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Topic: Jaguar or Strat?

Well I parted with my electric and am now looking for a replacement... I'm going for that classic surf tone smile So what do you think Strat or Jaguar? Any opinions? I know the strat is a very versatile guitar... I definitely prefer the looks of the Jag but with guitars it's all about the tone and I'm not sure how it would mix with other styles of music... Also anyone care to recommend a really good reverb pedal. I've been considering the Boss RV-5 http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/prod … sku=151303 anyone have experience/feedback on them. Thanks guys & gals smile

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Re: Jaguar or Strat?

Pix,

Also check out the G & L line don't know if  you are familiar with them. After Leo Fender sold out to CBS , George Fullerton and Leo Fender started the G & L line. The made in US models are G&L and the imports are  G&L Tributes.

I bought mine new about 10 yrs ago and it is a Legacy Special it is just about a strat in everyway. You can't tell it apart from a custom made strat other than the name on the headstock. The locking tuners make it a Special. It is like the Yairi line is in Acoustic. They are flawless.

I was talked in to going the way of the strat or legacy because of versatility and I'm glad I did. I have had some very good players play the G&L and say it don't get much better than it. I have a Fender Hotrod Deluxe I play it through. The sound will give you shivers.

Just mentioning the G&L line cause sometimes you can find some very good deals on them because they are a less known guitar than Fender. My nephew plays a Legacy also and is a beautiful guitar also.

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Re: Jaguar or Strat?

Here's a Pic

G&L Legacy Special , Cherry Burst

http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab182/wlbaye/6-17-09-02003-1.jpg

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Re: Jaguar or Strat?

Thanks Wayne! I'll definitely give them a look. Are the neck profiles and fretboard radius's the same as a strat also. Playability is as important as tone to me. As long as the fretboard isn't as flat as say a Gretsch or Martin I can probably adapt to it though... I appreciate your input! -Pix

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Re: Jaguar or Strat?

She is a beauty isn't she smile

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Re: Jaguar or Strat?

Pix I have owned a Jaguar and I think it may come closer to the surf sound then my strat it is a little more twangy hollow sound but its a matter of choice I like the split tones on the toggle of a strat but that's just me either choice is good, I dont know much of the G&L line but if Leo Fender had anything to do with it then it has to be good smile

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Re: Jaguar or Strat?

Yes, I think you would love the neck , it is easier to play than my Yairi acoustic and that is the finest neck I have played. I bought my guitar new from a dealer on a no reserve auction at the last second and was the only bidder , opening bid was $500. My nephew also has a G&L legacy and a US made strat and they are all really nice, but I like the G&L better. The fit and finish is very good. My neck is almost identical to his Strat. I could get some measurements if you'd like. I think the retail on my guitar was around $ 1300. I added the pearl pickguard it had a plain white one on it.

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Thanks again for all the feedback guys!   Wayne you got a real steal!! And you were talking about me being able to sleep at night over some strings smile How do you live with yourself wink I think you'd feel better if you passed that deal on to someone else and since your such a stand-up guy I'd be glad to help you out with it lol

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Re: Jaguar or Strat?

I thought after I bought it there just had to be something wrong with it, but I haven't found anything yet. I talked to the dealer after the auction and he just said some stuff he's done really well on and others he takes his licking. After being in the motorsports business 15 yrs and taking trade ins you become very cautious.

I have been beat up so bad at times I will take a good deal now and again. Thanks but I guess I'm gonna keep this one. I just wanted to let you know about the G&L line though. You may want to research them a little. The Legacy is the Strat copy and the Asat is the Telecaster Copy, there is also a Bluesboy that is a semihollow tele. Anything with Tribute on it is Imported.

I'm Sleepin Fine Thanks smile

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Re: Jaguar or Strat?

I think you can get a great surf tone with either guitar and a good amp with lots of reverb. In my opinion the Strat has a better tremelo system and would give more versatility in sounds. I think most of the Jags have a curved 7.25 neck radius that works well for some but many don't like as well as the strat's 9.25 flatter radius...I guess it depends on what works best for you. Also agree with wlbaye that the G&L is an outstanding choice for a strat or telly type guitar...I have G&L ASAT Classic and just love it...  The Legacy like the one pictured above would be my first choice for what you are wanting...  Seems that the G&L is the last word on Strat and Telly guitars...   hope this helps some...

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Re: Jaguar or Strat?

If you are going for that classic surf sound, you're gonna need an amp with "true" spring reverb. So you can kick the side of the amp to get that crazy cracking sound at the beginning of wipeout by the surfaris. I know, you're saying "kick the side of the amp!?", but thats how they did it. I saw a home made effect "pedal" on a DIY web site. Unfortunately I don't remember where. It was made out of a wooden box that a telescope came in and a slinky. I think the guy sound proofed the box. There was a speaker without a cone that had the end of the slinky welded or glued to it and maybe a microphone at the other end. It had some way to adjust the length of the slinky. I know that is really vague, but so is my memory. What were we talking about? Oh yeah, he built it just for that purpose kicking it around to get that cracking sound. You can also hear it in the soundtrack to that Clint Eastwood movie "The good, the bad, and the ugly". My favorite! I'd go with the Jag, just to be different. Even though I think of a strat whenever I hear that surf sound.

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Re: Jaguar or Strat?

You can't go wrong with a Strat. It's what the vast majority of "surf" style players use. I picked up an American Deluxe Strat with the new S1 switching system 18 months ago and absolutely love it. I don't play "surf" though. However the G&L line everyone's been mentioning is another Leo Fender triumph. The ASAT (Tele) and Legacy(Strat) are both top of the line axes. Some of my friends even prefer them to the Strat. All you can do is play 'em before you buy 'em. Hear for yourself which one you prefer.
As for Reverb pedals..... I've never heard one that sounds as good as a Fender amp with a mechanical  Spring Reverb. Buying a new amp just for a great reverb is a rather expensive option though.  Have fun searching.