vanson jazzmaster copies
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vanson jazzmaster copies
has anyone had any experience with these? I spotted a couple on ebay lank
- Fran
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I have'nt played one but they look like the Wesley San Diego's a little which i have had. 'Jazzmaster' is very misleading, the body is way smaller, its not dual circuit, it has a Strat trem, a slider switch and uses Soapbar pickups.
Despite this, the quality is usually surprisingly good on these budget brands. I paid around £80 new for the Wesley and it is solid Alder, properly routed, reasonable electronics, etc. The only downside was the machine heads.
I'd try to score a cheap one if you want to go for it.
Despite this, the quality is usually surprisingly good on these budget brands. I paid around £80 new for the Wesley and it is solid Alder, properly routed, reasonable electronics, etc. The only downside was the machine heads.
I'd try to score a cheap one if you want to go for it.
Last edited by Fran on Fri Jan 15, 2010 1:01 am, edited 1 time in total.
- Mike
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I actually think it's pretty. With a Jazz bridge and Trem it would be hot.
The cheap-out on these level guitars are the following:
- Tuners - generally weak and do not hold tune, need replacing
- Neck finish - generally left plain or satin, no gloss to be seen
- Neck woods - rosewood generally poor quality and very dry
Still for beginners or backup guitars they're interesting looking.
The cheap-out on these level guitars are the following:
- Tuners - generally weak and do not hold tune, need replacing
- Neck finish - generally left plain or satin, no gloss to be seen
- Neck woods - rosewood generally poor quality and very dry
Still for beginners or backup guitars they're interesting looking.