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American Standard Jaguar Bass

#42
petrus61 said:
I'm just surprised they would choose this format for a PJ release in the AmStd price range. I know there are many that have long been thirsty for a passive PJ in a traditional format, never mind an active Jag shape.
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True, a PJ model with passive electronics in a P body with a J neck may have been a better seller, but likely only to a few I think the Jaguar will grab the masses more such as people that arent on TB or that much of a gear head.

I would like to play one but I dont play basses with 1.5 inch nuts,to small for me so I wont be owning one.
 
#45
vegas532 said:
Then again, there's always a John Kallas refin as an option. ;)
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Yes indeed John's finishes are indeed tops- but it remains to be seen if with this new model they (Fender) fixed the pretty large bucket of problems the Jag's have- the no-shelding being only one of them.

For that money, if you want a GREAT Jag- get john_10 to redo a used one for you. Go to his site and see how he addressed the problems w/ the original models. It is pretty convincing and you quickly will see what needs to be done- to ANY jag to be a top shelf instrument. Fender hasn't done it right yet- not to say they can't but it is unclear if they really understood what needed to be done... This price point puts the responsibility clearly on them.

I have two john_k redone Japanese Jags. They have pushed my vintage Fenders to the side... for now :)
 
#51
I really dig this, and it's the first new Fender in years that's inspired any GAS. It's a great way to introduce a P/J into the American Standard line, which has been missing for way too long. I've been thinking about getting a regular P-bass again, but this is way more interesting. Of course I want the classic 60's colors and matching painted headstock. Sherwood Green with mint guard and matching headstock? Sweet. Orange? Oh yeah. But the red and white ones are cool.

Also, looks to me like the J pickup might be from the Tony Franklin models.
 
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#52
Nedmundo said:
I really dig this, and it's the first new Fender in years that's inspired any GAS. It's a great way to introduce a P/J into the American Standard line, which has been missing for way too long. I've been thinking about getting a regular P-bass again, but this is way more interesting. Of course I want the classic 60's colors and matching painted headstock. Sherwood Green with mint guard and matching headstock? Sweet. Orange? Oh yeah. But the red and white ones are cool.

Also, looks to me like the J pickup might be from the Tony Franklin models.
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Aztec Gold would have been nice.
 
#60
I am Soma said:
i will forgo my maple fretboard bias for one of these. this on my radar for an august purchase :)
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I almost was able to forgo my maple neck bias.

Instead I ordered an American Jag body and an American Select Precision neck from Stratosphere, I'm building a bit of a hybrid.

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I am Soma said:
bit the bullet today and ordered a demo model in black from sweetwater. should be here in time for the weekend gig. so. freaking. stoked.
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I'm waiting for a new pickguard and strings to bet here. Mine should be up and running next week, so you will beat me to the punch. :D

Congrats!

By the way, Pickguardian now has a template for this pickguard if you decide that you want to try a different color guard down the road.
 
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