An demo:
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New Fender American Pro Jaguars / Jazzmasters
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BearBoy wrote:An demo:
Nice! That color looks even better in the Video. Still don't like where they placed the pickup selector switch, but I could move that and cut a new guard.
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"I'm like the monkey screwing the skunk. I haven't had enough, but I've about had all that I can stand!"
"Born to Lose. Live to Win." Lemmy Kilmister
"I'm like the monkey screwing the skunk. I haven't had enough, but I've about had all that I can stand!"
"Born to Lose. Live to Win." Lemmy Kilmister
They're up on Fender's website now:
LANKJaguar blurb wrote:SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS
An eye-catchingly adventurous design—an exercise in chrome, plastic and wood—the Jaguar guitar’s delightfully off-kilter aesthetics and unique sound made it a darling of underground artists from the ‘70s to today. Though it was the pinnacle of guitar technology when it was released in 1962, time (and technology) marches on so we updated the Jaguar with modern features and materials, hot-rodding it for today’s players. The result? The American Professional Jaguar—a dangerous instrument with bite.
FEATURES
V-MOD PICKUPS
- Two Michael Frank-designed single-coil V-Mod Jaguar pickups
Jaguar bridge with brass Mustang saddles and vintage-style "floating" tremolo with screw-in arm
New modern "Deep C�-shaped neck profile
Bone nut; 22 narrow-tall frets for easier bending
Treble bleed circuit maintains highs when reducing volume
Includes Elite Molded hardshell case
V-Mod Jaguar pickups are voiced specifically for their position, creating high-output tone with vintage warmth and the crisp, clear sound that made Fender a legend. The redesigned pickup claw is constructed from nickel-silver for hot output that easily pushes a tube amp into overdrive.
NEW “DEEP C� NECK PROFILE
Designed for comfort and speed, the new American Professional “Deep C� neck profile sports more substantial shoulders—somewhat between a “Modern C�- and “U�-shaped profile. The increased mass and altered geometry creates a more natural feel that’s perfect for chord and single-note playing alike.
NARROW-TALL FRETS
Narrow-tall frets are taller and narrower than their medium jumbo cousins, making them especially effective for bending notes and playing chords up the neck with perfect intonation.
NEW BRIDGE
Engineered for ultra-stable performance, the American Professional Jaguar bridge features brass Mustang saddles and a screw-in arm. The new saddles keep the strings where they belong, even when the bridge is pummeled, while the new arm lets you dial-in the arm tension that’s perfect for you.
TREBLE-BLEED CIRCUIT
The treble-bleed circuit maintains the high end when turning down the volume knob to reduce gain, letting your tone shine through, no matter where the instrument’s volume is set.
NEW HARDSHELL CASE
The Elite Molded Case features body-hugging contours to protect your cherished instrument, TSA latches for increased security and nested stacking ability for easy storage and secure transport.
Fran wrote:I love how this place is basic as fuck.
ekwatts wrote:I'm just going to smash it in with a hammer and hope it works. Tone is all in the fingers anyway.
The full American Pro range can be found HERE
Fran wrote:I love how this place is basic as fuck.
ekwatts wrote:I'm just going to smash it in with a hammer and hope it works. Tone is all in the fingers anyway.
And the Jazzmasters:
LANKFender wrote:SOPHISTICATED STYLE AND SOUND
Originally intended for sophisticated jazz guitarists, the Jazzmaster was quickly embraced by musicians attracted to its left-of-center looks and fat sound. A direct descendent of the guitar that powered underground music from the late-‘60s to today, the American Professional Jazzmaster is ready to lend its unique sound to your playing.
FEATURES
V-MOD PICKUPS
- Two Michael Frank-designed single-coil Jazzmaster pickups
Jazzmaster tremolo bridge with brass Mustang saddles and screw-in arm
New modern "Deep C�-shaped neck profile
Bone nut; 22 narrow-tall frets for easier bending
Treble bleed circuit maintains highs when reducing volume
Includes Elite Molded hardshell case
V-Mod Jazzmaster pickups are voiced specifically for their positions, overwound for high-output tone with vintage warmth and the crisp, clear sound that made Fender a legend.
NEW “DEEP C� NECK PROFILE
Designed for comfort and speed, the new American Professional “Deep C� neck profile sports more substantial shoulders—somewhat between a “Modern C�- and “U�-shaped profile. The increased mass and altered geometry creates a more natural feel that’s perfect for chord and single-note playing alike.
NARROW-TALL FRETS
Narrow-tall frets are taller and narrower than their medium jumbo cousins, making them especially effective for bending notes and playing chords up the neck with perfect intonation.
NEW BRIDGE
Engineered for ultra-stable performance, the American Professional Jazzmaster bridge features brass Mustang saddles and a screw-in arm. The new saddles keep the strings where they belong, even when the bridge is pummeled, while the new arm lets you dial-in the arm tension that’s perfect for you.
TREBLE-BLEED CIRCUIT
The treble-bleed circuit maintains the high end when turning down the volume knob to reduce gain, letting your tone shine through, no matter where the instrument’s volume is set.
NEW HARDSHELL CASE
The Elite Molded Case features body-hugging contours to protect your cherished instrument, TSA latches for increased security and nested stacking ability for easy storage and secure transport.
Fran wrote:I love how this place is basic as fuck.
ekwatts wrote:I'm just going to smash it in with a hammer and hope it works. Tone is all in the fingers anyway.
I still can't figure out who these are supposed to be targeted toward, or how they could possibly ask $1500 for them. They don't have a lacquer finish, and the changes they made, nobody asked for. So, mark up the price just because it's made in the US? Great idea. I would take a Classic Player over one of these any day.
Then again, the current price of $2400 for an AV model is also unbelievable.
Then again, the current price of $2400 for an AV model is also unbelievable.
Huh. I don't know how Fender isn't going bankrupt, between skyrocketing prices and the whole fiasco with Guitar Center.
The Jag wiring is pretty cool, but IMO also looks silly aesthetically. Too much negative space on the top plate, and a blade switch just doesn't seem right. I wouldn't care except you could get the same combo by using a kurdtz plate with a 3-way and switch for phase. Add a toggle for series somewhere if you want. That would be far less confusing than having position 4 on the blade switch be a combination of neck and bridge.
Ah, so the American Special series is replacing the American Standard models. I guess that makes sense. They're like a modern Strat or Tele for people who don't want a Strat or Tele.
The Jag wiring is pretty cool, but IMO also looks silly aesthetically. Too much negative space on the top plate, and a blade switch just doesn't seem right. I wouldn't care except you could get the same combo by using a kurdtz plate with a 3-way and switch for phase. Add a toggle for series somewhere if you want. That would be far less confusing than having position 4 on the blade switch be a combination of neck and bridge.
Ah, so the American Special series is replacing the American Standard models. I guess that makes sense. They're like a modern Strat or Tele for people who don't want a Strat or Tele.
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I recall reading that Fender agreed to pump inventory into Guitar Center to keep them in business, and they're unable to sell it fast enough. So GC is massively in debt. Effectively, then, Fender gets a portion of that debt. But now I can't find any articles to back that up. Anyhow, if GC goes bankrupt, what happens to all that inventory? Fender has to buy it back? Though, doing some research now, it seems they're doing better since the last time I checked.
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Sometimes a chain store will have purchased their stock from the manufacturer, so if the chain goes under, the manufacturer has already been paid.
In quite a few industries, the stock has been either partially paid for, has been paid for on debt contracts (credit), or payment is rendered on retail sale. In those instances, the manufacturer might take back the merchandise. Generally, however, when a chain gets liquidated, its assets are taken and sold off at sales to inject liquid cash into the bankruptcy estate to pay off creditors.
If you're interested, here are a few articles on recent chain failures.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/sports-auth ... 1468944693
http://www.clark.com/sports-authority-c ... ation-sale
In quite a few industries, the stock has been either partially paid for, has been paid for on debt contracts (credit), or payment is rendered on retail sale. In those instances, the manufacturer might take back the merchandise. Generally, however, when a chain gets liquidated, its assets are taken and sold off at sales to inject liquid cash into the bankruptcy estate to pay off creditors.
If you're interested, here are a few articles on recent chain failures.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/sports-auth ... 1468944693
http://www.clark.com/sports-authority-c ... ation-sale
Hell is other people.
