EGC Aluminium Neck + Jaguar Body Project [FINISHED]
- thegumbootman
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EGC Aluminium Neck + Jaguar Body Project [FINISHED]
Thought I'd start a thread to document my progress with this project and to ask questions I may have along the way.
The specs so far:
- EGC bolt-on aluminium neck (block inlays)
- Black Fender American Vintage '62 Jaguar body
- Spitfire tort pickguard
- Fender 50th Anniversary Jaguar pickups
- Staytrem 12" radius bridge
- US Jag/Jazzmaster trem with a Staytrem collet
Still to come:
- Either a 4-way or 3-way tele style switch
- Maybe no rhythm circuit, or maybe I'll do what's in a Marr Jag
The specs so far:
- EGC bolt-on aluminium neck (block inlays)
- Black Fender American Vintage '62 Jaguar body
- Spitfire tort pickguard
- Fender 50th Anniversary Jaguar pickups
- Staytrem 12" radius bridge
- US Jag/Jazzmaster trem with a Staytrem collet
Still to come:
- Either a 4-way or 3-way tele style switch
- Maybe no rhythm circuit, or maybe I'll do what's in a Marr Jag
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- kdanie
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Re: EGC Aluminium Neck + Jaguar Body Project
I dig it!
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Re: EGC Aluminium Neck + Jaguar Body Project
Damn that's hot...
I'd lean into the whole chrome and black thing and take the Jaguar HH Special looks to the extreme, just all chrome and black, but it's gonna look great as planned. Love that neck!
I'd lean into the whole chrome and black thing and take the Jaguar HH Special looks to the extreme, just all chrome and black, but it's gonna look great as planned. Love that neck!
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- thegumbootman
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Re: EGC Aluminium Neck + Jaguar Body Project
Do I need to get those brass shielding tub things or will I be sweet without them?
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Re: EGC Aluminium Neck + Jaguar Body Project
Is that a 24" neck?
RE: the tubs, I'd just use copper tape or that metal paint stuff.
RE: the tubs, I'd just use copper tape or that metal paint stuff.
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Re: EGC Aluminium Neck + Jaguar Body Project
Jags don't really have 'tubs' do they? Just some metal plates.
Admittedly I was thinking this was a keeper kind of project where resale value was not a big concern. It might affect the resale value a bit, but we are not talking about a vintage body here. As long as you can show potential buyers that you're selling a proper USA body (so don't paint/tape over key markings that indicate what you have) I think you'd be fine.
Admittedly I was thinking this was a keeper kind of project where resale value was not a big concern. It might affect the resale value a bit, but we are not talking about a vintage body here. As long as you can show potential buyers that you're selling a proper USA body (so don't paint/tape over key markings that indicate what you have) I think you'd be fine.
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Re: EGC Aluminium Neck + Jaguar Body Project
Just in the process of ordering parts now. Going with American Pro Jag style wiring.
Which knobs should I go with? Standard Jag knobs? Those Starcaster style knobs would be tight but they may be hard to find/a bit expensive.
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Which knobs should I go with? Standard Jag knobs? Those Starcaster style knobs would be tight but they may be hard to find/a bit expensive.
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Re: EGC Aluminium Neck + Jaguar Body Project
Wow I love it!!!!
I generally don't really like the look of aluminium necks, but it adds more chrome on a very chromed guitar, which is why I love jaguars.
It will look insanely good!!
And good call for the spitfire tort also... again, I don't really am into tort but this is working here
Love it !!!!
I generally don't really like the look of aluminium necks, but it adds more chrome on a very chromed guitar, which is why I love jaguars.
It will look insanely good!!
And good call for the spitfire tort also... again, I don't really am into tort but this is working here
Love it !!!!
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Re: EGC Aluminium Neck + Jaguar Body Project
oh, this will be interesting! I was always drawn towards aluminum necks with dot markers, and how ridiculously good those look with natural bodies, but this project looks equally promising. definitely subscribed!
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Re: EGC Aluminium Neck + Jaguar Body Project
Parts all here!
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Re: EGC Aluminium Neck + Jaguar Body Project
Looks great. I wish I could hear/play that thing myself.
Sticking a vintage Jaguar neck pickup in a Kramer wedge guitar didn't quite do it for me.
Sticking a vintage Jaguar neck pickup in a Kramer wedge guitar didn't quite do it for me.
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Re: EGC Aluminium Neck + Jaguar Body Project
OP - could I ask how much the neck cost? I'd like to get an aluminum neck one day maybe but have no idea what to expect to shell out.