I’ve done both (on the same Jazzmaster build) and I honestly think the paint is better. The is tougher to install, requires soldering at the seams, and too easily lifted or messed up when working on the guitar.601210 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 08, 2019 12:48 amDo people really think shielding paint is worse than copper tape? I'd have thought it the other way around since copper tape can come unstuck, etc.alexpigment wrote: ↑Sun Jul 07, 2019 8:49 pmIt’s black shielding paint. I can’t think of any Fender guitars that come with copper tape. Having said that, I think shielding paint is fine in practice. The electronics in MIMs are usually a little higher end than MIJ/Squier.
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played a 60's JM vintage modified not plugged in - the neck was big, baseball bat if you like.
The 60's style JM neck was smaller but still a bit larger than the AVRI necks.
The 60's style JM neck was smaller but still a bit larger than the AVRI necks.
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Regarding the Vintera Jag HH, if I'm reading Fender's page right the wheels on the upper horn are used to split or unsplit the pickups. Does it take a lot of scrolling like a standard tone or volume wheel or is it a shorter movement to quickly split the pickups? Curious how it works.
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It doesn't quickly do it. It's still the full spin. The idea I'm guessing is you can dial in the degree of, um, splitness.Beltone wrote: ↑Tue Aug 06, 2019 9:06 amRegarding the Vintera Jag HH, if I'm reading Fender's page right the wheels on the upper horn are used to split or unsplit the pickups. Does it take a lot of scrolling like a standard tone or volume wheel or is it a shorter movement to quickly split the pickups? Curious how it works.
I think it was just Fender designers trying to figure out, "what else can we do with these things?" then not doing much else afterwards.
I'm sure some Fender dealer in '64 looked at the new Duo-Sonic II and thought, "That's not a Duo-Sonic. That's a Mustang".
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That’s got to be up there with Norman Doors as one of the worst engineering decisions ever. Making on/off more complex.vistavision wrote: ↑Tue Aug 06, 2019 8:50 pmIt doesn't quickly do it. It's still the full spin. The idea I'm guessing is you can dial in the degree of, um, splitness.Beltone wrote: ↑Tue Aug 06, 2019 9:06 amRegarding the Vintera Jag HH, if I'm reading Fender's page right the wheels on the upper horn are used to split or unsplit the pickups. Does it take a lot of scrolling like a standard tone or volume wheel or is it a shorter movement to quickly split the pickups? Curious how it works.
I think it was just Fender designers trying to figure out, "what else can we do with these things?" then not doing much else afterwards.
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People mod their guitars to do this, it's like opening your window a bit, a lot, all the way, or not at all.
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If I'm not entirely mistaken that's also how the CP HH Jaguars work and I never heard anyone complain about that.matthew a wrote: ↑Tue Aug 06, 2019 10:20 pmThat’s got to be up there with Norman Doors as one of the worst engineering decisions ever. Making on/off more complex.vistavision wrote: ↑Tue Aug 06, 2019 8:50 pmIt doesn't quickly do it. It's still the full spin. The idea I'm guessing is you can dial in the degree of, um, splitness.Beltone wrote: ↑Tue Aug 06, 2019 9:06 amRegarding the Vintera Jag HH, if I'm reading Fender's page right the wheels on the upper horn are used to split or unsplit the pickups. Does it take a lot of scrolling like a standard tone or volume wheel or is it a shorter movement to quickly split the pickups? Curious how it works.
I think it was just Fender designers trying to figure out, "what else can we do with these things?" then not doing much else afterwards.
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Oh wait, so it's not an on/off switch? That's ok then. Ignore me!
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The Vintera Mod versions are just the Classic Player models rebranded with new colors. I don't remember any one kvetching about it, either.
Sidenote: That they did this model in Sonic Blue with a mint guard is killing me, btw. And I never wanted this model before. And I have a '96 MIJ Jagmaster so I have a Jag/HH thing already. That's what colors do. Ugh.
I'm sure some Fender dealer in '64 looked at the new Duo-Sonic II and thought, "That's not a Duo-Sonic. That's a Mustang".
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It does look pretty nice, but they're $1150 on Sweetwater... Weren't the Classic Player ones under $800?vistavision wrote: ↑Wed Aug 07, 2019 9:33 amSidenote: That they did this model in Sonic Blue with a mint guard is killing me, btw. And I never wanted this model before. And I have a '96 MIJ Jagmaster so I have a Jag/HH thing already. That's what colors do. Ugh.
Also how do you get along with your MIJ Jagmaster? I almost bought one in '97, then finally got a candy apple red one 2-3 years ago for about $400 in mint condition, but I really just couldn't get along with it. The neck was small, the frets were tiny, the nut width was narrow, and the electronics were all just very lackluster to me. For me, the Vintera Jag HH would be a very big step up from the Jagmaster.
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The Classic Players came out in 2006 and as of 2012 even the CP Jag and CP JM MAPs were $799 and the CP Jag HH was $899. All that Classic series and CP series stuff stayed the same price for forever until the Pau Ferro bump a couple of years ago. That they released a rebranded version and bumped it is really no surprise.alexpigment wrote: ↑Wed Aug 07, 2019 12:31 pmIt does look pretty nice, but they're $1150 on Sweetwater... Weren't the Classic Player ones under $800?vistavision wrote: ↑Wed Aug 07, 2019 9:33 amSidenote: That they did this model in Sonic Blue with a mint guard is killing me, btw. And I never wanted this model before. And I have a '96 MIJ Jagmaster so I have a Jag/HH thing already. That's what colors do. Ugh.
Also how do you get along with your MIJ Jagmaster? I almost bought one in '97, then finally got a candy apple red one 2-3 years ago for about $400 in mint condition, but I really just couldn't get along with it. The neck was small, the frets were tiny, the nut width was narrow, and the electronics were all just very lackluster to me. For me, the Vintera Jag HH would be a very big step up from the Jagmaster.
As for the Vista Jagmaster the neck is a truss rod heel-adjust and a high Fujigen Gakki serial number but says CIJ so I presume a factory transition thing. The neck is one of those necks that make it easy for me to be creative. Chord progressions and riffs and stuff just fall out of it. Yes, pickups are meh so those will be getting switched out. I think I got lucky!
I'm sure some Fender dealer in '64 looked at the new Duo-Sonic II and thought, "That's not a Duo-Sonic. That's a Mustang".
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OK, I was thinking of the standard Classic Player. I bought my JM for around $800 new back in '08, which at the time was about the most expensive MIM guitar available. Either way, the price increase is expected I suppose, considering the inflation over the past 10 years.vistavision wrote: ↑Wed Aug 07, 2019 6:09 pmThe Classic Players came out in 2006 and as of 2012 even the CP Jag and CP JM MAPs were $799 and the CP Jag HH was $899. All that Classic series and CP series stuff stayed the same price for forever until the Pau Ferro bump a couple of years ago. That they released a rebranded version and bumped it is really no surprise.
Mine was a bullet truss model, so they very well could be very different in construction/feel. I would have replaced the electronics on it, but the neck was the dealbreaker for me. On the other hand, the chinese JMJM / Squier Deluxe necks are my favorite necks on a Fender so far, and I've owned a shocking/sad amount of Fenders over the years.vistavision wrote: ↑Wed Aug 07, 2019 6:09 pmAs for the Vista Jagmaster the neck is a truss rod heel-adjust and a high Fujigen Gakki serial number but says CIJ so I presume a factory transition thing. The neck is one of those necks that make it easy for me to be creative. Chord progressions and riffs and stuff just fall out of it. Yes, pickups are meh so those will be getting switched out. I think I got lucky!
If I find a heel adjust Jagmaster at some point for a good price, I might give it a try based on your feedback.
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I have the 2012 CP Jaguar in OW with the coil split rollers. The rollers gradually split from single to humbucker and you can definitely hear the pickups get fuller. It's not like an on/off. Personally though, when dialling in a tone I either go for all the way left or all the way right. I don't blend that much except when I've got both pickups active. It does offer a huge array of subtle changes to the sound but sometimes I've thought it's a bit too many options.vistavision wrote: ↑Tue Aug 06, 2019 8:50 pmIt doesn't quickly do it. It's still the full spin. The idea I'm guessing is you can dial in the degree of, um, splitness.Beltone wrote: ↑Tue Aug 06, 2019 9:06 amRegarding the Vintera Jag HH, if I'm reading Fender's page right the wheels on the upper horn are used to split or unsplit the pickups. Does it take a lot of scrolling like a standard tone or volume wheel or is it a shorter movement to quickly split the pickups? Curious how it works.
I think it was just Fender designers trying to figure out, "what else can we do with these things?" then not doing much else afterwards.
The top switch is also a kill switch so I'm presuming the Vintera Jag HH models will be the same.
OAN I'm having bad thoughts about selling my CP Jag so I can get the Vintera 60s Jaguar in OT. I'd also love to get the IMB Jazzmaster but I told myself i'd only replace my Jag with another Jag so I'll have to save for that one.
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They finally put a Jaguar video up and it’s all cheesy 80s chorus tone the whole time.
Thanks for nothing, Fender.
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