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Geetarfreek82 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2023 7:28 pmI love this thread, it's one of the reasons I signed up here! I built a Jag-stang prototype replica using a MIM Jag-stang body with a Warmoth neck. Kudos to everyone involved for putting this all together.
Thank you so much, Noah. It means a lot to me.Geetarfreek82 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2023 7:28 pmI love this thread, it's one of the reasons I signed up here! I built a Jag-stang prototype replica using a MIM Jag-stang body with a Warmoth neck. Kudos to everyone involved for putting this all together.
100% agree with you.JVG wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2023 2:13 amI don’t think I’ve written in this thread, although i’ve read a decent chunk of it. The level of detail goes well beyond my fairly superficial interest level in Cobain’s gear, and I admire the research work that has gone into it. A true labour of love - well done.
Regarding the topic of misinformation, i recently heard Rick Beato use the term ‘repeaters’ to describe forum folks who repost info they have read, without any awareness of its correctness. (By the way, I have mixed feelings about Beato, and maybe he got the word from somewhere else. Also, i realise the irony of me repeating the term repeater!)
In the context of correcting the poor information being circulated (for over 30 years) about Cobain’s guitars, don’t give up hope. Slowly more and more people will read this thread and the info will seep into other forums. It will take time, of course.
I believe we are now in an age where more people are keen to challenge internet ‘myths’, and search for information that can be verified, either by properly controlled experiments, or by seeking out original certified documentation.
For example, in the pedal world for many years the repeaters said that true bypass was always best because it didn’t ‘suck your tone’. More recently there has been a growing number of people accepting that buffered is often as good, and sometimes better (admittedly pedal technology has also changed during this time).
On guitars, for years the repeaters talked about nitro paint being better for a guitar’s tone because it ‘let the wood breathe’, and now this has been debunked.
The myths surrounding particular musician’s equipment are a lot more specialised, and tend to be gripped with passion in many cases. Especially when the musician is dead. But that’s not to say they can’t be corrected with good research such as contained in this thread.
What i have just said is not news to people on OSG, who tend to be more investigative and open minded than most, but i think it is worth, errr….repeating.
I just wanted to add that I worked as a "boutique" pickup winder for about a decade. I concur with what was previously stated; potting a humbucker in lacquer would just be a terrible idea. It would be severely messy (it would harden on the bobbin and look like crap) and it wouldn't even be that great for dampening microphonics. Wax potting would be leagues better for both purposes. I think that "fact" was also a bit of misinformation/misremembering .Amon 7.L wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2023 12:08 amThank you so much, Noah. It means a lot to me.Geetarfreek82 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2023 7:28 pmI love this thread, it's one of the reasons I signed up here! I built a Jag-stang prototype replica using a MIM Jag-stang body with a Warmoth neck. Kudos to everyone involved for putting this all together.
As AcrylicSuperman already said, with a bit of luck we might have an update soon so, stick around.
Btw: welcome onboard!
It very well may be. We've come across a few areas where Larry hasn't been 100%. We do know who has the original order form for the pickup though and if I am ever granted the opportunity to speak with them, i will share it with the rest of you. Keep in mind though, Larry wasn't a pickup winder himself. In fact, he had some issues in his hands according to those that knew him during his time at Fender. So he very well may mean wax potting. It's common at SD.Geetarfreek82 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2023 2:18 pmI just wanted to add that I worked as a "boutique" pickup winder for about a decade. I concur with what was previously stated; potting a humbucker in lacquer would just be a terrible idea. It would be severely messy (it would harden on the bobbin and look like crap) and it wouldn't even be that great for dampening microphonics. Wax potting would be leagues better for both purposes. I think that "fact" was also a bit of misinformation/misremembering .Amon 7.L wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2023 12:08 amThank you so much, Noah. It means a lot to me.Geetarfreek82 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2023 7:28 pmI love this thread, it's one of the reasons I signed up here! I built a Jag-stang prototype replica using a MIM Jag-stang body with a Warmoth neck. Kudos to everyone involved for putting this all together.
As AcrylicSuperman already said, with a bit of luck we might have an update soon so, stick around.
Btw: welcome onboard!
Thank you! I was granted access to Kurt's Competition Mustang on Thursday, and will have access to it again either Monday or Tuesday. Amon and I are working on the data behind the scenes and comparing between all possible Jagstang necks, from production models to the prototypes to the 69 mustangs themselves.FenderGuy312 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 23, 2023 8:09 amMy favorite thread on OSG, I’ve been checking every week or so for an update, very pumped for some new info. Thanks for your awesome work!
Our pleasure, gentleman!FenderGuy312 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 23, 2023 8:09 amMy favorite thread on OSG, I’ve been checking every week or so for an update, very pumped for some new info. Thanks for your awesome work!
Am-on it, right nowAcrylicSuperman wrote: ↑Sun Jul 23, 2023 11:03 amThank you! I was granted access to Kurt's Competition Mustang on Thursday, and will have access to it again either Monday or Tuesday. Amon and I are working on the data behind the scenes and comparing between all possible Jagstang necks, from production models to the prototypes to the 69 mustangs themselves.
I see what you did there. LolAmon 7.L wrote: ↑Sun Jul 23, 2023 11:27 amOur pleasure, gentleman!FenderGuy312 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 23, 2023 8:09 amMy favorite thread on OSG, I’ve been checking every week or so for an update, very pumped for some new info. Thanks for your awesome work!
Much appreciated.
Am-on it, right nowAcrylicSuperman wrote: ↑Sun Jul 23, 2023 11:03 amThank you! I was granted access to Kurt's Competition Mustang on Thursday, and will have access to it again either Monday or Tuesday. Amon and I are working on the data behind the scenes and comparing between all possible Jagstang necks, from production models to the prototypes to the 69 mustangs themselves.
I'd be tackling that upside down question mark firstletterstoboddah wrote: ↑Tue Oct 17, 2023 11:50 pmit is making me look even harder at the small details in my own jagstang. but now I know I should maybe type it jag-stang¿ with the dash
