Meet Frank

I recently went back to Michigan for a bit. While there, my brother gave me this guitar:

 

I love it. I didn't even know that I needed a new guitar, but this thing is great. From what I can tell, it seems to be pieced together from several other guitars and aftermarket parts. It's what you call a Frankenstein guitar, and it's even the right color for it. 

 

I have yet to figure out what all of the switches do, and I suspect that they are not wired per stock configuration, but I've always wanted a guitar with this many options. It's also nice not having a toggle switch to accidentally hit while strumming. If there is one thing that I dislike about my "modern" Squier Jazzmaster, that would be it. 

 

On the headstock, this one says that it is a Fender Jaguar, but I'm pretty sure that those are decals that someone put on there after bringing it back from the dead with a new neck, hardware and electronics. There is also a spot on the bottom where the paint doesn't quite match, which further suggests previous trauma of some kind. I think Jags usually have short-scale necks, too, and this one is full-size, which I also happen to like.

 

The tones are incredibly clear and glassy, perfect for the kind of stuff that I play. It also stays in tune remarkably well, although when I do tune it, I have to remember that is has left-handed machineheads for some reason. I expect that this instrument will play a significant role in my next recording venture, as well as in any upcoming performances. 

 

Thanks again, Nick. This thing rocks.