So, kinda done got a VM jaguar.......

jallawalla · Post by **jallawalla** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 11:03 am

I thought the marauder was 25.5 scale? It would be on my list if it was 24 or even 24.75.

Nice guitar though

NickS · Post by **NickS** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 2:06 pm

Yep, the MP Marauder is full scale. ProgRob, is the shorter scale one of your preferences?

Progrockabuse · Post by **Progrockabuse** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 5:37 pm

I've only own full scales, but did love the neck on my mustang. Jumbo frets are a must.

Dillon · Post by **Dillon** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 7:42 pm

Thomas wrote:The Jazz I had was great build wise. The electronics, guard, trem, bridge etc were all really shit quality. The electronics were super noisy. By noisy I mean unusable (I got it as part of a trade just to check out what they were like).

Great platform for modding and you can pick up a secondhand one on ebay for about Â£150. At that sort of price it's a no-brainer. If you're buying new, test as many as you can. The quality of the wiring is all over the place. Make sure you use a dirt pedal on it. Dirt through mine created an instant horrible shoegaze cycling noise cos the electronics were so borked on it.

Is this across the board, or do you think you got a lemon? I've not had a chance to play one in person (seems almost impossible to find these in stores), but I would like to get a shortscale again. The VMs are the obvious choice for me, because of the price and because I much prefer a 9.5" radius. There is one on CL with a hard case, Mustang bridge and buzz stop for $325...seems like a decent deal, but if I'm going to need to replace all the pots and rewire the whole thing anyway, then I'd rather spring for a Classic Player or something.

luciguci · Post by **luciguci** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 8:38 pm

I used to think my VM Jaguar sounded too honky, but later I realized I just needed to adjust the pickups and change the EQ settings on my amp, since I had it set for my Strat. Now I think it sounds amazing and I want at least 3 more to have in different tunings. My only issue with the electronics is the volume pot on mine, but that's a cheap fix anyway. Oh, and my neck pickup is a little microphonic, enough to cause feedback easily but not enough to be an issue for me, since I actually like it.

Dillon · Post by **Dillon** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 11:25 pm

BTW, good deal on a VM jag for anyone in the US who's looking, $269 shipped with gig bag. It's a floor model, but still.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fender-Squier-V ... 2#viTabs_0

Seems this place has them at that price as well.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Squier-by-Fende ... 3f2e223277

LizardKing · Post by **LizardKing** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 4:11 pm

Dillon wrote:BTW, good deal on a VM jag for anyone in the US who's looking, $269 shipped with gig bag. It's a floor model, but still.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fender-Squier-V ... 2#viTabs_0

This guy also has VM JMs and Mustangs at that price....

Post by **Mike** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 4:14 pm

Didn't experience any of the issues others have mentioned here save for the wonky bridge (STANDARD) and honky pickups which I replaced.

the neck fit, finish and feel on my Jaguar are all great. It's a better player for the Dusty stuff than my vintage Jag, which is obviously better for those shimmer laden COWBOY CHORUS (copyright Lorez)

If you play first you can't really go wrong.

My VM Jaguar is all I play with the band these days.

stewart · Post by **stewart** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 4:42 pm

what pickups did you go for?

stewart · Post by **stewart** » Sun Jan 05, 2014 5:38 pm

I've just remembered you can lock the trem on these by tightening one of the screws.

LizardKing · Post by **LizardKing** » Sun Jan 05, 2014 8:34 pm

Mike wrote:Didn't experience any of the issues others have mentioned here save for the wonky bridge (STANDARD) and honky pickups which I replaced.

Same with my VM Jag, but I am ok with the pickups....
As he said, play it first and make sure it is good to go.

markarkark · Post by **markarkark** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 11:21 am

Progrockabuse wrote:Jumbo frets are a must.

If you're into it, the Squier Mascis has big jumbo wire, as opposed to the medium jumbo on the VM guitars. (Is it just me or does 'medium jumbo' come up in a weird variety of shapes and sizes?). They have lovely necks too - usually prefer gloss, but this one is amazing.

Progrockabuse · Post by **Progrockabuse** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 2:41 pm

well...........................................

gusman2x · Post by **gusman2x** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 2:44 pm

Bet you bought a classic player didn't you!

Progrockabuse · Post by **Progrockabuse** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 2:46 pm

Progrockabuse · Post by **Progrockabuse** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 2:47 pm

Progrockabuse · Post by **Progrockabuse** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 2:48 pm

but what gauge strings to put on 11's or 12's?

JordanD · Post by **JordanD** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 2:53 pm

Depends what you normally use. 11s would be fine for me with that string length and they will still feel quite sturdy.

gusman2x · Post by **gusman2x** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 2:57 pm

Whatever you prefer I guess. I use 10s on mine with no issue (although I do have a stayrem bridge).

Congrats. How you liking the jingle jangles so far?

Post by **Mike** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 3:42 pm

stewart wrote:what pickups did you go for?

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