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Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 11:42 am
by Dave
singlepickup24 wrote:Paul, Fran, Thom ... any thoughts on how the JS neck compares to a Stang neck?
Edit: seems Robroe has already answered this question.
Robroe knows
I wouldn't say the profile on the JS is unique - it's basicly an A-width 60's stang neck. Feels near enough to my old '65 stang A-width in comfort and playability. That being said getting non-vintage A-widths is nigh on impossible so I think so a JS neck is a good option for parts without the vinatge price tag. I'd consider it for all fender shortscales without a doubt.
Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 1:46 pm
by robroe
rawk - bronco
everything else - jaguar
all my other guitars are just sitting around for at least 6 months now
the bronco has that fucking duckbucker in it. if i had a million dollars i would put them in all my guitars and play them more.
Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 4:34 pm
by Bubba po
Basically, my perfect selection is what I have:
1983 Fender Squier Japan (70s Popular Strat, bullet truss-rod, large headstock).The one guitar I'd keep if I had to give up all others. it's just the best.
1997 Fender Telecaster
Homemade guitar using 1970s Antoria LP neck and 11lb ash/mahogany body styled after a Yamaha SG 1000. Genuine SG2000 pickups.
2010 Fender Japan Jaguar - just getting used to this and loving it.
The only guitars I'd wish for are:
1. a better acoustic - I have a roundback Tanglewood electro acoustic. Nice looking guitar but sound leaves a bit to be desired, and
2. a real SG1000/ 2000.
Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 8:06 am
by singlepup
Dave wrote:I wouldn't say the profile on the JS is unique - it's basicly an A-width 60's stang neck. Feels near enough to my old '65 stang A-width in comfort and playability. That being said getting non-vintage A-widths is nigh on impossible so I think so a JS neck is a good option for parts without the vinatge price tag. I'd consider it for all fender shortscales without a doubt.
Good to know. Sounds like a JS neck on a cooterfinger body would make for an awesome build.
Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 7:27 pm
by paul_
Profile wise the JS neck is very small too. Like it's very small and circular, practically nothing to wrap your hand around. My Jaguar neck feels so much wider, with a flatter quality to the center of the back of the neck.
Posted: Sun May 27, 2012 1:08 pm
by Noisy Cat
My current line-up:
Moderate output single coils: Mustang (CIJ Classic Series)
Moderate 'buckers: Epi Les Paul (with SD Alnico II Pros)
High singles: CP Jaguar
High 'buckers: Squier Super-Sonic (with split Dragonfire Screamers)
P-90 goodness: Squier Tele Custom II
Acoustic/12-string: Vintage VEC500-12