Purchased! New Squier Jaguar and JM - now with new Q&A !

singlepup · Post by **singlepup** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 5:22 am

singlepickup24 wrote:I went to haight ashbury music today ... and BEHOLD! One CAR JM and a Surf Green Jag. I fucking bought them both! I took public transport out from the east bay so going back tomorrow in my car to pick them up. I do have video of me jamming in the store.

So here is my thread and my demo. Pardon the lousy playing.

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OK, this is in the short scale forum, so let's talk about short scales. I compared this guitar to the Jag with no intention of getting both. I was set on the JM. However, the Jag sounded just as good to me ... beautiful, crisp, and clear. I couldn't decide. Then I saw someone else looking at the JM with the intention to buy, so I grabbed both and went up the register. I figured, fuck it, if I change my mind I'm sure a fellow shortscalien will buy one of these from me. So, no Jag demo because I made a hasty exit to secure both guitars. I'll make one later this week for sure!

I also saw a JM JM in the window but decided not to bother

I initially had a lot more to say about these guitars but am tired now. Happy to answer any questions though.

singlepup · Post by **singlepup** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 5:30 am

Dokterrock wrote:One of the guys at the Emeryville/Oakland Guitar Center told me that the San Francisco GC has these out on the floor already. I haven't been able to make the trek yet and won't for another couple of weeks or so, but if anyone is inclined to check, they might have them ready to take out the door.

I might be able to make it over to SF guitar center tomorrow to see if any of these are still there. If I do, and if they are, would anyone be interested in one? I have all the Squier I can handle, but would be happy to help out another shortscaler. You won't have a color choice but you'll have an awesome guitar for cheaps.

Mattsican · Post by **Mattsican** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 6:35 am

the lady at 1:47 looks like she needs a talking to. did they have one of the mustangs? do want. how much were the ones you bought?

mastermorya · Post by **mastermorya** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 6:40 am

How does the Jag sound and play compared to an AVRI or CP? I'm really thinking about getting a Jaguar. I've played the AVRI, I like it and was surprised at how muscular the pickups are. I'd rather have the right break angle on the tremolo so haven't given a lot of thought to the CP...

Did they have any Mustangs?

singlepup · Post by **singlepup** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 7:14 am

Mattsican wrote:the lady at 1:47 looks like she needs a talking to. did they have one of the mustangs? do want. how much were the ones you bought?

No mustangs to speak of. I don't think any in store pics of the 'stangs have surfaced at OSG yet either. They are missing in action thusfar.

The ones I bought were $299. I feel like it was a great bargain, especially considering I paid the exact same amount for my first guitar in 1994 (a very subpar MIM strat).

mastermorya wrote:How does the Jag sound and play compared to an AVRI or CP? I'm really thinking about getting a Jaguar. I've played the AVRI, I like it and was surprised at how muscular the pickups are. I'd rather have the right break angle on the tremolo so haven't given a lot of thought to the CP...

I have no experience with the CP line, but I used to own an AVRI Jag. It's a tough comparison because the AVRI is in a different league. However, I was incredibly surprised by the Squier Jag. As I said above, I had absolutely no intention of buying this guitar but did it anyway. Fretboard was smooth and easy to play. Pups were bright and had that nice twang and snap. In some ways (blasphemy alert) I liked these pups better than the AVRI pups. Probably not a lot of people will agree with me there but seriously, this guitar is worth $299.

I might sell the Jag ... if you're interested I'll give you first dibs since you're local. I'd really like to keep it but I have had problems with Jags in the past. The neck profile doesn't seem to agree with me or my wrist. This is one reason why I got rid of my AVRI. I'm going to give the Squier a fair chance, though.

Post by **Mike** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 8:52 am

Lovely stuff.

BearBoy · Post by **BearBoy** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 8:56 am

Sweet.

What's the finish etc like?

Phil O'Keefe · Post by **Phil O'Keefe** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 9:15 am

What is the neck profile / thickness on the Jag like?

singlepup · Post by **singlepup** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 9:19 am

Mike wrote:Lovely stuff.

Thanks Mike! Please check back toward week's end for the Jag demo; I know you're more interested in that one.

BearBoy wrote:What's the finish etc like?

Spent a lot more time playing than examining the finish, but initially mistook the Jazzy for MIJ. So that says something.

I'll post a photo gallery when I can.

Phil O'Keefe wrote:What is the neck profile / thickness on the Jag like?

Seemed the same as last year's VM Jag. Thick, probably more so than MIJ, but perhaps not AVRI thick.

Phil O'Keefe · Post by **Phil O'Keefe** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 9:26 am

Not what I wanted to hear (I was hoping it would be fairly thin from front to back, with standard B width), but thanks for the reply!

Post by **Mike** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 10:05 am

Very much looking forwards to the Jag demo, and I'm happy about the chunky necks. I love a clubby neck, me.

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 12:09 pm

Nice Demo.

What do you think about the pickups? Are you going to swap them out?

What is the quality like on the tremolo and stock bridge?

mastermorya · Post by **mastermorya** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 5:51 pm

I like the JM AVRI neck and the CV 50's Tele neck. Probably my two favorite necks on guitars, ever. I haven't played the old VM Jag. I found the Squier JMJM neck to be a little too chunky for my wrist/hand. Where does the Jag fall along those lines? Thanks so much for being a great source of information.

Johnny Noir · Post by **Johnny Noir** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 7:52 am

..... i didn't see your jag video on the thread; i found it on youtube
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so what about the neck? not too chunky? trem set up? not too out of tune? pickups?

singlepup · Post by **singlepup** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 8:09 am

Haha, thanks for posting it. Had some trouble with the upload.

I'm exhausted, I promise to answer all Jag questions tomorrow on my lunch break.

But really... I love both of these guitars. One of the best days of my life.

Post by **Mike** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 8:59 am

Great stuff, thanks for the demo.

Sure sounds like a Jaguar to me. I'm very excited about these, think I'm going to go for the Green Jaguar initially. Maybe down the line I'll treat myself to the Red Mustang.

Fran · Post by **Fran** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 9:19 am

Sounds bang on, be interested to hear it with some different drive settings. I wonder if Squier potted the pups..

othomas2 · Post by **othomas2** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 9:24 am

Fran wrote:I wonder if Squier potted the pups..

Dunk more Semen ? I mean Seymour Duncan

jcyphe · Post by **jcyphe** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 2:26 pm

Johnny Noir wrote:..... i didn't see your jag video on the thread; i found it on youtube
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They look perfectly alright for what they are, a cheaper guitar. There are a few things as people have pointed out that would have made them look better but I think at the price point it's nitpicking to expect everything you want. Nice videos. I think the Jag looks better than the Jazzmaster.

ekwatts · Post by **ekwatts** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 2:42 pm

They're Jaguars. For Â£250. With a Fender headstock. They're missing a trem lock button, the Fender logo on the headstock and trem plate and that's about it.

I can see past these three "faults".