These have TOMs? I thought they had proper Jaguar (style) bridges?Fran wrote:You would have to convert it back to the original bridge to fit the Mute. Which would mean filling the TOM holes with dowel then re-drilling etc.
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Warmoth will sell a truckload of their modified Mustang bridge.Phil O'Keefe wrote:I've got my eye on the Surf Green Jaguar and Sonic Blue Mustang.
The biggest downside to the Mustang that I can see isn't the slab body - I actually slightly prefer that. Rather, IMHO, it's the Jag / Jazz style saddles. IMO, Mustang saddles are much better, but the old ones and the MIJ Mustang saddles won't work with the Squier's 9.5" fingerboard radius.
I predict a run on blue Loctite world-wide.
Shame they're so spendy.
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Yeah, just checked, dont know why i thought they had a TOM bridge. In that case, providing the Squier version of the original bridge is the same size spec it would be cheap and easy to do. The worst part is drilling the body for the plunger.
I fitted one on a CIJ model years ago, scroll down to the bottom of THIS PAGE.
I fitted one on a CIJ model years ago, scroll down to the bottom of THIS PAGE.
given their near-total resemblance to their Fender counterparts, why would you spend more on a Fender? two reasons, I suppose:
1. logo
2. ethical objection to labour conditions under which the Squier was made
i can't think of any other commercial product line that does this. if you want a BMW, you must get a BMW. there is no alternate clone at a discount and certainly not one that has the official sanction of BMW.
Part of me wishes Squier would stick to its own line of Fender-y guitars. Jagmaster, Cyclone, etc. even drop the teles and strats, although that would bankrupt them, I guess. also, the companies are veering toward each other price-wise. Blacktop Fenders and Classic Vibe Squiers are within shouting distance of each other.
i wonder how/if they collaborate on business planning.
1. logo
2. ethical objection to labour conditions under which the Squier was made
i can't think of any other commercial product line that does this. if you want a BMW, you must get a BMW. there is no alternate clone at a discount and certainly not one that has the official sanction of BMW.
Part of me wishes Squier would stick to its own line of Fender-y guitars. Jagmaster, Cyclone, etc. even drop the teles and strats, although that would bankrupt them, I guess. also, the companies are veering toward each other price-wise. Blacktop Fenders and Classic Vibe Squiers are within shouting distance of each other.
i wonder how/if they collaborate on business planning.
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I think you have to be naive to get hung up on the logo and its a bit late for ethical objection. Most peoples homes are already filled with imported goods made in questionable conditions like this Dell Laptop im typing on for instance.Gomer wrote:given their near-total resemblance to their Fender counterparts, why would you spend more on a Fender? two reasons, I suppose:
1. logo
2. ethical objection to labour conditions under which the Squier was made
i can't think of any other commercial product line that does this. if you want a BMW, you must get a BMW. there is no alternate clone at a discount and certainly not one that has the official sanction of BMW.
Part of me wishes Squier would stick to its own line of Fender-y guitars. Jagmaster, Cyclone, etc. even drop the teles and strats, although that would bankrupt them, I guess. also, the companies are veering toward each other price-wise. Blacktop Fenders and Classic Vibe Squiers are within shouting distance of each other.
i wonder how/if they collaborate on business planning.
That aside, i think Fenders logic is for these to be gateway models. Today a Squier, tomorrow a Fender. In the past when a Squier model has had a negative effect on existing Fender models they stop its production.
The Mustang and Jazzmaster (but not the Jag) are now being listed by Andertons at £255 each.
Mustang
Jazzmaster
Mustang
Jazzmaster
THE FUCK. THAT IS CHEEEEEEPNoisy Cat wrote:The Mustang and Jazzmaster (but not the Jag) are now being listed by Andertons at £255 each.
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Brandon W wrote:you elites.
on the recent purchase of the JMJM my wife called my guitar collection excessive (3 electrics). I think this one will have to live in the waredrobe for a bit if I get one
plopswagon wrote:I like teles and strats because they're made out of guitar.
robroe wrote:I dont need a capo. I have the other chords in my tonefingers
Hmmmm.
I was telling myself, that if these were around the £300 mark, I could justify another £100 for a MIJ/CIJ Jag (I'd rather Fender to be honest), but at £225, the gap is a bit too big to justify.
Does anyone know where these are made yet? The JMJM is made in China, and is shockingly good, but I don't know if it's a fair assumption that these will be just as good.
I was telling myself, that if these were around the £300 mark, I could justify another £100 for a MIJ/CIJ Jag (I'd rather Fender to be honest), but at £225, the gap is a bit too big to justify.
Does anyone know where these are made yet? The JMJM is made in China, and is shockingly good, but I don't know if it's a fair assumption that these will be just as good.
Better still if you are going for the Mustang or the Jag, pass it off as your eldest's first guitar and keep it in her room (in a gig bag at least)lorez wrote:on the recent purchase of the JMJM my wife called my guitar collection excessive (3 electrics). I think this one will have to live in the waredrobe for a bit if I get one
I kind of did that with the shortscale strat/jagmaster.