1965 Jazzmaster
- stevemac100
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1965 Jazzmaster
So, dipping my toe in the vintage guitar market by bagging a 65 Jazzmaster in a Black Friday deal. My dream guitar and absolutely delighted with it. Got it properly set up (was buzzing all over the place when I got it) and added a Mastery bridge - now playing and sounding great.
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- aliendawg
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Re: 1965 Jazzmaster
Beautiful!! Enjoy
"With the resurgence of offsets it seems like we're also seeing a resurgence of people who don't know what to do with them" - 601210
- blacktiger
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Re: 1965 Jazzmaster
Congrats! I had a ‘64 in the ‘90s that looked just like this one, except with Strat knobs. It was the best vintage guitar I ever owned and I miss it to this day.
Was there something wrong with the original bridge? The only issue I ever had with vintage offset bridges was screws occasionally being frozen (and that was only on one example).
Was there something wrong with the original bridge? The only issue I ever had with vintage offset bridges was screws occasionally being frozen (and that was only on one example).
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- stevemac100
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Re: 1965 Jazzmaster
The bridge seemed to be buzzing all over so I just bit the bullet and got a Mastery - already have one on my JM Jag so knew what to expect.
- gringopig
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Re: 1965 Jazzmaster
Wow. yes that is just superb. I have 2 Staytrem systems but haven't actually fitted them as the original bridges work fine. You do need a good neck angle though and all these guitars were fitted with neck heel shims at the factory.
It's a '65 but pre-CBS as it has no binding and dots. I take it there is an L plate on the back and not an 'F' plate?
Wonderful guitar and I wish you all the best with it!
It's a '65 but pre-CBS as it has no binding and dots. I take it there is an L plate on the back and not an 'F' plate?
Wonderful guitar and I wish you all the best with it!
- stevemac100
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Re: 1965 Jazzmaster
Yep, L plate on back and pickups dated 1965.
- gringopig
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Re: 1965 Jazzmaster
It's a cracker! Vibrant 3TSB. A beautiful thing...
- zepset
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Re: 1965 Jazzmaster
I like what I see. What's next?
- stevemac100
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Re: 1965 Jazzmaster
No plans for anything else just yet!
- garyfanclub
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Re: 1965 Jazzmaster
Gorgeous, congrats! Love those old witch hat knobs on tort!
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Re: 1965 Jazzmaster
My first vintage Fender purchase was a 1966 Jazzmaster four years ago. It's been a very expensive 4 years since then . Stay strong, my friend.
- Mechanical Birds
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Re: 1965 Jazzmaster
Looks awesome! What are those inlays made of? It looks too shiny for clay but not varied enough for pearloid. Awesome guitar tho!