Have you guys seen these? (Legend / Aria Mustang clone)

foll · Post by **foll** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 1:47 am

especially when these low end guitars are all made in China and Indonesia at the moment..
i'd buy a Squier Mustang without a second thought.

jcyphe wrote:Hopefully this will push Squier to do a Mustang.

bradzeera · Post by **bradzeera** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 2:49 am

Yeah a squier mustang would be The sawse. Lets keep our finger crossed its down the road.

serfx · Post by **serfx** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 2:56 am

i suspect they might fuck it up and give it a strat jack, two humbuckers, and a stupid hardtail...
fender already fucked up the pawnshop mustang.. had they called it a pawnshop duosonic i'd have zero issues with the guitar

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on topic these look like great little guitars for the price. i wonder how long they will be available/where they are made etc..

foll · Post by **foll** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 5:18 am

i'm pretty sure the Aria Legend Mustang copy is made in China.

serfx wrote:i suspect they might fuck it up and give it a strat jack, two humbuckers, and a stupid hardtail...
fender already fucked up the pawnshop mustang.. had they called it a pawnshop duosonic i'd have zero issues with the guitar

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on topic these look like great little guitars for the price. i wonder how long they will be available/where they are made etc..

bradzeera · Post by **bradzeera** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 2:30 am

Hey foll, hows the mustang copy with the jag trem in terms of quality?

foll · Post by **foll** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 3:54 am

hey man, it's not mine. i found the video on youtube, but it's not me.
i think it sounds good in the video though.

bradzeera wrote:Hey foll, hows the mustang copy with the jag trem in terms of quality?

Phil O'Keefe · Post by **Phil O'Keefe** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 7:44 am

foll wrote:especially when these low end guitars are all made in China and Indonesia at the moment..
i'd buy a Squier Mustang without a second thought.

jcyphe wrote:Hopefully this will push Squier to do a Mustang.

Well, you never know.

Squier is just now releasing a "real" Jazzmaster (J Mascis), so who knows? Maybe there's hope for the offsets after all. I'd love to see Squier do a nice "proper" Jag - maybe a CV Jaguar. A Mustang would be nice too. And they are currently doing a Squier Mustang Bass, so there's already a connection there. Maybe they'll expand that into guitars. I have no idea - but it would be cool. Alas, what I'd really like to see them reissue - Duo Sonic II's - there's slim chance to none of that ever happening. Not with the 50s inspired CV Duo Sonic in the Squier lineup.

The J Mascis Squier is pretty cool BTW... a Squier Mustang or Jaguar at this level of quality at this price point ($380) would sell like mad around here methinks.

Phil O'Keefe · Post by **Phil O'Keefe** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 7:48 am

foll wrote:the shopping agent told me it will arrive in these two days.

just found some way better pics here

Tick-tock tick-tock tick-tock...

It looks pretty nice in those pics! Can't wait to hear your thoughts.

Phil O'Keefe · Post by **Phil O'Keefe** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 7:52 am

serfx wrote:i suspect they might fuck it up and give it a strat jack, two humbuckers, and a stupid hardtail...
fender already fucked up the pawnshop mustang.. had they called it a pawnshop duosonic i'd have zero issues with the guitar

Yeah, some of the Squier the VM stuff is kind of like that... I'd ask for a CV Mustang and hope they kept it relatively authentic.

on topic these look like great little guitars for the price. i wonder how long they will be available/where they are made etc..

I suspect we'll find out more in another day or two. It will probably say somewhere on the guitar.

foll · Post by **foll** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 8:17 am

guys, i'm getting the guitar tonight.
i'll try to make a video demo if my friend lend me he's iPhone. (i have no video-capable device at all LOL)
Otherwise I'll use my Zoom H4 to record some clips. It'll feature the Legend Mustang -> Fuzz Munchkin -> Pro jr.

oh, i forgot to mention mustang with JM trem is bilinda approved

foll · Post by **foll** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 4:58 am

guys, here's a quick demo. the pickup switching and gear used are all listed there.

Demo Link

i was only able to record in low volume, so the amp itself is totally clean. i'll upload some photos once i got the camera.

man, i'm really happy with this guitar. i've always wanted a mustang, and this copy really delivers that lo-fi sounding feel.
its fret is flatter than the ones i've played before, and the wood doesn't look as nice. but overall it feels good and easy to play on.
the pickups are, as expected, weak. however they are quite clear and are nice contrasts to my p90 jazzmaster.
other than changing some electronics parts, i think it's good as is.
one question though, i'm not sure whether it's wired right or wrong..

it's:
●○○ ○○● non hum cancelled
○○● ○○● hum cancelled
(switch position)

is it right? i remember it's the other way around but not sure about it.

the hardwares looks/feels authentic and the setup is perfect right out of the box (gonna admire japanese for this).
i'm using 0.9 strings, bridge and tail piece set to closest to the body. it stays in tune nicely.
the pickguard is not the best turtle shell i've seen though.

overall, it's a good guitar. i won't hesitate taking it on stage.

Lucamo · Post by **Lucamo** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 3:52 am

So glad you like it!

What is the finish like on the neck?

foll · Post by **foll** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 4:02 am

the finish is not bad at all. it's quite comfortable. it's just the wood doesn't look as nice as some authentic fender guitars.

Lucamo wrote:So glad you like it!

What is the finish like on the neck?

Pens · Post by **Pens** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 4:06 am

1. PICS OR GTFO

2. Yeah, that should be right for the switching, since both on the outside like that has the pickups out of phase, so they can't cancel out the noise.

foll · Post by **foll** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 4:53 am

easy man, put your screwdriver back to your pocket

i'll at least put up some lo-res pics tonight i promise.
thanks for the answer man, i guess i've misunderstood mustang my whole life.

Pens wrote:1. PICS OR GTFO

2. Yeah, that should be right for the switching, since both on the outside like that has the pickups out of phase, so they can't cancel out the noise.

Pens · Post by **Pens** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 6:30 am

Also, since you won't respond to the thread in the Whore House, I want to buy your band's album but there's no buy option. Sort that shit out.

EDIT: Nevermind, you did. I'm a moron. Carry on.

foll · Post by **foll** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 6:38 am

Pens wrote:Also, since you won't respond to the thread in the Whore House, I want to buy your band's album but there's no buy option. Sort that shit out.

EDIT: Nevermind, you did. I'm a moron. Carry on.

foll · Post by **foll** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 5:15 pm

as promised..i borrowed a cannon s90 (yes!!!)
(man, i left my MBM pedals on another board..can't believe i didn't take their pics)

the piles

the bridge

the metal parts of the switches are a little bit rusty...

headstock. i think the legend logo looks quite nice, weird..

neck

the family

i feel sorry putting a kurt cobain guitar next to a "hole" guitar..

BillClay · Post by **BillClay** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 5:30 pm

dude what the fuck is that kramer-venus thing?!

foll · Post by **foll** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 5:34 pm

Vaccaro X-ray. It's my Courtney Hate.

BillClay wrote:dude what the fuck is that kramer-venus thing?!