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Fantastic... An interesting turn of events in my head, though I could easily imagine J telling the Fender staff not to compromise on some essentials. Totally glad things turned out that way.

As if I actually needed another guitar or two, I can easily foresee me getting a Warmoth baritone and/or 12 string neck and a (couple of) ABS TOM bridges for some devious intentions to follow. I've also got a spare white Jazzmaster guard to make use of, come to think of it.

This is positive news. It could open the flood gates for more Squiers to come with Jagzy tremolo systems, and dare I say it, one day, Mustang systems. This particular model doesn't do it for me, I think because Jazzys are too big for me.

Fit fit fit fit.

laterallateral wrote:Looks like they've kept the rhythm circuit, too!

Does it come with a pencil eraser to put in the rhythm circuit switch to stop you accidentally turning it on?

I want one of these! I've always wanted a white jazzy!

Oh shit, i thought the next thing i would buy is the squier mustang bass. Now i don't know... fuck for g.a.s.

Fuck Squier is awesome the now. I don't think they make a single lefty CV model though, which is shite.

George wrote:This particular model doesn't do it for me, I think because Jazzys are too big for me.

Please elaborate, George! I only say that because there are a number of diminutive front girls in Korean bands that have no issue with a Jazzo, and would think that the shape (more than the size itself) can be comfy to fit most players, albeit the overall length being quite long in the Fender family.


This horrible-sounding Korean indie band I saw on TV for example (imagine if Falco had produced the Clash before he passed) has a 5'3" lead singer who does quite fine with a vintage Jazzmaster. And what a looker! (Jazzmaster, not the singer)

Sorry, but the jazzmaster looks vvvvveeerry big with this small girl

stewart wrote:i think it looks really cool. this could be a doozy if it's as nice as the CV stuff.

my thougths exactly. I'm very tempted to sell some stuff for one if the quality is good and maybe turn it into a jazzblaster as Owen mentions as well.

I'm seriously thinking of selling my Japanese B&B CAR JM and getting one of these. I not as much of a fan of the thicker neck on this than on my other non-B&B JM, it would be shame to see it go though as it really is a lovely guitar. Maybe I could buy the Mascis and just put the neck on my B&B.

Squier > Fender

I'm almost optimistic that TOM bridge will actually be the right radius for the neck if Fender had no say in the design process.

It won't be but that's not exactly an insurmountable problem anyway. It's now been taken down on Thomann from the original listing and I assume it will be relisted as a Squier at some point soon.

Oh yes. Oh fuck yes.

I'm concerned a Mastery Bridge wont fit in the TOM cups on this.

Nah, seriously, i got out of buying the Fender version due to price but this one will be unavoidable. Think i'll wait for reviews to filter through first though.

ekwatts wrote:

theshadowofseattle wrote:

MikeG wrote:Just peered through the windows of the Offset clubhouse. Marvellous thread from a couple of years back, essentially 'J Mascis haets humbuckerz!!!11"

http://www.offsetguitars.com/forums/vie ... =9&t=27231

oh my god, fuck those guys. fuck that fucking forum.

Just read the Offset thread about this new Jazzmaster. Seriously, I know plenty of people here make out like the Offset vs. Shortscale thing is just a bit of fun, but they really are all complete and utter fucking dickbags.

Offsetguitars Member wrote:If it's a Squier "Jazzmaster" model it'll probably be 30" scale, have Danno style "lipstick" pickups, a Floyd Rose, and a Tele body.

Offsetguitars is the BEST forum, since they combine two of the BEST things ever; The Gear Page and Indie kids.

Just been browsing around a bit more, TDPRI are'nt impressed with teh Basswoods, LAL.

Anyway, not completely related but this is cool...

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I generally only read the 'mods and projests' section, and occasionally 'vintage restorations' on offset.
I think there's a mob rule of period correctness, that scares most of them out of having their own opinions.

Saying that, the colour scheme of white with a gold pickguard is period correct for 1959...

They're not scared, they're just dicks.

Aaahh I like Offset mainly for the projects I admit, and for truly erudite knowledge on such things it's pretty much tip top - You can't knock folks like WorkOfFire, Stereordinary, AndrewDoesHair or many others on their for their work.

As Ultra pointed out this guitar is BANG ON for projects, baritone or otherwise. Most of my guitars are basswood so I'd prefer something else really but only for that reason and if the price is right I'm not going to quible that. Blonde and gold guard is great in my book...it kind of does suggest a CV heritage if only in aesthetic. Sure I'd like a Trem lock for the drop-D's but that won't cost a lot to upgrade if you sell the original to part fund it. Really, all in all, this is a godsend of just doing something right for the cheaper price point.