Members renula Posted May 1, 2012 Members Share Posted May 1, 2012 I love offsets but it is kinda reminding me of the 80's with all the superstrat craziness. Am I wrong? Is Fender milking dry the offset cow? Discuss. (ESL maybe in full effect) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Turd Furgison Posted May 1, 2012 Members Share Posted May 1, 2012 no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Not IMHO. In fact, I'd say they're finally giving people what they've been asking for, at least in terms of the new Squier VM models that are supposedly shipping in July. There are several "traditional" Strats and Telecasters in the Squier lineup, but until the new VM's come out, all Squier has had for Jags were "inspired by" type designs... and outside of the J Mascis JM, the same holds true for Jazzmasters as well. Other than that, what else is there? Johnny Marr's Jag, but no one would bat an eye if someone came out with yet another Strat sig model. There is also the 50th Anniversary Jaguar, but that will be gone next year. Blacktops? Not fully "traditional", and there are Strats and Teles in that line too, so again, it's not like Fender is focusing exclusively on offsets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hotmess Posted May 1, 2012 Members Share Posted May 1, 2012 I kind of agree with Phil. I DO think they mutilated the cow when it comes to every possible way to ruin an offset, but now they're just tapping the utter on doing it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members renula Posted May 1, 2012 Author Members Share Posted May 1, 2012 fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CHOUTMUSIC Posted May 1, 2012 Members Share Posted May 1, 2012 I don't know about being the new Jacksons and Kramers (maybe though, kind of catering to the new 'mainstream indie rock' set), but it was weird walking into Gtr Center and seeing all of these models displayed by the front door instead of a bunch of Les Pauls...I didn't mind that much though, being an offset lover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted May 1, 2012 Members Share Posted May 1, 2012 no matter what they do they will always be second rate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HP Hovercraft Posted May 1, 2012 Members Share Posted May 1, 2012 I think it's great they're offering a variety of offsets. For years it was just Strats and Teles, and more Strats and more Teles. The do run the risk of over-saturation, though. I just think they're trying to make viable alternatives to the old standbys, which I can respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members goodhonk Posted May 1, 2012 Members Share Posted May 1, 2012 it's kinda like saying "bald with a goatee is the new mullet". nothing will replace the mullet imo. mullet is the top of the scale, sure bald and goatee is lame, but not mullet lame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted May 1, 2012 Members Share Posted May 1, 2012 sure bald and goatee is lame bald + anything = lame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members HP Hovercraft Posted May 1, 2012 Members Share Posted May 1, 2012 A skullet is god-tier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dZjupp Posted May 1, 2012 Members Share Posted May 1, 2012 personally i think the offset movement has just had a longer and more tedious lifespan. i don't think it is even remotely close to the superstrat craze.And if you think about it, popular offset users are Finally being recognized, just in the last 4 years, of their influence on music(in relation to producers of the actual instruments) -j. masciselvis costellothurston moorelee ranaldojohnny marr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terminus Posted May 1, 2012 Members Share Posted May 1, 2012 Not now. But in five years or so? Probably. Just in time for Jacksons and Kramers to become the new Jazzmasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marc G Posted May 1, 2012 Members Share Posted May 1, 2012 I wish they would do a telemaster type guitar that wasn't a custom shop model.... that would be awesome.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members renula Posted May 1, 2012 Author Members Share Posted May 1, 2012 personally i think the offset movement has just had a longer and more tedious lifespan. i don't think it is even remotely close to the superstrat craze.And if you think about it, popular offset users are Finally being recognized, just in the last 4 years, of their influence on music(in relation to producers of the actual instruments) -j. masciselvis costellothurston moorelee ranaldojohnny marr KEVIN SHIELDS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HP Hovercraft Posted May 1, 2012 Members Share Posted May 1, 2012 KEVIN SHIELDS OMG there's a Kevin Shields sig model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members renula Posted May 1, 2012 Author Members Share Posted May 1, 2012 Nah, i misread. But wouldnt say its too far from becoming a reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KoskineN Posted May 1, 2012 Members Share Posted May 1, 2012 I wish they would do a telemaster type guitar that wasn't a custom shop model.... that would be awesome.. +1000000 I would love that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marc G Posted May 2, 2012 Members Share Posted May 2, 2012 +1000000I would love that! man... you have no idea how long I've lusted for one of those... now that Warmoth is offering the body it would be just around $1K to put on together depending on the options you go with...but.. .I'm sure Fender could do one for cheaper than that with some killer options.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marc G Posted May 2, 2012 Members Share Posted May 2, 2012 +1000000I would love that! man... you have no idea how long I've lusted for one of those... now that Warmoth is offering the body it would be just around $1K to put on together depending on the options you go with...but.. .I'm sure Fender could do one for cheaper than that with some killer options.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poolshark Posted May 2, 2012 Members Share Posted May 2, 2012 Not now. But in five years or so? Probably. Just in time for Jacksons and Kramers to become the new Jazzmasters. God, I cannot wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SonicMayhem42 Posted May 2, 2012 Members Share Posted May 2, 2012 I was flipping through the new Guitar World Magazine and the guitarist for Slipknot is working with Fender on a Sig Jazzmaster. WHY??? I still want a J Mascis in purple though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nomenclature Posted May 2, 2012 Members Share Posted May 2, 2012 while offsets have blown up on some forums (here), real world I hardly ever see them being used. its rare to see a band use them around here, and any shop you walk into you're lucky to see one of each type when surrounded by hundreds of guitars, if that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hugbot Posted May 2, 2012 Members Share Posted May 2, 2012 while offsets have blown up on some forums (here), real world I hardly ever see them being used. its rare to see a band use them around here, and any shop you walk into you're lucky to see one of each type when surrounded by hundreds of guitars, if that. Yeah I think a certain type of player really likes offsets (people who post on effects forums) and the internet has made that market a lot more visible and easy to tap, but I still see most players out there using the old standby tele. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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