Dig it! Now HNOGD!! Fender Limited Edition 60th Anniversary Classic Jazzmaster - Daphne Blue

Now I want a Jazzmaster again.

That @smurfco Lollar thread, and finding @Peen Simmons suggestion of this guitar in a JM thread.


I don't really care about the paint chips in the headstock that much.

And would give me budget to f*&k with bridge and pickups if I want.

Hmm.

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I mean I do have my CV telecaster with the A3 magnet bridge and P90 in the neck, which sonically is probably close enough for anything I really need. But still, ...

@Chad you better get in on this too. And yeah, a Warmoth build would be fun. But starting with this and modding would probably be easier/cheaper.
 
JM pickups are not P90s by the way. A very different sound and construction even if they look similar. Just another reason to add to your collection - it'll be a new sound.
 
also also - and I am not sure about the one on Reverb - but a lot of recent Fender Jazzmasters have come with what are essentially Strat pickups under the covers rather than the true wide, flat bobbins that "real" JM pickups are made of.
 
JM pickups are not P90s by the way. A very different sound and construction even if they look similar. Just another reason to add to your collection - it'll be a new sound.
Yeah, I know they are different. The tele could be close enough from a practical point of view, and especially what I really do with guitar. But...

and there is this one too, as I have a pale blue Strat, but no true surf green,

 
also also - and I am not sure about the one on Reverb - but a lot of recent Fender Jazzmasters have come with what are essentially Strat pickups under the covers rather than the true wide, flat bobbins that "real" JM pickups are made of.
This is what it says on Sweetwater about the pickups, from the discontinued item page.

"Classic Series '60s Jazzmaster pickups sound sweet​

This Jazzmaster packs a pair of Classic Series '60s Jazzmaster single-coil pickups, plus traditional switching with rhythm and lead tone circuits. Choose the lead circuit to use the 3-way selector switch, for tones ranging from throaty and vocal to bright and shimmering. Switch over to the rhythm circuit for a darker, glowing tone — it can be a great tool for driving a fuzz pedal while keeping harmonics under control."
 
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All this time, I never knew you were a closet purple guitar guy.
I also have a purple Tele and I'm building a purple Jazzmaster. LOL

Honestly, though, my collection pretty much covers the rainbow... Although I don't have any yellow. LOL
 
I've wanted one since I sold my CIJ Jag. Used offsets are kind of rare where I live though, but of course I could always get a Vintera. I'd just rather find one with a bit of history and character.
 
I've wanted one since I sold my CIJ Jag. Used offsets are kind of rare where I live though, but of course I could always get a Vintera. I'd just rather find one with a bit of history and character.
Not sure the 60th Ann I picked up from Reverb will have much history, but as long as it arrives in good order, it should serve nicely. Then I can play with pickups and see if I want some of those Lollars like @smurfco has (hey, where do I get info on those?) as I want the older sound rather than brighter/surfier. But will just see how I like it stock first.

Probably going to sell my TV yellow Epi LP Special with P90s, and maybe one other guitar, to help offset this purchase,. (see what I did there? :wink: )
 
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Not sure the 60th Ann I picked up from Reverb will have much history, but as long as it arrives in good order, it should serve nicely. Then I can play with pickups and see if I want some of those Lollars like @smurfco has (hey, where do I get info on those?) as I want the older sound rather than brighter/surfier. But will just see how I like it stock first.

Probably going to sell my TV yellow Epi LP Jr. with P90s, and maybe one other guitar, to help offset this purchase,. (see what I did there? :wink: )
As an alternative to Lollar check out Sunday Handwound. If there's not a model exactly like what you want talk to Tim and he can wind you something nice. I've got a set of Woodies (regular bridge, not plus) and a '59 inspired set he wound for me as well as a Wanda for Jaguar set. A set of Freds might do what you want.


EDIT: Just realized you have a Jag. Maybe he can do a set of Wandas with AlNiCo II slugs.
 
It appears that my 60th comes with the Fender AV65 pickups, which a lot fo the guys on some Offset forum I found like. But I did really like the sound of those Lollars @smurfco had. Will walk this out a step at a time and see.
 
It appears that my 60th comes with the Fender AV65 pickups, which a lot fo the guys on some Offset forum I found like. But I did really like the sound of those Lollars @smurfco had. Will walk this out a step at a time and see.
As far as I can tell via teh Googles, the "American Vintage 65" and the "Pure Vintage 65" are the same pickup so if you like the PVs in my clips then you should like the AVs too.

As far as where to go for Lollar info, I ordered mine straight from his site and he shipped them out I think the next day.
 
As far as I can tell via teh Googles, the "American Vintage 65" and the "Pure Vintage 65" are the same pickup so if you like the PVs in my clips then you should like the AVs too.

As far as where to go for Lollar info, I ordered mine straight from his site and he shipped them out I think the next day.
I liked them fine, but I liked the Lollars better. In those clips, anyhow., Will see what I do with my playing, though my gear, after it gets here.
 
As an alternative to Lollar check out Sunday Handwound. If there's not a model exactly like what you want talk to Tim and he can wind you something nice. I've got a set of Woodies (regular bridge, not plus) and a '59 inspired set he wound for me as well as a Wanda for Jaguar set. A set of Freds might do what you want.


EDIT: Just realized you have a Jag. Maybe he can do a set of Wandas with AlNiCo II slugs.
Nope, it is a JM.
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As far as I can tell via teh Googles, the "American Vintage 65" and the "Pure Vintage 65" are the same pickup so if you like the PVs in my clips then you should like the AVs too.

As far as where to go for Lollar info, I ordered mine straight from his site and he shipped them out I think the next day.
So I had no idea Lollar was in Tacoma, where I am from and I have an odd, potentially co-dependent or something attraction still to that beat up place, so maybe I will need some. (just kidding, kinda) Which model do you have?
 
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