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drjho7 wrote:nice looking JM! i never knew they came with option of gibson-like bridge and tailpiece
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Wed Jun 12, 2019 10:39 am
John C wrote:Nice work on restoring that one!
I don't think the American Special Jazzmasters (and Mustangs) were permanent offerings; I think they were annual limited run items there in that 2013-2017 time frame. There is a permanent Jazzmaster offering in the American Performer series that replaced the American Specials, but it has a Strat tremolo, but interestingly enough the Mustang has an updated version of the classic Mustang tremolo (the American Special Mustangs had the same tune-o-matic bridges as the Jazzmaster you just reworked).
Thu Jun 13, 2019 9:59 am
Danley wrote:John C wrote:Nice work on restoring that one!
I don't think the American Special Jazzmasters (and Mustangs) were permanent offerings; I think they were annual limited run items there in that 2013-2017 time frame. There is a permanent Jazzmaster offering in the American Performer series that replaced the American Specials, but it has a Strat tremolo, but interestingly enough the Mustang has an updated version of the classic Mustang tremolo (the American Special Mustangs had the same tune-o-matic bridges as the Jazzmaster you just reworked).
I am intrigued by the American Performer Mustang vibrato; I’m a freak who likes making original Mustang Vibratos fly like Floyds and stay in tune, but they’re def. more annoying to work with vs. other bridges and I was happy to see Fender’s innovation there on its weak points. On the other hand - I’d rather just get a Doheny with a DFV if I was comparing to an American Performer Jazzmaster, all things being equal.
Thu Jun 13, 2019 10:42 am
John C wrote:Danley wrote:John C wrote:Nice work on restoring that one!
I don't think the American Special Jazzmasters (and Mustangs) were permanent offerings; I think they were annual limited run items there in that 2013-2017 time frame. There is a permanent Jazzmaster offering in the American Performer series that replaced the American Specials, but it has a Strat tremolo, but interestingly enough the Mustang has an updated version of the classic Mustang tremolo (the American Special Mustangs had the same tune-o-matic bridges as the Jazzmaster you just reworked).
I am intrigued by the American Performer Mustang vibrato; I’m a freak who likes making original Mustang Vibratos fly like Floyds and stay in tune, but they’re def. more annoying to work with vs. other bridges and I was happy to see Fender’s innovation there on its weak points. On the other hand - I’d rather just get a Doheny with a DFV if I was comparing to an American Performer Jazzmaster, all things being equal.
I never had an original Mustang to compare it, but my American Performer is very stable when you use it. You still have to wrap the strings under the bridge, but it moves very smoothly. And their new modernized vintage-looking split post tuners are great.
Fri Jun 14, 2019 9:54 am
Danley wrote:John C wrote:Danley wrote:John C wrote:Nice work on restoring that one!
I don't think the American Special Jazzmasters (and Mustangs) were permanent offerings; I think they were annual limited run items there in that 2013-2017 time frame. There is a permanent Jazzmaster offering in the American Performer series that replaced the American Specials, but it has a Strat tremolo, but interestingly enough the Mustang has an updated version of the classic Mustang tremolo (the American Special Mustangs had the same tune-o-matic bridges as the Jazzmaster you just reworked).
I am intrigued by the American Performer Mustang vibrato; I’m a freak who likes making original Mustang Vibratos fly like Floyds and stay in tune, but they’re def. more annoying to work with vs. other bridges and I was happy to see Fender’s innovation there on its weak points. On the other hand - I’d rather just get a Doheny with a DFV if I was comparing to an American Performer Jazzmaster, all things being equal.
I never had an original Mustang to compare it, but my American Performer is very stable when you use it. You still have to wrap the strings under the bridge, but it moves very smoothly. And their new modernized vintage-looking split post tuners are great.
I really want one in the pink ‘penny’ color. I made the decision to sell my American Deluxe Strat (great guitar but the neck developed a permanent bow my luthier can’t fix and the headstock is color matched so don’t just want to swap a generic - selling at a loss,) so one of them might be in my future. Glad you like it.
Fri Jun 14, 2019 6:52 pm
John C wrote:Thanks! I was boring and just went with good old 3-color burst for mine. I have never owned a Mustang before so I can't compare the new pickups to originals - but I like the ones in the Mustang. That being said I don't care for the pickups in the American Performer Strats or Teles; probably because I really liked the pickups Fender used in American Standards from March 2012 until they were discontinued - which were "Fat 50s" on the Strats and "Twisted Tele/Broadcaster" on the Teles.
Sat Jun 15, 2019 7:38 am
Danley wrote:John C wrote:Thanks! I was boring and just went with good old 3-color burst for mine. I have never owned a Mustang before so I can't compare the new pickups to originals - but I like the ones in the Mustang. That being said I don't care for the pickups in the American Performer Strats or Teles; probably because I really liked the pickups Fender used in American Standards from March 2012 until they were discontinued - which were "Fat 50s" on the Strats and "Twisted Tele/Broadcaster" on the Teles.
Guess I have an excuse to post mine - '66 I restored from a hulk:
It's a nitro refin, stock/original parts are bridge, vibrato, neck, body, and I have an original pickguard in the case. New parts are pickups, electronics, tuners etc. I really do love Mustangs, but they can be a pain to set up initially. The vibrato has an amazing range of motion and (if you know the tricks) they stay in tune about as well as any non-locking vibrato. Love the super-loose, easy feel.
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