Jono Bolton

[quote name='eddiehoffmann' timestamp='1499447014' post='3331664'] That's right. It's a 32" scale but the "bum" makes it longer than my P Bass for example. If your gig bag or case fits a P Bass or a Jazz exactly, the Jarman won't fit. [/quote] So the neck is shorter than a J or P then?

Sorry to bump an old post, but how does the scale work on this? As I understand, the scale length is the distance from nut to the 12th fret doubled, so does that mean that the neck is shorter than a normal P or J Bass? I ask because I saw a picture of one online next to a 51-style P Bass (34" scale), and the Jarman was much bigger, but I suppose that was down to body size. Pic halfway down this page: [url="https://www.offsetguitars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=104568&start=15"]https://www.offsetguitars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=104568&start=15[/url]

Took a quick picture earlier with the Fender aged white pickup covers and knobs.

The stock pickup in the Matt Freeman is excellent. I bought a white one as a backup to my black one a few years ago which came with a 1/4 Pounder fitted, but I immediately put the stock pickup back in; it's got a great character to it.

I had read that Squier were discontinuing the signature models as well. Gary Jarman of The Cribs has a signature model, and he said as such on the Offset Guitar forum where he's a member. I'd wanted a J Mascis for some time but when I saw this it was a no brainer. I've sourced a replacement pickguard, as well as pickup covers, knobs and a switch tip for about £20, giving me a total saving of around £130. The Mascis has some nice flame on the neck, but there was nothing to separate them. I still can't figure out why there's such a gap in price for what is ultimately the same guitar.

Another shot in different lighting:

After selling my CV 50s Precision, I was in the market for a new guitar. I wanted a Classic Vibe Telecaster, but struggled to find one in my budget. I was due to get a Vintage Modified Jazzmaster, but while doing some research online I stumbled across this model. It's a new model for 2017, so there isn't a huge amount of information online - it's not even on the Fender website! One thing that I found was a comment on another forum stating that it's basically a Squier J Mascis in a different colour scheme, so I duly went to the guitar shop to check it out. Comparing them side by side, there's nothing to split them; the tremolo is in the same position (closer to the bridge), it has a Gibson-style Adjustomatic bridge, the pickups have adjustable pole pieces, jumbo frets on a satin finish neck, and the same headstock decal (slightly different to the VM). The kicker? The Deluxe was £336, nearly £150 less than the J Mascis! I'm not crazy about the gold pickguard and black plastic parts, but for that saving I'm not going to complain. In fact, I've already got a mint green guard on the way. It sound great with the P90s (as opposed to Jazzmaster single coils), and the neck is a dream to play. I've restrung it with 12-56s so the set up needs some adjustment, but it's great to play regardless.

One's appeared on Gumtree in Glasgow just within the hour. I just sold my CV 50s Precision with a view to buying a Telecaster, but now I'm considering spending it on a Telecaster Bass.

There's another black Musicmaster on eBay at the moment, for the slightly higher price of £280 OBO, although he's offering shipping. It's the third one I've seen since the turn of the year, all black. I'd have probably bid on one if they were any other colour.

I used these on an old bass, no chance of the strap coming off once the rubber washer was on: http://www.axesrus.co.uk/Jumbo-Vintage-Style-Strap-Pins-p/he013.htm Depends on the style of bass, they suited my O Bass both might not look right on other styles.

Very cool Ovation Magnum bass on eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292043396384

Any G&L.

The brass saddles on the CVs are good and solid.

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1488205518' post='3246744'] as I understand it it's pretty much marketing. The Matt Freeman has the colour scheme that Matt seems to have favoured (not exclusively) over the years... but it's not much more than a stock Precision... a well made one, 'though. I doubt Matt plays them other than the odd photo opportunity the contract must dictate. If MusicMan made a 'McNach signature Stingray' I would probably own a couple, but I would still like to use my old Stingray which just feels right to me and has been slightly modified to my taste (I doubt MM would install preamps from other companies ). I have three signature instruments: a Richie Sambora Fender Stratocaster, a Mike Dirnt Precision and a Matt Freeman Precision (which has been converted into something else, however). The signature had no relevance whatsoever when I bought them, but they just had the right specs and I liked them. [/quote] Allow me to share this anomaly; you can see from the picture that the bass he's using has the Squier badges on the headstock, but the truss rod adjustment is at the heel of the neck, rather than the headstock end as you'd find on the production model. I don't know if he's got a prototype, or if it's something else badged as a Squier. It's definitely got the same bridge as mine. Either way, I've definitely seen him playing the standard bass you can buy in the shops.