building a jm from separate parts would tht be too expensive

fetusrobot · Post by **fetusrobot** » Wed Oct 23, 2013 1:32 am

i dont like the j mascis squier too much tbh (or any signature models while we're at it) and the black jazzmaster is literally the same jazzmaster i just mentioned like 200 $ cheaper + shipping et cetera. plus i think its in all honesty so ugly.

paul_ · Post by **paul_** » Wed Oct 23, 2013 4:39 am

fetusrobot wrote:im lucky if i find a squier for less than 1800 euros here!!

fetusrobot wrote:the only jazzmasterive ever seen in my LIFE here was a classic player 65 for like 1400â‚¬

paul_ wrote:Squier Mascis for 427
http://www.ebay.it/itm/231069333639

Fender Classic Player for 1281
http://www.ebay.it/itm/310721660321

fetusrobot wrote:if ur not gonna be constructive u can just leave lmfao

fetusrobot · Post by **fetusrobot** » Wed Oct 23, 2013 4:48 am

sorry love i dont remember asking for cheap jazzmasters i recall asking the general cost range of building the thing myself lol

paul_ · Post by **paul_** » Wed Oct 23, 2013 5:19 am

You asked if building a JM would be "too expensive" and also said "im broke". This implies you want the cheapest route to a JM possible. Building one is not it. Faced with this assertion from various people you began inventing prices for the budget model while pointing to apparently the only JM you've ever seen IN YOUR LIFE which was a Fender that still cost less than that.

600-700 is a bare minimum estimate that will yield a guitar equal to/lesser than the Squier. I actually was trying to help when I posted eBay Italy auctions from central California, but you seem like a real twat so I won't make that mistake again. Enjoy your build, love.

jumbledupthinking · Post by **jumbledupthinking** » Wed Oct 23, 2013 5:28 am

fetusrobot wrote:if ur not gonna be constructive u can just leave lmfao

OK, I'll be constructive for you..I have 2 points:
1). There's a key 2 to the right of the M key on your keyboard. It's called a "full stop". Please learn to use it. This stops anyone trying to get a handle on what you are on about getting a massive fucking migraine.
2). Learn to construct sentences before you try to construct a Jazzmaster.

ekwatts · Post by **ekwatts** » Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:07 am

Chris Fleming · Post by **Chris Fleming** » Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:40 am

fetusrobot

sorry love i dont remember asking for cheap jazzmasters i recall asking the general cost range of building the thing myself lol Rolling Eyes

So you are you saying that you want an American Jazzmaster? If so then pretty much everyone has to pay a lot of bucks to get one, whether from parts or not. You're in Europe, so the prices are the same for you as they are for everyone else on this side of the world. Only way I can see you doing what you want to do without building from scratch or getting a Squier and upgrading is ebay and a shit ton of luck

Get this and upgrade

http://www.thomann.de/it/fender_sq_vintage_mod_jazzmaster_sbl.htm

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Wed Oct 23, 2013 4:59 pm

Jazzmaster Body $200
Neck $200
Pickguard $50
Pickups $100
Pickup covers $15
Tuners $60
Mustang bridge with cups $35
Tremolo plate (American) $70
wiring harness $100
pickguard screws $12
neck plate and screws $10
pickup shielding $20

I took a look back at my parts list from my Jazzmaster project and put the list above. The prices may have changed a bit but it will give you an idea.

These prices are here in the US and does not include shipping. I know you want put together your own guitar but it would definitely be easier and less expensive to start with an existing Jazzmaster (Squier VM series or something) and just change out what you don't like.

But if you want to build a Jazzmaster then go for it. Just understand you might spend the same money in parts and shipping you might have spent on a working instrument.

Noisy Cat · Post by **Noisy Cat** » Wed Oct 23, 2013 5:15 pm

jumbledupthinking wrote:Learn to construct sentences before you try to construct a Jazzmaster.

Fakir Mustache · Post by **Fakir Mustache** » Wed Oct 23, 2013 5:32 pm

I've never seen a Mustang for sale where I live either, except for one vintage 1970s, at a good price too, but if I saw a Squier for sale I wouldn't expect it to cost as much.

Someone might try to sell it for that much, but they'd probably get ridiculed in this local forum I use if they sell it there.

Are there any Italian guitar forums? I bet there are, and I think you can find them using something called a search engine.

But anyways, you can get the Squire from Thomann, and probably other German dealers like Session Music (Musik Schmidt), Musik Produktiv, and you can also try UK dealers like DV247, GAK, or Anderton's. I believe they all ship to Italy.

You might be able to make one from parts for 600-700$, but you'll have to paint it yourself. I don't know where to get rhythm circuit stuff in Europe either, outside of ebay anyway. You know how to solder?

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Wed Oct 23, 2013 5:39 pm

Hey I know a guy who can do blocks and binding if you want OP.

NickS · Post by **NickS** » Wed Oct 23, 2013 8:21 pm

Dave wrote:Hey I know a guy who can do blocks and binding if you want OP.

othomas2 · Post by **othomas2** » Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:33 pm

BearBoy · Post by **BearBoy** » Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:37 pm

ekwatts wrote:

robert(original) · Post by **robert(original)** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 2:41 am

he may have been a bit of a dumbass, but lets give the chap a bit of a biting chance.
you have a few diff options, and they have been listed out for you, take one of those, you'll be fine. or disregard our advice and pay for it in the end.

ekwatts · Post by **ekwatts** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 9:00 am

BearBoy wrote:
ekwatts wrote:

Concretebadger · Post by **Concretebadger** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 11:40 am

A serious, constructive reply then: speaking from experience of putting together a CIJ mustang from parts bought online. Is it doable? Absolutely. Is it cost-effective? No. Adding up the cost of parts, tools, shipping and Arselfarce's ransom charges due to customs VAT I might as well have imported a complete guitar and swapped the pickups.

Still, building a guitar yourself like a true citizen of Manland feels GEWD.

luciguci · Post by **luciguci** » Fri Oct 25, 2013 9:44 am

seriously dude youre kinda being a whiny piss baby, listen to what these dudes have to say they know what theyre talking about, and theyre honestly trying to help. just look around on ebay a bit more and youll find that theres also an olympic white vm jazzmaster, a sonic blue vm jazzmaster, and a sunburst vm jazzmaster as well available for 195 euros each, not including shipping. i know youre kind of big on pride and shit but dude seriously like don't even try building a guitar you don't even know how to get the parts for, and dont ask for help if youre not going to accept any of it.

although its partially my bad, i shouldve warned you that they dont usually take kindly to noobs around here

ekwatts · Post by **ekwatts** » Fri Oct 25, 2013 10:45 am

This has less to do with noobyness and more to do with this:

"Hi guys I've decided I'm going to do this thing and would like you reinforce it with some backpatting. Absolutely do not offer your own opinion as that is not what I posted on this public forum for. I just want some soothing, reassuring sentences that support the foregone conclusion I phrased as a question. IDK suck my butthoel lols"

luciguci · Post by **luciguci** » Fri Oct 25, 2013 10:48 am

ekwatts wrote:This has less to do with noobyness and more to do with this:

"Hi guys I've decided I'm going to do this thing and would like you reinforce it with some backpatting. Absolutely do not offer your own opinion as that is not what I posted on this public forum for. I just want some soothing, reassuring sentences that support the foregone conclusion I phrased as a question. IDK suck my butthoel lols"

well yeah this is the kinda nooby behavior i was referring to. from what i've seen, not many people have stayed for long if they acted like this because they would get butthurt overhow they're being treated like dicks, for acting like dicks. like what's-his-face recently, larry mal? god, he was a prick.