Changing of the Guard--Time to Sell my guitar?

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 6:06 pm

Finally found this demo again of a Jaguar HH
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Someone likes their delay/reverb!

Need to put it through some dirt

stewart · Post by **stewart** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 6:07 pm

two CP jags would be a bit daft, i think.

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 6:16 pm

stewart wrote:two CP jags would be a bit daft, i think.

They are quite different, but I agree with you. A Mustang or Baja Tele would offer more sounds.

Why is it I keep wanting all of Mike's old guitars?

What I am hoping is that if I rolling humbuckers back on the HH, I get close enough to a single coil jag sound and then have the full humbuckers.

I need to find a local store that has one in stock. The main thing is I need to not get in a hurry. I could always switch to a Single Jag CP if I am not digging the HH>

MMPicker · Post by **MMPicker** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 6:23 pm

{messed up]

MMPicker · Post by **MMPicker** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 6:36 pm

MMPicker wrote:
taylornutt wrote: One mod I would like to do to the Jag CP HH is replace the kill switch with the out-of-phase switch.
I would probably think about doing something different with that switch too.
On the other hand:
Originally I had no idea why someone would want a kill switch. And then, when I found out, it seemed to me that you'd really need a toggle to rock it effectively. But now that I have my Jaguar I think the switch actually could work OK for that on the HH, at some level anyway. And it isn't completely useless as I originally thought. Which doesn't mean someone necessarily wants it.

BTW, if you got both CP Jags, it's possible the different functions of the same controls might drive you crazy; you'd have to make a special effort to remember which guitar you are playing, Unless you're someone who never uses the rhythm circuit on a normal jaguar, or never wants to split the coils on the HH version.

taylornutt wrote:
Both the Baja and the Mustang have the out-of-phase switching (which I like)
Wow, I haven't encountered that many people who like that feature, what do you use it for?
This is a digression, but it's something I think about because my Musicmaster II can easily have the out-of-phase switching put in, the routes are already there, but I got the impression most people don't really like or use it. To see for myself I tried a Mustang in a shop, and to me that setting sounded kind of thin, quiet and weird. I couldn't readily see how I would want to use it. Consequently when I added a second pickup to the Musicmaster I put in a toggle switch instead of using the Mustang sliders & wiring. But clearly I might be missing something here, which I'd like to understand.

But certainly if you like that feature that's one plus in favor of the Mustang over the Duo-Sonic, or the Jaguar.

It still occurs to me that one of the major distinguishing features between Baja vs. Jaguar would be the scale lengths. Isn't the Baja long scale? Do you prefer the short scale of your Classic Vibe Duo-Sonic, or the long scale?

MMPicker · Post by **MMPicker** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 6:57 pm

stewart wrote:two CP jags would be a bit daft, i think.

Not necessarily .
I have a friend who has two strats, and originally I though he was daft. But then I realized, they are configured with different pickup combinations. It used to be that a strat meant one particular set of specs, but not these days. If you like that body design, that neck, but you want the different sounds those various pickup combinations produce, why not get them both in the one body and neck design you prefer most?

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 7:06 pm

Like both scales. I have a Jagmaster that is 25.5" and I have a Squier Duo Sonic that is 24". I am selling my PRS which is 25".

So I am open to either scale, though I like the shorter scale.

MMPicker · Post by **MMPicker** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 7:37 pm

Unlike me, evidently, when I on occasion play on a long scale neck now the strings usually feel too tense for comfort.

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 4:59 am

Update:

I put the PRS on Craigslist here in Dallas and only one bit so far. So I am going eBay now. I hope it sells soon.

I found some good deals on CP Baja Tele ($499) and a white CP Jaguar HH ( $599) or Candy Apple Redy CP Jaguar ($649). They were obviously sold before the price increases.

I am still wondering if I should go for a Mustang instead of the Tele, but I already have a Squier Duo Sonic which is similar. I played a vintage 1968 Mustang that really was cool got me thinking.

If I can't decide on which Jag-you-aaar to buy, I may go ahead and order the Baja Tele while I am sorting it out. I am a very decisive person, but picking between these awesome guitars is hard

kypdurron · Post by **kypdurron** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 9:03 am

taylornutt wrote: I am still wondering if I should go for a Mustang instead of the Tele, but I already have a Squier Duo Sonic which is similar. I played a vintage 1968 Mustang that really was cool got me thinking.

If you have the CV Duo, it's soundwise much closer to a Tele than to a Mustang. But it's even closer to a Strat.

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 3:35 am

Update on my quest:

The PRS is not selling as quickly as I had hoped. Lots of interest but no dollar signs yet. I plan to take better picks and repost soon.

There are some deals to be had out there. I have been researching some deals that I think will be good if and when I sell the PRS.

What do you think of the following deals:

$499 USED FENDER BAJA TELECASTER

$599 USED FENDER CLASSIC PLAYER JAGUAR HH WHT

$799 USED FENDER 62 VINTAGE JAGUAR REISSUE 3TS RW

I was not really interested in a vintage reissue because of price and I have never played one, but that price looks pretty low ($1000 below retail). Post feedback and comments would be appreciated.

Noirie. · Post by **Noirie.** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 3:36 am

I'd go for that AVRI Jag. Thats an excellent price $1000 below retail. DO IT!

But what ever plays best for you.

Ty · Post by Ty » Mon Oct 12, 2009 4:39 am

The AVRI is a great deal, so I agree with Noirie snap that one up fast like!

Post by **Mike** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 7:36 am

Seriously, jump on that AVRI now.

stewart · Post by **stewart** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:53 am

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaand....

+1

kypdurron · Post by **kypdurron** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 9:36 am

Good Deals on both Jags, afaik. Depends on what sounds and plays better to you ... and how much you want to spend.

Not so good deal on the Tele imho. They are not that much more expensive new?

MMPicker · Post by **MMPicker** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 11:20 am

If you get yet another single coil guitar maybe you should keep the PRS then.

stewart · Post by **stewart** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 11:26 am

MMPicker wrote:If you get yet another single coil guitar maybe you should keep the PRS then.

i got the impression the PRS was funding two new guitars.

Bacchus · Post by **Bacchus** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 11:51 am

That's a good deal on the AVRI, and it might be the one that makes the most sense. Having said that, $499 for a Baja Tele is a lot of guitar for the money.

(I still really regret not buying that one two years ago. Â£350 on the guitar, with money in the bank. Idiot!)

James · Post by **James** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 11:57 am

If you've got the money to overlap and you want sunburst pick up the AVRI now.