Jaguar

I'm surprised no one has mentioned this one yet. I’ve been tempted to grab a JM kit but talked myself out of it because I’ve always had a soft spot for the Jags… the dodgy trem/controls/stylish pickguard setup… my god could these things BE any sexier?

Is there a reason there’s not already a Jag kit? Could the controls alone cause a mental breakdown?


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Gotta agree. I've always loved the look of these things. That's one of the reasons why I built the JM-1. It was the closest thing I could find.

It might have to do with the scale length. Jags have a 24" scale length instead the standard Fender 25.5" or Gibson 24.75". The kit factories probably don't want to mess around with another set of maching for a different scale neck.

ahh yes, I forgot about the scale length.... not many other 'popular' 24" guitars around either I don't think.

so, they could keep the current scale , it's the look! Surely if they could get the look right, the issue of scale would not be a major issue - or is that just me?

You're right Stan! and a 25.5" jaguar would actually be pretty cool, the only real difference between the jag and jazzmaster is the scale and control setup... bodies are pretty much identical.

Yhep... the mental health system would not be able to cope with the fall out from folk trying to wire one of these up... I am still in therapy a year after my first attempt to wire up the 335 kit. Still have nightmares over that experience :)
Jags would send anyone around the twist!

DB, you can conquer your fears, just remember what the psych said, and if that doesnt work, we got pills!

The pills aint working, Gav :P