, 2011
Posts: 111
Brampton, ON
Canada

Posted on Mar 10 2020 02:14 PM

Surfadelphia wrote:

Love that black w/ the tort guard. One of the best looking Jags IMO at any price. What did you use to shim the neck? Looking forward to hearing a review.

I usually use cut up iTunes gift cards for shims.

I finally got to do some playing and check out the sounds on tap. Still figuring the rhythm circuit, but the basic tones are exactly what I’m looking for.

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Merlin Joined: Feb 03, 2011 Posts: 111 Brampton, ON	Posted on Mar 07 2020 10:34 AM I’ve been craving an offset guitar again, and noticed a pretty decent deal on a Squier Classic Vibe 70s Jaguar on amazon.ca. Big plus - it’s a lovely looking black finish with block inlays, and a Mustang style bridge. In addition, Amazon here in Canada started offering to split payments with no interest. I know I’ll likely have to do a lot of setup work to make it really sing, but I’m used to it, and actually quite like it. Pics when it arrives! Top
Surfadelphia Joined: Sep 04, 2017 Posts: 403	Posted on Mar 07 2020 11:02 AM Really looking forward to your impressions. I'm a big fan of the black w/ tort guard. I've briefly played a couple in shops. The one I played at a local Guitar Center was in dire need of a set-up so I couldn't really get a true feel for it, however I played one at an independent shop that had been slightly tweaked that played very well....just really needed a set of 11's (why they ship these guitars w/ 9-42's I just can't understand). Top
Merlin Joined: Feb 03, 2011 Posts: 111 Brampton, ON	Posted on Mar 07 2020 12:00 PM Surfadelphia wrote: Really looking forward to your impressions. I'm a big fan of the black w/ tort guard. I've briefly played a couple in shops. The one I played at a local Guitar Center was in dire need of a set-up so I couldn't really get a true feel for it, however I played one at an independent shop that had been slightly tweaked that played very well....just really needed a set of 11's (why they ship these guitars w/ 9-42's I just can't understand). Last time I had a Jag, I think I set it up with 12 gauge chromes, and the tuning stability was excellent. I also tend to shim the neck to get the bridge up a bit. Top
Surfadelphia Joined: Sep 04, 2017 Posts: 403	Posted on Mar 07 2020 07:27 PM Definitely needs heavier strings with the 24" scale length and break angle of the strings over the bridge saddles. With the stock 9's, the mustang style bridge saddles actually moved sideways when I bent strings. I am guessing that with the Mustang style saddles with their much deeper string slots that you might not need to shim the neck with 11's or 12's. Top
Merlin Joined: Feb 03, 2011 Posts: 111 Brampton, ON	Posted on Mar 09 2020 06:25 AM All set up, and ready to play! I shimmed the neck, strung it with 12 gauge chromes. The Mustang style saddles are definitely easy to deal with compared to threaded saddles. Top
SilverFlash Joined: Jul 14, 2015 Posts: 472 Near Atlanta, GA	Posted on Mar 09 2020 07:38 AM Looks fantastic!. Congratulations. — -Tim MyYouTubeChannel My Classic Instrumental Surf Music Timeline SSS Agent #777 Top
Surfadelphia Joined: Sep 04, 2017 Posts: 403	Posted on Mar 10 2020 07:27 AM Love that black w/ the tort guard. One of the best looking Jags IMO at any price. What did you use to shim the neck? Looking forward to hearing a review. Last edited: Mar 10, 2020 07:29:16 Top
Toneschaser Joined: Jun 14, 2012 Posts: 462 Ohio!	Posted on Mar 10 2020 10:22 AM Beautiful! Black and Tortoise is a great look! Top
Merlin Joined: Feb 03, 2011 Posts: 111 Brampton, ON	Posted on Mar 10 2020 02:14 PM Surfadelphia wrote: Love that black w/ the tort guard. One of the best looking Jags IMO at any price. What did you use to shim the neck? Looking forward to hearing a review. I usually use cut up iTunes gift cards for shims. I finally got to do some playing and check out the sounds on tap. Still figuring the rhythm circuit, but the basic tones are exactly what I’m looking for. Top

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