NGD Jaguar 90

HNB · Post by **HNB** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 1:54 am

I got this from that sweet Musician's Friend sale for like $279. It is a great guitar. Tuners are smooth. It is light weight and sounds great. The pots move smooth and the action is nice and low with no buzz. The neck is comfy and overall I am really impressed with it. My only P 90 guitar.

It hangs well with my other Jaguars and holds its own for sure.

theshadowofseattle · Post by **theshadowofseattle** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 3:05 am

dat price ridiculous. I LIKE IT THO

laterallateral · Post by **laterallateral** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 3:31 am

Did I miss the memo on that rad white on white Cyclone II looking thing?
What's the story there?

Ankhanu · Post by **Ankhanu** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 4:28 am

I've been fairly tempted by these... in concept at least. My local shop almost never gets interesting instruments in, so I've never actually seen one

How are the P90s in these?

laterallateral wrote:Did I miss the memo on that rad white on white Cyclone II looking thing?
What's the story there?

Yeah! Spill!

HNB · Post by **HNB** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 5:40 am

laterallateral wrote:Did I miss the memo on that rad white on white Cyclone II looking thing?
What's the story there?

It is one I did custom. I bought it here, stripped it and painted it white and such. Had a custom guard made for it and three custom strat pickups. The bottom two are wired as a humbucker so it still functions pretty much the same. One of my favorite custom jobs.

For the p90s in this, they are really nice. All three positions have a good sound. Not noises and have a bit of bite to them. Bridge sounds very old school like the song "House of the Rising Sun."

HNB · Post by **HNB** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 5:43 am

Better shot for ya.

DSC05197 by Hentai No Baka, on Flickr

Noisy Cat · Post by **Noisy Cat** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 12:36 pm

I want that Jag at that price.

jagsonic · Post by **jagsonic** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 1:48 pm

I'm really impressed by your guitars!

do you have the time to play them all? or are they just hanging around the whole day?

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 3:34 pm

What is the weight like on that Jaguar?

HNB · Post by **HNB** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 7:05 pm

jagsonic wrote:I'm really impressed by your guitars! do you have the time to play them all? or are they just hanging around the whole day?

I try to rotate as much as possible so they get attention once a week at least.

They are babied, so they aren't starving for attention.

HNB · Post by **HNB** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 7:07 pm

taylornutt wrote:What is the weight like on that Jaguar?

It is actually lighter than my other Jaguars which is really odd, but nice. Even my VM Jaguar that is basswood is heavier than this one.

HNB · Post by **HNB** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 2:11 am

Decided to match the headstock.

Got the headstock prepped (along with a Squier IV one I am painting for a forum mate) and taped it off.

IMG_5757 by Hentai No Baka, on Flickr

Color coats aren't done. I want to do one or two more. (I have done three so far.) It is looking nice though!

This was the first coat. (You can still see the Fender logo through it.)

IMG_5759 by Hentai No Baka, on Flickr

After a couple more coats.

IMG_5765 by Hentai No Baka, on Flickr

ultratwin · Post by **ultratwin** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 4:13 am

Love them CAR sparklies!

By chance have you taken a glance under the pickguard for routing details? Curious if they have mildly swimming pool'd things out enough for Jazzo pickups or anything of the sort...

luciguci · Post by **luciguci** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 5:56 am

I always wanted one of these, they look just like a P-90 Jag that Kim Gordon uses on a few songs.

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edit: holy shit it's in the thumbnail, perfect.

HNB · Post by **HNB** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 4:21 pm

Nice!

I haven't checked under the hood yet. I suppose now is an easy enough time to do that.

spirograph · Post by **spirograph** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 4:42 pm

i think theyv got the minimal route you could have.

i did a setup on my mates BT Jag, n put the strings under the tailpiece (threaded from in front), n got quite a bit more sustain n density out of it. worth a go.

HNB · Post by **HNB** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 4:54 pm

I would guess that is true. If they did routing by hand, I could see swimming pool being there, but with cnc programs, I am guessing it is just what has to be there like the other Blacktops.

Dillon · Post by **Dillon** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 10:20 pm

Nice buy! I didn't know they made P90 jags without the stupid strat jack. Needs moar Bigsby though. Or one of those GFS X-trem things.

HNB · Post by **HNB** » Fri Dec 13, 2013 1:12 am

Took the tape off up to the nut so when I clear coat it will help transition where the red line is.

IMG_5771 by Hentai No Baka, on Flickr

IMG_5772 by Hentai No Baka, on Flickr

With clear.

IMG_5779 by Hentai No Baka, on Flickr

Looking good!

Gut shot. It is shielded and looks surprisingly good. Better than I expected honestly. Just what is needed under there though.

IMG_5782 by Hentai No Baka, on Flickr

HNB · Post by **HNB** » Fri Dec 13, 2013 2:12 am

I am thinking this for the headstock. The stock one is so boring, but I also wanted to do something different than a regular Jag logo as well since there is a lot about this guitar that is not Jaguar like. This is what I came up with. I like the Jazzy swirls and since it doesn't have a tremolo, I put in one of my favorite Anime quotes.

Jaguar90 by Eleventh Division LLC, on Flickr