Got a beat '69/'72 Jazzmaster yesterday.

Richard · Post by **Richard** » Sun Mar 23, 2014 6:29 pm

Finally traded my Maverick. I'm torn up about it, but the JM is more versatile. The Maverick was the coolest guitar I've owned, but I never bonded with it musically the way I have with Jazzmasters.

I traded it to Pacafeliz for one of his JMs. Actually, part of two of his JMs. He had a '69 that had a humbucker installed and a '72 that had its fretboard removed. He traded me the unmolested '69 neck(with the super rare factory Grovers like some Coronados got) and the original, stock '72 body. Still getting the setup ironed out, but I can already tell it's a good one.

theshadowofseattle · Post by **theshadowofseattle** » Sun Mar 23, 2014 6:46 pm

What a trade! That Jazzy is gorgeous, and at least the Maverick stayed in the family.

stilwel · Post by **stilwel** » Sun Mar 23, 2014 9:41 pm

That's a lovely beasty!

Pacafeliz · Post by **Pacafeliz** » Sun Mar 23, 2014 9:47 pm

glad it made it there quick and safe!

there's lots of history to this guitar, but i'll bore you with it later. (SO hung over now...)

sure hope the mav will arrive here soon, too!

enjoy 'er!

Pat.

theshadowofseattle · Post by **theshadowofseattle** » Sun Mar 23, 2014 10:04 pm

Mustang bridge isn't stock though, is it?

Richard · Post by **Richard** » Sun Mar 23, 2014 10:11 pm

Nope, forgot to mention that Pat replaced the original with a vintage Mustang bridge. I'm actually glad, as I prefer the Mustang saddles.

Richard · Post by **Richard** » Sun Mar 23, 2014 10:15 pm

Thanks, by the way. There's just something I love about a beat to shit old Jag or JM.

Concretebadger · Post by **Concretebadger** » Sun Mar 23, 2014 10:25 pm

Gorgeousness.

What's with that button/slider next to the bridge, near to the control knobs? Some retrofitted pickup/tone selector?

Pacafeliz · Post by **Pacafeliz** » Sun Mar 23, 2014 10:29 pm

Concretebadger wrote:Gorgeousness.

What's with that button/slider next to the bridge, near to the control knobs? Some retrofitted pickup/tone selector?

HA! it's not a switch, it's a little sticker of a hamburger (my daughter put it there!)

Chorlton · Post by **Chorlton** » Sun Mar 23, 2014 10:53 pm

Pacafeliz wrote:
Concretebadger wrote:Gorgeousness.

What's with that button/slider next to the bridge, near to the control knobs? Some retrofitted pickup/tone selector?
HA! it's not a switch, it's a little sticker of a hamburger (my daughter put it there!)

Hehe, gave me proper lolz.

And the ace guitar is ace.

ultratwin · Post by **ultratwin** » Sun Mar 23, 2014 11:02 pm

Simply charming!

The way the yellow has faded a bit to something akin to a honeyburst really tops it off for me.

NickD · Post by **NickD** » Sun Mar 23, 2014 11:07 pm

Love it - looks great

JordanD · Post by **JordanD** » Mon Mar 24, 2014 11:49 am

Lovely guitar, I love block inlays!

James · Post by **James** » Mon Mar 24, 2014 11:58 am

Speaking as someone who doesn't normally like sunburst - that is beautiful.

I'm starting to think all old guitars should spend a few years being owned by Pat. All of his guitars have great character.

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Mon Mar 24, 2014 12:01 pm

Beautiful Jazzy and quite the epic trade, I'd say favorable on both sides. It really sounds like it was time to let go of the Maverick, no sense in hoarding rare things if they don't bring you happiness.

Good luck with it (both of you)

holyCATS1415 · Post by **holyCATS1415** » Mon Mar 24, 2014 2:16 pm

Super nice, Jazzmasters look incredible when they are beat up.

singlepup · Post by **singlepup** » Mon Mar 24, 2014 2:44 pm

A dream guitar for me, really. You lucky dog!

apreswho · Post by **apreswho** » Mon Mar 24, 2014 3:30 pm

Great score! This is exactly the kind of beat up, partscaster vintage jazzer i've been looking for myself, so i am jealous! Enjoy it!

speedfish · Post by **speedfish** » Mon Mar 24, 2014 4:38 pm

Oh my! That is so beautiful! Congrats!

finboy · Post by **finboy** » Mon Mar 24, 2014 4:41 pm

Beautiful guitar