Discussion of vintage Jazzmasters, Jaguars, Bass VIs, Electric XIIs and any other offset-waist instruments.
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bterry
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by bterry » Sat Dec 29, 2018 10:52 am
Here’s a killer and rare JM I just picked up, an early 1962 in LPB with non-matching headstock and mint green guard
This transitional aesthetic variation only exists for a few months in very late 1961 and early 1962 when Fender was making the switch from both tort guards and non-matching headstocks on custom color models (aside from blonde/oly white).
Though LPB isn’t a rare finish in general to find on matching headstock JMs, especially in 1963 and beyond, it’s rare to find on early examples w/o a matching headstock and with a green guard!
Pots date to 1961 and pencil dates are January 1962.
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zhivago
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by zhivago » Sat Dec 29, 2018 11:20 am
Beautiful!
There is a special place in my heart for LPB!!!
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gringopig
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by gringopig » Sat Dec 29, 2018 11:32 am
Oh man, I am extremely jealous! That is a fantastic example. I recognise it too. I saw it on Instagram earlier - bought from Retrofret.
It really is one of the nicest guitars I've ever seen to be honest.
I hope you enjoy it a lot!
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Embenny
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by Embenny » Sat Dec 29, 2018 11:45 am
Absolutely stunning. Love the green guard on this. Early '62 with non matching headstock...definitely not your average JM.
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bterry
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by bterry » Sat Dec 29, 2018 11:50 am
yes, I got this from Retrofret last week - a really fine shop, great people, there!
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Axolotl
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by Axolotl » Sat Dec 29, 2018 12:13 pm
Damn! A stunning example! JMs can't get any hotter than this. I'm sherwood green with envy!
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gringopig
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by gringopig » Sat Dec 29, 2018 12:19 pm
I'm just sorry I burgundy mist it!
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smjenkins
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by smjenkins » Sat Dec 29, 2018 3:17 pm
gringopig wrote: ↑Sat Dec 29, 2018 12:19 pm
I'm just sorry I burgundy mist it!
lolz
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PJazzmaster
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by PJazzmaster » Sat Dec 29, 2018 3:22 pm
wow!!! A really nice one!!
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aliendawg
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by aliendawg » Sun Dec 30, 2018 5:55 am
Beautiful. Even though it's kind of odd to see LPB without a matching headstock
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PorkyPrimeCut
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by PorkyPrimeCut » Sun Dec 30, 2018 6:21 am
Amazing!! Such a fantastic looking colour combo.
I'm a HUGE fan of non-matching headstocks too.
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bterry
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by bterry » Sun Dec 30, 2018 7:03 am
me, too - I really love the non-matching headstock models - they are my favorites!
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tele_pathic
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by tele_pathic » Sun Dec 30, 2018 8:41 am
Bejebus!!! That is lovely
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BoringPostcards
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by BoringPostcards » Sun Dec 30, 2018 11:56 am
Jealous! Good score!
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