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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: WezV on January 04, 2012, 07:38:18 AM

Title: Johnny Marr Jaguar - with BKP's
Post by: WezV on January 04, 2012, 07:38:18 AM
rather liking this
http://www.fender.com/en-GB/products/johnnymarrjaguar/models.php?partno=0116400705
Title: Re: Johnny Marr Jaguar - with BKP's
Post by: sgmypod on January 04, 2012, 08:09:47 AM
Not sure on that one
Title: Re: Johnny Marr Jaguar - with BKP's
Post by: Elliot on January 04, 2012, 08:24:36 AM
yum yum, by coincidence I was playing my Jaguar this morning and thoroughly rocking out with it.
Title: Re: Johnny Marr Jaguar - with BKP's
Post by: Philly Q on January 04, 2012, 08:29:56 AM
I've never had much interest in Jags, but that has some cool features like the modified bridge, wiring and (of course) pickups.  I like it! 
Title: Re: Johnny Marr Jaguar - with BKP's
Post by: Twinfan on January 04, 2012, 09:06:36 AM
Very cool, but not for me with the short scale.  I like it though!
Title: Re: Johnny Marr Jaguar - with BKP's
Post by: Philly Q on January 04, 2012, 11:59:59 AM
True, I'd forgotten about the short scale, although in a way that has its own appeal.

Which reminds me, I'm still quite keen on the Pawn Shop Mustang Special....
Title: Re: Johnny Marr Jaguar - with BKP's
Post by: Elliot on January 04, 2012, 01:02:48 PM
The Jaguar scale is only a bit shorter than a Les Paul, though, so its not that short.  In saying that, I do find myself misfingering notes on the Jag if I have played a Strat or a Tele for a while.
Title: Re: Johnny Marr Jaguar - with BKP's
Post by: Twinfan on January 04, 2012, 01:17:00 PM
Don't let Afghan see you've used the word "misfingering"...

:lol:
Title: Re: Johnny Marr Jaguar - with BKP's
Post by: Telerocker on January 04, 2012, 01:30:46 PM
I find them way cool. Never liked the short scale though.
Title: Re: Johnny Marr Jaguar - with BKP's
Post by: Kiichi on January 04, 2012, 02:03:41 PM
I did not realize that there were major brand guitars with stock BKPs...quite interresting to see.

There is something about that axe in general that I really like...thought that scale would f me up too much.
Title: Re: Johnny Marr Jaguar - with BKP's
Post by: gwEm on January 04, 2012, 05:52:23 PM
cool guitar
Title: Re: Johnny Marr Jaguar - with BKP's
Post by: Andrew W on January 04, 2012, 07:37:15 PM
Very cool guitar.
Title: Re: Johnny Marr Jaguar - with BKP's
Post by: stonevibe on January 04, 2012, 11:47:04 PM
I honestly don't want or actually need anymore guitars, but that is pretty sweet, with well thought out upgrades. A players guitar as they say.
Title: Re: Johnny Marr Jaguar - with BKP's
Post by: Ratrod on January 06, 2012, 12:15:35 PM
There are some great mods on that guitar, especially on the switching. It should be a very practical guitar. I like the short scale, wotks well with heavy strings.

Only thing I don't like is the 7.25" fretboard radius.
Title: Re: Johnny Marr Jaguar - with BKP's
Post by: Ian Price on February 05, 2012, 01:14:34 PM
Just watched the vid for this guitar. I hadn't realised how much he was involved in the design of the signature model.

Great video - can be found here:

http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Fender_Introduces_Johnny_Marr_Signature_Jaguar.aspx

I think I'd like one of these now.
Title: Re: Johnny Marr Jaguar - with BKP's
Post by: Philly Q on February 05, 2012, 02:45:33 PM
Just watched the vid for this guitar. I hadn't realised how much he was involved in the design of the signature model.

Great video - can be found here:

http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Fender_Introduces_Johnny_Marr_Signature_Jaguar.aspx

I think I'd like one of these now.


There's quite a substantial article about the Johnny Marr Jag in the latest issue of Guitarist.  And another interview with Marr in the new issue of Guitar & Bass.

It sounds very cool.... even gives me GAS, to be honest!  But then when he says "...it's like a Ricky and a Gretsch crossed, but I play it like a Fender" I realise it wouldn't really be my kind of thing at all.  :lol:  
Title: Re: Johnny Marr Jaguar - with BKP's
Post by: Ian Price on February 05, 2012, 06:24:18 PM
It sounds very cool.... even gives me GAS, to be honest!  But then when he says "...it's like a Ricky and a Gretsch crossed, but I play it like a Fender" I realise it wouldn't really be my kind of thing at all.  :lol: 

I didn't hear that bit, must have switched off (mentally) for a few moments.

I've had a brief look online but can't find any guide prices. Am I missing something? I know it's not on the market yet.
Title: Re: Johnny Marr Jaguar - with BKP's
Post by: FredD on February 05, 2012, 07:20:20 PM
Think I want that one to !   :violin1:

GAK are showing just under £1,500, but no stock yet. 
Title: Re: Johnny Marr Jaguar - with BKP's
Post by: Philly Q on February 05, 2012, 07:56:54 PM
It sounds very cool.... even gives me GAS, to be honest!  But then when he says "...it's like a Ricky and a Gretsch crossed, but I play it like a Fender" I realise it wouldn't really be my kind of thing at all.  :lol: 

I didn't hear that bit, must have switched off (mentally) for a few moments.

Sorry, I was quoting from the magazine interviews!  :)
Title: Re: Johnny Marr Jaguar - with BKP's
Post by: Elliot on February 05, 2012, 08:18:59 PM
Not Johnny Marr jags - but these look nice (if you are a jag fan, that is)
http://www.fender.com/en-GB/products/jag50th/models.php?prodNo=0170084
Title: Re: Johnny Marr Jaguar - with BKP's
Post by: Philly Q on February 05, 2012, 08:22:56 PM
Mmmmm, Burgundy Mist!  8)
Title: Re: Johnny Marr Jaguar - with BKP's
Post by: Ian Price on February 05, 2012, 11:04:10 PM
It sounds very cool.... even gives me GAS, to be honest!  But then when he says "...it's like a Ricky and a Gretsch crossed, but I play it like a Fender" I realise it wouldn't really be my kind of thing at all.  :lol: 

I didn't hear that bit, must have switched off (mentally) for a few moments.

Sorry, I was quoting from the magazine interviews!  :)

With a few simple strokes of the keyboard you have restored my confidence in my concentration levels. Cheers!
Title: Re: Johnny Marr Jaguar - with BKP's
Post by: Ian Price on February 05, 2012, 11:05:58 PM
Mmmmm, Burgundy Mist!  8)

Mmmmm, Lake Placid Blue! 8)
Title: Re: Johnny Marr Jaguar - with BKP's
Post by: 38thBeatle on February 06, 2012, 08:27:32 PM
The Jag does seem to sound good in the clips. I love his chord work and the guitar seems perfect for that.
Title: Re: Johnny Marr Jaguar - with BKP's
Post by: Ian Price on February 06, 2012, 08:42:30 PM
The Jag does seem to sound good in the clips. I love his chord work and the guitar seems perfect for that.

I was thinking just that. He makes it look so easy although I'm sure it isn't easy. It might be for some people but certainly not for me.