sdennan
Joined: Mar 17, 2019
Posts: 13
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Posted on Nov 10 2023 09:48 PM
New to me anyway. I bought a 2001 Squier Jagmaster, 25.5 scale and alder body. I’m thinking of changing the pickups. It has some Humbuckers in it stock. So the options are something in that size or a new pickguard and then it’s jokers wild. So what are your suggestions for something in dual buy surf worthy? Help a brother out.
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Tqi
Joined: Dec 07, 2014
Posts: 1222
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Posted on Nov 11 2023 04:58 AM
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BenPerkins
Joined: Oct 19, 2011
Posts: 144
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Posted on Nov 17 2023 08:00 PM
I have a 90’s Vista Jagmaster, and it’s one of my favorite guitars. Very comfortable to play and sounds great. I have a set of Phat Cats in mine - just be sure to shield the cavity if you go this route. I’ve also heard Surf 90’s work well, but haven’t tried them myself.
Additionally, you could get a custom pickguard made and use two Strat single coils. I did this for a while with a pair of SD Antiquity Surfers, before going back to P90s. I play Surf, but I also play 60's garage rock, and P90s work best for both.
For mods... aside from pickups, I recommend String Saver saddles (as used by Dick Dale) and locking tuners.
— I want to hear Caravan with a drum solo.
Last edited: Nov 17, 2023 22:05:52
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synchro
Joined: Feb 02, 2008
Posts: 4452
Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.
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Posted on Nov 17 2023 09:39 PM
While I love my Jaguars, sometimes a 25.5” scale is very nice to have. I remember playing one of those, back in the day, and came away impressed. Enjoy.
— The artist formerly known as: Synchro
When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar.
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