Squier Jim Root Strat?

[JacobThe13th]

Am I the only person who really wants Squier to start making a Squier Jim Root Strat? Same cosmetics and feel like Fender version but price tag like the Squier Jim Root Tele.

 

[Johnny the Kid]

Re: Squier Jim Root Strat?

I actually prefer the tele shape over the strat shape, but yeah I agree that he needs the strat as well.

 

[greekdude]

Re: Squier Jim Root Strat?

Am I the only person who really wants Squier to start making a Squier Jim Root Strat? Same cosmetics and feel like Fender version but price tag like the Squier Jim Root Tele.

Why dont you make a mahogany strat and put two EMG's on it? Frankly, Jim Root's strat is nothing more than that.

 

[Funkfingers]

Re: Squier Jim Root Strat?

+1

I have had a Fender MIM Jim Root Tele apart. There really is nothing terribly special about it.

Putting together your own JR Strat would allow you free choice over the pickups. I wouldn't bother with the EMG-81/-60 pair. Go for -X models or the new ones with exposed polepieces.

 

[SoundAt11]

Re: Squier Jim Root Strat?

I really like the Jim Root models : Mahogany body, the rounded Deluxe plate heel, String-Thru, simplified control setup in my ideal location, and ebony fretboard (or maple). My only dislike is the lack of inlays.

 

[InbredJunk]

Re: Squier Jim Root Strat?

I like Em both. The strat shape is more comfy to me. I wish they would make his jazzmaster.

 

[Funkfingers]

Re: Squier Jim Root Strat?

Lest we forget, the Squier Jim Root Telecaster models feature high output passive humbuckers rather than active EMGs. This, alone, is a major component in the MSRP of the Fender MIM models or any DIY imitation that you care to create.