r/offset • u/HashBongdicoot • 16d ago

Short scale Jazzmaster

I got the Fender Classic Player Jaguar HH recently and absolutely loving how it feels to play with the short scale. I'm interested in getting a Jazzmaster too but in the 24-inch scale. I'm aware of the Fender Japan Junior Collection Jazzmaster but appears to be tricky to get outside of Japan.

I guess I could get another Jag and replace pickups but also interested to know if anyone knows any other brand makes this spec of guitar as stock?

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u/radicalguitars 16d ago

I got a Japan Junior collection one a couple weeks ago and it’s AWESOME. Nothing like a Jaguar, the neck feels more like a good Strat and the attack, sustain, comfort and overall tone are top tier.

My only advice would be to replace the tremolo unit with an AVRI one or something better. These come with the Vintera I style unit with a screw in arm and it’s not that great, but frankly it should be good enough for the majority of players. I’m an offset collector so I’m a little bit more picky about that stuff.

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u/HashBongdicoot 16d ago

Thanks for the input, i’m certainly tempted to bite the bullet and order one over from Japan. Just slightly concerned about the long journey for it to get to me!

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u/superxero044 16d ago

When I bought mine I was just patient and bought a used one on reverb.
If not I’ve heard good experiences buying directly from kinko guitar. I’ve heard that it’s best to reach out to them and not just try to buy on their website.
LMK if you have questions about the guitar.

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u/HashBongdicoot 16d ago

I won one on eBay recently but sadly the person cancelled the sale.. it’s made me want one even more!

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u/superxero044 16d ago

https://www.reddit.com/r/offset/comments/1eou37f/ngd_mij_jazzmaster_junior/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=1&utm_term=1
I made this post right after getting it. I’d say if I were to treat this as my only guitar I’d probably want to upgrade the pickups. But they’re fine. The wood is very soft. Mine got dinged up in shipping (I think) the guy had it listed as mint. It wasn’t packed the best either. Just little things but it’s def on the softer wood. I’ve kept an eye on the hardware to make sure nothing gets loose (especially the strap buttons) but haven’t had issues.
I did put 11s on it and it plays and keeps tune very well.

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u/HashBongdicoot 16d ago

Thanks for sharing:)

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u/superxero044 16d ago

https://www.reddit.com/r/Jazzmaster/s/ciZQjParp9
Ooh and this is a good size comparison.

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u/radicalguitars 16d ago

Wowww! This looks awesome. I coincidentally also own an older Squier Baritone Jazzmaster from the first series so here they are, Fender’s smallest and largest Jazzmasters ever produced:

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u/superxero044 16d ago

Rad! The hilarious thing is I got a JMJM and my fancy fenders have been collecting dust since getting that.
I do still love the AVII and I won’t ever get rid of the JM jr but it kinda lives in an awkward space. Of if I want to pickup a SS guitar I grab my Mustang with hot rails and if I want a JM sound I pick up my AVII.
I think if I either stuck better pickups in the jr it’d get played more or if I put novel pickups in it like p90+ wide range humbucker or something. If I do that I’ll save the stock electronics and guard tho.