I'm considering buying a US made Jazzmaster reissue, for surf/lounge/psycho-instrumental stylings. I have yet to seriously sit down and play it.
I'm currently using a Strat, and, get this, a '54 reissue Les Paul Custom with Bigsby, which sounds awesome, although not exactly an instrument typical of the musical style I'm playing.
It's not like I need another guitar, but GAS is GAS, and I'm intrigued by the fact that so many surf-bands (past and present-- see Los Straitjackets) use Jazzmasters.
I'd like to hear from Jazzmaster owners (and former owners)as to how they like the instrument, pluses and minuses, the kind of music they prefer to use it for, etc.
What do you think? Do I go for it, to achieve an authentic look & sound, or just stick with what I've got? How does the US re-issue compare with the earlier, cheaper Japanese re-issues? Any other comments or suggestions?