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I asked for a set of AV Jaguar pickups, 1 meg audio pots, and
correct knobs for my CIJ Jag for Christmas. For cosmetic purposes I
also asked for a mint guard, and a mute(which has been mounted but
not fully installed). I had the most trouble getting the pots to
fit through the holes on the lower bout. The stock CIJ pots have
smaller shafts so I widened the holes with a small file. Also the
claws on the CIJ pickups differed from the AVs (see photo).
I'm sure this has been done here before, but I figured I'd give a
little review. First, I really like the stock CIJ pickups, and
wouldn't have replaced them had I not gotten the AVs for free. The
AVs seem to be a little more extreme than the CIJs. The bridge PU
seems to have more highs, and the neck pickup has more lows. I'm
able to get a rather convincing Margaya tone with just the bridge
on. With both PUs on I was able to get more of a Mr. Rebel Eddie
Bertrand tone. The AVs will stay in, but I'll be getting a 2nd CIJ
Jag to keep stock as a back up.
I tried the AVs PUs through the stock CIJ pots and there was a more
change in the tone after installed the new pots. I wonder how the
CIJs would have sounded through the 1meg pots.
As far as getting a classic surf tone I still believe the vintage
tank is more important than which pickups are in my guitar.
I'll do a little write up once I correctly install the mute, I've
got a vintage slug and spring on the way to me now.
Here's a photo of the guitar without the mint guard. I'm still
waiting for that to be shipped. I think it already looks better
with the mute, darker covers, and correct knobs.
Bill
