Recent content by ThePhilosopher

I've been hunting for a good unloaded JP7 at a good price for about 4 years (if you don't count the entire time they were produced and the GAS). I see plenty with the piezo floating about or the prices were above what I wanted to pay. This one (though a little dirty) came through at just above...

Aesthetics mostly, I was trying to get as close to an all Rosewood tele as possible since it's not a regularly available body wood option. I've also fallen in love with the rosewood neck that I have on my MJT/Warmoth Cabronita, so that's weighing in heavily as well.

I have a Green Flake JM but it's a bit more traditional, and IT IS super comfy. I would probably tune that new one down to C standard.

I'm a bit torn on which of the following projects to tackle next, so I figured to put it to a vote. A simple rear-routed HH Jazzmaster build with a CBS headstock, clear satin finished swamp ash body, wenge neck with a ziricote fretboard - almost a vintage modern JM take on a Blackmachine A...

That's gorgeous, I really like the switching layout with the upper blade switch.

I'm a huge fan of the CBS Headstock on Teles, nicely done.

That's stunning, so many details.

Post Cyber Monday drop to $1550 shipped CONUS?

I had to rearrange things as I couldn't get to some of the shorter pedals due to knob heights and such. I'm awaiting a 535Q Mini AR and Ditto X2 (to replace the Mooer looper). Bonus pedal is the TC Sentry under the PH-2.

Thanks, now to pick the right top + finish.

I wonder if it's just the JM builder with issues? I can't get passed this point (I think the binding section isn't loading):

Price drop to $1850 shipped.

Is unique choice available in the builder for all bodies? I was looking at the 72 Thinline, and not only was Unique Choice not an option, no flamed/quilted tops were an option. I also built a rear routed JM body with a UC top and wasn't able to select any finish options aside from DIY, Clear and...

Upper fret access, the forearm carve, aesthetics all are winners, but I'm still a Tele fan at heart. I think I want to build a thinline next (or another JM). N+2 sounds better than N+1...

Traded locally, close it up.