Oldie guitar player and a "Newbie" here ! Hi everyone !
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Welcome JacquesP , I too have been playing since the sixties with small hands and I like a Strat or Tele most of the time . The small scale is good for easier reach . I`v never had a Jag but always thought it would be nice . I hope you find a good one . Maybe the pickup type on your old jag was part of the magic too or string gage.
As soon as you said that you made enough to pay the rent back then I felt jealous of you abilities
. I joined this forum 1 year ago and I learn something every day thanks to the vast talent of fellow members .
As soon as you said that you made enough to pay the rent back then I felt jealous of you abilities
. I joined this forum 1 year ago and I learn something every day thanks to the vast talent of fellow members .
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Hi and welcome.
24" scale:
The Official Home Of Brian May Guitars
A member is building one. Great thread!
https://guitarscanada.com/index.php...-special-guitar-the-movie-inspired-me.238596/
24" scale:
The Official Home Of Brian May Guitars
A member is building one. Great thread!
https://guitarscanada.com/index.php...-special-guitar-the-movie-inspired-me.238596/
Hey folks!
Back again.
Well, it seems that I am out of luck trying to get to a store that has a Jaguar in hand so I can test it out.
Anyway, just a few minutes ago ... back from the music store in town, the fellow (musician/salesperson) let me try a few guitars, including a couple of Indonesian made ones. I did not quite the action on them anyway.
So, there it was: a Stratocaster (2019 American model) ... can't remember exactly the "type" of strat this is though.
Wonderful action ... soft as butter! Not as heavy as I thought. First couple of frets a bit large though.
As it stands, I just might get this one, but !
Are there any members here who have played on both a Jaguar (recent model) and a recent Strat?
If so, which do you prefer and why?
Remember: I have small hands/fingers and I have no way to compare at this time.
Any opinion/recommendation(s) would be welcomed!
Cheers!
JP
Edit: we also talked about the possibility of trying a Thinline Telecaster; they are going to have one in store soon. I know Telecaster's are fine instruments with excellent action but, the "sound" ? Not sure.
Back again.
Well, it seems that I am out of luck trying to get to a store that has a Jaguar in hand so I can test it out.
Anyway, just a few minutes ago ... back from the music store in town, the fellow (musician/salesperson) let me try a few guitars, including a couple of Indonesian made ones. I did not quite the action on them anyway.
So, there it was: a Stratocaster (2019 American model) ... can't remember exactly the "type" of strat this is though.
Wonderful action ... soft as butter! Not as heavy as I thought. First couple of frets a bit large though.
As it stands, I just might get this one, but !
Are there any members here who have played on both a Jaguar (recent model) and a recent Strat?
If so, which do you prefer and why?
Remember: I have small hands/fingers and I have no way to compare at this time.
Any opinion/recommendation(s) would be welcomed!
Cheers!
JP
Edit: we also talked about the possibility of trying a Thinline Telecaster; they are going to have one in store soon. I know Telecaster's are fine instruments with excellent action but, the "sound" ? Not sure.
Update: I will have the chance to try a (brand new) Fender Jaguar this week, right here in town!
So great chance for comparing the Strat against this "little" gem.
I'll update this thread (for those who could be interested) soon.
Cheers!
So great chance for comparing the Strat against this "little" gem.
I'll update this thread (for those who could be interested) soon.
Cheers!
Salut Frenchy!
Sorry, I'm a bit late replying to your post.
As I mentioned a bit earlier: I have the chance to try a Jaguar this week ... Hurray!
Hopefully, it will "perform" as good a the old one (and "gave away") I had years ago.
Thanks, Marcos!
Superb sunsets here these days and the weather is finally cooperating ... time to get the cameras out too (aside from the guitars).
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Thanks, John.Welcome JacquesP , I too have been playing since the sixties with small hands and I like a Strat or Tele most of the time . The small scale is good for easier reach . I`v never had a Jag but always thought it would be nice . I hope you find a good one . Maybe the pickup type on your old jag was part of the magic too or string gage.
As soon as you said that you made enough to pay the rent back then I felt jealous of you abilities
I would certainly not say that the rent was paid due to "talent" nor abilities, but, at the end of the day (cliché) we had enough music to keep some folks happy.
The Jag will be tested this week and of course, I am expecting the same or very close, rendition as my old Jag.
I too am (re-)learning after all of those years of neglecting music .. picked up a few hints here and there and I even was brave enough (joke) to take some music lessons. For an old guy like myself, that was hard to accept at first but I'm glad I'm doing it.
Darned pentatonic scales !!!
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Hey Jacques, cool digs. Welcome!
I'm old enough, my back bolster is just a familiar part of my playing regime. I only use an electric as a 'silent guitar', in the wee hours*. I really liked a little Gibson SG 50's Tribute ($500 +/- used, vgc, ohsc) & never got along with the big old jazz box I had actually purchased for the couch gig.
There's imo a lot more to choose from, nowdays.
There's some sweet Canadian electrics being built (for & by) members here--if you're in the mood to wallow in retirement.
Everyone deserves a brand new car, once in their lives, and a Custom built guitar--by one pair of hands, for one pair of hands.
Canada has really become a Player, when it comes to totl guitars. Your neck-of-the-woods is close imo to the possible epicenter.
Fingertip pain goes away, as soon as you begin your wallow. Well it at least ceases to matter. Enjoy.
Edit: in case nobody's told you, it's now considered more acceptable to own more than one guitar. A trend, I've heard, actually embraced by some members here.
*If Mrs. Dog's awake -- it's wee time.
I'm old enough, my back bolster is just a familiar part of my playing regime. I only use an electric as a 'silent guitar', in the wee hours*. I really liked a little Gibson SG 50's Tribute ($500 +/- used, vgc, ohsc) & never got along with the big old jazz box I had actually purchased for the couch gig.
There's imo a lot more to choose from, nowdays.
There's some sweet Canadian electrics being built (for & by) members here--if you're in the mood to wallow in retirement.
Everyone deserves a brand new car, once in their lives, and a Custom built guitar--by one pair of hands, for one pair of hands.
Canada has really become a Player, when it comes to totl guitars. Your neck-of-the-woods is close imo to the possible epicenter.
Fingertip pain goes away, as soon as you begin your wallow. Well it at least ceases to matter. Enjoy.
Edit: in case nobody's told you, it's now considered more acceptable to own more than one guitar. A trend, I've heard, actually embraced by some members here.
*If Mrs. Dog's awake -- it's wee time.
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You should start a dedicated thread about this new trend. Others will be interested.
Looks like a regular pattern these days: having more than one guitar, including myself.Hey Jacques, cool digs. Welcome!
I'm old enough, my back bolster is just a familiar part of my playing regime. I only use an electric as a 'silent guitar', in the wee hours*. I really liked a little Gibson SG 50's Tribute ($500 +/- used, vgc, ohsc) & never got along with the big old jazz box I had actually purchased for the couch gig.
There's imo a lot more to choose from, nowdays.
There's some sweet Canadian electrics being built (for & by) members here--if you're in the mood to wallow in retirement.
Everyone deserves a brand new car, once in their lives, and a Custom built guitar--by one pair of hands, for one pair of hands.
Canada has really become a Player, when it comes to totl guitars. Your neck-of-the-woods is close imo to the possible epicenter.
Fingertip pain goes away, as soon as you begin your wallow. Well it at least ceases to matter. Enjoy.
Edit: in case nobody's told you, it's now considered more acceptable to own more than one guitar. A trend, I've heard, actually embraced by some members here.
*If Mrs. Dog's awake -- it's wee time.
Mind you, a good friend of mine, and former band member, STILL owns all the guitars he bought since the early seventies. Not quite sure of the actual number but according to the picture he sent, a few months back, he has at least 30 of them!! I'll try to dig the picture and post it here.
I kept the old 12 strings "for fun" and my preferred acoustic (Norman B30 - just out of the luthier who did a fantastic job on the action) but ended up selling my Ibanez Artcore semi acoustic last week in view of the upcoming acquisition of the Fender (whichever that'll be).
So, I'll be with 3 guitars and (not mine - my daughter's) an Epiphone that looks like a Gibson Les Paul dwarf!
... very small but so incredibly heavy. Glad it's not mine; . it had to be restored a bit ... electronic contacts somewhere caused that little fella to be completely silent. Interesting this bit about custom made Canadian guitars: where are those? Close to my neck-of-the-woods ...? That's worth investigating.
Of course, that would also be GAS bait!
As for the sore fingertips: it's getting better, especially after having forced them to struggle on the 12-strings (ouch!) ...great relief when I use the 6-strings after using this beast.
Cheers!
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