Anonymous
Joined: Nov 10, 2000
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Posted on May 23 2006 04:15 PM
Okay guys, I am shit out of luck. My Jag came in the mail today (GREAT YAYYY)
NOT!
I opened the box, to stare at the brand new case, looks great. I go to open the case, so excited. I flip the middle latch and then go to the sides, to see locks. The key has to be in the box right? NOPE No key, no nothing. Have not even been able to get the case open.
How you can help me: Is it possible to open these locks without the key????? Should I try picking the locks???? How would I do that? I am very sad right now. I am trying to get in touch with someone from the store, but the guy in the guitar department is not in right now, and the manager has went home for the day.
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Anonymous
Joined: Nov 10, 2000
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Posted on May 23 2006 04:22 PM
brian delete this thread i am a dumbass
i figured out how to open it, this guitar is a sexy beast, ill be back tonight
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JakeDobner
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on May 23 2006 04:22 PM
You can probably take the lock off somehow. My Jag case is not here at the moment so I can't look at it. But can you pry it off or something, of course don't damage the case.
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Anonymous
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Posted on May 23 2006 04:37 PM
i had to push in opposites directions, it was not locked, i just didnt know you had to do that. I feel like a dumbass.
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JakeDobner
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on May 23 2006 04:38 PM
Hey, what color is the Jag? I have an AV myself. Great guitar. Mine is refinished Burgundy Mist.
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WR
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 3832
netherlands
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Posted on May 23 2006 04:42 PM
stigg, it's a helluva lot better to be a dumbass with a jag than to be a smartass without
congratulations on your new axe!
WR
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butchdelux
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 250
Port Fierce, Florida
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Posted on May 23 2006 04:47 PM
Congrats on the new Jag. I second the call for pics...
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WindanseaBeachBoy
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 133
La Playa, Mexico
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Posted on May 23 2006 05:25 PM
I sold a guy a guitar with a C&G case - it didn't have a key, so I swiped one from another case. I think the keys are all the same on the new cases. I could be wrong, but it might save your ass in a pinch. BTW, it was a Strat case and I took the key from a Jaguar/Jazzmaster case.
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Anonymous
Joined: Nov 10, 2000
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Posted on May 23 2006 05:38 PM
man this ax is so sweet. I'll have to say the tone is amazing, and its an easy player, and the pics do it no justice. The guitar was set up with d'addario 13's flatwound. I may have bitten off more than I can chew with these, unless maybe I will get used to them I may try 12's. My other guitars are 11's. I played the jag for about an hour and then switched to my tele, 11's felt like nothing.
there are picks on this thread http://www.surfguitar101.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=379
I will take more this weekend, in fact I am setting up a guitar porno shoot with all my gear.
One quick question.... that black foam piece behind the bridge pickup, what the hell is its purpose?
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dp
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3546
mojave desert, california
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Posted on May 23 2006 05:43 PM
stigger108
One quick question.... that black foam piece behind the bridge pickup, what the hell is its purpose?
congratulations stigger:
that black foam piece is the string mute...I think it's on a gizmo that raises and lowers in order to contact the strings (or not)...I think most simply remove the mute piece from the bridge and store it in the case...
most people simply apply the "palm mute" technique when they want muted attack...they don't mess around with the foam and chrome Fender bridge gizmo...
-dp
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dp
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3546
mojave desert, california
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Posted on May 23 2006 05:45 PM
ps: most also remove the chrome bridge cover (it just pops off) and put that in the case with the foam mute...
-dp
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Anonymous
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Posted on May 23 2006 06:04 PM
thanks dave,
i simply removed the cover, how do I simply remove & safely remove the foam.
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JakeDobner
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on May 23 2006 06:13 PM
I suggest not removing your mute. It doesn't detract from the playing at all. If anything it helps the guitar since the bridge cannot drop down on its own. Plus, the vibe of the AV and vintage Jag is with the mute on.
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dp
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3546
mojave desert, california
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Posted on May 23 2006 06:37 PM
stiggs:
I don't own a Jag...so I'd take Jake's advice...just leave it...
otherwise, I think it can be removed when you change strings...
-dp
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
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Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on May 23 2006 06:38 PM
Leave the mute on. Put the bridge cover on only for photos, otherwise leave it in your case.
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Anonymous
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Posted on May 23 2006 07:23 PM
cool,
brain and the gang... Do you guys find the tremolo system (wammy bar) simply amazing on the jag? It is just a thing of beauty. I am just speachless about this guitar guys. I am not trying to brag, I am just so happy.
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JakeDobner
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on May 23 2006 07:42 PM
Yeah, the trem system rules. I like it a lot more than my Bigsby or a Strat trem.
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UKER01
Joined: May 24, 2006
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Posted on May 24 2006 08:27 PM
WOW THAT IS REAL COOL NICE CHOICE IN COLOR.CONGRATS
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