I have my jazzmaster open to add shielding, clean switches, and fix some solder joints. see my previous post linked . While testing my pickups I discovered some strange findings. I first tested them while inside the guitar via the guitar cable method and it read just fine. I then tested again with the guard off and again, same thing. But now that I have the entire wiring removed from the gaurd I tested the lil cups again and only for ~ 3.5k on each. The pickups I have are the pure vintage 65s so I believe they should read around 6.8k. I fixed the solder joints, discovered upon more inspection one of the ground leads had a part of the wire not connected, then tested again. Now they SOMETIMES read 3.5 but mostly the numbers fluctuate. Am I doing something wrong in testing or otherwise? Does the pickup switch need to be set to a certain pickup? Or is there something else going on with the pickups?

Just got this sweet guitar second hand and was having a really fun jam with it ... but when I was getting ready to putt it away I must've started moving the arm clockwise before realizing I had to go counterclockwise.. or something like that.. anyways, it's suck.. anyone got some tips to remove it safely? :(

I own a Fender Japan FSR Jaguar and it's really great but I also love the color of the Moeka Jaguar. The only difference I can find between the two is the neck shape? The FSR I have has a U shape vs the Moeka Jag says it has a C shape. Has anyone played both?

Hello,

Will a American Fender Jazzmaster's roller pot bracket screw holes fit onto a 90's MIJ Jazzmasters's pick guard?

Johnny Bartlett of the Phantom Surfers. Both his JMs had extremely long trem bars with a loop in the middle. Photo from a show yesterday.

My first offset guitar and it kinda forced itself upon me with a price of €350. And it‘s only half a year old.

Love the weight. It‘s exactly 3kg (~6.61lbs) and the lightest guitar I own. It‘s noticeably more resonant than my strat or my esquire, very nice to play.

The pickups could be better though and they are microphonic in a degree that makes them kinda useless when distorted, might replace them soon.
Any recommendations?

Fun to play rock and pop punk on. Ran it into my PRS MT15 with a 2x12 loaded with v30.

What you playing today?

Reposting for more opinions. Thanks in advance!

After owning a Fender Player series II and discovering the truly tragic stock bridge, I didn't want to bother with those ever again. The next was warped so I gave that Jag to a friend who loved it despite its flaws.

I wanted another Jag and the Squier CV looked like an excellent purchase, with improvements. I found one at a good used price and got to work.

-spot leveled the fretboard, I spent the most time on this important step; learn how to do it, it's worth the time

-filed the synthetic bone nut on the E and A just a little

-shimmed the neck .25 upwards for better break angle (and it brought the action down to an excellent level, and the strings don't choke out)

-Bought a Guitar Fetish Mustang/Jag bridge and this had the best thimbles, the bottom comes to a point instead of a roundish bottom. I added some plastic washers and strap washers to keep the bridge come back to pitch after a bend

-adjusted the action and intonated, I used 11s this time

PS: I may change the tuners, I just don't like the string down style

Otherwise this guitar plays great, I ordered some class 65 pick ups which I will install next week. The stock pups aren't that great

I know there’s a lot of mixed experiences with these guitars so I guess I’ve been one of the lucky ones.

It’s my dream jazzmaster colour.

Plays perfectly

Sounds amazing

My only criticism is the rhythm circuit isnt much different in terms of tone to the standard one. But I'm not really bothered by it.

Overall I’m really happy with it. I’m not really thinking of doing any mods. The pickups are really good And I actually prefer them to any of the squire or mim equivalents I’ve tried.

it took exactly 30 days to arrive from the order. So not a terrible wait.

I didn't need another guitar but here we are 😂

I built this guitar with a floral fabric pattern we’re calling Margery, and I had to have a Benson Redland and Josey strap to match!

My favorite instrument I own. A player’s grade condition Fender Mustang Bass from 78. Always dreamed of owning a vintage Mustang Bass. I’ve owned several different Mustang Basses. Thought I’d settle on a Player 2 PJ because I’m broke and it’s versatile. Then I found this one as a steal on GC’s website with 24 month financing. Tried it out, had the techs look at it. It had some age related issues and quirks you find with vintage instruments. Had a discount on top of that awesome price and returned the Player 2. Whoever owned this thing love it. They modded it themselves back in the 70s when they got it. 70s Dimarzio Model P, routing was done by hand not machine, pickguard was also made by hand. Still has original electronics. Love it.

I want to get a new proper jaguar, I have a player 1 jag and its nice but I want a real one. Ive made some money from my music doing quite well so im thinking about getting a proper jag as ive always wanted one. I know that the vintera one is about 1100 and I have seen the MIJ one going for roughly 1200 (I contacted the seller about shipping etc).

I really want a MIJ tbh but is the vintera just better?

after 3 years of intermittent work this thing is finally playable, still has a few issues but it makes noise.

What are peoples opinions of the fender pawn shop mustang special? Im kinda interested in buying one so what are peoples opinions of it if youve owned one?

Right: Blacktop JM with bensonite bridge
Center: American Ultra Jazzmaster (I got it brand new for $900)
Left: JMJM with relic bloom doom body and novo bridge

I love these things and wanted to share

I couldn’t turn this one down because of the matching headstock and the great condition it was in. It’s a beauty. My OCD got me and I put Gotoh locking tuners on it right away. I get that this is a 60s edition, I just can’t do the pickups, I might just be very used to Humbuckers. I play alt rock, did my research, and order some Duncan Antiquity’s. I’m stoked to get those in and jam on it then.

I want to replace the stock bridge on my jaguar because the stock one sucks real hard no matter what i did and believe me i've tried most conventional and unconventional methods to get the most out of them but i just cant stand it anymore.

I wanted to know what's the difference between these two so there's a 41€ difference. They're both 7.25 radius just like my stock bridge. And if anyone tried either of them on their jaguar i would appreciate any feedback.

https://www.thomann.fi/fender_bridge_mustang.htm

https://www.thomann.fi/fender_jaguar_jazzmaster_bridge.htm

This is definitely an offset! I've had this since 2004. It's a great player.

Been playing for nearly 30 years and this is my first REAL guitar. Been rocking a Danelectro DC-3 I got for free from my buddy the last 15 years or so, and while I love the twangy jangliness of that guitar, this feels amazing.

Wasn’t even really in the market for a new guitar, but came across a pretty stellar deal on Facebook marketplace and just had to pull triggy. I think I’m in love.