Question: Jay Turser Guitars

[Schwa.]

Hey guitar heads,

a fellow worker is looking at a new Jay Turser guitar that a friend recommended to him.

Just looking for any and all opinions of this guitar.

Thanks.

[bradm]

I usually rely on Harmony-Central for reviews. Head to

http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar/brand/Jay+Turser

for reviews of JT models. (From what I've seen, they're pretty inexpensive guitars. I played one or two of their Tele copies a while ago, and wasn't blown away, due to things like the low E string buzzing heavily.)

Aloha,

Brad

[Schwa.]

thanks brad

anyone else play one before?

[bradm]

Let me add that I think one of their $200 Tele or Strat copies would probably be fine for a beginner, especially if the beginner took some money and invested it in instruction (e.g., books, CDs, lessons, etc.).

Aloha,

Brad

[Pablo Sanchez]

I would not recommend a Jay Turser to anyone. Buying a guitar like object may seem like a good idea to save cash but even short term (3-4months) you may start to experience the crappy side (bad switches, pots, soft fret wire, bumps in the neck causing uneven frets etc...)

I'd recommend waiting to get something half decent.

[jayr]

I have a Turser acoustic electric that i use to teach lessons. It was $500 so I guess its sort of highend for a Jay Turser. I use it for hours everyday and I've had it for 4 years and haven't had the slightest problem with it. That is after I had to return the one I originally bought because it was screwed but hey. As far as electrics go I don't know.

Edited April 27, 2007 by Guest

[Schwa.]

Thanks guys

[fretman]

I had a Jay Turser bass that was a knock-off of a ernie ball music man, it was dirt cheap, I figured it was a stepping stone till I could afford a better bass.

while I had it I seen a real music man bass in a store, it was like 2000 bucks I think. After picking this thing up I realized, mine felt like a toy compared to the real thing, but it held me over for a few gigs till I could get a real bass. I sold the Jay Turser for $50

[Schwa.]

sounding like a real piece of crap really, i'll let him know.

thanks everyone.

[Tricky]

Tried out some in a little shop in Victoria, didn't like the feel or sound at all. If he wants a good cheap acoustic guitar tell him to go for an 'Art and Lutherie', they're cheap and good Canadian quality.

[bald guy in a blanket]

I have a Jay Turser electric resonator guitar.

I've yet to have a problem...but I knew what I was buying.

I had to make a couple of improvements to make it "stage-ready".

Sounds great though...looks good too.

jef

Edited April 30, 2007 by Guest

[Schwa.]

its an electric, and he bought it. 160$ for guitar, case, tuner and small amp from some woman just wanting to get rid of it.

would have been dumb not to buy at that price

Thanks folks