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Carol,
From what I've seen, the American Jaguars are a cut above the Japanese
varieties. Just a
better feel and tone all around. I don't think you can go wrong with one. Since
you live not
far from a big city (as you say, less than half a day) it seems worthwhile to
call the shops
and try one or two. But, I don't think you will be disappointed ordering one in
the color of
your choice or buying a used one on eBay (it seems little different than
ordering one from
Fender, since you won't be able to try that one either). Either way, the AVRI is
a nice guitar,
one that measures up admirably with a vintage Jaguar. A friend bought a surf
green Jaguar
from Fender, and it was truly a wonderful player with authentic Jaguar sound.
Best of luck on getting a great guitar!
Gavin
--- In , "mom_surfing" <intheeye@b...> wrote:
> i've just returned from a week at national guitar workshop and am
> obsessing about purchasing a jaguar. it appears to be my missing link
> in the 'surf' sound. i already have a american strat and a prs custom
> 22 with a wide thin neck, which feels very similar to the strat. i
> really like the way both of these feel in my hands. i don't live near
> a population center where used stuff comes up and don't want to do the
> ebay thing because i want to play before buying. i'm leaning towards
> an american made reissue and would even be willing to order one and
> patiently wait for it to be built (i waited 9 monthes for the prs) the
> only store i've found to have one is three hours from me and they have
> only one in stock........am i on the right track? should i be looking
> at other options? from reading the many posts over these past few
> months the jag seems to be the choice. imput and opinions greatly
> appreciated to nudge me towards my decision to make a purchase,
> thanks, carol
