Hi Everyone,

This is my first post, and am really happy about this forum. I've just placed an order in for the 62 Reissue (sunburst) American, but I've got a couple questions for the Jag vets out there...

1) The Body.

- what really excites me is the shorter scale (I'm a 5'6 player). But is the body fairly large? I'm currently playing on an American Deluxe Tele, how would you say the size compares to a tele?? Heavy? Large? Being a shorter guy, the most accomodating guitar I've played to date has been the Gibson Les Paul, but really it killed my back and I hated the tone. I love the Fender tone, and want something that will have me bouncing around without feeling akward.

2) Mustang Bridge.

- really sounds like this is the #1 mod made on this guitar. I do play quite heavy with my right hand and would hate to have the strings come out on stage. So, I'll make that adjustment, but how does that effect the tone? My tech wouldn't let me order the mustang bridge until after I've played with the stock one first. (He's a new tech for me, and I like the concept he's getting at, but dammit I'm paying him!)

3) The pick-ups.

- I've been told I have a spaghetti western type style of playing (though the band is anything but). How many of you are satisfied with the stock pick-ups? I'd like to keep it sort of twangy, but want some juice/power behind it. Any suggestions?

Thanks everyone in advance. In the past I've really enjoyed this type of forum's from Vox (for the AC30 enthusiasts).

My gear. Just in case you think this will help.

Amp:

After years of playing through a VoxAC30TBX, I've switched to a Fender Twin. I'm addicted to the tone I get through this thing.

Peddles/FX:

Boss Super Power O/D

Vox British Bull-Dog

Electo-Harmonix LP2

Boss Tremelo

Electro-Harmonix Small Stone (Russian)

Vox Volume

Vox Wah

Digitech Whammy (Reissue)

Boss equalizer