I don't have anything substantive to add. Just to say that you appear to have a very beautiful guitar and I have loved the sounds you have posted from it.
I bought my JV back in '05 after reading tons of accolades. I already had a '97 Lonestar Strat but was curious so I went to try one out at the local music shop. After playing for about an hour or so I knew there was no way I was leaving without it I currently have six electric guitars in my collection and the JV gets the most play time. In fact, it's very hard to put that guitar down once I pick it up to play. Usually the wife ends up bellowing for me because I loose track of all time.
I thought the guitar was just about perfect stock but I did end up switching the cheesy 1-ply pickguard for a 3-ply parchment and swapped out the white plastic parts for aged creme.
Anyone else own the JV and if so, what have you done with it as far as mods, etc? I'm curious to hear what others who own one think of the guitar. like I stated, mine gets tons of play time...so much, in fact, it glows!
Last edited by stingx; January 2nd, 2007 at 04:37 PM.
I don't have anything substantive to add. Just to say that you appear to have a very beautiful guitar and I have loved the sounds you have posted from it.
Steve Thompson
Sun Valley, Idaho
Guitars: Fender 60th Anniversary Std. Strat, Squier CVC Tele Hagstrom Viking Semi-hollow, Joshua beach guitar, Martin SPD-16TR Dreadnought
Amphs: Peavey Classic 30, '61 Fender Concert
Effects and such: Boss: DS-1, CE-5, NS-2 and RC20XL looper, Digitech Bad Monkey, Korg AX1G Multi-effects, Berhinger: TU100 tuner, PB100 Clean Boost, Line 6 Toneport UX2, Electro Harmonix Little Big Muff Pi, DuhVoodooMan's Rabid Rodent Rat Clone, Zonkin Yellow Screamer Mk. II, MXR Carbon Copy Delay
love is the answer, at least for most of the questions in my heart. . .
- j. johnson
Thanks, man. I love all Strats. I love the design, the way they sound, the feel...Originally Posted by sunvalleylaw
I think it's the perfect electric guitar. I only have one other guitar that isn't a Strat or a Super Strat, and that's my Schecter PT Tele.
You couldn't have picked a better year to buy your 60th Anniversary Strat, Steve. For a nominal price, Fender beefed up the trem block, installed medium-jumbo frets, and shielded the pups nicely. The standard strat didn't have all that good stuff when I was shopping for the JV in '05.
Hey stingx , nice JV , maybe the best bang for the buck axe out there. The cheesy 1 pc pickguard was original from 54-59 thats why it was there as the JV is based on a 50's strat ..i pc 8 hole pickguard aint cheesy in my book ...
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Thanks right back at you. Without really knowing what I was doing (I am good at research though), I got something that I like very much.
Steve Thompson
Sun Valley, Idaho
Guitars: Fender 60th Anniversary Std. Strat, Squier CVC Tele Hagstrom Viking Semi-hollow, Joshua beach guitar, Martin SPD-16TR Dreadnought
Amphs: Peavey Classic 30, '61 Fender Concert
Effects and such: Boss: DS-1, CE-5, NS-2 and RC20XL looper, Digitech Bad Monkey, Korg AX1G Multi-effects, Berhinger: TU100 tuner, PB100 Clean Boost, Line 6 Toneport UX2, Electro Harmonix Little Big Muff Pi, DuhVoodooMan's Rabid Rodent Rat Clone, Zonkin Yellow Screamer Mk. II, MXR Carbon Copy Delay
love is the answer, at least for most of the questions in my heart. . .
- j. johnson
What was "cheesy" was how it kept bending from the body. It bothered me. So I just changed it for a 3-ply. A few extra holes didn't effect the toneOriginally Posted by 6STRINGS 9LIVES
I have been playing my Jimmie Vaughan since 1997 right now. To me it is a superb example of what the result can be when the artist and the company work together closely. Especially the neck shape is unbelievable. Tha smooth V is great. For me, as a player with smaller hands, it is just perfect.
Adjustments I made:
I put on the aged white acessory Kit for all white parts.
Changed the PUs from Tex Mex to a Set of Texas Special.
A perfect instrument! Surely one I never gonna sell again.
Really nice ax there StingX I really like the white. I've only ever heard good things about it.
Last edited by tot_Ou_tard; January 3rd, 2007 at 08:57 AM.
I pick a moon dog.
The JV Strat is such a great sounding guitar. I like the Tex Mex p'ups
Ron Paul is like Kryptonite to Tyranny
Guitars:
MIM Fender Stratocaster, Ibanez AS73, Fender F210, Martin Backpaker Steel-String
Amps:
Behringer V-Tone 2x10 60W, Marshall G10 MkII, Danelectro E-Studio Honeytone.
Pedals:
Danelectro Corned Beef reverb, Johnson flanger, DOD FX25 envelope filter, Behringer Hellbabe wah, Digitech Bad Monkey
I just recieved a MusiciansFriend sales book... listing the JV at $599.00.. but on their site..they have now raised the price to $650.00... Guess all those great reviews there has caught someone's attention. Great looking strat Stingx... I have a MIM 60's in Olympic and rosewood neck I really like.. and have often thought of matching it to a 50's model olympic with maple neck... maybe the Jimi is the way to go.. to to to many good reviews on this guitar...
Jimmie Vaughan Strat , Squire 51
Epi 56 GoldTop, SX "Vintage" Jazz Bass
Zager 50, Guild GAD30R (Excellent)
G-Dec 3 Thirty, Valve Junior & Cab
Crate PowerBlock, Crate V33H
Avatar Cabinet 2x12 Hellatones
JamVox, Studio GX With Mods/Farm 2.0.
As you can see by the date of the last message, I been watching these for awhile on ebay... (looks side to side).. and finally got one for a good price in my eyes... $375.00 (sells for $650.00 on MF) with a coffin case... Olympic White! I already had a Classic 60 in the same color and rosewood fret board... they should look nice leaning together!! Suppose to be like new.. hopefully it will be.. here is a link to a very good description on these guitars..
http://www.kellyindustries.com/guita...ter_jimmy.html
also..here is a pretty good young fellow playing his Jimmie vaughan.. checkout all his Youtube videos.. he is a very good player... with amazing tone...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYo72aI6fOI
Jimmie Vaughan Strat , Squire 51
Epi 56 GoldTop, SX "Vintage" Jazz Bass
Zager 50, Guild GAD30R (Excellent)
G-Dec 3 Thirty, Valve Junior & Cab
Crate PowerBlock, Crate V33H
Avatar Cabinet 2x12 Hellatones
JamVox, Studio GX With Mods/Farm 2.0.
Yowza!! Good job!
I pick a moon dog.
I think it's going to be a winner.. especially at the price.. he already installed the strap locks.. apparently had it Professionally setup and is including the aged plastic set you can buy for these.. so now a parchment or mint in 8 hole pickguard (think all 8 hole pickguards work on the JV?) and it should be set... should be here by thursday... exciting wait..wait...wait..Originally Posted by stingx
Jimmie Vaughan Strat , Squire 51
Epi 56 GoldTop, SX "Vintage" Jazz Bass
Zager 50, Guild GAD30R (Excellent)
G-Dec 3 Thirty, Valve Junior & Cab
Crate PowerBlock, Crate V33H
Avatar Cabinet 2x12 Hellatones
JamVox, Studio GX With Mods/Farm 2.0.
I am excited for you Justa! Can't wait to see and hear it!
Steve Thompson
Sun Valley, Idaho
Guitars: Fender 60th Anniversary Std. Strat, Squier CVC Tele Hagstrom Viking Semi-hollow, Joshua beach guitar, Martin SPD-16TR Dreadnought
Amphs: Peavey Classic 30, '61 Fender Concert
Effects and such: Boss: DS-1, CE-5, NS-2 and RC20XL looper, Digitech Bad Monkey, Korg AX1G Multi-effects, Berhinger: TU100 tuner, PB100 Clean Boost, Line 6 Toneport UX2, Electro Harmonix Little Big Muff Pi, DuhVoodooMan's Rabid Rodent Rat Clone, Zonkin Yellow Screamer Mk. II, MXR Carbon Copy Delay
love is the answer, at least for most of the questions in my heart. . .
- j. johnson
Hey cool score Justa awesome...congrats! That's the way to do it make your dreams a reality! Speak them into existence!
Guitars/Bass - MIM Fender Classic 50s Strat, MIM Fender Standard Strat, Squier Classic Vibe 50s Tele, Gibson Les Paul Studio, Epi '56 Gold Top Les Paul, Martin DSR acoustic, Sigma Martin Auditorium electric/acoustic, Squier Jazz Bass.
Amps/Cabinets/Modelers - Model 2558 50 watt Marshall Silver Anniversary Jubilee combo w/ Celestion Vintage 30s, 4x12 Marshall cabinet w/25 watt Greenback Celestions, Fender Blues Junior w/ a couple of Billm mods, Line 6 POD 2.0, Roland Micro Cube
Pedals/Effects - Cry Baby Classic Wah, Boss TU-2, Boss NS-2, Boss RC-2 Loop Station, Ross Compressor, MXR Micro Amp, Danelectro FAB Echo, Danelectro FAB Chorus, Danelectro Chicken Salad, Marshall Guv'nor Plus, Marshall Echohead, Duhvoodooman's Zonkin' Yellow Screamer, Digitech Digiverb, Digitech Bad Monkey, Dunlop Fuzz Face, Homemade Loop Bypass pedal, Duhvoodooman's Sonic Tonic (Maxon SD-9 clone +), Voodoo Labs Superfuzz
Nice Justa, I like the white.
Well it made it here... hours ago... I can only say one thing... PICKUPS!!! Woooohoooo.... oh sorry... my full beginners review will follow once I enjoy the heck out of this thing a bit more... Sure sounds different then the Old style 60 mim classic I got.. and that bridge being able to blend the tone... sweeeeeet... well worth the bucks and then some so far.... did I mention the neck yet? my gawd.... falls right into your hand... slides like butter... ok ok, enough for now... back to playing... seeya....
Jimmie Vaughan Strat , Squire 51
Epi 56 GoldTop, SX "Vintage" Jazz Bass
Zager 50, Guild GAD30R (Excellent)
G-Dec 3 Thirty, Valve Junior & Cab
Crate PowerBlock, Crate V33H
Avatar Cabinet 2x12 Hellatones
JamVox, Studio GX With Mods/Farm 2.0.
Drooling over StingX's JV Strat.. why do Fender's look so good in white?