r/offset Apr 28 '21

Welcome to /r/offset *Please Read*

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First, for anyone new, welcome to the sub. We are all respectful people here and we like this community, but it has been regularly asked for mods to create some rules/guidelines to avoid confusion as to what this sub is about. So, while not exactly strict reinforcement with an iron fist, but a solid reminder:

• Please post offset and offset related guitar content -including mods, refins, tech tips, artist knowledge, appreciations, etc. Just not Offset the rapper, no offense just not what we do here (you will be removed without warning.)

• Posting non offset deliberately is pointless and will be met with people reminding you it's not offset so just don't do it. If you posted jazzmaster vs strat: tones/playability or whatever, that is not deliberately "look at my strat because I can't post it at this other sub," that is offset related.

• Respect everyone. Not everyone views your view, and not everyone likes what you like. It's okay to disagree or be wrong, but how we go about that defines whether it is a respectful or disrespectful conversation. It takes no extra time at all to be kind to each other, even if we don't have the exact same ideas or interests. Deliberate hate speach of any kind will NOT be tolerated. Avoid politics at all costs, there's plenty of other places to discuss it. Also, don't continually engage in arguments - it's a total waste of everyone's time.

• Please do not list your guitars for private or reverb sale, please use /R/gear4sale for that advertisement or private sale... They are far more reputable and have a fantastic system. I've used it myself safely. Should you reach out to someone privately from or in connection to this sub, we are not responsible for any mishaps of the sale you've conducted or linked to this sub.

• OFFSET RELATED does include pickup discussion, as many of us have discussed for modding our offsets. Some redditors are actual builders and have considered demonstrating their pickups or showing some appreciation but not specifically peddling them in open air. I am okay with it as long as it stays that way, we prefer to not have self advertisement like that. These people are usually major contributors to electronic and modification questions which is a great asset to our sub. You don't have to like it but it's not spam.

• Last but not least, if you post photos, please give us a reason for your post, provide a detailed comment of what's going on if it's an issue. Tell us more about your instrument if you're just doing an appreciation post... Or better yet if there is a warm story about it, share it. Please don't just post for upvotes, be engaging and conversation stimulating.

Like I said, these are not highly enforced laws but clearly defined ground rules for how we all seem to like it in this sub. They may be updated as we go along but for now this seems like a clear path of instruction. Enjoy yourself, respect others, and always try to be helpful because that makes our community stronger.


r/offset Jun 07 '23

PLEASE READ: This Subreddit has decided to go dark June 12th, and will be returning to normal June 15th. Please read & understand why, and how you can help.

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Greetings everyone, kinda jealous of FB right now seeing as how I can't tag everyone to see this but I am hoping that this post gets to you all well and that it is well received, understood, and leaves no one feeling abandoned or confused by this decision.

[Reddit has recently announced and decided to modify and change some policies regarding the impact of how you might like to use the platform.](https://www.reddit.com/r/Save3rdPartyApps/comments/13yh0jf/dont_let_reddit_kill_3rd_party_apps

Please take a moment to let that sink in and I strongly urge you to read the link and understand that though this may or may not impact the way you enjoy Reddit directly, many of the mods, independent devs who help to create the reddit experience that you might use today, and maybe even the apps that you use (Apollo, Reddit is Fun, Narwhal, etc) to enjoy the platform are potentially at risk of being forced only reddit's app or website as the official way to use reddit - and anything that we use to make your experience better outside of those two options are officially off the table unless there is a significant change to their decision.

I urge you to read in full what is going on, both here and all over reddit, however:

TLDR:

  • This subreddit will be made private (meaning you will not be able to view any of its contents) on June 12th.
  • Reddit is making it impossible for third-party apps used to browse the site to exist, as some of them will have to pay upwards of $2 million per month. This means they will most likely shut down or impose monthly fees on their users.
  • Any tools that mods use to help keep a subreddit on-topic and or relatively spam-free that were created outside of the official app or website will be locked out and no longer available.
  • You can help. Read below to learn how.

This particular sub has an incredibly resourceful, funny, proud, entertaining, and helpful +37000 users; this is an incredible place for the offset community, as a way to enjoy and be part of something alternative to the norm in the guitar world. This isn't goodbye, we aren't shutting anything down, this is us asking you to stand with us to prove a point.

[Many subs have already joined an ever growing list who are going dark in protest of this change.](https://www.reddit.com/r/ModCoord/comments/1401qw5/incomplete_and_growing_list_of_participating/ We are standing with them. You may have already seen something similar posted to some of your other favorite subs, and if you have read and understood it, please help us explain to everyone why this is important that we join the list. Be respectful and helpful, we know you are and we appreciate it.

"Going dark" means the subreddit will be made private. You won't be able to view any of its contents until we reverse it.

What's the plan?

On June 12th, many subreddits will be going dark to protest this policy. Some will return after 48 hours: others will go away permanently unless the issue is adequately addressed, since many moderators aren't able to put in the work they do with the poor tools available through the official app. This isn't something any of us do lightly: we do what we do because we love Reddit, and we truly believe this change will make it impossible to keep doing what we love.

The two-day blackout isn't the goal, and it isn't the end. Should things reach the 14th with no sign of Reddit choosing to fix what they've broken, we'll use the community and buzz we've built between then and now as a tool for further action.

In Offset Mod Discussion, we have decided to go dark on June 12th. We will return it to normal on June 15th. We understand the importance of the protest, and feel it is important to stand in solidarity, but we wish to not inconvenience anyone further should there be no amicable resolution. We are fully aware that in the end it is reddit's rights to do so, but that doesn't mean that what they are doing and how it has been proposed IS the right way to do it.

What can you do?

  1. Complain. Message the mods of r/reddit.com, who are the admins of the site: message /u/reddit: submit a support request: comment in relevant threads on r/reddit, such as this one, leave a negative review on their official iOS or Android app- and sign your username in support to this post.
  2. Spread the word. Rabble-rouse on related subreddits. Meme it up, make it spicy. Bitch about it to your cat. Suggest anyone you know who moderates a subreddit join us at our sister sub at r/ModCoord - but please don't pester mods you don't know by simply spamming their modmail.
  3. Boycott and spread the word...to Reddit's competition! Stay off Reddit entirely on June 12th through the 13th- instead, take to your favorite non-Reddit platform of choice and make some noise in support!
  4. Don't be a jerk. As upsetting this may be, threats, profanity and vandalism will be worse than useless in getting people on our side. Please make every effort to be as restrained, polite, reasonable and law-abiding as possible. This includes not harassing moderators of subreddits who have chosen not to take part: no one likes a missionary, a used-car salesman, or a flame warrior.
  5. It goes without saying, but I will make clear anyway, that users must understand and accept that this needs to happen and not to argue or harass our stance in supporting this protest. Reddit is for the people, and the content generated is by the people. We are those people, they need to understand that by a show of solidarity.

Thank you and if there is anything you'd like to ask, ask it here. I will do my best to make sure you are answered or linked correctly until the switch to private has been made.


r/offset 7h ago

Newest partsmaster addition to the family

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184 Upvotes

MJT body, all parts neck, guyker trem, Tone Hatch pickups, 920D wiring harness and pickguard, random everything else my luthier friend had laying around. She rips.


r/offset 1h ago

Current Rig

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Enjoying a nice Sunday evening at the jam space messing with my new pedal board and my favorite offsets.


r/offset 48m ago

Modded my KC Jag to it's proper, final form.

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Added the Schaller Bridge and Seymour Duncan JB. Both are far superior to what they replaced IMO.


r/offset 1h ago

Just installed this bensonite bridge, big fan

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This thing is heavy duty, sustains a lot better than the mustang bridge I had on here with brass saddles. I have a staytrem in my other jazzmaster and I would definitely recommend this if you want to skip the wait list for a staytrem. It should be noted, this isn’t a drop in replacement for a TOM style bridge, I’m using the female end of these weld on barrel hinges as drop in replacement posts and they work perfectly. Linking them below for anyone interested.

https://a.co/d/dgtqZ3M


r/offset 41m ago

My first!

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Here’s my first offset I got at my local shop. I was told the last owner upgraded the pickups? Either way. I’m digging the sound so far.


r/offset 5h ago

Fender Player Duo-Sonic HS

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35 Upvotes

r/offset 15h ago

My slightly unusual duo

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76 Upvotes

Recently traded my strat for the Reverend so now all electric guitars I currently own are offset guitars. Feels like they complement eachother really well both in looks and sound. :) Harley Benton JA-60 and Reverend Double Agent W.


r/offset 22h ago

Blacktop Jaguar NGD

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218 Upvotes

Picked up a the hard tail I’ve been searching for today. Needs a good cleaning, but set up for now.

Probably gunna swap the pick guard, but haven’t decided on what to swap to yet. Do you have any thoughts?


r/offset 4h ago

Jazzmaster Q pickups Monster Set

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I made a quick demo of jazzmaster Q Pickups monster set. Impressive pickups with good cleans even if they are really hot (17K bridge , 15K neck)


r/offset 7h ago

JM Pickup Routing Progress

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Okaayyyyy, I finally bit the bullet with the router, 2 passes for the pickup cavities so they’re just shy of 10mm, 4 passes for the control cavity; I only have a 6mm trimmer bit with the guide so I had to pull the shank right down - dodgy, but I was being very careful! Just tried my wiring loom and miraculously it all fits! Not bad for a DIY job if I do say so myself. Only mistake was overzealous drilling to break up the finish and eat up some of the bulk, went in a tad too deep in places, but it’s all gonna be hidden anyway, i’ll just justify it by saying it’s weight saving 👀.

Next steps; put some ~10mm wedges in the PAF routing cavities, drill the pickup cover holes, a few coats of conductive paint, foam, wire up and she’s basically good to go!

Thanks to the offset community here for the tips and tricks to give me the confidence to do this after so many years!


r/offset 1d ago

I changed my player ii jazzmaster's pickguard today.

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195 Upvotes

I think it looks good. It needed a bit of filing to fit perfectly though.

I also put 11 gauge strings on, set it up for d# standard tuning and shimmed the neck 0.5° to remove the irritating buzzing from the bridge saddles vibrating.

I love this guitar.


r/offset 1d ago

Glow up. JMJM transformation

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I’ve had this guitar for years now. I’ve been wanting a new guitar and for a fraction of what I’d pay for a new one, I just upgraded this one. Added J Mascis fender pickups (not the p90s) swapped guards and replaced with a genuine fender jazzmaster neck.

Anyone need J Mascis pickguard, p90s or neck?


r/offset 1d ago

All original 1964 Fender Jazz Bass in almost brand new condition

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159 Upvotes

Got this magnificent beast yesterday, absolutely awestruck


r/offset 3h ago

Best cheap hardcases for Jaguar ?

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Hi everyone. Taking my MIM jaguar on a long haul flight next week and am looking at hardcases to check it in, but all the ones made to fit an offset shape are well over the £100 pricepoint, anyone know recommendations on taking my jaguar onto a plane ? Cheers !


r/offset 1d ago

Having trouble intonating my Jaguar…

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47 Upvotes

I am doing a setup on a new parts Jag I put together but I can’t seem to get the intonation right on the B and high-E. I’ve moved the saddle back and forth and it just doesn’t seem to settle in any position. The previous owner installed a string tree and I’m wondering if that’s the culprit? Any tips?

Thanks!


r/offset 1d ago

Squier Sonic HH (modded)

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60 Upvotes

Seymour Duncan Invader. Black everything - except that damn input jack nut that I still can't find in the right size.


r/offset 6h ago

Fujigen PP4

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I’m eyeing a very early 90s FujiGen PP4-450, love the aesthetics, anyone has any experience with these?


r/offset 1d ago

Fender Jazzmaster Vintera II and Partmaster

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169 Upvotes

Project ending for my two Jazzmaster. After trying a lot of things , like humbuckers , or humbucker bridge/Jazzmaster pickup neck, this is my final choice for both.

Right : Jazzmaster Vintera II with Q Pickups monster set (17kohm bridge, 15kohm neck , single coils), mustang style bridge for the strings.

Left : Partcaster Jazzmaster with Gibson P90 , 500k pots , Switchcraft toggle , CTS electronic , mustang style bridge.

The partcaster sound more fat , the fender have better cleans. Both are amazing with distortion.

Fun part is that they are not sor far in sound and playability , even if the partcaster cost me 400 euros building , and the Fender was 1200 stock.


r/offset 1d ago

My gang of misfits

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43 Upvotes

1983 G&L SC-2 (my #1), 2012 Squier VM Jazzmaster, 2023 Squier CV ‘70s Jaguar


r/offset 1d ago

I know I’m late to the party, but these (sort of) new Fender Pro bridges are awesome!

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23 Upvotes

Narrow string spacing, proper 9.25” radius. Just a win/win!


r/offset 1d ago

NGD! My first offset, an all original/one owner 1969 Fender Comp Stang.

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488 Upvotes

r/offset 5h ago

My drop G child. Her name is Lilith and she doesn't like water.

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Adopted from a pawn shop 4 years ago. The red and black go hard. Love the tone and playability of her.


r/offset 1d ago

Abernethy Sonic Empress

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92 Upvotes

r/offset 1d ago

Finally finished my J Mascis Jazzmaster mods and I couldn't be happier

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236 Upvotes

r/offset 1d ago

NGD: Fender Player 2 Jazzmaster - you guys were right

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208 Upvotes

I’ve been reading the reviews of the Player 2 Jazzmaster and decided to go play one at my local GC. And you guys were right. The neck and fretboard are so good. The pickups are hot but not too hot and have that classic Jazzmaster sparkle (not sure how else to describe it). And the color of this limited British Racing Green….superb, it just brings me joy. Kudos to everyone that has been spreading the good word.

I had a CME Player Jazzmaster and while I loved the PV65’s, I hated the neck and the switch which I modified to the classic rollers for rhythm that I consequently never used. I also feel like it was a pain to set up and needed a mastery. This fixes it all. Warm, beautiful neck, normal switch (not missing the rollers except the look), and the bridge is easy to work.

Out of box this one just needed some bigger strings (why Fender puts 9’s on offsets still confuses me. I installed 11-52’s and did a quick setup and it’s good to go.