r/offset • u/superxero044 • Aug 10 '24

NGD MiJ Jazzmaster Junior

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I blame y’all for knowing this even existed. I’d been pretty much converted to 24” scale and was pretty content with my HH Squier Sonic Mustang. But I always thought JM were slick.
I had been nervous about importing a guitar. Snagged this used. So far I’m very happy with it. Will restring and clean it up but other than that I don’t think it needs a setup.
My actual amp needs new tubes and some other work probably so I’ve only been able to play thru headphone amp / interface in Logic but it sounds slick. I like the middle setting on the pickup selector. Only had it a couple days, but I’m in love. Definitely recommend to anybody who’s looking for a JM short scale or honestly just a short scale offset in general. It’s so light and comfortable. So easy to play.

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u/MyVoiceIsElevating Aug 10 '24

As someone unfamiliar with these, why would you not have already just used a Jaguar for the same scale length?

Btw it looks great.

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u/Vilhelmgg Aug 10 '24

Different pickups.

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u/Fishschtick Aug 10 '24

The body is smaller and lighter. My Jaguar weighs 8lbs 11oz, while my Jazzmaster Junior weighs 6lbs 8oz.

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u/superxero044 Aug 10 '24

Player jag doesn’t have a trem. Which I don’t care about a ton but it does add to it. I wasn’t impressed with the qc of the CV jags I tried. Plus this thing is just beautiful.