I've been through so much gear its simply mind boggling. I've learned my ways though and know what I like from an instrument. In other words, I can get by without 10 guitars and I don't keep what I don't use unless there's a real sentimental value of some sort. I keep a few acoustics, two Strats, a Les Paul Studio, and a Gretsch. My main styles are Acoustic, Surf, 50's R&R, Blues and Rock (of all types). I have always loved the Jags and Jazzmasters. The poll on this site indicates there is a strong liking for these guitars. To the best of me knowledge, I've never had the change to kick the tires on either. I'm certainly intrigued by them though.. What do they do that a Stratocster won't? I'm sure this has been asked before.. If so, sorry.
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Jazzmaster/Jaguar vs. Strat? What do they do a Strat won't?
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Joined: Nov 10, 2006 Posts: 98 Dallas, Texas |
Posted on Nov 11 2006 08:14 AM
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Posted on Nov 11 2006 09:21 AM
I will discuss jags because I know a bit more about them. In my humble opinion they make the BEST surf guitar. That pole included many people who never played ALL the guitars mentioned so it is meaningless. Back to the jag. (These are my opinions, not fact) The first very wonderful feature is the floating trem arm. If you use a lot of tremolo dips this bar is superior for surf. second, the bridge and next can support very heavy gauge strings well. You can easily put 13 gauge flats on a jag. Your tone will skyrocket from that alone. How many players have 13 gauge flats on their strat? If heavy strings is your bag, these guitars well taylored made for them. Next, I really preffer the offset body and short scale length. This is a personal preference, but it is a VERY comfortable guitar to play standing or sitting. You can get a wide variety of sounds through the different pick-up configuations. I suppose you can get that with all guitars, but on the jag the rythm and lead channals have multiple settings, you are bound to find what you are looking for. |
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Posted on Nov 11 2006 09:37 AM
well the whole rhythm/lead circuts are REALLY convienient. its really nice being able to dial in two tones and be switch between them quickly. also sound wise its different, not better but different. the pickups are very warm sounding and really nicely balanced, especially the bridge pup. its also really comfortable to play, both standing and sitting, and the trem system is nice to use, very gradual. because of the design it also has very little sustain, which makes it sound hollow bodyish. my jazzy through my ac15 is definetly the sound ive had in my head and ive definetly found my ideal guitar. so why not try one out? |
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Joined: Nov 10, 2006 Posts: 98 Dallas, Texas |
Posted on Nov 11 2006 10:06 AM
I intend to try one out. I like heavy strings, the switching capabilities sound cool, and the short scale is nice. So a strat and Jazzmaster have the same scale length? |
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Posted on Nov 11 2006 11:35 AM
yes |
Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19286 Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Nov 11 2006 11:38 AM
I just stickied a long running and related thread. Might wanna check that out if you haven't already. —Site dude - S3 Agent #202 "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea |
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