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SGJarrod · Post by **SGJarrod** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:52 pm

so today I ran across a deal on Craigslist that I could not pass on.... so I left work early to enjoy the day (everyone at work was pissing me off) and picked this up

1997 CAR Squier Vista Jagmaster

its bone stock....its an early one as the truss rod adjustment is at the heel of the neck (pain in the ASS if u ask me)...good condition...little fret wear and was dirty as Fook!!!!

got it with a crap hardshell case for $185

I love the neck and suprised by my joy in the pu's.... not sure if I'm keen on the CAR but for this price a Re-Ranch refinish would be nothing... the pots do need replaced but thats easy... I will prolly have new pots, an Orange drop cap and a vol mod in there by the end of next week.... I was even contemplating a Dr..Stranglz switch too???....any thought or ideas on that? I have a shorty on/on toggley and the cap needed to do it

Here she is re-strung and cleaned up

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endsjustifymeans · Post by **endsjustifymeans** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:57 pm

If you want a strangle, and you've got to replace the pots anyway... I'd just do a push-pull pot. It'll look cleaner.
If you want to thin out the sound a bit though, I think I'd probably just set up coil taps for those buckers.

Don't touch that finish... please.

SGJarrod · Post by **SGJarrod** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:59 pm

endsjustifymeans wrote:If you want to thin out the sound a bit though, I think I'd probably just set up coil taps for those buckers.

Don't touch that finish... please.

u mean coil split?... That is what I was gonna do but the Vista Tone HB's are only 2 wire...so no splitty

and don't worry about the CAR.... I'm lazy

endsjustifymeans · Post by **endsjustifymeans** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 10:02 pm

SGJarrod wrote: u mean coil split?... That is what I was gonna do but the Vista Tone HB's are only 2 wire...so no splitty

aye, that. durp.

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 10:18 pm

damn, they are two wire? SUCK IT.

when i come up to STL, i will show you how to take non-blurry photos. we'll need a couple of my vista next to yours for the Library of Congress.

theshadowofseattle · Post by **theshadowofseattle** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 10:24 pm

endsjustifymeans wrote:If you want a strangle, and you've got to replace the pots anyway... I'd just do a push-pull pot. It'll look cleaner.

This. Gorgeous Jag, though!

SGJarrod · Post by **SGJarrod** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 10:24 pm

hotrodperlmutter wrote: when i come up to STL, i buy you a new none shitty camera. We'll need a couple pics or our Vista's sword fighting.

Thnx Shadow

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 10:27 pm

right, the camera's stupid, not you. right?

SGJarrod · Post by **SGJarrod** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 10:28 pm

OMG... I just laughed so hard my dog was like WTF!....

Fran · Post by **Fran** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 11:55 pm

SGJarrod wrote:I love the neck

The Vistas used CIJ Jaguar necks. I had the exact same color/model as yours years ago, t'was a nice guitar.
$185 with a hardcase is a steal, well done!

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 12:01 am

pshaw, fran! who do you think he called before he bought it?

Billy3000 · Post by **Billy3000** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 12:36 am

That is an awesome deal! Looks nice!

SKC Willie · Post by **SKC Willie** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 12:54 am

nice find!!!

don't repaint it though! I know a lot of people disagree but Candy Apple Red is really good finish!

Billy3000 · Post by **Billy3000** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 1:14 am

portugalwillie wrote:nice find!!!

don't repaint it though! I know a lot of people disagree but Candy Apple Red is really good finish!

I agree... I think a lot of people are just sick of it because in the late 90's/early 2000's Fender released practically every guitar in Candy Apple Red, so it was a bit overused during that period.

SGJarrod · Post by **SGJarrod** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 1:25 am

hotrodperlmutter wrote:pshaw, fran! who do you think he called before he bought it?

Carl's sense of over importance shows thru..

Ends wanted me to buy the Mig 50 Head that was on CL today in STL for $250

EDIT: CArl I just ordered the pots and I ordered something for us to bestow upon our Vistas after we have a noiz battle with them.... We are getting Amber Switch Tips Biotch!

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hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 2:26 am

SGJarrod wrote:
hotrodperlmutter wrote:pshaw, fran! who do you think he called before he bought it?
Carl's sense of over importance shows thru..

i knew i should've just told you that it sucked and you should buy another SG.

SGJarrod wrote:EDIT: CArl I just ordered the pots and I ordered something for us to bestow upon our Vistas after we have a noiz battle with them.... We are getting Amber Switch Tips Biotch!

Fran · Post by **Fran** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 10:01 am

hotrodperlmutter wrote:pshaw, fran! who do you think he called before he bought it?

dezb1 · Post by **dezb1** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 2:23 pm

Looks cool just needs a black pickguard, car and black is one of my favorite combo's

Noirie. · Post by **Noirie.** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 8:48 pm

dezb1 wrote:Looks cool just needs a black pickguard.

Ignore this man forever.

endsjustifymeans · Post by **endsjustifymeans** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 9:06 pm

Noirie. wrote:
dezb1 wrote:Looks cool just needs a black pickguard.
Ignore this man forever.

bite me. black on CAR looks almost as good as green pearl on black.

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