I Swore I Would Never Buy One | Then I Did! | Fender Squier Classic Vibe 60’s Jazzmaster | Revi...
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- Опубліковано 9 бер 2021
- In this 64th installment, Jimmy breaks down and buys his nemesis guitar, the Squier Classic Vibe 60’s Jazzmaster. Being on the “higher end” of the budget guitar scale, the Classic Vibe series of guitars are considered the “top end” guitars from Squier. Always wanting a Jazzmaster, and trying to stay in that “budget” category, Jimmy realized the Classic Vibe Squier series of guitars was about the only option without buying used. Even the used market was few and far between, with pricing not much different then buying new! Let’s see what $429 gets you in a Fender Squier Classic Vibe 60’s Jazzmaster!
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My American made jazzmaster was only about 200$ of course that was in 65. But I'm still playing it today! Best ever guitar;
Yes indeed….😎
The good ole’ days! Nice….I still have my 54 LP junior as well! Thanks so much for watching and sharing guitar Guy! Appreciate it…hang on to that Jazz! 👍🎸
Man o' man... Nothing plays like a jazzmaster!!!! Perfect ergonomics....
Been wanting one a long time....finally bit the bullet. It sounds freaking amazing....once setup this is going to be hard to put down!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! 👍
Another great review Jimmy, and stellar playing as always. I own a CV 50’s Tele and absolutely love it. I’ll have to take a look at a Jazz Master, they sound really nice. Thanks for sharing!!!
Really appreciate that! The CV series seems to be the “sweet spot” in the Squire series. A little on the “high side” for a budget guitar, but very nice!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Enjoy that Tele! 👍
Well done Jimmy pushing the boat out for that one, great instrument it’s actually on my to get list,again thanks 😀
Thanks so much Mark...it was on my list as well. Finally bit the bullet. Appreciate your stopping in and commenting! 👍
Sounds like a machine of many voices! I like it! Beautifully played here.
Thanks so much Robert! Appreciate your comments.
OOOOOOooooo....Ahhhhhh! Nice! Congrats! I bought a Fender player HSS a few weeks ago and ADORE it! 💕
Very nice!! I needed my Jazzmaster itch scratched, and decided this was the only way while still being able to eat! 🤣🤣
I gotta say, I didn't come here for the demo, but that solo was hypnotic
Hi Christian..thanks so much man. So glad you enjoyed it…truly appreciate your stopping in to the channel and watching and taking the time for the kind comment!
Much thanks!! 🎸👍
I'm happy for you Jimmy I'm glad you finally got the Jazzmaster you've always been wanting. And has a beautiful tone to it. Once you get it all dialed in I'm sure it's going to be a winner. Take care and happy week ahead.
Thanks so very much Danny….
Truly appreciate your stopping in to the channel and the support! 👍
@@JimmyStewart1 happy you choose this one as his neck is def fatter it has Gibson frets like you mentioned. Nice guitar but this is a closer feel of a vintage Jazzmaster. Beautiful playing so nice no crazy od just sweet tones.
@@jeffreybiscoe6
Yep!! I am happy I went CV…
Thanks so much for watching and commenting Jeffrey…appreciate your stopping in to the channel! 👍
@@jeffreybiscoe6
Thanks so much….👍
Great guitar! I buy and sell guitars on the side...
Picked one up, brand new, Daphne blue with a tortoiseshell pickguard. Paid $200 for it. I'm keeping it!!
Hi John!! Thanks for watching and commenting! $200…wow…great find and buy!! Congrats and enjoy it! Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing. Much thanks and keep pickin’…🎸👍
Some lovely playing once you warmed up...thanks for the review, trying to decide between the 60s 60s 70s or 40th anniversary short of finding a guitar shop who'll let me spend a week few hrs noodling about on them all !
Hi Gus…thanks for watching and commenting. The guitar plays much better now, as it required a bit of work to get it setup to my preferences. See my full setup video here on the channel. A good shop should let you noodle….😎
From what I “hear” the 40th Anniversary is not quite up to the standards of the Classic Vibe…can’t confirm that as I have not played one, but once setup, the CV is pretty killer! Thanks for stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
i finally watched this vid bro!
this unit sounds sweet!
Thanks for watching! It’s a great guitar…even better of course once I got it setup! Full setup video is also available here on the channel as well! Truly appreciate your stopping in! 🎸👍
I have the Affinity Jazzmaster hardtail. I really love it. It plays great and feels great and Humbuckers to boot!
That’s excellent!! I was looking for a more “traditional” style Jazzmaster, so trem bar and single coils were a must in my case. Glad you enjoy your Affinity! 👍
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Much appreciated! 😎
Thanks Jimmy. I wasn't sure if I was going to pick up the Squier, or go all the way up with a American Professional 2. I've never owned a Jazzmaster, so this is new territory for me. Looking forward to your mod vid.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting Andy!
I was thinking the same thing, but honestly this Classic Vibe I think is going to do the trick for me. It sounds great, and with a few tweaks and proper setup, it should be difficult to put down! 😎
I recently opted for the Vintera 60's Jazzmaster in ice blue metallic, because its stock tortoise pick-guard had been changed to white they discounted it ~$300, had just been posted a few hours earlier. It's more like the original than the Squire CV, the Vintera has 7 1/4" radius neck, lower output pickups, alder body instead of poplar (nothing wrong with poplar), but the neck shape is what attracted me the most. The "Professional 2" would be awesome too, but I kind of like having the original neck profile size and shape, radius, and frets. They certainly have a unique sound.........!
Sounds like a nice ax and a Jazzmaster to love! My 65 Fender Strat Custom Shop is the only guitar I have with the 7.25 neck radius. When coming off your typical Asian radius guitar, or even a 12” radius I tend to have to take a little time to adjust. It’s really the only real difference in feel that I tend to notice (at least enough to have to consciously think about adjusting) It does feel good once adjusted to it and works well, at least on my Strat. Would profeel good on a Jazz as well!
Congrats and enjoy it man, and thanks for stopping in and sharing!! 🎸👍
Hey Chief, I just pulled the trigger on one of these today, same model but sunburst. I asked the retailer, a dealer but NOT one of the big two, "What's the best price?" and got it shipped to my door for $375! I don't think I'm going to attempt your set up BUT I know the right questions to ask to find the right luthier. Great review and, as always, keep 'em comin'!
Hey!! Congrats on your new Jazzmaster!
Good price as well. Depending on your style of play, you may not have to do anything but at least you know what to look at!! Congrats again, and enjoy!!
Truly appreciate your stopping in and commenting!! 👍
I just bought one of these and I'm completely pleasantly surprised, of course it's going to need a setup and some changes but overall for the price out of the box it's pretty good
Thanks for watching and commenting Chuffa 11…I was surprised myself! Congrats on your new Jazzmaster! Once setup to your preferences, it’s a nice player and the pups/rhythm circuit sound great! Enjoy it, and thanks so much for stopping in. I did a complete setup video on mine as well, here on the channel that may be of interest to you!
Thanks and congrats once again! Keep pickin’ 👍🎸
Thank you very much for the review ! As a professionnal sax player for decades, I finally diceded to learn this awesome instrument ! I use to play a lot of different styles, and I love the versatile tones and the capabilties of the jazzmaster to take very well almost all effects. As a beginner I plan to buy this model and your review comfort me in my choice !
Thank you, best regards from France
Arthur Alison
Hi Arthur…thanks so watching and commenting! So glad you enjoyed the review and demo of the CV Jazzmaster. One of my fav models over the years as well!! Good luck on your purchase, and be sure to drop back into the channel to let me know how you like it!! All my best to you and everyone over in France!! Thanks again for stopping in…much appreciated! 🙏👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Thank you be sure I'll do it ! My pleasure sir ! Thank you for sharing passion
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I recently bought a Squier jaguar contemporary, and it's honestly one of the best guitars I've ever played, and it was only $449. Squier has really stepped up their game.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting Starswiss! I couldn’t agree more! I also bought a Contemporary Jag and love it! See the full review here on the channel! Couldn’t agree with you more!! Truly appreciate your stopping in to the channel! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 I have several nice guitars. I picked up my Squier Jazzmaster FSR (new) for $200 from a local kid who decided to stick to his banjo. Daphne Blue with a Red Tortoise Shell pickgaurd. Tied for first place with my '52 Telecaster ad my favorite guitar! What's the song say? 🎶 "Now how about that!" 🎶
@@johnsallee7824
Nice!! Bet that 52 Tele is nice!! You should check out my Classic | Vintage Guitar Week section here on the channel if you get a chance. I go through a few of my favorite guitars there as well! 🎸👍
StarSwiss- Hi there! Squier has stepped up their game because they are Squier by Fender now
Hey mate, great video.
What is the amp you are using? Sounds really good with the jazzmaster!
Thank you for doing this helpful videos!
Hi Daniel…thanks so much for watching and commenting! I am using my Monoprice 15W valve amp in this video. Appreciate your stopping in to the channel! Glad you enjoyed the video, and hope to see you around the channel more! 👍🎸
Enjoyed the video, Thx.
Hey.... thanks so much for watching and commenting! I am glad you enjoyed it!! 👍
Hi Jimmy, I only discovered your channel quite recently, while looking for reviews on the Grote (Billy Bob😉) DC semi hollow. Being a Squier Classic Vibe believer (l have a 60s Thinline Tele, a 60s Custom & a 50s "blackguard") l was very interested in your comments on this CV Jazz master, specially given the fact you were fairly skeptical to start with.
Very enjoyable video (like the three on the green Grote). I'm sure l subscribed last week but if l didn't l'll do it now.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting Carlo! Appreciate you stopping in and support! “Billy Bob” is doing fine, and the CV Jazz is in the process of a proper setup as we speak! I should have that video edited and out shortly! I am slowly coming around to the Classic Vibes, with the Jazzmaster. I am sure your Tele’s are nice...👍
Thanks again, and hope to see you around the channel! 😎
I really like the G&L Doheney though. that rem system is awesome and the necks are very nice even on their import line. It doesn't have the knobs for the rhythm pick up circuit. But it does have an interesting tone circuit that very cool.
Yeah, they do look interesting. Have not played or heard one in action, but the G&L lines reputation is certainly there! 😎
They will hit your pocketbook for a bit more change, but….not sure what they are using for their tone circuit. I know the Jazzmaster uses the 1m pots which gives it the “jangle” inherent to the Jazz sound.
That's where they sent my trem bar!! LOL J/k Great job Jimmy!!
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Guess they just threw in the wrong accessory pack at the factory...I have an extra spare Trem now for my Strat!!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting Reggie...greatly appreciated! 👍
oddball question -
as a guy who is still learning to play.
from say 25:00 - 26:00 you are playing over your loop (I assume)
sometimes you are tapping the beat w/ toe, sometimes w/ heel, and sometimes seemingly not at all.
is there something you could comment on as to your time keeping here?
or am I making the beginner mistake of watching the wrong thing?
Actually, not a oddball question at all, but probably more of a oddball answer...😎
I had to go view this to see what you were talking about...so around 22:40 I just decided in my head to lay down a loop. I don’t script my videos, so I have a general idea of what I want to try and do, but mostly it’s spontaneous. So I lay down the loop (just made it up) and start thinking about what I can play over it. My timing has always been a bit unorthodox (I hear it in my head) and when sitting and playing my foot movement (involuntarily for the most part) which you picked up on is a combination of upbeats and downbeats as I am hearing them. I think the rocking between toe and heal tapping (and no tapping) is just my way of conducting the phasing in my playing as I hear it in my head. Notes here..no notes here...sustain here...slide/bend here....I honestly don’t realize I am doing it until someone points it out to me. It’s only usually when sitting down to play. When standing, I tend to alternate feet for the same reasons, and turn my foot left and right (vs heel/toe). It’s weird I guess, especially when I don’t think about doing it. See...oddball answer to a good question...😎
Thanks for watching...I hope I was able to explain it somewhat
Nice guitar Jimmy. It does have some good pu's. I can tell that the action is too high for you & intonation is off. It's funny how we get used to things. I can go over to a friend's house and play one of their guitars & if the action is too high it throws me off. I'm not a Jazzmaster fan, but it's all subjective. Please make a video of the setup. I always learn new things from you when you do the setup videos. I also learn a lot when you introduce new guitars. Stay safe and thank you for all that you do!
Thanks for watching Tim! I will try and do the video of the setup for sure. Appreciate your stopping in and commenting! I understand offsets are not everyone’s cup of tea, but I just like the feel of them. The Jazzmaster was a box I still needed to tick. I will get it setup for me here pretty soon! Stay tuned! 😎👍
Hi Jimmy, im curious to see what it plays like once you "work"your magic and get it to how YOU like it...it sounds pretty dam good..
Hi Joe!! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I hope to get started on it soon here...shouldn’t be to horrible 🤣
We’ll see...I think I got a decent plan to get it “dialed in”! The guitar sounds pretty good already...just need to get the action, break angle, correct and clean up that neck and frets/fretboard. New set of strings and off to the races...😎
Jimmy I was 12 minutes into the video when I had made up my mind that I would just send the damn thing back and go back to my promise that I would never buy one. I know you and I like to work on guitars and do set up on things and make it our own, but this thing is out of the ballpark as far as what you got.
I should agree with you here Mike, and thought briefly about returning it. However, after playing it and hearing it I realized that with just a bit of work, not much more than I usually do to any of my guitars, it will be a player. Just needs the tweaking for my style of play.
Thanks so much for watching and your heartfelt concern. You did more to your IYV Tele then I will need to do here...plus it’s a challenge to get it right! 😎
@@JimmyStewart1it sounds so good already. And I recently watched the fix-it vid. You did good, Jimmy. 👍
@@camilo1455
Yeah, it sounds great, but my focus was on “playability” mostly here. Appreciate your stopping in and commenting! 👍😎
Great guitar Jimmy. I just picked up a new guitar myself that I can highly recommend and it's right up your alley with the budget guitar theme. I got a Gretsch G2210 Streamliner Junior Jet Club. It was $299 new and I was blown away with the quality, in fact I don't think I will be changing a thing like I normally do on most budget guitars. Fit and finish is perfect, no sharp fret ends, tuners work great, Intonation was perfect, pickups sound awesome. The only thing I did was lower the action a little by screwing in the wrap around bridge just a bit. It's my favorite by a long shot of all the budget guitars I own. I love that they just put Gretsch on the headstock instead of Streamliner or something that would scream I'm the cheap model.
Thanks for watching and commenting! I have heard a lot of good things about them. It’s in the LP type of style, correct? Don’t know if I am really looking at a LP style guitar, but I may take a closer look at them. Really appreciate your stopping in to the channel and thanks for the suggestion! 👍
@@JimmyStewart1 HI Jimmy, yes it's the LP jr style solid body. The pickups are a mix of PAF & Filtertron , they do make a hollow body & semi hollow with center block in a few different body styles in the Streamliner series, but at $449 or $549 with the Bigsby trem.
@@MacboyColor
I see they have that same guitar with a mix of filtertron humbucker in the bridge and soap bar P90 in the neck for $349...hmmm
@@JimmyStewart1 Yes sadly I didn't realize they made that one with the P90 until after I bought mine. I think my next guitar will be one of the Gretsch hollow body's in the electromatic series with the black top filtertrons. After buying the Gretsch I'm in a bit of a love affair with the filtertron sound and want more and also something with the Bigsby. I have been listening to a bunch of Rockabilly & Psychobilly music. I got it bad 😂
@MacboyColor Awesome! I commented on Jimmy's last video when he set up his Grote about wanting to buy the Gretsch G2210 Streamliner Junior. I'm going to order it in a week or so. I'm going with the gunmetal color. I'm happy to hear that you love yours and little setup is needed. Rock on!
Jimmy wanted to send you a request for a review of the Artist brand. Grungmaster. Also a teli and strat style guitars. I just got the strat and was very impressed with the product. Thinking about getting another soon. Great product for price point. All the best.
Have not heard of it, but I will certainly have a look at them. Thanks for the suggestion and of course for watching and commenting! Much appreciated! 👍
So took a look...everything is currently “sold out” with an estimated time of June for new batches to arrive. Looks to be some pretty nice guitars and selection. I will keep an eye out on them.
Love Jazzmasters. Love the olympic white.
Thanks for watching and commenting James! I was a little skeptical of the Squire, but the Classic Vibe series really is a nice guitar with great playability and very nice neck and great sounding pups! I like it more each day, especially once I got it setup properly! Appreciate you stopping in to the channel! 👍
The j mascis has the vibrato nearer the bridge so changes the harmonics of guitar, I am lucky enough to have an original 62 and I think it's brilliant that squirrel make a proper jazzmaster with all its quirks , shimming the neck sorts out most issues...,great reveiw
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Agree, as that was one of the reasons I went with the CV and not the J. Mascis version (also the pups of course)
I did do a full setup video (including the neck shim) here on the channel should you care to watch! Hang on to that 62!! Nice! Truly appreciate your stopping in and sharing! Once setup, the Classic Vibe is a very nice Jazzmaster without having to take out a 2nd mortgage! 😎👍
Even though I love my 62 jazzmaster, I know it's not 20 times better than squier , there's something nice about old guitars, I have 64 gretsch astrojet and anniversary too but honestly the stuff you get for little money now is astonishing in quality and also variety , I remember being very disappointed when starting out that if you wanted something other than strat , tele etc you had to buy expensive USA models now it's all there, jaguars mustangs , gretsch etc good times
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Yep! It’s a great time for newer players instrument wise for sure! I have a number of vintage guitars as well, that have mostly been “retired” into studio use only these days.
Honestly, looks stunning... and Squier CV are top guitars. They play and sound just as good as real Fenders, for a much much better price. I absolutely love Squiers, as much as my Gibson Les Paul ;)
My past dealings with Squires (never bought one till now) were not very good. I played a few, but being more of a “snob” in those days, would never considered actually owning one. 😎 I can now say however, I think they are doing a pretty nice job with the CV line, and after a decent setup, this guitar is going to be a winner!
Thanks for watching and commenting as I truly do appreciate it! 👍
@@JimmyStewart1 understandable, just like Epiphone, these budget brands are catching up to the big leagues 😎
@@BladeDoomer86
Indeed!! The Classic Vibe series is earning its reputation. 👍
How close could it be to the sound Bob Bogle of the Ventures got, when he played lead guitar on a Fender Jazzmaster sometimes. Replies would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Emil…thanks so much for watching and commenting! I would think with matching up your reverb, tremolo and practicing your whammy bar technique, with the right amp you could certainly get close to the “early” Venture sound from Bob. Later, Bob changed over to bass and Nokie Edwards took over lead guitar. They used Fender guitars in the early days, then switched over (investing and endorsing) Mosrite guitars.
Appreciate your stopping in to the channel! 🎸👍
it has always amazed me that the tremolo arm goes between the strings.
Yep...pretty neat design on these with just the single spring underneath.
Hi Jimmy. Just discovered your channel while trying to troubleshoot my new CV Jazzmaster. It arrived without a tremolo arm. I ordered the 0264261000 part number (Tremolo Arm Japanese "Reissue" Jaguar /Jazzmaster) but I can’t push it in. Can you let me (and the rest of the folks here) which part number you ordered? It seems to push in without much effort for you. I just don’t want to break anything. Thanks man! Great review! Will be back to watch the post-setup video!
Hi Eoin…thanks so much for watching and commenting! Let me go through my records and see if I can find the order! I will update here after I locate the info. Appreciate your “discovering” the channel and hope to see you here often! 🎸👍
Ok…here is the link on Amazon for the trem arm I bought for my Jazzmaster..a.co/d/50UPrlo
@@JimmyStewart1 thanks bunches! Keep up the good work and thanks for the prompt reply. Much appreciated.
@@eoinryan8824
My pleasure man…best to you and yours this holiday season! 🙏👍
I think you have a "project ", but as is it has a beautiful tone much different than a Strat in comparison and you're a pro. I have no doubt that you will get it playing up to your standards. I personally like it as is.
Yes, a bit of a project, but nothing to serious. These guitars were designed to have higher action and heavier gauge strings so to make it more playable for me, just a few tweaks are in order. Nothing I blame Fender/Squire for....except they could have supplied the correct Trem bar 😎
I will get her playing like “butta” in short order...👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Of course. Have a good one Jimmy 👍.
@@leodanryan966
Thanks!! 👍
My father had bought a squier p-bass back in the 90s, it’s still great, I see nothing wrong with squier you know, another reason I’m planning on getting this guitar
Thanks for watching and commenting! Squier has been stepping up its game with all the other competition out there, especially in their Classic Vibe series of guitars! Good luck with yours should you grab one! I also did a full setup video on this guitar should you care to watch here on the channel! Thanks again for stopping in and stay safe out there..👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 thanks man, you are really cool and fun to watch, I’ll stay tuned, and yeah squier has gotten much better I’ve noticed compared to their models even just a few years ago, guess the pandemic helped em😂
@@johnbug1334
Hey…thanks man! 😎
I think the competition forced Squier into an upper price tier, and now with most of the Classic Vibe series sitting in the upper $400 price point, they are at the fringe of being a “mid” priced guitar so they should be better! The CV Jazzmaster is very cool….just realize at this price, you will more than likely be doing your own setup to get it where you want it. I ended up shimming the neck to get the proper break angle, as I wanted 9’s on this guitar. I did a complete setup video on this here on the channel should you be interested.
That's strange, my E string buzzed straight out of the box too. They must be set up improperly in the factory.
Thanks for watching and commenting Mark…I am finding most who get these CV Jazzmaster’s find them NOT setup correctly! I did a complete setup video for mine here on the channel. Honestly I was expecting to have to shim the neck anyway, but was hoping I didn’t have too….😎
Nature of the beast…. Thanks again for stopping in! 👍🎸
I just got a lefty for $269 online from MF/Guitar Cemter.
No pics and my brain did comprehend the word MODIFIED in the title.
So it came with no bag, no trem arm and the pickguard is a 3 play white, and a plastic and metal string tree. I am not sure if any electronics were changed. It plays and sounds amazing.
That’s interesting…as far as I know, none of them ship with a gig bag (if that is what you are referring to) or are you talking about the little “tool” bag that should have included your whammy bar and truss rod/bridge adjustment keys? Was this listed as “new or used”? You say “Modified”….so someone changed some things apparently. If it plays and sounds good (as you state it does) then you are good! I would ask MF for the bar and tools…or you can buy them from Amazon if you need to. Just be sure to get the correct whammy bar (it’s a push in bar…not threaded)
Thanks for watching and commenting and good luck with your Jazz….appreciate your stopping in! 👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 yeah a gifg bag, I thought it shipped with one new. I don’t have a need for the trem at all. The pickguard being white looks sooooo good to me. It was set up well, that was one concern with getting a factory new one.
Why not get the J Mascis and just swap out the pickups? Most of the planned upgrades you mentioned are included.
I certainly could have done that, but the CV is more traditional Jazzmaster which was what I was going for. The J Mascis bridge setup takes care of the “break angle”, but I like having the “overtones” of the arch top style with the strings behind the bridge. Setting it up was not all that difficult, and much less expensive than spending the extra $100 for the J Mascis, and then additional for the pups! A neck shim, and a hour or so off my time did the trick! See my follow-up video of the setup on this guitar here on the channel!
Thanks for watching and commenting, much appreciated! 👍🎸
Hi, I've seen some videos where people are complaining about these, especially that the neck needs to be tightened very often, the three way switch must have been changed in couple of months. I'm curious what will be (or already is) your experience (or of other people in here). What do you think about poplar body, is it really that fragile as some people say? Regarding the shim that you used, what angle would you recommend, please?
Thanks a lot!
Thanks for watching and commenting, and all good questions!
So I am about two months in, and have not experienced any of the issues you mentioned here…neck feels fine, switch feels fine, etc, etc…
After I set it up, I have been very happy with it!
As for the shim, I guess that really kinda depends on what action you are looking for, string gauge you want to use comfortably. I like my action a bit low (I bend quite a bit) but not “too low” and I like using 9/42 string gauge. I went with the .50mm shim on mine and it worked perfectly for what I was after. YMMV 😎
Thanks again, and hope to see you around the channel! 👍🎸
By the way, nothing wrong with a poplar body…nothing “fragile” about it. Yes, it’s bit “softer” than Alder, but does a fine job. I would get your guitar first (if you have not already) and give it a good play through, string change to your preference gauge and setup to see where you are before worrying about shim sizes. It “may” be fine as is for your particular situation. If you need to raise the bridge up to get the action you want/break angle at the bridge, and you can not get the action as low as you would like, then shimming is the way to go! Hope that helps! 😎👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Definitely, both your replies helped. Thank you!
@@ArimmKa
Great!! 👍👍
I picked up a 70's vibe Squier Jazzmaster FSR (new) for $200. I buy and sell guitars as a side gig. I'm keeping this one! My luthier was a Fender Certified Gold Technician for 20 years. The things that I have learned about Fender guitars...
Hey John…thanks for stopping by the channel! Great buy there!! Nice! Congrats and enjoy it! Appreciate your watching and sharing! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 I've seen your channel several times. Great job always 👌
The dude that sets up my guitars has been a luthier for 37 years was a Fender Gold Certified Fender Technician for 20 of those. The things about Fender I've learned (lies, etc) would make your jaw drop!
@@johnsallee7824
Thanks so much!! Yeah, I have learned a few things over the years myself….there is certainly more to some instruments than the name on the headstock 😎
yup...had to shim my neck 1.25 degrees...had to add foam under the pickups...pickup screws stripped so I had to order new screws and use beezwax to lube them...had to tape the bridge posts to stop movement...will eventually upgrade the trem ...like the pickups and the feel NOW...but set up was a ridiculous joke,,,no one uses action that high
Thanks for watching and commenting Scott…yeah, I like that they kept to the 60’s vibe on these, but setup was certainly lacking. Once done however, it’s a joy! After I did my setup video (including neck shim) I ended up taping the posts as well (plumbers tape) to keep it where I wanted it. I didn’t change the pickup height…liked them where they were. Truly appreciate your stopping in to the channel and sharing your thoughts! 👍🎸
To quote “The Chief”, I said “ I’d never buy one!” and I’m talkin’ about a Jaguar. Surfing the internet I found a used, late model, Classic Vibe Squier Jaguar for about half the current retail price. Again quoting the ol’ philosopher my instinct said “Buy it!”. Ever the bargain hunter a made an offer that included shipping and now it’s mine. This is one interesting “geetar” , if a Jazzmaster and a Telecaster had an offspring it would be a Jaguar. I know you have a few guitars around the house, but maybe if you need to add a little more variety to the herd a Jaguar would be a very interesting review and shootouts vs a Tele vs Jazzmaster vs IYV400.
I know requests are like noses, everybody has one and we really enjoy your videos and have a Happy & Healthy Holiday Season and again stay safe.
Great story, and congrats!! I actually do have a Jag…I bought a new 2021 Contemporary Series Jag. I of course did a review of it, and also did a “offset” video which included it! Great price on the Jag for you….they are so nice….enjoy! I do have some more plans coming up with the Jag, so stand by for that and thanks for the suggestions! 👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 I remember that video BUT I believe that Jag had 2 humbuckers NOT the one of a kind Jaguar single coils. Alas, too many variations on a theme. I think even Leo himself would be confused, may he R.I.P.. Thanks for the reply!
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Correct…but they have a unique sound on their own too….bringing in a CV would give MORE variety too! 👍
Un grand merci pour cette vidéo ! Désolé, I’m French…Sorry…je suis né ainsi et ici. Notwithstanding, I recently bought this guitar because it is a bit like the image and especially the sound of the 60's. Les micros P90 semblent bien sonner ! Avec un Fender BluesJunior… Let’s Go Surf Music !
Hi Michael…thanks so much for watching and commenting! I love all visitors to the channel and welcome the French community! Viva La 🇫🇷! Congrats on your new Jazzmaster! If you are needing or looking for setup hints, I have a full setup video I did on mine here on the channel as well. Again, truly appreciate your stopping in to the channel and hope to see you here more! Enjoy, and keep pickin’….🙏🎸👍
Martins and Gibsons and Fenders oh My!
Ha...ha! 🤣
Thanks for watching....much appreciated! 😎👍
i just built one its pink crackle paint job it dose have 2 circuits and sounds balls I've tried both 13 gauge and 8s strings on it both fine and floating bridge fits awesome what i did do however is put a short scale neck on from a squire bullet mustang it works like a jag master stays in tune nice 2 so any body with that question can you just swap a jazz master neck with a jaguar neck answer yes cause the bullet mustang is a short scale neck and the bridge holes are made for jazz master so that don't matter however the strings line up in-between each pickup hole on cover but still sounds sweet on every switch setting i call it a mut master cause cause its a jazz master body jazz master pickups and switches made in Japan electrics and a squire bullet mustang neck
Hey joe mom…thanks so much for watching and commenting! That sounds killer man…congrats and enjoy! Good info, and I appreciate your stopping in to the channel and sharing! Much appreciated! 🎸👍
Got one coming. Hope not to many details wrong. Do plan to upgrade pups. Most demos turn the reverb way up u did not.
Thanks for stopping in and congrats on your new Jazzmaster! Glad you enjoyed the demo, and thanks again for watching and commenting! Great guitar once you set it up to your liking and style!
Congrats and enjoy! 👍🎸
I believe that rosewood board guitars don't need a 'skunk stripe' in the back of the neck, because the truss rod is fitted into the neck 'from the front'.. and the rosewood board is attached after the truss rod is in place.....a solid maple neck would have the truss rod inserted into a 'channel' in the back of the neck,and then the walnut skunk stripe is then fitted to conceal the 'channel'....
Thanks for watching and commenting Geoffrey!! Appreciate you stopping in to the channel!
And yes, you are correct in your general assessment of “why or why not” a skunk stripe. There are times however, that a manufacturer will route all the necks the same way, regardless of the fretboard and thus you have a “skunk stripe” whether really “needed” or not. Something Fender has been doing for years and years.
Thanks again, and stay safe! 👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Yes....that's what I thought.....manufacturing costs, makes sense !!
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Yes sir!! Again, thanks for your comments and insight! Hope to see you around the channel! 👍
I bought mine yesterday. They wanted me to do a neck shim which I found odd, so I didn't. I will need to do my own setup and drop the strings down from 10's to 9's. The Jazzmaster has some high distortion so I need to remember to drop the gain on my amp when I play this baby.
Hi Peter, and congrats on your new CV Jazzmaster! I am not sure who “they” are, but the Jazzmaster will certainly benefit from a shim, especially if you are using lighter gauge strings. The design was for a heavy gauge (think old school jazz players) and the bridge break angle is a little to light, especially if you do a lot of bends, along with the trem. I did a complete setup video here on the channel that may be helpful to you should you decide during your setup and string change that you need to do it. Thanks so much for stopping in, and once again congrats!👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 thanks. I actually just changed the strings yesterday from the standard 10’s to 9’s. I don’t notice any problem yet but I’ll keep checking
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Well, that’s good news then! Good to hear! Enjoy it, and thanks again for sharing with us! 👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 last question, promise. I notice that I get significant more buzz on the Jazzmaster than any other coiled guitar. Could this be because the pickups tend to be hotter than my Strat
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When you say “buzz” are you meaning like 60 cycle (single coil) hum, or distortion type of buzz? The pups will be hotter than standard “Strat” style single coils, but you shouldn’t really be getting a lot more 60 cycle hum/buzz than any other type of single coils. Does it get quieter when touching the bridge, or pups?
I was looking for a 70's or a 97 reissue jazzmaster there around if you want to pay $1500 or more I ended up buying the iyv Mustang hybrid after seeing it then watching jimmys review and I was blown away I forgot all about the jazzmaster and didn't have to break the bank either I find the jazzmasters without the P-90s are junkmasters
The IYV Mustang Hybrid is one of my favs for sure…the “sleeper” guitar from IVY…😎
I still had to have a nice Jazzmaster to round out my offsets however, and the Classic Vibe does that quite nicely, albeit at a higher price tag.
After hundreds of guitars i owned, played, set up and sold them again i have to tell that i don't care anymore about brands. There are only good and bad guitars. From my experience Fender is not worth the money in contrast to squier. Great channel by the way. I just started my own channel with the intention to help people by sharing my experiences.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Appreciate your stopping in to the channel and best of luck with your channel as well! I will be sure to check it out! 👍
What are you playing at 22:51, Jimmy?
Hi Adam…thanks for watching and commenting! It’s just a little arpeggio chord progression jam I made up on the spot for the video. Testing out the tone(s) for the Jazzmaster. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel. 🎸👍
The J. Mascis Jazzmaster's vibrato has been moved closer to the bridge for a steeper break angle compared to the original JM. That's helpful for stopping modern light gauge strings from popping out of the bridge saddles (even though the tune-o-matic bridge is pretty good for string security).
Yes, I forgot to mention this on the J. Mascis version. Appreciate your watching and insight! Thanks so much! 👍
That was a lot of the reason I too went with the J Mascis model. The trem is indeed moved closer, but Jimmy is correct in that it is a Tune O Matic bridge. It stays in tune nicely as is though, even with the problems of the kid's mods I got it with. The reviews on them are accurate. Great guitars for the price point, I must admit.
The pickups are different in the JMJM as well. They aren't JM pups at all. Only in shape. Great guitars but not really a JM.
The Mascis is the only JM with the Gibson style TOM bridge, which is the wrong radius for the neck . I didn't find the change to be any kind of improvement on the original,- but that's why the angle was changed.
@@markferguson3745 - actually the Squier Deluxe JM I have, came from the same factory as the JMJMJ'S.
It's red with a gold anodized Pickguard. Just like the Mascis model.
But, actually has JM pickups & a TOM.
Just FYI
Jimmy I had a 57 jazz and factory case someone stole from me in 81. I have never really missed it and still don`t other than the really stupid money they sell for now would be nice to have. But you actually made that one sound good. Still not a fan though. IMHO they just aren`t all that and a bag of chips. But maybe you`ll convince me yet because you sounded really good on it here and thats with all the problems you have with it. Maybe if I would have had it until I learned more about them mi would have got mine to sound and play better
Yeah, for me there is just something about offsets that I like. I also really like the sound of the Jazzmaster...think early Elvis Costello. His guitar just cuts through the mix in those recordings.
So sorry you lost that...I had a early 72 SG stolen at a show once....I did and do miss that...Once I get this setup properly, it will be a winner!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting John! 👍
You should have got the Jim Root pro model.
$$…🤣
I suppose you could be right, but honestly the CV is more towards what I was looking for. Thought about the J.Mascis as well, but decided on the CV for those reasons described in the video.
Appreciate your stopping in to the channel….thanks for watching and commenting! 👍🎸
They were on sale so cheap right now I have to fight myself not to buy one
You know what “sale” means, right?? 😎
BUY IT!! 🤣
Thanks so much for watching and commenting Evan! Appreciate your stopping in! 👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 Yes! "Sale" is God's way of saying, "You need this. Buy it!" Who are we to argue with God?!
I would like to see you compare the J Mascis to the classic vibe. I had the same hard decision to make as you. Unlike you I bought the J Mascis for the neck. I really love the J Mascis it sounds and plays great.
Hi Gary…. thanks for watching and commenting! I came real close to buying the J Mascis. Everyone seems to love the neck on it. I decided to grab the CV due mainly to the pickups and the more traditional Jazzmaster style bridge setup. Perhaps in the future I can get my hands on one for a comparison video….you can send me yours? 🤣🤣
Thanks again for in…it’s greatly appreciated! 👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 Jimmy. If you live in New York State and close enough in driving distance I would love to let you borrow it.
Gary
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I was of course kidding Gary….however if you are serious, this may (or may not) be actually doable. Let me ponder this for awhile….
Thanks for the offer…👍
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Even though I'm generally a Squier fan and by no means a gear snob, I do beleive that with the JM in particular that the Fender USA is a different animal.Like the Squier vs. Fender Bass6, the basic design is complex enough to demand the higher tolerances and care put into the USA, whereas other designs can be righted with a good set up and a few replacement parts.
TBH, I didn't get the attraction to the JM until I played a USA; on the other hand, truly dig my Squier Jaguars, and my several Partscasters .
Do they beat a blank, and get some of that classic piano vibe? Oh yeah,- but if you're serious about the model, you should endeavor to ( some day) own the real thing.
Hi Mark..thanks for watching and commenting. I would agree that the US made Fender Jazzmaster is a different animal. I have played a couple of them in the past. I have quite a number of higher end guitars, and perhaps will end up with one in the end. My purchase here was to add the model to the stable, without breaking the bank for a model I plan on using occasionally, not as a main guitar. After setting it up to my preferences, it is serving in its intended capacity well.
I appreciate your stopping to to the channel and sharing your thoughts! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 They are an investment.Usually, I stick to under $900 or so, because I wouldn't want to gig anything more pricey.
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Exactly…I won’t take my higher ends guitars out anymore, except for studio work. Just the nature of the beast these days…
I totally agree. When I was a teenager in the very early 2000s, squiers were garbage. I never would of purchased on. The Vintage modified line really changed that. Now the Contemporary, the Classic Vibe rival Fender MiM.
Yep!! It had been a long time since I even looked at a Squier let alone thought about owning one. The Classic Vibe series seem to be great, and now their new Contemporary Series…it’s a new dawn for Squier in my opinion. Thanks for watching and commenting Trevin! Much appreciated…👍
@@JimmyStewart1 I own a 2018 Squier Contemporary Tele HH and it's been a great Guitar. I think new it was $349. Pickups were a little blah. Replaced the bridge pickup for the stock humbucker out of my Jagstang. Kept the neck, because it was thick and I wanted that. The input jack was cheap, but my tech, who actually reminds me of you swapped a fender one in. The neck is magical on it. I'm actually selling it. Between my Fenders and Vintage brand Guitars, I have a good few, that the Squier contemporary Tele just doesn't get the love it should. Have it listed on FB marketplace for really cheap. We'll see!
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Nice! Good luck on the sale of the Tele…if I didn’t already have 7 different Tele’s I might have been interested in it…😎
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Sorry David…a little to cryptic for me…😎
Hi Jimmy. Very interesting video and great playing too! I didn't know about the "rhythm" settings for these guitars since I've never played one before. That is a pretty cool idea and I imagine it can give you a nice easy way to switch between a cool neck/rhythm sound and a bridge pickup setting.
Anyway, I have a question for you regarding the bridge. I recently saw a video by Jay Leondard J on the setup of his Bigsby equipped Telecasters and he said it's best to keep the Jazzmaster bridges close to the body and simply raise the saddles high. I'll link his video in a sub comment to this one (in case youtube decides it's spam). Check out what he says shortly after the 6:20 mark - I'm really curious what you think. Thanks!
Here's the link to Jay's video ua-cam.com/video/g3DB-0xszKQ/v-deo.html
The rhythm circuit, along with the unique single coils is what makes a Jazzmaster a Jazzmaster!! 😎
Thanks so much for watching and commenting and I will take a look at the Jay video, however I would tend to disagree. I will certainly have a look however.
Appreciate your stopping in! 👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Cool, thanks Jimmy! I look forward to your mod video and seeing the changes you make to it.
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Ok...so first, thanks for the link. Nice video, and he seems very knowledgeable and a very good player. I left him a 👍 and comment. What he is referring to here, with his Bigsby Tele I would have no reason to disagree with. However, it’s a bit of a different animal when comparing a Tele to a Jazzmaster. He is using the Jazzmaster bridge on one of his Tele’s. Mine has a Mustang bridge. He is not going to have the same break angle, so his setup will obviously be a bit different. Two different bridges and setups.
Very informative video however, and I really did enjoy it. I will certainly experiment a bit, but I think my approach to getting the setup on mine dialed in correctly for me is a valid starting point. Appreciate it man....👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Thanks for the detailed reply, glad you checked it out Jimmy! I really dig Jay's channel, he's a monster player indeed.
I figured there would be some differences but since I don't have any experience with Bigsby's either, I really didn't know how transferrable this information would be to the Jazzmaster. What you're saying makes sense.
Fenders JM's need to be set-up too.
Yep!! I expected it, but was hoping I didn’t have too..😎
It’s all good now..did the setup video here on the channel as well. Appreciate your stopping in and watching/commenting! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Oh, of course. Great video. Thanks for the reply. 🤘🏻
Yes, a Jazzmaster must be correct pickups, controls etc. Not interested in P90's or standard strat wiring. Jazzmaster are great guitars. Squier is good. I have 6 or 7 among approximately 40 guitars over 60 years now. However a $400.+ guitar should not need a neck shim.BTW, my 60's JM doesn't have a large break angle. Sounds and plays fine. Also, not to complain, I don't think most people care about unboxing. Just show the stuff and rock and roll. Keeps us from scrolling forward. Thanks Jimmy!
Totally agree on what makes a Jazzmaster a Jazzmaster! Interesting, on your JM what gauge strings are you playing? I may be able to achieve the action, intonation I want without shimming, but doubtful. We’ll see. I only recently included a “unboxing” as part of the video, as I agree with you on that. 😎
Thanks for watching and commenting John...much appreciated! 👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Jimmy, you're right on track asking about string gauge. The JM was originally strung with 11s. I since changed to 10s. Gauge makes the low break angle guitar produce a stronger sound and eliminates the string pop out issue. Back then, we played 11s as a norm. Usually flatwound as well. 10s work fine. Also, using a flexible pick for chords keeps the tendency to play the strings too hard, which can pop srings and make rhythms too harsh and can go out of tune. Just my experiences with them and others as well. Happy pickin'!
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Yes! I ask because as you state, these were designed for a higher action and heavier gauge string. My plan is to set it up for my preferred 9’s which is why I believe will require me to raise that bridge up, get a good break angle and probably a .5 or better shim on the neck. I appreciate your input. I had a 60’s Jag and Mustang back in the 70’s and both I had shimmed as I was playing 10’s as I recall. Thanks again..👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Thanks Jimmy!
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It’s pretty …pretty …..prettty …. Long review LD
Yes it is…appreciate your stopping in Dan! I did edit it…😎
Wish they'd make a vox phantom or mosrite copy
Thanks for watching and commenting! Somehow, I don’t see Squier venturing out of Fender territory. I have not done any searching for Vox or Mosrite, but perhaps there are some manufacturers out there? Appreciate your stopping in to the channel…👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 love your Down to earth channel. Very realistic. I've had rickenbackers,fenders and gibson years ago and really like the the Ivy I got. The prs semi hollow, you good video I'm thinking about their mustang now. Thank you
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Thanks so much….appreciate that. That PRS copy IYV is one that I don’t have. Heard lots of good things though. The Mustang hybrid is one of my fav’s. Lots of fun to play, and a unique funky sound that I enjoy! I think if you like short scale offsets, you would enjoy it! Again, thanks for stopping in to the channel, and hope to see you around! 👍🎸
You SWORE that you would NEVER buy one. But then you never listen to you! I'll be looking forward to the set up video! For me it's hard to fathom that Fender would allow a guitar out of their shops in this state! Shim the neck!?? Good grief, you shouldnt need to do anything like that to it!
I bought a Fender (not squire.. Fender) 800$ stratocaster hss a few weeks ago that arrived (brand new) with middle pickup screw stripped and sunken into the body! Guitar Center gave me complete new replacement and tossed in some perks for poor experience, strings etc. Wow, I was so disappointed with what they sent me, but the second one is a keeper!
It happens Ted...point being that just about any guitar can arrive with some issues. As long as their is no “big” issues, then a standard setup, cleaning and polishing, string change is something I do anyway. The Jazzmaster gets a little more finicky, as you want the correct string tension, break angle on the bridge. These were designed for Jazz players, higher action and fatter string gauges. The break angle, especially when using lighter strings is important to keep the strings seated in the saddle (bending) while getting the action down where I like it.
I have played lots of guitars at Guitar Center, most notably a bunch of Gibson SGs and LP Studios in the early 'teens, and found that most need a setup. Neck truss rod adjustment, bridge saddle height(s), and intonation. Usually been told that's extra. Glad I learned early how to do that, you can almost expect it. It's amazing that so many of the budget guitars are set up prior to shipping. My Firefly was near perfect, last May.
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Yep!! Honestly my budget instruments have been pretty good overall, just your standard setup, cleanup! 👍
Martin's, Gibson's and Fender's Oh My.....hilarious...
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Glad you enjoyed…👍🎸
Tempting not to buy at that price. As a boy I loved Jaguars and Jazzmasters. They were dream guitars but as i learned to play and got older and fell into the humbucker world. Of course these days it's the price then classic Vibe comes up with this for well under a grand. So maybe
A lot of players get caught up in the “humbucker world” and forget about some incredibly nice tones provided by single coils…especially the Jazzmaster pups, along with a good set of P90’s…remember, the 1st year Gibson LP’s had P90’s….😎
You can still get some very tasty “snot and crunch” from a single coil…and the cleans are to die for…😎
Thanks for watching….👍🎸
I got the surf green on sale for 359
Nice!! Enjoy it! The surf green is a great color, and good price too!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Appreciate your stopping in to the channel! 👍
@@JimmyStewart1 yeah no problem and thank u , I watched this and part 2 to this video when u set it up , now I think I’m considering setting mine up as well, it’s on the way . And I’m buying the shims n a new tremolo bar as well
@@MartyFisket
Great!! Once you get it, give it a couple days to settle in and then you can evaluate what it’s going to need! Enjoy it, and hope to see you around the channel!! 👍
@@JimmyStewart1 ok coo thx , I’ll keep that in mind , and I’ve subscribed so I’ll be back forsure 🤙🏾
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I have one of these. I think… don’t hold me to it… it’s my only Squier. I don’t care for it. Like… at all.
Hi Dean….thanks for watching and commenting. Sorry you don’t care for yours….or even have one (?) 😎
That’s the thing with different guitars and different people…thanks so much for stopping into the channel! Go find that Jazzmaster and see if you can become friends…🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1I do have one. And I lied. I have his cousin the Classic V Jag. So Two Squiers. Anyway maybe I’ll play them a bit more.
I’ll tell you tho real talk…. I had a CV 50s Strat that was Devine. I had to give it away because I’m just running outta room. ( kid down the street..not sure if he’s ever even picked it up) but yeah that thing I probably should’ve kept.
And thanks for the reply! Great channel! I’ve been watching for a long time now.
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Ha!! I knew it…😎
Yeah, break it back out and re-bond!! I have the Contemporary Jag myself…it’s a great guitar as well. I stick mainly with the CV, Contemporary and Paranormal Series of the Squier’s….sorry to hear about your 50’s CV….you always hope they go to a good home…
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Thanks Dean…so glad to hear you enjoy the channel. I truly appreciate it…🎸👍
Fretboard looks bone dry
It was and needed a good “drink”…I did a complete setup video on this including the fretboard cleaning/conditioning along with neck shimming here on the channel should you care to watch it.
Thanks for watching and commenting and hope to see you around the channel more! 👍