Wish Fender Still Used Block Inlays

Anonymous Joined: Nov 10, 2000 Posts: -180	Posted on May 18 2006 07:18 PM Looking at Butch's sold Jazzmaster, got me thinking how much nicer Fender's look with the blocks than the dots (on certain guitars). Gibson caught on pretty quick that it was more eye appealing, I don't know why Fender has not. Top
holikujak Joined: Apr 03, 2006 Posts: 107	Posted on May 18 2006 07:56 PM i dunno, its really preference, i realy dont like the looks of blocks. i also like the feel and sound of wood fretboards more, thats why gretsches have the little markers on the top of the neck, doesnt mess with the feel or sound of the fretboards Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on May 18 2006 07:56 PM This is mine. I used to own one, of the same color, without the block inlays and I prefer this one. Also the quality of the neck is much better on this CIJ than the other CIJ. image I have a refinished Burgundy Mist AV and I wouldn't want block inlays on that. Top
Anonymous Joined: Nov 10, 2000 Posts: -180	Posted on May 18 2006 08:01 PM maybe its the fact that it is a rare look that appeals to me. I don't think it would be good on strats or teles, but jaguars & JM's it looks great IMO. Top
butchdelux Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 250 Port Fierce, Florida	Posted on May 18 2006 09:14 PM The blocks for me were functional - the one big advantage my JM had over the Strat was the ability to see the neck on a poorly lit stage (my eyesight sucks). I don't think it makes the fretboard any more or less responsive, but that's me. When I do end up replacing that JM it'll be with an American Vintage model, but mainly because of the upgrade in finish, pickups and hardware - these things, to me outweigh the bound neck and blocks, although it was a damn nice-feeling neck (how much of a part the binding played, if any? Who knows). There was a pic somewhere, and it must've been a Warmoth project, of a Sherwood Green Jag, white 3 layer pickguard, with a maple neck and black block inlays and binding (not unlike the neck on a Fender Geddy Lee bass). Looked sweet as candy to me. — The Disasternauts Top
Brian Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19286 Des Moines, Iowa, USA	Posted on May 18 2006 09:56 PM cavefishbutchdelux There was a pic somewhere, and it must've been a Warmoth project, of a Sherwood Green Jag, white 3 layer pickguard, with a maple neck and black block inlays and binding (not unlike the neck on a Fender Geddy Lee bass). Looked sweet as candy to me. That was an option on the CBS-era Jags. — Site dude - S3 Agent #202 Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea Top
Coolcat Joined: Mar 01, 2006 Posts: 55 New York City	Posted on May 19 2006 12:47 PM I saw blocks on the neck of a CIJ Strat that was beautiful. It matched the red zebrawood top of the body. It was one fine looking guitar! Top

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