Updated pics in new post…
Those that have been here a while will know that I am terribly fickle with guitars, so I rarely do new guitar days as we all know what next month holds. However, I genuinely think this one is different and deserves some attention.
Thanks must go to the gent
@skaguitar who I traded with for this fantastic Daniel’s Jazzmaster. I had lusted after it since
@Danielsguitars ;; posted build pics and am genuinely amazed I have been lucky enough to obtain it. I don’t think this one will be going anywhere.
First impressions…lightest weight offset I have owned (and I’ve had ‘a few’). Balances perfectly, no shoulder ache, just beautiful. The neck is a work of art, incredible flame and marking…but the feel. I said this to Darren in an email earlier today: it feels like home. I genuinely don’t know how else to describe it, perfectly full but not excessive and just right. I love it.
Sounds incredible. Had band practice last night and they are well used to the guitar merry go round, my singer’s statement summed it up for me: “that sounds f*****g epic!’ I can only agree.
Couple of small changes will be happening because I’m a perpetual meddler. Darren is kindly adding his brand to the headstock, a guitar this good should promote its builder imo. I’ve a Lava guard on the way as it’s an excuse to try one. And I might just give one of those new tuffset bridges a go if I can find the pennies as my heavy handed approach massacred the stock bridge last night (no subtly or finesse me).
Anyway, the bit you’ve all be waiting for…photos:
Isn’t it stunning!!
Comments
I'm just glad you like it as much as me and thanks for the nice comments, it means alot.
(formerly customkits)
What I really enjoyed last night was there were none of the usual sound foibles of a jazzmaster, despite that pristine top end it wasn’t excessive and every sound was useable. Just incredibly versatile.
I never had any offset references before and still don't really, i don't play mass made guitars I just build what I want or did until I sorted out models
I only want to make.
(formerly customkits)
(formerly customkits)
edit: they look great…the solid colour ones with the firebird neck pick up !
(formerly customkits)
My HSS one was just the best for versatility.
(formerly customkits)
https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/262064/ngd-daniels-guitars-pugilist#latest
In terms of measurements, the body is smaller than a Strat.
@Teyeplayer I played your JM, it is fantastic. The neck pickup sound is one of my favourite ever sounds on a guitar.