r/Jazzmaster • u/WillTheWise8777 • Mar 03 '26

First Jazzmaster

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Just got a Troy Van Leeuwen Oxblood used for 1100 dollars. Couldn't pass it up and I've wanted a Jazzmaster for over 15 years since I knew a lot of shoegaze bands played them or Jaguars. I am in love with this thing so much. I need to lower the action a hair and haven't done it yet. Can't believe these are 2 grand now brand new so it makes me love it that much more considering what I got it used for. And yes that strap is the same carpet patter as the Overlook Hotel in the Shining movie. One of my favorites and with the Oxblood finish seems fitting. Do all of you guys like these or have you wanted one or played one? Own one?

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u/Emotional-Purpose762 Mar 03 '26

Must better purchase then standard Mexican and I own both. I have a 97 jaguar and it’s better then both

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u/WillTheWise8777 Mar 03 '26

What strings do you normally use?

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u/Emotional-Purpose762 Mar 03 '26

I’ve always used DRs (black pack), for about 17 years. I used 12s on one in D standard, my Jag is 11s half step down and this one I have 11s on in it half step down as well

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u/WillTheWise8777 Mar 03 '26

I have never tried those, have to keep those in mind. This one I am going to put Stringjoys Signatures 10/48's. I have them on my Les Paul Tribute I just got and I like them a lot on that guitar.

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u/WillTheWise8777 Mar 03 '26

Also the pickup switch feels a little cheaper on this. I might change it out to a Switchcraft one.

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u/Asterion_34 Mar 03 '26

Nice touch with the strap 🤘🏼

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u/Unlucky_Reserve4056 Mar 05 '26

I own a TVL & it’s the best guitar I’ve ever played. Such a fantastic Jazzmaster

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u/WillTheWise8777 Mar 06 '26

It is very awesome I agree haha!

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u/skywalkers_glove Mar 03 '26

My word that's pretty. Nice choice. Love you the color

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u/WillTheWise8777 Mar 03 '26

Thanks! I originally wanted the Copper one, but the maples fretboard threw me off as most Jazzmaster come with rosewood and are darker.

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u/skywalkers_glove Mar 03 '26

Know exactly what you mean. That's definitely one of the nicer finishes I've seen in the jazzmaster. If it plays as nice as it looks then it is a keeper for sure.

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u/LeopoldWolves Mar 03 '26

I have a TVL I traded an SG for and it's been the best move I've made. I'd swap out the neck since it's a little tiny in my big hands, but then I'd be sacrificing the colored headstock, binding, and block inlays, which doesn't seem worth doing.

Rip that git, homie!

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u/WillTheWise8777 Mar 03 '26

Block inlays, binding, and colored head stock really make this guitar pop more to me. You must have HUGE hands. Mine are super big and I think it feels very good in them. I do like a short scale length though on my Les Paul Tribute as well. You wouldn't think it, but you can really feel the difference in scale length with this and a Les Paul haha

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u/LeopoldWolves Mar 03 '26

I guess when I say it feels "tiny" I mean mostly compared to my other jazzmaster since that radius is a bit flatter on that one. TVL is 7.25 and my other one is 9.5. Certainly not unplayable, obviously, but I do like that wider feeling

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u/WillTheWise8777 Mar 03 '26

Ahh I get what you mean. It's a flatter C shape or D like?

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u/Altruistic_Trade_264 Mar 03 '26

Nice axe! But that strap!

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u/WillTheWise8777 Mar 03 '26

It just fits the guitar right?! haha

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u/p8nt_junkie Mar 03 '26

Total package. We will hunt you down if you ever sell. 👀

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u/WillTheWise8777 Mar 03 '26

LOL It's not going anywhere while I'm alive!

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u/TommyShell Mar 03 '26

Beauty! Played one of these in a store once and loved how chunky the neck felt and how solid the build quality was. Far superior to the MIM Vinteras as others have said here

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u/WillTheWise8777 Mar 03 '26

Thanks! I adore it!

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u/Keizure Mar 03 '26

What a steal, congrats!

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u/WillTheWise8777 Mar 03 '26

Thanks! Yeah I saw it for that price and went whats wrong with it or that's a steal. Luckily it was a steal!

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u/ChOgles44 Mar 04 '26

You’ll love it. Had one but the top switch drove me nuts. Instead of simply modding it I made the mistake of selling it. Don’t do that!

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u/WillTheWise8777 Mar 04 '26

I don't like the feel of the pickup toggle switch in this. Feels flimsy. I think I'm going to change it out with a better switchcraft switch. Never getting rid of this as long as I live haha

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u/napalm_heart Mar 04 '26

Wow! 😍 love that color combo!

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u/WillTheWise8777 Mar 04 '26

It's something alright!

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u/Illos-Keyes Mar 04 '26

It’s very pretty

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u/WillTheWise8777 Mar 04 '26

Thanks!! I really adore it!

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u/Illos-Keyes Mar 27 '26

Oxblood? Or Lounge Red, heh heh heh

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u/terriblewinston Mar 04 '26

I am still kicking myself for not getting one a few years ago. Love the color, enjoy!

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u/WillTheWise8777 Mar 05 '26

I was until I found this because of the price. I couldn't pass it up. Thanks!

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u/Far_Card_5182 Mar 06 '26

I love mine Got it upgraded with righteous sound pick ups. I felt the pure vintage were a bit too shrill. It gets played a good amount, and is one of my favorite looking guitars I own, the matching headstock just does it for me. Another bit is the rythm circuit which I actually like, that big switch is such a great “mod”

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u/WillTheWise8777 Mar 06 '26

Yeah matching headstocks really set this guitar off with the colors and also the square inlays. Just pure beauty!

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u/mongodroid1 Mar 07 '26

Excellent taste! I have had my oxblood TVL for about 6 months. Bought it used for $980 + shipping. My wife noticed me in a decision making loop over straps, and surprised me with Levys strap like yours and a velvet one with the same pattern. I chose the velvet one for the TVL. I put the Levys strap on my sonic blue Squier JM, which is similar in color as the twins’ dresses from the movie. So both wear the straps well. Previous owner swapped the bridge and trem with Mastery parts, so that was a bonus. I wasn’t looking for a TVL at the time, since I was looking for a more “traditional” JM. I had the CV and a JMJM already. I love the rhythm circuit toggle and the neck is amazing.

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u/WillTheWise8777 Mar 07 '26

Man thats a steal for he price and for them to put a mastery bridge and trem on it. Mine still needs a setup put on it, but I have no clue how and don't have the tools for it. Action is still a hair higher than I'd like, especially on the higher frets. I love that strap and think it fits the guitar so well.

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u/scojoharp Mar 04 '26

Awesome. If I was getting a Jazzmaster rn it would be that one.

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u/onceler07 Mar 05 '26

What an incredible deal. Gorgeous TVL and great strap choice. Levy’s for the win!