Jaguar

[zeromick]

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?

[lawry]

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.

[Fretworn]

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.

[zeromick]

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

[stan]

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?

[zeromick]

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.

[dingobass]

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!

[Gavin1393]

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

[dingobass]

The pills aint working, Gav :P