FT: Fender J. Mascis Jazzmaster + 3 Fender Amps (WTTF:LP/SG)

brianeharmonjr

Joined: Sep 30, 2007
Posts: 53
Indiana

Posted on Nov 26 2008 12:36 AM

I've been considering trading off my J. Mascis JM. It's in mint condition and will also come with a brand new black tolex Fender/G&G case. I'm looking for a Les Paul/SG type of guitar, something with humbuckers. I'm not interested in faded LP/SG's or the vintage mahogany faded studio's, but pretty much any other LP/SG would interest me. I also dig the Guild Bluesbirds and would consider others. I don't have cash to add, but I've also got a couple of amps that may be on the block. I've got an original '65 Fender Champ Amp with a replacement Jensen Ceramic speaker. The tubes have been replaced with 2 JJ's and a Sovtek, but the original tubes are included. It's in great physical shape and it sounds killer. I've also got a US-made '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue in fabulous condition with a brand new complete set of JJ tubes and a MojoTone speaker (footswitch and cover are also included). It's got a small ding on the top and the tolex is peeling a bit on the bottom. Finally, I've got a Fender Super-Sonic 1x12 combo on the blonde/oxblood color scheme. It's in near mint condition with the cover and footswitch. So, if you've got something to offer, let me know and I can round up some pictures. My number 1 choice would be a Les Paul Classic, but as I said, I'll definitely consider others.

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brianeharmonjr

Joined: Sep 30, 2007
Posts: 53
Indiana

Posted on Dec 03 2008 07:24 PM

I will also sell the JM if I can come out with $700 after shipping and paypal charges. I took some pictures this morning, but took my camera to work and left it there, so I'll post the pictures tomorrow.

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ElChivato

Joined: Sep 07, 2008
Posts: 21
Santa Fe, New Mexico
1 Download Pin

Posted on Dec 06 2008 03:15 AM

Any interest in an excellent condition Gibson '67 reissue V? It's heritage cherry, not the faded.

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brianeharmonjr

Joined: Sep 30, 2007
Posts: 53
Indiana

Posted on Dec 06 2008 07:54 AM

ElChivato
Any interest in an excellent condition Gibson '67 reissue V? It's heritage cherry, not the faded.

No, not into V's. Thanks for the offer.

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brianeharmonjr

Joined: Sep 30, 2007
Posts: 53
Indiana

Posted on Dec 08 2008 08:24 PM

$790 Shipped and Paypal'd inside the continental US including the Fender/G&G case.

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Martini24x7

Joined: Dec 08, 2008
Posts: 38
Upstate, NY
United States

Posted on Dec 09 2008 12:40 PM

I have USA Gibson Smartwood Exotic Les Paul that I might swap you for it if you are interested. I can't remember what the wood type is in the top right now, but I can check when I get home tonight. I know it is one of the models that was discontined first, so it is a bit more rare. If you're interested, let me know if you want a pics. Thanks, Marty

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bigtikidude

Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25315
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
United States

Posted on Dec 09 2008 02:50 PM

I still dont get it why this doesnt have a rocking bridge or a roller bridge.
how the hell do the strings change pitch?
do they slide over the bridge?
seems like they wouldn't go back to pitch if so.
especially the wound strings.

sorry for hijacking the thread, just some things that made me go HMMMMM

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Jeff(bigtikidude)

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JakeDobner

Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on Dec 09 2008 03:30 PM

I think the strings could have more chance to go back in tune without a rocking bridge. The bridge can stick more than the strings. Granted the problem with this is the string breakage. And proving either with scientifically would be incredibly hard. Problem with the rocking bridges is they essentially rest on two small points that are threaded. 1.) they may not sit exactly where they were last time, and 2.) when you lower the tension on the threads they might loosen/tighten and the bridge will drop and lower pitch and ruin the action. I've had trouble with this on my Jags and Jazzes. However, this is normally a problem over the course of a week or two. Non-rocking bridge won't have this issue. And Jeff is right about wound strings catching, however the

But seriously, strings not returning to pitch after trem usage isn't much of the bridges fault, in my opinion. I always think that problem lays with the headstock and nut portion of the guitar.

I love the Bigsby and ABR-1 bridge on my ES-355. No problems or complaints from me.

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tresmellow

Joined: Nov 02, 2008
Posts: 69
Corning, NY
United States

Posted on Dec 09 2008 03:42 PM

I'd change it over to a roller bridge. I did that on my Epi Wildkat and it worked a treat. The Wildkat had the same kind of bridge and it does fine as long as all the saddles are burr-free. You could also put in graphite saddles. The pitch changed just fine but there was some wear on the strings from the steel saddles.

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Ain't nothin' don't taste better fried, and ain't nothin don't sound better with tremolo

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tresmellow

Joined: Nov 02, 2008
Posts: 69
Corning, NY
United States

Posted on Dec 09 2008 03:54 PM

BTW, I've seen and played Marty's Les Paul Smartwood and it is suweet. Gold hardware, too, if you're into that sorta thing.

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Ain't nothin' don't taste better fried, and ain't nothin don't sound better with tremolo

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brianeharmonjr

Joined: Sep 30, 2007
Posts: 53
Indiana

Posted on Dec 09 2008 11:04 PM

PM Sent on the Smartwood. As far as tuning issues, I've owned 2 other Jazzmasters (1 AVRI, & 1 CIJ), and a Jaguar (AVRI) and this one has been the most stable of the bunch. I put liquid graphite in the nut slots and on the saddles (like I do with every guitar I own), but I've done nothing else to it. I don't get out of hand with the vibrato, but I definitely use it a lot, and it's very stable. I'd say J. switches to a tune-o-matic bridge for a reason. He has a bit more experience with Jazzmasters than I do.

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brianeharmonjr Joined: Sep 30, 2007 Posts: 53 Indiana	Posted on Nov 26 2008 12:36 AM I've been considering trading off my J. Mascis JM. It's in mint condition and will also come with a brand new black tolex Fender/G&G case. I'm looking for a Les Paul/SG type of guitar, something with humbuckers. I'm not interested in faded LP/SG's or the vintage mahogany faded studio's, but pretty much any other LP/SG would interest me. I also dig the Guild Bluesbirds and would consider others. I don't have cash to add, but I've also got a couple of amps that may be on the block. I've got an original '65 Fender Champ Amp with a replacement Jensen Ceramic speaker. The tubes have been replaced with 2 JJ's and a Sovtek, but the original tubes are included. It's in great physical shape and it sounds killer. I've also got a US-made '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue in fabulous condition with a brand new complete set of JJ tubes and a MojoTone speaker (footswitch and cover are also included). It's got a small ding on the top and the tolex is peeling a bit on the bottom. Finally, I've got a Fender Super-Sonic 1x12 combo on the blonde/oxblood color scheme. It's in near mint condition with the cover and footswitch. So, if you've got something to offer, let me know and I can round up some pictures. My number 1 choice would be a Les Paul Classic, but as I said, I'll definitely consider others. Top
brianeharmonjr Joined: Sep 30, 2007 Posts: 53 Indiana	Posted on Dec 03 2008 07:24 PM I will also sell the JM if I can come out with $700 after shipping and paypal charges. I took some pictures this morning, but took my camera to work and left it there, so I'll post the pictures tomorrow. Top
ElChivato Joined: Sep 07, 2008 Posts: 21 Santa Fe, New Mexico	Posted on Dec 06 2008 03:15 AM Any interest in an excellent condition Gibson '67 reissue V? It's heritage cherry, not the faded. Top
brianeharmonjr Joined: Sep 30, 2007 Posts: 53 Indiana	Posted on Dec 06 2008 07:54 AM ElChivato Any interest in an excellent condition Gibson '67 reissue V? It's heritage cherry, not the faded. No, not into V's. Thanks for the offer. Top
brianeharmonjr Joined: Sep 30, 2007 Posts: 53 Indiana	Posted on Dec 08 2008 08:24 PM $790 Shipped and Paypal'd inside the continental US including the Fender/G&G case. image image image image image image Top
Martini24x7 Joined: Dec 08, 2008 Posts: 38 Upstate, NY	Posted on Dec 09 2008 12:40 PM I have USA Gibson Smartwood Exotic Les Paul that I might swap you for it if you are interested. I can't remember what the wood type is in the top right now, but I can check when I get home tonight. I know it is one of the models that was discontined first, so it is a bit more rare. If you're interested, let me know if you want a pics. Thanks, Marty Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25315 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Dec 09 2008 02:50 PM I still dont get it why this doesnt have a rocking bridge or a roller bridge. how the hell do the strings change pitch? do they slide over the bridge? seems like they wouldn't go back to pitch if so. especially the wound strings. sorry for hijacking the thread, just some things that made me go HMMMMM — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Dec 09 2008 03:30 PM I think the strings could have more chance to go back in tune without a rocking bridge. The bridge can stick more than the strings. Granted the problem with this is the string breakage. And proving either with scientifically would be incredibly hard. Problem with the rocking bridges is they essentially rest on two small points that are threaded. 1.) they may not sit exactly where they were last time, and 2.) when you lower the tension on the threads they might loosen/tighten and the bridge will drop and lower pitch and ruin the action. I've had trouble with this on my Jags and Jazzes. However, this is normally a problem over the course of a week or two. Non-rocking bridge won't have this issue. And Jeff is right about wound strings catching, however the But seriously, strings not returning to pitch after trem usage isn't much of the bridges fault, in my opinion. I always think that problem lays with the headstock and nut portion of the guitar. I love the Bigsby and ABR-1 bridge on my ES-355. No problems or complaints from me. Top
tresmellow Joined: Nov 02, 2008 Posts: 69 Corning, NY	Posted on Dec 09 2008 03:42 PM I'd change it over to a roller bridge. I did that on my Epi Wildkat and it worked a treat. The Wildkat had the same kind of bridge and it does fine as long as all the saddles are burr-free. You could also put in graphite saddles. The pitch changed just fine but there was some wear on the strings from the steel saddles. — Ain't nothin' don't taste better fried, and ain't nothin don't sound better with tremolo Top
tresmellow Joined: Nov 02, 2008 Posts: 69 Corning, NY	Posted on Dec 09 2008 03:54 PM BTW, I've seen and played Marty's Les Paul Smartwood and it is suweet. Gold hardware, too, if you're into that sorta thing. — Ain't nothin' don't taste better fried, and ain't nothin don't sound better with tremolo Top
brianeharmonjr Joined: Sep 30, 2007 Posts: 53 Indiana	Posted on Dec 09 2008 11:04 PM PM Sent on the Smartwood. As far as tuning issues, I've owned 2 other Jazzmasters (1 AVRI, & 1 CIJ), and a Jaguar (AVRI) and this one has been the most stable of the bunch. I put liquid graphite in the nut slots and on the saddles (like I do with every guitar I own), but I've done nothing else to it. I don't get out of hand with the vibrato, but I definitely use it a lot, and it's very stable. I'd say J. switches to a tune-o-matic bridge for a reason. He has a bit more experience with Jazzmasters than I do. Top

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