Jim Root Jazzmaster Refinish

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Re: Jim Root Jazzmaster Refinish

Post by HNB » Tue Sep 22, 2020 11:05 am

Front is good. I will do the back tomorrow. :)

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It has a nice natural look to it. :) Pretty happy.
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Re: Jim Root Jazzmaster Refinish

Post by Scout » Tue Sep 22, 2020 4:32 pm

Any idea what wood that is? Good thoughts coming your way from the misses and I.
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Re: Jim Root Jazzmaster Refinish

Post by HNB » Tue Sep 22, 2020 6:31 pm

Thanks! The Root Jazzmasters have mahogany bodies. :)
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Re: Jim Root Jazzmaster Refinish

Post by blunderbuss » Tue Sep 22, 2020 9:22 pm

Wow this is shaping up to be something very special. You’re doing a lovely job!
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Re: Jim Root Jazzmaster Refinish

Post by epizootics » Tue Sep 22, 2020 10:00 pm

Beautiful work as usual HNB. This guitars screams for a cool touch of mint green!

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Re: Jim Root Jazzmaster Refinish

Post by HNB » Wed Sep 23, 2020 9:19 am

Thanks. I appreciate the positive thoughts. :)

The guitar is almost done. I am just waiting on a pickup screw, strap locks, and strings. It is looking pretty awesome reassembled. :D

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Re: Jim Root Jazzmaster Refinish

Post by HNB » Wed Sep 23, 2020 10:41 am

Jim Root approved. :D

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Re: Jim Root Jazzmaster Refinish

Post by countertext » Wed Sep 23, 2020 12:58 pm

Turned out pretty damn tight, must admit.
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Re: Jim Root Jazzmaster Refinish

Post by kgbAttack » Thu Sep 24, 2020 3:36 am

HNB wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 23, 2020 10:41 am
 Jim Root approved. :D

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It is fantastic looking - also sending you positive thoughts. all the best
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Re: Jim Root Jazzmaster Refinish

Post by Embenny » Thu Sep 24, 2020 10:32 am

Honestly, that's so much nicer than stock. Great work!
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Re: Jim Root Jazzmaster Refinish

Post by HNB » Thu Sep 24, 2020 11:05 am

Thanks! I am excited to get it strung up. :)
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Re: Jim Root Jazzmaster Refinish

Post by pad » Fri Sep 25, 2020 6:02 am

that woodgrain is wonderful!
it shouldnt be hidden

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great job!
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Re: Jim Root Jazzmaster Refinish

Post by Unicorn Warrior » Sat Sep 26, 2020 10:16 pm

There's just something about wood finishes. Looks like a nice and classy guitar now. Are those active pups in that?
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Re: Jim Root Jazzmaster Refinish

Post by Steadyriot. » Sun Sep 27, 2020 12:25 am

Man that's so rad! And you even got the man himself to see it!
I always liked the JR Jazzmaster. Such a cool looking guitar. No frills!
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Re: Jim Root Jazzmaster Refinish

Post by HNB » Sun Sep 27, 2020 7:11 am

It has the stock EMG pickups Jim Root used to use before he designed his own set for his white version two Jazzmaster. They sound really good. I know some people think actives sound generic or sterile, but these don't. They are great clean or with gain.

I am still giddy that he commented on my post. I know it isn't a huge thing, but to me it is. I am a big Jim Root fan so having a nod from him was a really big thing to me.
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