Greetings from Australia

[Daveybob]

Hi all,

I'm new to this forum and also new to the world of offset guitars, having just purchased my first Jazzmaster - a 2016 Fender Classic 60s Made In Japan in Old Candy Apple Red (with matching headstock).

I have been interested in Jazzmasters for a while, and this forum has been great to help me research what is right for me. I was investigating the second hand market, a few older Made In Japan models were available in Australia. I have always played Japanese electric guitars and love the quality and feel.

I got the idea that it might be time to buy my first brand new guitar, so I went to the local music shop (Byron Music). They had three Jazzmasters in stock - a made in Mexico Vintera 60s in sunburst, a USA made 60th Anniversary triple in Daphne blue, and the Japanese Classic 60s In candy apple red. I ruled out the Mexican one right away, not to knock Mexican made guitars, but this particular one didn't feel well put together.

It was between the USA & Japanese guitars. They both felt nice to play, but I really wanted the traditional configuration and I was completely seduced by the sexy appearance of the Japanese guitar. I got a luthier I know to check it over and got the thumbs up. I got a great deal on the guitar that included a setup from said luthier. I was prepared that I may have to replace the pickups and bridge, but was pleasantly surprised that everything stock on this guitar is just gorgeous and I don't want to change a thing.

Playing in this guitar is such a pleasure, I can't put it down. Here's the first video I have made using the guitar, a nod to the great Luther Perkins.

https://youtu.be/WGrQQSnOJ_g

[andy_tchp]

Welcome! Byron is a beautiful spot.

[Daveybob]

Thanks Andy.

I actually live in Lismore but the music store there had no Jazzmasters in stock. It was nice that I ended up finding the guitar I wanted at the Byron store because it is in the same building that once was Fracas Studios where I have made a few recordings over the years.

Seemed meant to be somehow.

[dirty_frank13]

Nice video and nice guitar !!

[Daveybob]

Nice video and nice guitar !!

Many thanks Frank!

[maximee]

Welcome and greetings from sunny Lennox Head.

[Daveybob]

Welcome and greetings from sunny Lennox Head.

Hey thanks! Lennox is indeed a beautiful spot. I went snorkeling in the Bream Hole the other day, amazing.

[maximee]

Yeah, it’s lovely with that clear cold water that came with this weather.