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vlandrieu
Published on 08/22/06 at 00:31
Japanese reissue of the '69 Mustang
The characteristics of alchemist seem correct.
UTILIZATION
Like her sisters and other the Fender Jaguar Jazzmaster, it features a bridge into several pieces that require the expertise for proper adjustment. The accuracy has never been the preserve of this style of guitar but it is perhaps also what makes them so attractive.
The mail is not what either more obvious as the two single coil pickups are controlled by two 3-position switches (phase-off-off phase). Which provides for a total of 8 different pickup configurations (9-1, seen with the two switches in the middle, the two microphones are off).
The handle is like "student" as described on Fender, that is thin enough and very easy to play. It does probably not please the regulars of Strats and Ibanez even less.
The violin is good and the guitar comfortable.
SOUNDS
The best word we can give this guitar is "light".
This is probably divided as many people about it. The pickups have an output level below the normal single coils and deliver a sound rather dry and crystalline.
Personally, I find that the sound is like the guitar, it has charm, character, ... It is, dare I say, feminine.
The relative lack of clean bass but, against, is very rich in the treble. The bridge pickup sounds quite aggressive and supports quite well the distortion. Obviously, given their level of output, the sound distortion and lack of density is not suitable to power rock or metal (together, the handle will not fit the technical and the look of the guitar gives it much thought is not made for big sound). But against the rendered distortion will still be fairly aggressive with its grain and more airy delight fans of noise music, alternative and punk.
The neck pickup has a higher output level, oddly. The sound is more balanced and warm. A vintage sound of choice which is very good sounding arpeggios and you can even indulge in some bluesy solos.
OVERALL OPINION
This guitar will not please most rock guitarists by his lack of power but has a special charm that makes this guitar is a pearl in his style.
I never had the opportunity to test an original Mustang or a recent US edition so I can not compare but this Japanese reissue of very good quality.
+ The look and charm of vintage Fender
+ Sound guy who does not leave indifferent
- Switches the two microphones not very practical for those who change their microphones ten times per song.
- No obvious mechanical adjustments
The characteristics of alchemist seem correct.
UTILIZATION
Like her sisters and other the Fender Jaguar Jazzmaster, it features a bridge into several pieces that require the expertise for proper adjustment. The accuracy has never been the preserve of this style of guitar but it is perhaps also what makes them so attractive.
The mail is not what either more obvious as the two single coil pickups are controlled by two 3-position switches (phase-off-off phase). Which provides for a total of 8 different pickup configurations (9-1, seen with the two switches in the middle, the two microphones are off).
The handle is like "student" as described on Fender, that is thin enough and very easy to play. It does probably not please the regulars of Strats and Ibanez even less.
The violin is good and the guitar comfortable.
SOUNDS
The best word we can give this guitar is "light".
This is probably divided as many people about it. The pickups have an output level below the normal single coils and deliver a sound rather dry and crystalline.
Personally, I find that the sound is like the guitar, it has charm, character, ... It is, dare I say, feminine.
The relative lack of clean bass but, against, is very rich in the treble. The bridge pickup sounds quite aggressive and supports quite well the distortion. Obviously, given their level of output, the sound distortion and lack of density is not suitable to power rock or metal (together, the handle will not fit the technical and the look of the guitar gives it much thought is not made for big sound). But against the rendered distortion will still be fairly aggressive with its grain and more airy delight fans of noise music, alternative and punk.
The neck pickup has a higher output level, oddly. The sound is more balanced and warm. A vintage sound of choice which is very good sounding arpeggios and you can even indulge in some bluesy solos.
OVERALL OPINION
This guitar will not please most rock guitarists by his lack of power but has a special charm that makes this guitar is a pearl in his style.
I never had the opportunity to test an original Mustang or a recent US edition so I can not compare but this Japanese reissue of very good quality.
+ The look and charm of vintage Fender
+ Sound guy who does not leave indifferent
- Switches the two microphones not very practical for those who change their microphones ten times per song.
- No obvious mechanical adjustments