1960 Jazzmaster Inca Silver
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Re: 1960 Jazzmaster Inca Silver (New Vintage Pickguard p.4)
That pickguard crack could be repaired to be almost invisible. I've done it several times. You simply glue and clamp the crack.. filling any voids with superplue and pickguard dust. Then carefully level and buff with increasing grits of wet & dry sandpapers, until you can't detect anything with your fingernail. Touchup any discoloration with a bit of matching paint applied with a tiny artists brush and there you have it. Of course you have to open up the pickup hole a bit to relieve pressure, so it doesn't pop apart again when you install the pickup.
- Bronco Billy
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Re: 1960 Jazzmaster Inca Silver (New Vintage Pickguard p.4)
This looks really good.
I just bought a 59' body, that needs a neck, and I'm considering a Musikraft.
How is it compared to the original?
Did Musikraft do the matching headstock and logo?
I just bought a 59' body, that needs a neck, and I'm considering a Musikraft.
How is it compared to the original?
Did Musikraft do the matching headstock and logo?
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Re: 1960 Jazzmaster Inca Silver (New Vintage Pickguard p.4)
That color is absolutely STUNNING. Wow. Just...wow.
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Re: 1960 Jazzmaster Inca Silver (New Vintage Pickguard p.4)
I love Musikraft necks. If you pay for the right options for what you love, you can't go wrong. I trust that the neck thickness and contours you choose from online are accurate in the final product. It's worth it to upgrade for the better wood options, mind you.
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Re: 1960 Jazzmaster Inca Silver (New Vintage Pickguard p.4)
Hmm. This could be a future project for me to try.Louie7 wrote:That pickguard crack could be repaired to be almost invisible. I've done it several times. You simply glue and clamp the crack.. filling any voids with superplue and pickguard dust. Then carefully level and buff with increasing grits of wet & dry sandpapers, until you can't detect anything with your fingernail. Touchup any discoloration with a bit of matching paint applied with a tiny artists brush and there you have it. Of course you have to open up the pickup hole a bit to relieve pressure, so it doesn't pop apart again when you install the pickup.
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Re: 1960 Jazzmaster Inca Silver (New Vintage Pickguard p.4)
The darker rosewood upgrade or the rock hard maple?cursesfoiled wrote:I love Musikraft necks. If you pay for the right options for what you love, you can't go wrong. I trust that the neck thickness and contours you choose from online are accurate in the final product. It's worth it to upgrade for the better wood options, mind you.
- johnnyyenagain
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Re: 1960 Jazzmaster Inca Silver (New Vintage Pickguard p.4)
Cool. I was wondering if there was a clean way to repair the split I have in a '59 tort guard- at that really thin bit above one of the rhythm circuit pots.I'm thinking that the two sides might gap a little due to shrinkage, though. Anyone think the superglue+dust would hold that together? It seems like I'd want to back it up with something wafer-thin. As an old roadie my thoughts run to gaffer's but that would be soooo incorrect.Louie7 wrote:That pickguard crack could be repaired to be almost invisible. I've done it several times. You simply glue and clamp the crack.. filling any voids with superplue and pickguard dust. Then carefully level and buff with increasing grits of wet & dry sandpapers, until you can't detect anything with your fingernail. Touchup any discoloration with a bit of matching paint applied with a tiny artists brush and there you have it. Of course you have to open up the pickup hole a bit to relieve pressure, so it doesn't pop apart again when you install the pickup.
Freakin' stunning JM. Congrats!
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Re: 1960 Jazzmaster Inca Silver (New Vintage Pickguard p.4)
I really like this guitar. Looks great in Inca Silver. That may be my favorite color for a Jazzmaster. Very nice.
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Re: 1960 Jazzmaster Inca Silver (New Vintage Pickguard p.4)
Greetings, first of all, that is a beautiful guitar and very excellent work done you have. I am just wondering, since I have read somewhere says the jazzmasters from the year 60 - 61 have beefier necks, is it possible for you to tell if your one is a U neck, a thick C neck, or it actually has the same neck contour as the 62 reissue?Thanks a lot.
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Re: 1960 Jazzmaster Inca Silver (New Vintage Pickguard p.4)
Welcome! This isn't my guitar but I always ask neck profile questions so...
I can say that unless its a custom order, new guitar you'll likely not find a U-shape on a vintage JM. I'm curious too but willing to bet its close to the AVRI shape but with more girth around the 12th fret.
I can say that unless its a custom order, new guitar you'll likely not find a U-shape on a vintage JM. I'm curious too but willing to bet its close to the AVRI shape but with more girth around the 12th fret.
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Re: 1960 Jazzmaster Inca Silver (New Vintage Pickguard p.4)
The 1960 neck I have is very much a C shape and it's a little thinner than the AVRI 62, but very close.
I'm not aware if 58-59 JM necks have more "shoulder" and a thicker contour, but I do not find 60-61 to be the case.
In my humble experiences, I've compared necks when I can and I experienced that they appeared beefier, rounder during 63-65 on Jazzmasters and Jaguars.
I'm not aware if 58-59 JM necks have more "shoulder" and a thicker contour, but I do not find 60-61 to be the case.
In my humble experiences, I've compared necks when I can and I experienced that they appeared beefier, rounder during 63-65 on Jazzmasters and Jaguars.
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Re: 1960 Jazzmaster Inca Silver (New Vintage Pickguard p.4)
My '63 jazzmaster has the biggest neck of any fender i've ever played.cursesfoiled wrote:The 1960 neck I have is very much a C shape and it's a little thinner than the AVRI 62, but very close.
I'm not aware if 58-59 JM necks have more "shoulder" and a thicker contour, but I do not find 60-61 to be the case.
In my humble experiences, I've compared necks when I can and I experienced that they appeared beefier, rounder during 63-65 on Jazzmasters and Jaguars.
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- Ursa Minor
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Re: 1960 Jazzmaster Inca Silver (New Vintage Pickguard p.4)
Terminal,terminalvertigo wrote:My '63 jazzmaster has the biggest neck of any fender i've ever played.cursesfoiled wrote:The 1960 neck I have is very much a C shape and it's a little thinner than the AVRI 62, but very close.
I'm not aware if 58-59 JM necks have more "shoulder" and a thicker contour, but I do not find 60-61 to be the case.
In my humble experiences, I've compared necks when I can and I experienced that they appeared beefier, rounder during 63-65 on Jazzmasters and Jaguars.
Have you ever done any caliper measurements at the 1st and 12th? I'd be really interested.
My AUG 64 neck is .79" and .98". Real big around the 12th but super comfy, even with such an exaggerated taper.
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Re: 1960 Jazzmaster Inca Silver (New Vintage Pickguard p.4)
Send me a caliperkosmonautmayhem wrote:Terminal,terminalvertigo wrote:My '63 jazzmaster has the biggest neck of any fender i've ever played.cursesfoiled wrote:The 1960 neck I have is very much a C shape and it's a little thinner than the AVRI 62, but very close.
I'm not aware if 58-59 JM necks have more "shoulder" and a thicker contour, but I do not find 60-61 to be the case.
In my humble experiences, I've compared necks when I can and I experienced that they appeared beefier, rounder during 63-65 on Jazzmasters and Jaguars.
Have you ever done any caliper measurements at the 1st and 12th? I'd be really interested.
My AUG 64 neck is .79" and .98". Real big around the 12th but super comfy, even with such an exaggerated taper.
GoodDeals:Jaguar018-Skip-Scotty66-Noirengineer-Panoramic-Soundhack-Tribi9-Stereordinary-Dug-Ginnungagap-Loomer-Eupat-FenderBob-Franco-AWSchmit-PeterHerman-TweedleDee-Diceman-Prospect-Danocaster-Glimmertwin-Jetset-Staytuned-ukfuzz-Aen-Atomicmassunit-MT,etc
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Re: 1960 Jazzmaster Inca Silver (New Vintage Pickguard p.4)
Maybe for Christmas. Have you been good this year?
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