So there is two guitars I'm trying to choose from. The first one being a Jagstang the other a CV Mustang. I'm at around 700 bucks saved up and I'm not sure if I should keep saving for the Jagstang or should I just buy the mustang and upgrade it with the remaining cash left over. I really do like the Jagstang in its looks and sound but is it really much better then a modded squier CV Mustang? Please let me know what you would buy in my situation. Thanks in advance
Need help with a new guitar choice
- Thread starter Aqueix
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Well thats one of the main issues, both are unavailable in my whole state to tryout
crankmeister
Most Honored Senior Member
Get the one you truly want.
No compromising. Compromise with other people, not with yourself.
Neil.C
Most Honored Senior Member
Go with what you really want.
Personally I think the Jagstang is hideous but you obviously have some Curt Cobain love going on.
However if you order one and don't get on with it at least you can send it back.
Personally I think the Jagstang is hideous but you obviously have some Curt Cobain love going on.
However if you order one and don't get on with it at least you can send it back.
Jimbo99
Senior Stratmaster
I'd go with the more affordable Mustang.
Well I guess that I would go with the Jagstang. If you buy the CV and spend money modifying it, it will still be a CV - Mustang.
Don’t waste money on upgrades. Learn to find what is special about the guitar you purchase and make that the sound you like. A cow don’t make ham and it never will as Frank Zappa said. If you want the sound of the Jagstang then buy that and don’t assume that you can make something else into that it isn’t. I’ve seen plenty of customers waste so much money on upgrades that they basically end up spending enough money to have two guitars by throwing more cash into just having one.
RadioFM74
Senior Stratmaster
I am not familiar at all with the two models you're considering.
I do share the view of the others who said: if there's one you really want, and it's not unattainable, get that one. Maybe you can find one used?
There's also a "value" thing to consider: if you get a low-budget guitar, sink a lot of money in it for mods, then sell it… it will still sell for the price of a (used) low budget guitar.
I do share the view of the others who said: if there's one you really want, and it's not unattainable, get that one. Maybe you can find one used?
There's also a "value" thing to consider: if you get a low-budget guitar, sink a lot of money in it for mods, then sell it… it will still sell for the price of a (used) low budget guitar.
if you can not try it 1st make sure you can return it.
25 years ago i tried a few dozen guitars. i wanted to get back into playing after a long break and wanted the easiest to play guitar i could find - i did not know i could adjust anything at that time.
anyway, i went crazy and spent 1200 on a used prs. my friends laughed at me for buying it.
but i still have it, have refretted it twice, and have no desire to replace or upgrade it.
so i saved a fortune buying "the one". but i was also sure it was for me and not fantasy or advertising.
25 years ago i tried a few dozen guitars. i wanted to get back into playing after a long break and wanted the easiest to play guitar i could find - i did not know i could adjust anything at that time.
anyway, i went crazy and spent 1200 on a used prs. my friends laughed at me for buying it.
but i still have it, have refretted it twice, and have no desire to replace or upgrade it.
so i saved a fortune buying "the one". but i was also sure it was for me and not fantasy or advertising.
bgmacaw
Senior Stratmaster
The guitars are different in neck profile and pickup configuration. So, I don't think you can make the CV like the JagStang at all, at least not at a reasonable cost. I think you should consider some other options like the Squier Contemporary Jaguar HH, Squier Paranormal Super-Sonic, Fender Player Duo-Sonic HS or even the Squier Bullet Mustang HH.
As for modding, if this is something you like to do yourself for the fun of it or to learn how to work on guitars, then it might be worthwhile, especially if you start with a relatively inexpensive used guitar. I don't think it would be a good idea to pay someone else to do the work or to buy expensive premium parts for the cheap guitar mods.
As for modding, if this is something you like to do yourself for the fun of it or to learn how to work on guitars, then it might be worthwhile, especially if you start with a relatively inexpensive used guitar. I don't think it would be a good idea to pay someone else to do the work or to buy expensive premium parts for the cheap guitar mods.
Jagstang.
nickmsmith
Dr. Stratster
All I can say is: but from a dealer that has a hassle free return policy. Play it. If it’s not exactly what you want, return it. My last two new Fenders have been regrettable purchases, and I waited too long to want to return them.
for 700 bucks, it should be exactly what you want.
for 700 bucks, it should be exactly what you want.
Dana Rudd
Senior Stratmaster
I would save up for the Jag-stang if that was what a wanted. The Mustang can never be modded to the Jag-stang configuration.
Have patience and get what you prefer.
Have patience and get what you prefer.
systolsys
Strat-O-Master
The blue one
RadioFM74
Senior Stratmaster
Congrats, and fingers crossed for you. Remember to post a NGD thread with all the mandatory pics and nerdy details ;D
