grayn
Joined: Apr 07, 2012
Posts: 114
East Lancashire
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Posted on Dec 29 2018 07:29 AM
It was a straight fight between a Fender 60th Anniversay Jazzmaster and a Johnny Marr Jaguar.
I was trying them out through a 68 Princeton Reverb.
The Johnny Marr Jaguar is a high class guitar, with a real array of good tones.
To my surprise, the Jazzmaster had louder pickups and the overall sound was much bigger than the Jag's.
It seemed perfectly matched with the Princeton.
As it was a little over half the Jag's price I went for the JM and spent some of the difference on getting the Princeton.
This is the 3rd JM I have owned.
I had a Classic Player, which was OK and a Troy Van Leeuwen, which was great.
One of those guitars I never should have sold.
The TVL was prettier but in every other way I'd say this 60th Anniversary model is as good.
Bound neck, with block markers, Dapne Blue finish and tort pick guard, it certainly looks spot on.
The pickups have that airy tone, with a gnarly edge that sounds wonderful.
I'm sure many JM fans will be saying, get a different bridge and pickups.
But no I won't.
This guitars works very well, just as it is.
And, as I said, makes a great partnership, with the 68 Princeton Reverb.
I had a 65 some years ago but I can't figure why this is cheaper.
Sounds just as good and seems to have more outputs.
Country of manufacture, possibly.
Very happy with both of my newbies and am back riding the surf guitar wave, after a break.
Just need to break out my Wampler Faux Spring Reverb.
The Princeton's reverb is lovely but not drippy enough for surf.
— http://soundcloud.com/graham-pike
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Stoopy
Joined: Dec 27, 2012
Posts: 110
Ex SoCal -> Gainesville VA
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Posted on Dec 29 2018 07:18 PM
Very nice score!
It's remarkable how the color scheme of your JM almost matches the lettering on that silverface Princeton. They make a gorgeous couple - and love that B&B neck!!!! 
Although us Princeton players take a long backseat to the Showman and Bandmaster owners here, I also agree that they pair quite well with Jazzmasters. This is my 65 RI and original '67 JM, augmented with a trusty original '65 6G15 reverb unit I restored a couple winters ago, since as you say, the onboard reverb just ain't wet enough, although I agree that it's one of the best onboard reverb circuits I've ever heard. First time I played these 3 units together, it was so surfy that by the time I was done playing, the carpet somehow had gotten soaked with saltwater and I was vacuuming sand and pieces of kelp out of the carpet for weeks! 
(I also agree with you about the original bridge hardware - never had a problem with it!)
— Member in good standing, Mentone Beach Syncopation Reverberation Association
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Stoopy
Joined: Dec 27, 2012
Posts: 110
Ex SoCal -> Gainesville VA
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Posted on Dec 29 2018 07:23 PM
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Matt22
Joined: Feb 15, 2007
Posts: 2813
Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Posted on Dec 29 2018 08:33 PM
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grayn
Joined: Apr 07, 2012
Posts: 114
East Lancashire
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Posted on Dec 30 2018 05:04 AM
Stoopy wrote:
Very nice score!
It's remarkable how the color scheme of your JM almost matches the lettering on that silverface Princeton. They make a gorgeous couple - and love that B&B neck!!!!
Although us Princeton players take a long backseat to the Showman and Bandmaster owners here, I also agree that they pair quite well with Jazzmasters. This is my 65 RI and original '67 JM, augmented with a trusty original '65 6G15 reverb unit I restored a couple winters ago, since as you say, the onboard reverb just ain't wet enough, although I agree that it's one of the best onboard reverb circuits I've ever heard. First time I played these 3 units together, it was so surfy that by the time I was done playing, the carpet somehow had gotten soaked with saltwater and I was vacuuming sand and pieces of kelp out of the carpet for weeks!
(I also agree with you about the original bridge hardware - never had a problem with it!)
Thanks. The colour co-ordination certainly is cool with my amp/guitar combo.
Love your set up. The reverb tank isn't much smaller than the amp.
I am always amazed at how full and clear the Princetons are and with their superb reverb, just pure class.
— http://soundcloud.com/graham-pike
Last edited: Dec 30, 2018 05:05:35
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Badger
Joined: Nov 16, 2013
Posts: 4536
Wisconsin
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Posted on Dec 30 2018 06:30 AM
Congratulations! That is a seriously gorgeous color on that guitar. And you picked a great amp to have along as well. Good decision making at work.
Play on!
— Wes
SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel
DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices.
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