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Anything can happen. But vintage guitars do have a pretty good track record. They certainly have been better and more stable than my 401k. And I can at least play these.

Hiwatt Bob wrote:Anything can happen. But vintage guitars do have a pretty good track record. They certainly have been better and more stable than my 401k. And I can at least play these.

invest in mutual funds, not a 401k. Not because they're most stable or that's really sound financial advice, but I keep a job if people keep investing in them

My fender offset family (& clawed body guard)

From left to right:
65 RI Fender Mustang Olympic White
2002 AVRI Jazzmaster Three Tone Sunburst w/ Pickup Wizard late 50's/early 60's black bobbin formvar vintage style pickups
2004 AVRI Jazzmaster Ocean Turquoise Metallic w/ Pickup Wizard CBS style grey bobbin plain enamel pickups
65-66 inspired Sonic Blue Jazzmaster Replica (home build) w/ Curtis Novak JM-V Pickups
63-64 inspired Burgundy Mist Metallic Jazzmaster Replica (home build) w/ Seymour Duncan Antiquity II pickups
2003-04 AVRI Jaguar Ice Blue Metallic

mtotallywired wrote:2002 AVRI Jazzmaster Three Tone Sunburst w/ Pickup Wizard late 50's/early 60's black bobbin formvar vintage style pickups
2004 AVRI Jazzmaster Ocean Turquoise Metallic w/ Pickup Wizard CBS style grey bobbin plain enamel pickups
65-66 inspired Sonic Blue Jazzmaster Replica (home build) w/ Curtis Novak JM-V Pickups
63-64 inspired Burgundy Mist Metallic Jazzmaster Replica (home build) w/ Seymour Duncan Antiquity II pickups

Oooh. How would you compare/contrast all them pickups, particularly the Duncans vs. the Novaks?

Grant wrote:

mtotallywired wrote:2002 AVRI Jazzmaster Three Tone Sunburst w/ Pickup Wizard late 50's/early 60's black bobbin formvar vintage style pickups
2004 AVRI Jazzmaster Ocean Turquoise Metallic w/ Pickup Wizard CBS style grey bobbin plain enamel pickups
65-66 inspired Sonic Blue Jazzmaster Replica (home build) w/ Curtis Novak JM-V Pickups
63-64 inspired Burgundy Mist Metallic Jazzmaster Replica (home build) w/ Seymour Duncan Antiquity II pickups

Oooh. How would you compare/contrast all them pickups, particularly the Duncans vs. the Novaks?

As you may have probably guessed, The Novaks win. At least in my opinion. They have a sparkly but warm clarity to them. They have truly vintage jazzmaster tone, without any artificial aging, and they really emphasize the natural tone/resonance of the guitar's body/neck. They take to pedals incredibly. They are also lower output by a few hairs than the Antiquity's IIRC.
The Duncans are a bit more compressed sounding. You definitely hear that artificial aging, which gives them a bit more bite alongside the higher output.

Actually, here you be the judge!

Guitar:

My prized 65'ish inspired JM replica : light alder wildwood guitars body w/ thin skin all nitro finish, allparts LRO maple/rosewood neck, fender synthetic bone nut, vintage size frets, all AVRI hardware, Genuine Fender Mustang Reissue Bridge, CTS 1meg pots (Audio & Linear)/1meg/50k linear for Rhythm circuit w/ Mojotone Vitamin T paper in oil capacitors (.03uf in lead circuit & .022uf in rhythm)& Rotosound Roto Reds (.011-.048 gauge) nickel wound strings.
Amp: Deluxe Reverb RI
Effects: Light Reverb

Lead Circuit:

Bridge Pickup:

Antiquity II: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=9905960
Novak JM-V: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=9908015

Bridge & Neck Pickups (Middle Position):

Antiquity II: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=9906095
Novak JM-V: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=9908016

Neck Pickup:

Antiquity II: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=9906094
Novak JM-V: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=9908014

Rhythm Circuit:

Antiquity II: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=9906093
Novak JM-V: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so ... ID=9908013[/quote]

Also in addition to the last comment, I really really really highly recommend Peter Leonard's pickups (The Pickup Wizard/Whiz). They are cheaper than a set of Antiquity II's, and are custom wound to your specs. (ie. if you want a set of jazzmaster pickups with formvar wire, and alnico III magnets, wound to vintage specs...it's as good as done) I recently picked up a set of his black bobbin formvar late 50s/early 60s style jazzmaster pickups and they are AMAZING. They are the closest to vintage sounding I've heard yet. No artificial aging and if you buy from him on ebay it's like 130 shipped. His turn around time is CRAZY. from canada to NYC, he winds them within a day of your order, sends them out next day, arrives in about 2 days so 4 days total. WHO DOES THAT?! On top of that he is very prompt and polite in his correspondence, which is a rarity these days in the biz. and lastly, if you don't like the pickups, he'll refund them or wind you a new set to your liking.

I'll post some sound clips to compare when I get a chance.

mtotallywired wrote:



My fender offset family (& clawed body guard)

From left to right:
65 RI Fender Mustang Olympic White
2002 AVRI Jazzmaster Three Tone Sunburst w/ Pickup Wizard late 50's/early 60's black bobbin formvar vintage style pickups
2004 AVRI Jazzmaster Ocean Turquoise Metallic w/ Pickup Wizard CBS style grey bobbin plain enamel pickups
65-66 inspired Sonic Blue Jazzmaster Replica (home build) w/ Curtis Novak JM-V Pickups
63-64 inspired Burgundy Mist Metallic Jazzmaster Replica (home build) w/ Seymour Duncan Antiquity II pickups
2003-04 AVRI Jaguar Ice Blue Metallic

the camera has finally been fixed so to try it out I took some snaps of the Jazzmaster

lorez wrote:the camera has finally been fixed so to try it out I took some snaps of the Jazzmaster

Normally not a fan of sunburst, but that looks lovely.

thanks plaid, she has a nice red hue to her that i find warming and mellow while the neck is a beast

Sweet Jazzie Chris. What year is it?

Noirie. wrote:Sweet Jazzie Chris. What year is it?

1971, its my birthyear guitar I found with the help of Benecol earlier this year.

Looks almost spotless

Fran wrote:Looks almost spotless

there are a few bits of wear and tear but nothing major and all adds to the character. I think if it was spotless I would be afraid to play it but that would be a shame really.

Some pics of the '97 Casino. The switch had to be replaced and the only switch my guitar tech had in at the time was a Gibson switch with a black tip. A switch with a cream tip is on the way and we'll just swap out tips when it arrives. The tuners are new as is the Nashville bridge (like I know what I'm talking about or something):

Lucy is checking it out:

Here's a pic I just took of the "KEEPERS"

Missing from this picture are the Rickenbacker and the Hagstrom which are next on the chopping block.

These are my "Keepers".

for your keepers those are 3 very nice guitars. I guess you have a reason behind why each is a keeper and that would be good to know. I like the flame on the LP though

lorez wrote:for your keepers those are 3 very nice guitars. I guess you have a reason behind why each is a keeper and that would be good to know. I like the flame on the LP though

Ok, 1st the Rickenbacker 350 is a variation of the guitar that I have wanted since I was 10. That was my dream guitar "a 3/4" Rickenbacker. This one has the 3/4 body but with a full scale neck with 24 frets. The vintage white color is just the icing on that cake.



The Les Paul '59 is just the best Les Paul that I have owned and the double stain AAAAA flame top is just stunning(I think).It was made in 1996 which was the Golden Age for the Gibson Custom Shop. I love this guitar and I pretty much play this guitar the most.



But the Rickenbaker 330 is really the cherry on top. I only found this guitar because I had to go to Florida to see my parents. While I was there I saw this Sparkle Red Rickenbacker at Guitar Center in West Palm Beach. I didn't know what it was until a few weeks later.I found out that it had was refinshed by Mark Johnson(Owner of MJ Guitars).He is like "the Paul Reed Smith of Montana" Anyway,it is just such a beautiful and unique piece I had to have it. I mean,I have wanted a 330 since I saw The Jam in '78. I've had a few but this is the best one and the finish is just out of this world.

i understand the love for the 330 but I'm also in agreement with you on that flame top on the LP

But what made you want the 350 at the age of 10?