I don't think there is anything superfluous in the switching and controls array. The rhythm circuit works perfectly for just that purpose, laying back while the other guitarist does his thing. You can hear that sound all over 1st wave recordings. Anybody who doesn't like Jags should probably play some other guitar.
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Joined: Jul 24, 2012 Posts: 2762 Finknabad, Squinkistan 
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Posted on Mar 21 2016 12:18 PM
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Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle 
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Posted on Mar 21 2016 12:32 PM
Not superfluous to me, but I've been known to make changes! I like a blade selector and I have no use for the rhythm circuit so I remove it and put the hi-pass filter up there (and I put an esquire bass boost/mud circuit up there for the hell of it on one of them). |
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Posted on Mar 21 2016 12:36 PM
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Posted on Mar 21 2016 12:43 PM
IMHO, a Jag is revered because of its quirks. Part of the charm. For me, the switches are fine (now that I have 'em figured out!) but it is the finicky nature of those bridges that drew me in to pick up a Classic Player (faux/wannabe/less charming/not-close-enough) Jag. Lorne |
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Posted on Mar 21 2016 12:45 PM
When I got my first JM (then later my Jag), when I heard the rhythm circuit I thought "no way I'd use that very much at all". But now when I'm at home just noodling, I find myself going into the rhythm circuit often. Its just a warm dark noise, like a comforting blanket. The normal circuit can be like a clean cool sheet. Between the two, I have a sound bed that is great for all seasons. As for JM versus Jag, if I had a gun to my head and HAD to choose, I'd choose my JM. But since that is merely hypothetical (not to mention a bit myopic to think that only one type of thing is needed for all things), I refuse to choose. I play both, and they both scratch that itch in their own wonderful way. And for me they scratch it in a way that my old strat never even got close to. The Jaguar is such a wonderful guitar. If money weren't an issue, I'd have 2 or 3 more just for fun. I think tonight I'm going to go home and play it |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 1054 Chicago IL.
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Posted on Mar 21 2016 05:06 PM
shake_n_stomp wrote:
If I remember the Tiki Tena interview he may have used 10s but his strings got heavier than a standard 10 set as you worked your way towards the bass strings. Didn't he say whatever he used in the 60s it was "heavy." He also said he didn't use flats, I'm not going to debate him, nor disrespect the legend but when I listen to Wayward Wind it sounds like flats, but it could be really old rounds. It could also be the magic that was in Eddie's hands too. I spoke with Doug Henson, Showmen bassist years ago and he remembered Eddie using heavy strings. Doug said he personally used flats. —"as he stepped into the stealthy night air... little did he know the fire escape was not there" https://www.facebook.com/reluctantaquanauts/ |
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Posted on Mar 21 2016 05:10 PM
I'm playing a Johnny Marr signature now. I replaced my old Aquanauts '62 RIs with a '62 RI but I just sold it. The magic isn't in the switches. I think it's the scale length and the bridge to trem component. The Jazzmaster has that fantastic feel as well sans the shorter scale. I swear I play faster on the Jag(and you should). An added magic component to the Jaguar is Thomastik Infeld Flatwound 12s. Going to be going into the studio with a new surf band in April and I think I'll bring the Marr. —"as he stepped into the stealthy night air... little did he know the fire escape was not there" https://www.facebook.com/reluctantaquanauts/ |
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Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle
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Posted on Mar 21 2016 06:03 PM
I've got TI Flat 12s, TI Flat 11s, DR Pure BLues .11s, and GCS .11s on my Jags! Roundcore strings are important to any guitar. |
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 1054 Chicago IL.
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Posted on Mar 21 2016 08:40 PM
I'm thinking about trying TI 11s on a Jag. Not too floppy? —"as he stepped into the stealthy night air... little did he know the fire escape was not there" https://www.facebook.com/reluctantaquanauts/ |
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Posted on Mar 21 2016 09:06 PM
Feels real good! Feels better than DR Pure Blues .11s. The low E isn't floppy, which is perfect. You can really bend the wound G quite a bit. |
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Posted on Mar 21 2016 10:31 PM
By TI you mean Tomastik-Infield? Are they preferable to Pyramid Gold? —Last edited: Mar 21, 2016 22:32:42 |
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Posted on Mar 21 2016 11:37 PM
They are very similar strings, Thomastik is much more available in my area and I get some nice pricing. Pure nickel with round cores. |
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Posted on Mar 22 2016 07:48 AM
Years ago when I first tried flats I went with Pyramids on my Jags I swore I wore out those strings faster. Back then I might have had only 2 or 3 guitars so I'd wear the strings out faster. I remember when I did switch over to TI they lasted longer. I've got Pyramid Gold 11s on a '65 Jazzmaster and they sound pretty good. They feel thicker than the TI 12s... Speaking of "magic" heck this is starting to sound like "mojo" over at the gearpage.net. Another added component to flats on a Jag is leaving the flats on as long as possible. I wouldn't put flats on a Tele but the same thing happens when you leave rounds on one for a long time, gone is harsh bite, enter Steve Cropper. PS Jake I picked up another Jag and I'm going to try TI 11s on it. —"as he stepped into the stealthy night air... little did he know the fire escape was not there" https://www.facebook.com/reluctantaquanauts/ Last edited: Mar 22, 2016 07:50:35 |
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Posted on Mar 22 2016 09:53 AM
Nice! |
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Posted on Mar 22 2016 04:42 PM
I really love the Jaguar. I wish I would have discovered it earlier than I did(Played guitar for 25 years before picking one up.) I love the scale length. It feels very natural. I absolutely love the switches. Unlike most people, I stay on the rhythm side for my basic rhythm tones. When it is time for leads and biting tones I switch to the normal side. I am with you, the Jaguars are very cool. Last edited: Mar 22, 2016 16:43:47 |
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Posted on Mar 23 2016 01:25 AM
I'm fairly new to guitar, although I've owned 5 in 3 years. I love my Jag (purchased this year), I enjoy playing it more... enough to actually practice and make progress. As for it's controls, they're pretty straight forward and far less annoying than the lack independent pickup controls on my new Strat. I tore of the supplied 9's immediately and put on Beefy Slinkys. Then I put on D'addario flat-wound 13's. If only Ernie would put out all those wonderful gauges in flat wounds... I'd like to hear thoughts on running a range from high E 11 to low E 64... |
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Posted on Mar 23 2016 04:57 AM
Korova - How do you like the D'addario flat wounds? —I am not obsolete, I am RETRO.... Last edited: Mar 23, 2016 04:58:11 |
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Posted on Mar 23 2016 07:01 AM
If you watch that interview again carefully, you will notice that he played a mixed set, not simply 10s. It's 10-52 (10-13-17-30w-42w-52w). shake_n_stomp wrote: — Last edited: Mar 23, 2016 07:26:24 |
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Posted on Mar 23 2016 07:29 AM
Even with a heavier bottom I couldn't do a 10 on a high E for a Jag. I think light strings have a purpose. I have a Tele set up with James Burton's preffered set .009, .010, .012, .024, .032 and .038. Now the 12 that comes with the Thomastik flats may be a different material or something because when you take them out of the package they sorta flop about. —"as he stepped into the stealthy night air... little did he know the fire escape was not there" https://www.facebook.com/reluctantaquanauts/ |
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Posted on Mar 23 2016 08:01 AM
And they are red, and RAD! http://www.reverbnation.com/thegreasemonkeyz Last edited: Mar 23, 2016 08:02:42 |
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