What is this Mojo, what is that then?

Teetonetal

What amazes me is when single individuals seem to come across product after product that has extra mojo, then mysteriously move said product on within a few months.

there is no doubt that some things, or some combinations of gear just seem to work, feel and inspire more than others, Mojo is a good enough word for that, but too often it's just used an extra thing to list in a classified add.

antifash

Mojo is a magazine and is overly focused on bands from the ‘60s. 

Lewy

Music of jewish origin?

thegummy

He was a good footballer in the 80s involved in a very controversial transfer.

Alnico

Lewy said:

Music of jewish origin?

Brilliant.

timhulio

I think it means your guitar is haunted.

Grangousier

Bridgehouse said:

I love a good Mojo, me.

Mrs B gets me some quite often as a treat. 

My underpants are black.

I don't much like Mojo. Orow are great, though. It's strange they've mixed them up like that. 

guitars4you

Neil said:

WezV said:

So are we never allowed to use the word?  

Its relatively harmless.

 For me it’s a whole state of mind when stuff just works and the creativity juices are flowing.

  It’s a personal thing, not a definable attribute of any instrument.  Gear is part of it when the gear is inspirational 

Agreed.

Abstract feelings are always difficult/impossible to put into words so I guess Mojo is as good as any. 

agree and well put

Shelly and Wordsworth would struggle to describe what is going on - but you just somehow like it

soma1975

Nothing wrong with a bit of mojo. 

I've totally had the experience of playing a guitar or through an amp/pedal that immediately made me feel like I was a lot better than I am. Mojo's just a comfortable name for that feeling. 

mbe

Mojoliciousness. 

Trotter

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dindude

HarrySeven said:

Funkfingers said:

Eventually, code for some indefinable quality that all the guitars you already own do not have but the one the salesperson is offering, somehow, does.

Indeed. Spot-on.

However, my least favourite use is by bullshitters to tell you that the attributes below actually add value to the POS they are peddling:

*Knackered frets
*Badly-battered finish
*Non-functional circuitry
*Warped neck
*Non-original aspects
*Hideous amateur relic job
*Generally butchered

(combine or delete as applicable)
 

I thought was your minimum requirements list when buying something?

AndyR

You can't buy or sell mojo.

But while I was reading through this thread, I did find myself wondering:

If someone beats the original owner in a fair fight, does the guitar shifts its allegiance, thereby transferring the mojo to a new owner?

Remember, it's the wand that chooses the wizard

JerkMoans

AndyR said:

You can't buy or sell mojo.

But while I was reading through this thread, I did find myself wondering:

If someone beats the original owner in a fair fight, does the guitar shifts its allegiance, thereby transferring the mojo to a new owner?

Remember, it's the wand that chooses the wizard

It's like conkers: if your fiver beats the other fellow's forty-twoer then you are the proud possessor of a forty-sevener.

Babones

It's a little Mojito/Mojito shot.

JerkMoans

It is the elusive concept of 'quality' which, when threatened by bad vibes, may only be saved by Tone Hero Boutique Series pickups from Lace.. I am reliably informed that these will, incidentally, also assist one in getting the girl and punching evil tone (whomever he may be) in the dick.

thegummy

Lewy said:

Music of jewish origin?

AKA the Tony Awards

Schnozz

A Pre-Production Charvel Star has 'mojo' (historical significance and a sense of awe)...

https://www.vintageandrare.com/product/Charvel-Star-1981-Black-Graphic-20481#

Whereas a Fender Production Line Pro-Mod has no 'mojo' (literally fuck all going for it and perfect for suckers that haven't tried a gun oiled neck)...

https://gbmedia.azureedge.net/usercontent/gear/3258201/p2_uhauuq3tb_so.jpg

ICBM

Schnozz said:

A Pre-Production Charvel Star has 'mojo' (historical significance and a sense of awe)...

Whereas a Fender Production Line Pro-Mod has no 'mojo' (literally fuck all going for it and perfect for suckers that haven't tried a gun oiled neck)...

Apart from the fact that one is a great guitar and the other is a ridiculous shape that most people wouldn't be seen dead with, anyway.

WezV

ICBM said:

Schnozz said:

A Pre-Production Charvel Star has 'mojo' (historical significance and a sense of awe)...

Whereas a Fender Production Line Pro-Mod has no 'mojo' (literally fuck all going for it and perfect for suckers that haven't tried a gun oiled neck)...

Apart from the fact that one is a great guitar and the other is a ridiculous shape that most people wouldn't be seen dead with, anyway.

It’s not that bad, just a strat