NGD: '70's style Marauder build

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Re: NGD: '70's style Marauder build

Post by Unicorn Warrior » Mon Dec 05, 2022 8:43 am

Best Marauder I’ve seen on the forum I think.

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Re: NGD: '70's style Marauder build

Post by N0_Camping4U » Mon Dec 05, 2022 10:22 am

Yeah this is amazing. My Marauder should be here this week. Can't wait.
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Re: NGD: '70's style Marauder build

Post by Embenny » Mon Dec 05, 2022 10:28 am

Unicorn Warrior wrote:
Mon Dec 05, 2022 8:43 am
Best Marauder I’ve seen on the forum I think.
Hands down.

I can't even describe how perfect it is. It's literally two of my dream guitars combined.

The only thing that could possibly be improved (IMO) is to get proper clawed Jaguar pickups onto it to fill out the full space of the pickguard routs.
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Re: NGD: '70's style Marauder build

Post by rank » Mon Dec 05, 2022 2:48 pm

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I've really never cared for maple necks with black blocks but I have to admit it, that thing looks amazing.
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Re: NGD: '70's style Marauder build

Post by smjenkins » Mon Dec 05, 2022 3:26 pm

mbene085 wrote:
Mon Dec 05, 2022 10:28 am
The only thing that could possibly be improved (IMO) is to get proper clawed Jaguar pickups onto it to fill out the full space of the pickguard routs.
I know it's obviously not a perfect copy of the original Type II prototype, but I wanted to make it as close to that as I could. With that in mind, I grabbed this screenshot from the youtube video where Dave shows off the Type II proto and asked Jaime to make Jag pickups that look as similar to this as possible. That meant no claws. I find the lack of covers a bit more impactful on the look that the lack of claws. Either way, it looks a decent amount different than a standard Jag pickup layout.

(edit) Here's the video that this screenshot is from: https://youtu.be/OjuJ-EOWXuI?t=2574

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Re: NGD: '70's style Marauder build

Post by Embenny » Mon Dec 05, 2022 3:49 pm

smjenkins wrote:
Mon Dec 05, 2022 3:26 pm
mbene085 wrote:
Mon Dec 05, 2022 10:28 am
The only thing that could possibly be improved (IMO) is to get proper clawed Jaguar pickups onto it to fill out the full space of the pickguard routs.
I know it's obviously not a perfect copy of the original Type II prototype, but I wanted to make it as close to that as I could. With that in mind, I grabbed this screenshot from the youtube video where Dave shows off the Type II proto and asked Jaime to make Jag pickups that look as similar to this as possible. That meant no claws. I find the lack of covers a bit more impactful on the look that the lack of claws. Either way, it looks a decent amount different than a standard Jag pickup layout.

(edit) Here's the video that this screenshot is from: https://youtu.be/OjuJ-EOWXuI?t=2574
Oh for sure, it wasn't a criticism about accuracy. I just think the large pickguard routs and ubiquitous metal plates make it pair well with traditional-looking Jaguar pickups. Personal taste is all.

It's still possibly the nicest Offset I've ever seen in my life.
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Re: NGD: '70's style Marauder build

Post by marqueemoon » Mon Dec 05, 2022 4:10 pm

In my brain a Marauder is a metallic finished thing with a rosewood board, so how sweet this is is extra surprising.

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Re: NGD: '70's style Marauder build

Post by javier-san » Mon Dec 05, 2022 4:23 pm

mbene085 wrote:
Mon Dec 05, 2022 10:28 am

It's still possibly the nicest Offset I've ever seen in my life.
I am going to have to agree. I'm such a sucker for Black B&B maple necks and a sucker for Marauders Type IIs!

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Re: NGD: '70's style Marauder build

Post by smjenkins » Mon Dec 05, 2022 4:26 pm

mbene085 wrote:
Mon Dec 05, 2022 3:49 pm
Oh for sure, it wasn't a criticism about accuracy. I just think the large pickguard routs and ubiquitous metal plates make it pair well with traditional-looking Jaguar pickups. Personal taste is all.

It's still possibly the nicest Offset I've ever seen in my life.
Thanks Mike, I'm glad you like how this Marauder came together. I didn't read your post as a dig at the pickup choice, I just wanted to explain why I went the direction I did. All the open pickguard space around the pickup is definitely "a look". I'm still coming to terms with it visually. In any case, I really appreciate your kind words.

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Re: NGD: '70's style Marauder build

Post by Ret Samzzaj » Tue Dec 06, 2022 2:11 am

Beautiful guitar, perfect interpretation of a 70s model !

How did you wire it? Typical out of phase, or maybe some added effects?

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Re: NGD: '70's style Marauder build

Post by welshywelsh » Tue Dec 06, 2022 7:58 am

Absolutely stunning

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Re: NGD: '70's style Marauder build

Post by daysleeperjeff » Wed Dec 07, 2022 12:51 pm

I love this. I’m not a block or binding fan and I normally don’t like natural finish but this just shows you that the right combination of things can do the trick! I think the fact that it’s light wood everywhere (body, neck, headstock) and the black highlights just ties it all together perfectly.

I have an IBM Marauder II build and just love it to death. Such a shame these aren’t in production and affordable, it’s such a great model. I have a Jazzmaster shaped headstock though, not a huge fan of the wavy headstock but again it seems to work extra well on this iteration.

Congrats on this beauty and on joining the Marauder II clan!

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Re: NGD: '70's style Marauder build

Post by smjenkins » Wed Dec 07, 2022 2:16 pm

Ret Samzzaj wrote:
Tue Dec 06, 2022 2:11 am
How did you wire it? Typical out of phase, or maybe some added effects?
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Re: NGD: '70's style Marauder build

Post by Deed_Poll » Fri Dec 09, 2022 9:28 pm

Absolutely phenomenal build, Mike!!! Loved working on this one with you. And I'm really glad we were able to find a pretty piece for the body :)
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Re: NGD: '70's style Marauder build

Post by HotlineBirdman » Thu Dec 15, 2022 5:48 am

What a beautiful guitar! Amazing work.

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