If so... what are your thoughts?
i really like the neck on the 50th, and the pick ups on the Marr. I haven't played either yet. i hope to find one to try out soon.
anyone here own or played either of these?
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Joined: Apr 01, 2013 Posts: 147 Vancouver BC |
If so... what are your thoughts? i really like the neck on the 50th, and the pick ups on the Marr. I haven't played either yet. i hope to find one to try out soon. anyone here own or played either of these? |
Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up. |
I tried really hard to like the 50th Anniversary Jaguar, but it's neck was even thinner than my CIJ; too thin for comfort and my hand was so cramped from trying to play barre chords on it I just couldn't buy the guitar. I'm told the Johnny Marr has a thicker neck, but I don't know the dimensions. Maybe Mike (morphball) could measure his? —This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. |
Joined: Nov 10, 2007 Posts: 109 Center of Michigan |
I own a 50th annn and absolutely love it! It is perfect in every way for me, sound and looks. I wanted a J.M. model, but the colors were way boring to me. |
Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up. |
dave wrote:
The neck was so thin on the one I played it felt like my index finger and thumb were nearly touching while playing barre chords. But, yeah, it is gorgeous and they do sound wonderful. I really wanted to love playing it. I'm very glad you do. —This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. |
Joined: Apr 01, 2013 Posts: 147 Vancouver BC |
thanks guys.. kind of a tough one. i love the bound neck with block inlays... very sweet! but i like a full "C" with 9.5 radius and med jumbo frets. both sounds amazing but the Marr puck ups do have a little extra punch... i like that. Hope i can i find these at the guitar store, i'd love to try them out. so many cool guitars! |
Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 2141 Kiev, Ukraine |
I’ve had a chance to test both side by side. And I went out with this one) Waikiki Makaki surf-rock band from Ukraine New Single is out! https://waikikimakaki.bandcamp.com/album/rhino-blues-full-contact-surf-single Waikiki Makaki https://linktr.ee/waikikimakaki Lost Diver https://lostdiver.bandcamp.com |
Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 2141 Kiev, Ukraine |
ParkRowe wrote:
for me Johnny Marr pickups lacked some punch, pretty even a little compressed. 50th anniversary - Yes! Hot rod Jaguar! —Waikiki Makaki surf-rock band from Ukraine New Single is out! https://waikikimakaki.bandcamp.com/album/rhino-blues-full-contact-surf-single Waikiki Makaki https://linktr.ee/waikikimakaki Lost Diver https://lostdiver.bandcamp.com |
Joined: Oct 17, 2009 Posts: 521 Walkersville, MD |
I've had the Fender Johnny Marr Jag for a few years - it was a great guitar and I really loved the mid-60s C-shaped neck. It compares favorably with my '63 Jag's neck. The Bareknuckle pickups are alright, if a little darker/warmer than say the American Vintage '65 Jag's pickups. Which is why I bought a set of Fender Pure Vintage '65 Jaguar pickups and swapped out the Bare Knuckle pickups. The PV '65 Jaguar pickups work better for me with surf/instrumental as it's more mid-rangey than the BK's. I only ended up selling the Johnny Marr Jag since I had acquired the '63 Jag, otherwise, I'd still have it. I recently got a used Squier Vintage Modified Jag for a refinishing project and put some PV '65 Jaguar pickups to replace the stock pickups. The Squier VM Jag also has a nice full C-shaped neck, similar to the Johnny Marr Jag. It's a solid, inexpensive guitar and I'm playing it as much as my '63 Jag. The Squier Classic Vibe Jaguar necks are more like Modern C (slimmer) even though they just call them "C" shaped now. All that said, for about the same price as a new Johnny Marr Jag, maybe consider a used American Vintage '65 Jaguar on Reverb - same neck (mid-60s C) or have a look at the more expensive American Original '60s Jaguar, which also has a mid-60s C neck but with Pure Vintage '62 pickups instead of the PV '65 pickups. Good luck in your search! —The doofus formerly known as Snorre |
Joined: Jan 09, 2014 Posts: 600 Vancouver BC |
@ParkRowe, PM sent —Lorne |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 2061 Virginia, USA |
I love my Johnny Marr Jag!! The neck feel is like butter for my hands. I ended up putting a Mastery bridge on it because everyone was saying how they hated the Staytrem (honestly, I could not tell a difference!) It quickly became my go-to guitar over my 62 AVRI. —Paul Last edited: Dec 05, 2020 21:29:42 |
Joined: Apr 02, 2019 Posts: 339 |
skeeter wrote:
very surprised some people say they hate the staytrem. i'd buy your staytrem in a heartbeat if you still have it. I have one on my bass VI and love it, need another for my JM. Last edited: Dec 07, 2020 15:00:43 |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 2061 Virginia, USA |
Thanks. I love the Staytrem too! cosmonaut wrote: — Paul |