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cool looking vintage modified squier jazzmaster
« on: April 05, 2011, 01:27:54 PM »
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Re: cool looking vintage modified squier jazzmaster
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2011, 01:31:56 PM »
That's a nice looking guitar but Jazzmasters were never really my thing.

Also Squier lose all credibility due to this ...

http://www.squierguitars.com/products/search.php?partno=0348000506
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Re: cool looking vintage modified squier jazzmaster
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2011, 01:42:40 PM »
IMO, the sunburst looks better  8)
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Re: cool looking vintage modified squier jazzmaster
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2011, 01:43:33 PM »
The VM Jazzmaster looks cool, apart from the top-loading bridge which appears to be very cheap and nasty and (probably) a pain in the arse to adjust.
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Re: cool looking vintage modified squier jazzmaster
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2011, 01:45:00 PM »
And a pain in the arse to play. I don't like this vertical piece on the back at all.
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Re: cool looking vintage modified squier jazzmaster
« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2011, 01:54:49 PM »
Quote from: Philly Q on April 05, 2011, 01:43:33 PM
The VM Jazzmaster looks cool, apart from the top-loading bridge which appears to be very cheap and nasty and (probably) a pain in the arse to adjust.

but probably quite easy to replace with a proper string through hardtail.
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Re: cool looking vintage modified squier jazzmaster
« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2011, 02:01:57 PM »
Yeah, but then you'd also need a new scratchplate -  custom-made, because you can absolutely guarantee a standard one won't fit.  It ends up practically doubling the price of the guitar before you know it!
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Re: cool looking vintage modified squier jazzmaster
« Reply #7 on: April 05, 2011, 02:03:36 PM »
Quote from: gwEm on April 05, 2011, 01:54:49 PM
Quote from: Philly Q on April 05, 2011, 01:43:33 PM
The VM Jazzmaster looks cool, apart from the top-loading bridge which appears to be very cheap and nasty and (probably) a pain in the arse to adjust.

but probably quite easy to replace with a proper string through hardtail.
Yes, the bridge would have to go but apart from that it's a very tasty indeed.  Much modding potential there too.
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Re: cool looking vintage modified squier jazzmaster
« Reply #8 on: April 05, 2011, 02:04:31 PM »
Actually, I'm surprised, I think it looks quite cool.

And that bridge looks a lot like the arrangement on a modern dano. Seems to work fine on a dano - I was expecting all sorts of grief in the adjusting department, but it does the job.

And Frank, :lol:, what's wrong with that rock band thingy?! Sounds like a good idea to me (given that some misguided fool wants/needs a rock band controller in the first place, obviously... :lol:)
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Re: cool looking vintage modified squier jazzmaster
« Reply #9 on: April 05, 2011, 02:07:51 PM »
I dunno, that Rock Band controller guitar is a proper guitar as well, and a functional midi controller. Not that bad a thing, and not a huge amount of cash for the added functionality.
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Re: cool looking vintage modified squier jazzmaster
« Reply #10 on: April 05, 2011, 02:21:38 PM »
Quote from: Philly Q on April 05, 2011, 02:01:57 PM
Yeah, but then you'd also need a new scratchplate -  custom-made, because you can absolutely guarantee a standard one won't fit.  It ends up practically doubling the price of the guitar before you know it!

i'm not sure you would need a new plate - cut up the old one i reckon
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Re: cool looking vintage modified squier jazzmaster
« Reply #11 on: April 05, 2011, 06:34:45 PM »
That's a good idea, if possible. It's certainly a nice cheapo to modify. Would love one in white or surfgreen, with parchment or cream p90's, BKP's of course.
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Re: cool looking vintage modified squier jazzmaster
« Reply #12 on: April 05, 2011, 09:43:24 PM »
Quote from: MisterMuncher on April 05, 2011, 02:07:51 PM
I dunno, that Rock Band controller guitar is a proper guitar as well, and a functional midi controller. Not that bad a thing, and not a huge amount of cash for the added functionality.

i agree - if those midi features are what they say, its actually quite a cool product!!!
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Re: cool looking vintage modified squier jazzmaster
« Reply #13 on: April 05, 2011, 10:15:35 PM »
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2JxcujIGhw

and this thing has a midi output, thats really fine actually. its £200 too. i'd say its a huge bargain

edit: this too http://www.gearslutz.com/board/so-much-gear-so-little-time/596361-squier-rock-band-3-guitar-midi-demo.html
by a proper guitar midi head
« Last Edit: April 05, 2011, 10:42:10 PM by gwEm »
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Re: cool looking vintage modified squier jazzmaster
« Reply #14 on: April 05, 2011, 11:23:49 PM »
Other than the plastic fretboard I have no problem with that whatsoever. Music video games are popular so it's a no brainer they will market it that way in addition to mentioning midi capability for any serious person. I was watching that guy's hands in the vid that Gwem linked. Seems to track very well. As far as the open chords ringing out too much, I'm thinking any one of the available string dampeners would do the trick, including the old poofy girl's hair scrunchie you see around the necks of extended range guitars and during recording to help the guitar sound more cleanly played.
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