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Old 09-12-2008, 04:21 PM
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What's your problem with the Edge Pro then Mr James ??? It looks great and performs brilliantly ! Nothing touches it IMHO.
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Old 09-12-2008, 08:41 PM
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Indeed the 1702 is an awesome guitar ! it's true about the colour also, its more green than black. [excuse the feet in the photo's ]





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Old 09-27-2008, 06:16 PM
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Yep. Color is named "Silky black", but I think it's still more green... No matter, I still like it. Best guitar I've ever owned. Nice one you have ShellyOFG
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Old 03-11-2009, 02:15 AM
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Re: J-Custom & Prestige confusion - What makes a J-C a J-C?


I have a 2570z Prestige and it plays incredibly well. I have never played a J-Custom. How much better would a J-Custom play compared to my 2570?
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Re: J-Custom & Prestige confusion - What makes a J-C a J-C?


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I have a 2570z Prestige and it plays incredibly well. I have never played a J-Custom. How much better would a J-Custom play compared to my 2570?
the fret ends on j-customs are properly rounded and i think the necks have some different finishing touches. apart from that, not a huuuuuuge difference i think.
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Old 03-11-2009, 02:11 PM
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the fret ends on j-customs are properly rounded and i think the necks have some different finishing touches. apart from that, not a huuuuuuge difference i think.
WRONG !!!!! ahahahahaha

J Customs Sh_t all over prestige models......


im a little drunk right now......


Go J Customs

you prestige owners deep down wish your head stock said J custom...


eheheheahahahahahahah
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Old 06-27-2009, 06:19 PM
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WRONG !!!!! ahahahahaha

J Customs Sh_t all over prestige models......


im a little drunk right now......


Go J Customs

you prestige owners deep down wish your head stock said J custom...


eheheheahahahahahahah
I don't think so! Not that much difference, and all that extra money lost the first time it's refreted!"!
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I don't think so! Not that much difference, and all that extra money lost the first time it's refreted!"!
What extra money ? I think there is no relevant difference in pricing.
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Old 06-28-2009, 01:29 AM
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Re: J-Custom & Prestige confusion - What makes a J-C a J-C?


Whoa !!!

I must have been drunk, I really dont remember writing any of that....

How random !!


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WRONG !!!!! ahahahahaha

J Customs Sh_t all over prestige models......


im a little drunk right now......


Go J Customs

you prestige owners deep down wish your head stock said J custom...


eheheheahahahahahahah
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Re: J-Custom & Prestige confusion - What makes a J-C a J-C?


Actually I'm a bit confused, too. I purchased a 2007 RG1527 for dirt cheap from a guy who was completely desperate and was moving. The headstock says "Prestige", on the back it is stamped "Team J-Craft" and it came with a J-Craft case.
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Re: J-Custom & Prestige confusion - What makes a J-C a J-C?


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Actually I'm a bit confused, too. I purchased a 2007 RG1527 for dirt cheap from a guy who was completely desperate and was moving. The headstock says "Prestige", on the back it is stamped "Team J-Craft" and it came with a J-Craft case.
yeah, all prestige's say that. they are made by the same people who make j-customs.
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Old 08-13-2009, 05:26 AM
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yeah, all prestige's say that. they are made by the same people who make j-customs.
Thanks! Having grown up with a dad who was an manager at Fender I learned long ago to choose guitars individually rather than by brand, so I had no idea about this one.
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Old 08-13-2009, 01:34 PM
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yeah, all prestige's say that. they are made by the same people who make j-customs.
J Custom builders do NOT make Prestige models.
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Old 09-04-2009, 07:14 PM
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Re: J-Custom & Prestige confusion - What makes a J-C a J-C?


There once was a time that Prestiges were very well made. I have a 3120 from '98 that is beyond awesome. As Rich has said in the past, the quality of Prestige has fallen. Let's hope JCustoms don't follow suit.
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Old 11-12-2009, 05:28 AM
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Re: J-Custom & Prestige confusion - What makes a J-C a J-C?


The JC's have :

Different fret wire (profile and hardness) and fret finishing - my Prestige shows much more fret wear than my JC's do. I'd say the JC will last twice as long before even a fret dress is needed.
Recessed knobs
Better AANJ
Recessed and angled jack socket
Strap locks

And a higher over all standard of finishing. Plus they're limited in number so are more exclusive.
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