MS-60 VW Vintage Series : Looking for that old "Jazzmaster" sound?

When I recently heard the guitar work of both Carl Wilson (Beach Boys) on their earlier albums and that of Elvis Costello and then discovered both played old Fender Jazzmasters, I thought I'd like to try one. The original Jazzmasters were slightly unusual in that they had a dual rhythm/lead circuit feature that really distinguished them from the typical three-way switch on most jazz guitars and indeed the new Jazzmaster reissues also removed that feature in favor of a three way switch. I liked the dual rhythm/lead circuit because it has a slightly brighter lead sound but could still be muted sufficiently to produce the jazz-like sounds Leo Fender was probably seeking in the original Jazzmasters. So, when I saw that the Harley Benton MS-60 Vintage Series retained that rhythm/lead circuit and was also incredibly cheap, I went for it and have been very pleased. I use it on several songs when I'm gigging with my blues-rock band, particularly the old T-Bone Walker covers and it has the additional advantage of being so inexpensive that if a drunk happens to knock it over and break it, it can be replaced without breaking the bank. So, if your band is doing old blues or jazz covers in slightly more dangerous venues or if you just want a brighter and sharper mid range tone, the HB MS-60 Vintage Series might be the guitar for you.