[Satchmo72]

Anyone have any experience with the JS2000, do they have better sustain because of the fixed bridge? Are they warmer?

I thought I had my mind made up between the JS2000CG and a JS1200CA but now I'm not sure. I already have a Radius 540 which has the Edge trem on it.

Thanks

 

[Satchmo72]

Bought it!!!

Hey Axe,

Bought the JS2000 this weekend!!! What a guitar!!!!!

It is smooth. You can feel that it is a fixed bridge though, especially when your used to a Edge trem being on the back. That was my only hesitation, the fixed bridge. I was thinking "do I want to buy a JS without a trem?"

Right now I'm playng through a cheesy 30W Behringer so I cant really discern how good the tone is but I can tell that it is hotter than my 540.

Beautiful finish and build. I'm almost afraid to play it. It's like art.

 

[Satchmo72]

Chrome

Yep, I thought I was going to get a JS1200 but I heard about that chrome today too and looks like I'll be going that way too!!!! Let me know if you see any pictures or hear anything!!!!!!

 

[Satchmo72]

Fixed bridge

Hey axe, I was wondering why you, of all people, were interested in a fixed bridge JS instead of the tremmed JS's. It made sense when you said you didn't know.

I have played it some and need to have the neck readjusted. Too much tension.

Jeff

 

[Satchmo72]

Fixed bridge

I was looking through some of my older guitar mags (I keep those with Satch)
and was noticing that right about the time that he did the self titled album, there were a lot of pictures which have him with the JS Mahogany with the fixed bridge. Which would make sense since there are some blusier tunes on that album and not many whammy stunts.

I bought it because I am kicking myself for not buying the Rainforest
(or Donnies) when I had a chance and I thought it would have a bit warmer tone and better sustain than the regular JS which they still make, unlike the 2000.

I am really psyched about the new chrome guitar though. I noticed in the latest Guitar One that there is a Dimarzio ad with a very "new" looking chromeboy. I did not notice the scratches in it unless they airbrushed them out. Speculation?????? Could it be?????

The wife already knows that i will be buying ANOTHER guitar this year when they come out.

 

[Satchmo72]

What if you've been longing for a particular guitar since 1992? I can't play worth a damn but I have a $1100 guitar hanging on my wall.

This time around is the time that I am learning more than I ever have about the instrument and have all of these ideas pent up in my head that I am finally going to be able to get down on the instrument. I even started lessons again and am going on my lunch since it is the only time during the day that I have. I am more dedicated than I ever have been and this is it, so... I bought myself something I have wanted for 12 years. A JS. And soon I'll feel worthy of having such a fine instrument, maybe even two when the new chrome comes out.

 

[Satchmo72]

Axe,

I thought you might find this interesting. I put my 91 540 Radius next to the JS and it is shocking how similar those guitars are. I'm putting a Fred in the 540 which is part of the reason I went ahead and got the 2000, that 540 feels and sounds a lot like a JS1's, especially when I get that Fred pickup back in.

If you get the chance, find yourself a 540R and check it out. It may be a good secondary guitar for ya.

Jeff