NGD: Custom Shop Jazzmaster 62 Journeyman

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Re: NGD: Custom Shop Jazzmaster 62 Journeyman

Post by Enzo » Tue Aug 07, 2018 1:53 pm

What is the E to e string spacing on the RSD bridge? Is it vintage wide (2 & 7/32 inches), or modern narrow (2 & 1/8 inches)? Looks like an awesome bridge in any case!

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Re: NGD: Custom Shop Jazzmaster 62 Journeyman

Post by kgbAttack » Wed Aug 08, 2018 2:48 am

I am traveling for a few days, I’ll measure the string spacing and make more photos when I get back :)

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Re: NGD: Custom Shop Jazzmaster 62 Journeyman

Post by famitsu1 » Thu Aug 09, 2018 11:26 am

Huge that would be greatly appreciated sir.

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Re: NGD: Custom Shop Jazzmaster 62 Journeyman

Post by DavidG » Thu Aug 09, 2018 12:34 pm

I think that RSD bridge looks great, melds into the whole offset design very well.

Wish they would release it to us mere mortals.

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Re: NGD: Custom Shop Jazzmaster 62 Journeyman

Post by famitsu1 » Mon Aug 20, 2018 10:02 am

Any joy with those pics yet?

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Re: NGD: Custom Shop Jazzmaster 62 Journeyman

Post by Slippery Elm » Tue Aug 21, 2018 11:19 am

Really don't like relics, but agree the Journeyman finish is the best they have done. I wish there was more selection in the NOS finishes, but I'm glad there are more of these light relics nowadays versus the dragged behind a truck look. This thing is a beauty.

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Re: NGD: Custom Shop Jazzmaster 62 Journeyman

Post by El Pelo » Wed Aug 22, 2018 4:42 am

Very nice! What are the chances of finding one of those bridges second hand? ;D

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Re: NGD: Custom Shop Jazzmaster 62 Journeyman

Post by agiehler » Wed Aug 29, 2018 6:15 am

Dream Jazzmaster right there. New bridge is intriguing to say the least. HNGD!

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Re: NGD: Custom Shop Jazzmaster 62 Journeyman

Post by kgbAttack » Fri Aug 31, 2018 2:31 am

famitsu1 wrote:
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Any joy with those pics yet?
Here they are!

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Re: NGD: Custom Shop Jazzmaster 62 Journeyman

Post by kgbAttack » Fri Aug 31, 2018 2:35 am

Enzo wrote:
Tue Aug 07, 2018 1:53 pm
What is the E to e string spacing on the RSD bridge? Is it vintage wide (2 & 7/32 inches), or modern narrow (2 & 1/8 inches)? Looks like an awesome bridge in any case!
At the bridge, it's 53mm - i'm not sure what that is in inches.

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Re: NGD: Custom Shop Jazzmaster 62 Journeyman

Post by kgbAttack » Fri Aug 31, 2018 2:56 am

This is my offset family :)
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Re: NGD: Custom Shop Jazzmaster 62 Journeyman

Post by Pacreamer » Sat Nov 17, 2018 8:19 am

Awesome. After you've played that RDS for a bit, what do you think?

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Re: NGD: Custom Shop Jazzmaster 62 Journeyman

Post by kgbAttack » Sun Nov 18, 2018 2:06 am

Pacreamer wrote:
Sat Nov 17, 2018 8:19 am
Awesome. After you've played that RDS for a bit, what do you think?
I love this bridge. It requires no maintenance, does not rattle, and it resonates well.

The only thing I noticed is that the action is somewhat high after the 12th fret. The bridge is quite low, so I was thinking of shimming the neck (it appears to have no shim at all).

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Re: NGD: Custom Shop Jazzmaster 62 Journeyman

Post by Pacreamer » Sun Nov 18, 2018 6:14 am

The 1st part sounds awesome! You can't get the bridge any lower without a shim? I would hate to have to do that to one of my guitars. For some reason the thought of using a shim makes me wanna :wtf: :'( . I could be totally off base with that though...

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Re: NGD: Custom Shop Jazzmaster 62 Journeyman

Post by Larry Mal » Sun Nov 18, 2018 7:03 am

Pacreamer wrote:
Sun Nov 18, 2018 6:14 am
The 1st part sounds awesome! You can't get the bridge any lower without a shim? I would hate to have to do that to one of my guitars. For some reason the thought of using a shim makes me wanna :wtf: :'( . I could be totally off base with that though...
Nah, nothing to worry about, it can help your guitar both play and sound better. The only thing I would recommend is that you get a full pocket shim from Stew-Mac, it'll cost a bit, but it'll be better than any solution you'll otherwise find (unless you can make your own full pocket shim).
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