More New Fenders....

rpr

they've added a Jazzmaster and Mustang to their American 'special' range- basic lower priced US made versions- 

http://www.fender.com/en-GB/guitars/jazzmaster/american-special-jazzmaster-rosewood-fingerboard-black/

http://www.fender.com/en-GB/guitars/mustang/american-special-mustang-rosewood-fingerboard-3-color-sunburst/

JookyChap

I like the hardtail JM, though am struggling to keep up with how many variations there are now...

DrBob

Have never felt any particular need to own a Jazzmaster. Until now that is...

stickyfiddle

If the JM had a proper trem and *anything* but the "modern C" I'd be keen. Alas

grungebob

Oh fuck! There goes my savings. How did fender read my mind over my need for that mustang?

dogload

Hard-tail offsets? No comment!

Skipped

Seems that Fender now have a guitar for everybody.

Except of course......the buyer who wants a Classic Player 60's Telecaster (Rosewood Board, Modern Radius)

bertie

Skipped said:

Except of course......the buyer who wants a Classic Player 60's Telecaster (Rosewood Board, Modern Radius)

the CV 62 custom is a cheaper and perfectly adequate option   (with bridge/saddle upgrade)

Bucket

The Jazzmaster isn't really a Jazzmaster and the Mustang isn't really a Mustang.

grungebob

Bucket;28023" said:

The Jazzmaster isn't really a Jazzmaster and the Mustang isn't really a Mustang.

nope but their everything I wanted

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Babones

Bucket said:

The Jazzmaster isn't really a Jazzmaster and the Mustang isn't really a Mustang.

Yes, more like a 'Jazzapprentice' and a 'Mustangry'

monquixote

Bucket said:

The Jazzmaster isn't really a Jazzmaster and the Mustang isn't really a Mustang.

Doesn't mean they aren't cool though. 

Bucket

monquixote said:

Bucket said:

The Jazzmaster isn't really a Jazzmaster and the Mustang isn't really a Mustang.

Doesn't mean they aren't cool though. 

They're alright... I don't mind the JM but I really would miss the rhythm circuit. The trem a little as well, maybe not quite as much.

I guess it's good if you want an "easier" Jazzmaster that you can just plug in and get on with.

EdGrip

Jazzmaster for stupid people.

grungebob

I wonder how many people honestly actually use the rhythm circuit on a jazzmaster? I have one on my jaguar I use from time to time but on an instrument that's already a little darker sounding are there many that need the extra loss of treble? I know you could set up your Amp for the circuit and then use the main for treble boosts etc but how many do?

RocknRollDave

I like the look of the JM BUT I hate tortoiseshell pickguards, so that'd have to go. I also hate the Jazzmaster logo on the headstock - looks awkward and oversized.
Aaaand I don't like the look of the cream pickup covers..

Give it a plain pickguard, as sensible logo and black or chrome or nickel p/up covers and I want one.

dogload

I use the rhythm circuit on my Jazzmasters and Jags all the time. Not often with clean sounds but with the tone backed off and lashings of fuzz, it's perfect for flutey, Hoover sounds and syrup-y feedback.

DrBob

EdGrip said:

Jazzmaster for stupid people.

No, that can't be right because I want one.. Oh no, wait...

grungebob

dogload;28146" said:

I use the rhythm circuit on my Jazzmasters and Jags all the time. Not often with clean sounds but with the tone backed off and lashings of fuzz, it's perfect for flutey, Hoover sounds and syrup-y feedback.

Like orthopedic shoes I stand corrected