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singlepup .


Joined: 10 Dec 2010 Posts: 4073 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 5:26 am Post subject: Squier Jagmaster vs Squier Cyclone |
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I was thinking it would be cool to have an offset with Strat trem, and noticed that these can both be had for under $200 USD.
Which would you choose and why?
(If you think I should just hold out for a Vista Jagmaster or the Fender Cyclone II, let me know... but I'm more inclined to try a cheapie) |
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Thomas .


Joined: 09 Oct 2008 Posts: 3220 Location: Glasgow, UK
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Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 9:14 am Post subject: |
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The Vista Jagmaster is really worth holding out for and you can still get them for a decent price if you're patient.
I don't like Cyclones at all. They have a cheap feel, especially the necks. Mustang looks/size with a thicker body made it just uncomfy and heavy for the size. I had one for a few weeks, It holds the record for the guitar I'd kept for the least amount of time.
I've never tried the Cyclone II but I can't imagine it's any different apart from the pickups. I could be way off the mark tho as I don't have any personal experience with them. |
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speedfish .


Joined: 27 Oct 2011 Posts: 1141
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Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 12:39 pm Post subject: |
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I have both and they are great guitars. I prefer my Jagmaster because I've done so much modding to it.
sorry, but long scale.
Chinese version. _________________ Disciple of Pain
"I'm like the monkey screwing the skunk. I haven't had enough, but I've about had all that I can stand!" |
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singlepup .


Joined: 10 Dec 2010 Posts: 4073 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 4:48 pm Post subject: |
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Good feedback, thanks guys. I think I am going to hunt for a Vista Jagmaster, but I really want some sort of cheap interim guitar.
I have heard similar things about the Squier Cyclone, but I know Pens liked the one he bought...
*Speedfish: what sort of pups are in your silver sparkle Jagmaster? |
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speedfish .


Joined: 27 Oct 2011 Posts: 1141
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Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2015 3:39 am Post subject: |
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singlepup wrote: |
*Speedfish: what sort of pups are in your silver sparkle Jagmaster? |
Gibson p90's with 1meg pots and orange drop capacitor. Lots of sparkle, and shimmer, but can really get dirty and growl too. _________________ Disciple of Pain
"I'm like the monkey screwing the skunk. I haven't had enough, but I've about had all that I can stand!" |
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Dillon .


Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Posts: 1352 Location: Colorado
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Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2015 8:03 pm Post subject: |
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Hard to compare the cheapies with the Vistas. The cheap ones aren't bad, but they're completely different guitars, Vista is of course on par with MIJ Jags / JMs / Mustangs. Me, I'm not a fan of the finish on the neck of the cheap ones, and I think the overall build quality isn't that great. No better than Squier Affinity strats / teles of that era. The ones I have played had tuning stability issues as well. Then again that can be fixed...it is a $200 guitar, and a good candidate for modding. I also much prefer the 9.5" radius. |
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speedfish .


Joined: 27 Oct 2011 Posts: 1141
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Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 1:14 am Post subject: |
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Dillon wrote: |
Hard to compare the cheapies with the Vistas. The cheap ones aren't bad, but they're completely different guitars, Vista is of course on par with MIJ Jags / JMs / Mustangs. Me, I'm not a fan of the finish on the neck of the cheap ones, and I think the overall build quality isn't that great. No better than Squier Affinity strats / teles of that era. The ones I have played had tuning stability issues as well. Then again that can be fixed...it is a $200 guitar, and a good candidate for modding. I also much prefer the 9.5" radius. |
My Jagmaster has a 12" radius, but it's the long scale version. The Squier Cyclone is 9.5" radius. Is it the satin finish on the necks that you don't like? _________________ Disciple of Pain
"I'm like the monkey screwing the skunk. I haven't had enough, but I've about had all that I can stand!" |
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Rox .


Joined: 13 Apr 2010 Posts: 1283
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Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 5:03 am Post subject: |
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They're apples and oranges .
The Cyclone is 24 3/4 scale, Stangish body,
The Jagmaster 24'' scale , Jazzmasterish body.
If you dig 24 3/4 get the Cyclone . They're good stuff. Even the Squier one at that . You also can't go wrong with the Jagmaster . But the Cyclones ( even the Squiers are starting to disappear so if it were me that would be the one to get . They might be similar to a Mustang in looks but that's where it ends . Totally different animal . They make cool projects too.
A Jagmaster if you ever get the itch again you can get for a dime a dozen . Great guitar but plenty to go around . Grab a Cyclone . |
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JohnnyTheBoy .


Joined: 04 Feb 2011 Posts: 539 Location: Middle England
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 6:52 am Post subject: |
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I've had both, and preferred the jagmaster over the cyclone...the cyclone had a mustang style pickguard and different pups when I got it, so it was prettier imo than a regular...
As for the differences, even tho I preferred the 24 3/4" scale of the cyclone to say a strat scale, I still found it to be a chunkier neck, especially around the cowboy chords than the Jagmaster's 24" conversion neck...which I have to say are fucking ace in thickness and feel!! Love em!
I reckon the Squire Cyclone's are a tad heavier, mine was! and body shape is larger than a stang, where as the jagmaster is pretty much Bob on to a Jag or Jazzer shape...
The Squire Duosonic uses a slightly similar 24" conversion neck to the jagmaster and that feels mighty fine too! My Duo was my main go-to-guitar....well, till I got my jap stang that is!!
So in a nut shell, both are cool guitars, but need the pups swapping out...imo  _________________
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