JAZZMASTER REVIEW #1: Squier Classic Vibe Review & Demo!
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
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The first of an ongoing series reviewing current model Jazzmaster and Jaguar guitars, and we're starting at the bottom -- in street price only. The CV Jazzmaster is one hell of a guitar for the money!
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00:00 - 1:19 INTRO
1:20 - 2:20 Greetings
2:21 - 4:51 WHY
4:52 - 8:28 Subjectivity and Demos
8:29 - 9:10 Surfy Demo
9:11 - 12:32 Specs!
12:33 - 13:12 OD Demo
13:13 - 14:05 Praise!14:06 - 15:48 Critique and Setup Advice
15:49 - 16:59 Mods!
17:00 - 19:13 Final Thoughts & Rating
19:14 - Closing Fuzz Demo
Unprompted praise for including timestamps
I always try to remember that
This guitar is great and can play perfectly without upgrades.
The vibrato blade is usually rough and clicks with poor tuning.
Dismantle trem and file the blade smooth and rounded , a little 3 in 1
Put spring under heel an compress 30 times, reassemble .
Growing up in the 90s. Listening to bands like nirvana, sonic youth I fell in love with the look of the jazzmaster, jaguar and when I saw they had a lefthanded version I snatch this baby up. So glad I did because this 400 dollar guitar is worth every penny and more!
I just received my Classic Vibe yesterday. It is my first off see guitar and oddly enough, the purchase was made not too long after my discovery of your channel. I love the way this guitar feels in my hands and I am going to begin modding it tomorrow on my day off. I am very grateful for your modding suggestions because I have never attempted any mods on my own. Your channel is absolute gold. thank you for the time you put in to your videos.
This is the most helpful (and entertaining) review I've ever found. I really like your emphasis on subjectivity, while still summing up the pros and cons of the CV. Extremely underrated channel, keep up the great work :)
Great review! I appreciate the non blues/ heavy metal riffs. Playing style was spot on. Thanks
That "yeah" at the end of the intro made me so happy
Thoroughly enjoyed this review, and I'm excited to check out all the offset reviews you've got in the pipeline! I've been trying to decide on my first offset, so this series will definitely help me out heaps!
Eddie, thank you so much for watching!
Can't wait to see his opinion on the Jim Root jazzmaster
Neither can I!
Jim Root Jazzmaster = no Jazzmaster pickups, no vibrato, no rhythm circuit (even no tone regulation in general), no string behind the bridge...you haven't to wait a video: it's clearly 1000% the anti-Mike Jazzmaster :D
@@giordanorivolta4012 You're correct but like I'm trying to at least look like I'm keeping an open mind over here. Although I do love metal
I'd kinda love to see Mike's opinions on something totally not his thing though, it would be a fun vid
@@Newfieboy9908 Oh we'll get there for SURE
Looking forward to the series...the intro track was KILLER - the octave/reverb/fuzz sound at the end of it was HUGE!!!
HEY FRIEND I LOVE YOU AND YOUR CONTENT! Thank you, that's all the Fuck, the Loomer, the Flint, and my Whammy up front!
Mike, your channel is my favorite guitar channel on UA-cam. Keep killing it!
OMG JOHN NO WAY THANK YOU
Just pulled the trigger on one, based on your informative review.
You hit all the important bullet points.
Thank you for your effort.
Thanks, glad to hear this review. Looking forward to the series.
I just picked one of these up at a pawn shop here in Seattle for $320. Luckily, the prior owner got it set up decently. I love it! I bought one of the last two J Mascis Jazzmasters still available in the state (@ GC, at least) a couple of months ago and I'm now smitten with the versatility, tones and feel of offsets. I'm having fun switching between the two on various songs and using dropped and alternate tunings. I will say that I prefer the neck of the J Mascis more, but I like differences in the pickups for what they are. The pots suck in both. Next and only upgrades needed, imo. I just happened to stumble upon your channel. Cool beans! Subscribed. Diggin' the tones you're getting. Cheers!
Thanks for doing this series! You’re so personable and affable, I know I’m going to love this journey!
Right now, I’m deciding between the CV Jazzy, the the J Mascis Jazzy, and the CV Mustang. I’m hoping you review the latter two!
Goose thank you, too kind!
I second this. I had a red one and it was FANTASTIC for the money. Much more accurate, as you say, than many of the more expensive ones.
I just got the same claseic vibe a couple weeks and have watched a few of your videos on offset guitars. I never knew how much different they are from other guitars, im loving it. Your work on these videos are appreciated.
this is what i've been waiting for! as an offset lover, it's great to get your opinion and hear what you have to say! can't wait for more in the series!
Avery thank you so much for watching!
Hi Mike, Thanks for this demo. Love your guitar playing!!!
Wow, super insightful video on a model I completely overlooked (I went straight to the Strat when I bought my first guitar 2 months ago).
Loving this series so far and looking forward to more!
Thank you, Dylan!
I got a lefty version. I love mine. It's so hard to find lefty offsets.
I hear ya brother! I’m a lefty too and have that same issue. I might get me one of these babies though.
Trying to get one for my friend and it's gonna be mid March till it comes in.
@@rooze8017 mod shop if you got the dough ☺️
I've had other Fender lefties from Japan and this is on a par with them. Love mine. Arguably the best guitar I've ever bought. Insane value. Now I just need Puisheen to set it up!
I'm planning on getting one as well! amazon lol
Thanks for your information and recommendation for the classic vibe Jazzmaster.
I'm playing guitar for about 25 years and own a bunch of Strats and Teles and always loved the looks of Fenders offset guitars. While watching your videos I got into serious GAS and ordered a Classic vibe Jazzmaster in Sunburst. I also ordered a Stew Mac shim....what is freaking expensive because of the shipping to Germany. But it was worth it. It plays great after setting it up like you recommend it in your videos. I still love my Strats but it is a real alternative and for the moment my most played guitar.
Thanks for your videos and your great tips.
Really going to love these reviews Mike.
I own a CV Jazzmaster. I bought it to try out the offset thing and see if it was for me. I’ve played guitar for 30 years and owned quite a few different guitars, but never an offset.
Sometimes a purchase like that will be a guitar you play and enjoy for a short time, but this has kept being my go-to guitar since I bought it. So much more fun than a strat to me.
Wow that's rad! I'm so glad it worked out for you, and yeah, I just don't find most Strats all that fun. I think there are only four that I've played over the years that I would have wanted to own
I have this same model and color - absolutely love it and thanks to your setup tips (adding a shim which for me was .75 degree, raising the bridge to the right height to get the break angle better, and stringing with 10s) it sounds and plays great!
Thank you for this video, this series, and for STARTING with the CVJM! After getting a new Squier Bass VI earlier this year, I became addicted to this line of offsets and now have a little family unit with the matching Classic Vibe Jag and Jazzmaster. I’ve got them setup and upgraded all the same way: StewMac 1 Degree angled neck shim, NOS AVRI ‘62 pickups, Fender AmPro bridge with the 9.5 radius, post stabilizers, and updated narrow spacing, Classic Player trem (I’m not a heavy trem user so I was happy to save a little coin while still getting the vintage look and button lock), and a Mastery MST string tree. I think you nailed it when you said this is the JM to get over some of the MIM models - in my opinion the fact that the “blueprint” of this guitar is vintage-spec where you’d want it for upgrade purposes is a feature, not a bug. After the upgrades and a little bit of nut work and fretboard care, my CV’s have completely satisfied my offset lust outside of a Thin Skin AO, Johnny Marr Jag, or MIJ Hybrid 60’s (AKA unobtainium in the USA).
Yeah, I always recommend these over MIM for modding. They're just great basic guitars! Love everything you said
Been following you on Instagram for years, this is my first time seeing a UA-cam video of yours. I really enjoyed hearing you talk about this guitar, I've been tempted by the Classic Vibe / Vintage Modified Jazzmasters for a long time. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on more guitars in the future!
Thank you Jack!
A while back I put a fair bit of money into buying a Fender Jaguar and started to regret it thinking I maybe should've got a Fender JM instead. I avoided the Squier models as I really had no experience with them and wasn't sure if they were up to spec (similarly to how Epiphone compare with Gibson nowadays). That said, this video really gave me confidence that I could pick up the Squier JM without needing to spend £1k+ on a Fender model! Thanks as always for the really informative video!
@Grimhasty. I just got one 2 weeks ago. Absolutely my favourite guitar and I own a Fender Strat, and Epiphone Les Paul and a Gibson Les Paul standard!
Those demos you played are so inspiring!!
I'd love to see a video on the CV Jaguar. Great content as always, thank you for your insight
You sold me on the classic vibe, thanks so much for this!
Really just discovering this channel and watching it all back - and I can safely you are a wonderful, generous dude and I’m so grateful for what you do. Many thanks!
The right video at the right time for me. I primarily play a tele, but am ready to dive into the offset world. I've been between a Squier CV and something like the Vintera 60's. For the money / quality, this seems like a no brainer. I would also feel much more comfortable modifying a $400 instrument and gaining some knowledge and skills around bridge replacement, shimming, etc. Can't wait for the other videos!!
Lauren thanks for watching! Honestly, I feel like the CV is such an easy choice, and surprisingly good for the cash. Still, either way you go you'll end up with a cool guitar!
thanks for doing this serie!!!
Great and knowledgeable review, thanks for uploading 👍
Great review Mike. I owned one of the earliest Vintage Modified Jazzmasters in Sonic Blue. It was a great guitar, astonishing for the price really. I used it in the guitar shop to demo a few different compressor pedals, with no intention of buying a guitar. It impressed me so much that I left the shop with it, and left behind all the compressors.
Looking forward to the rest of the series, and finally seeing you really play some Jaguars :)
I've a black VM VI that I adore, and I've owned/worked on quite a few of the VMs. Very good!
I bought one of these just after Christmas, TOTALLY LOVE IT! I have sense put the Fender trem on it, and Mastery bridge. I never thought I would love ANY guitar as much as my Korina Explorer, but I love this one just as much, totally different sound to it, PERFECT for Surf guitar.
I TOTALLY RECAMEND IT!
Great review, Thank you!
Do you think that putting in the mastery bridge was worth it? (I'm thinking about picking up one of these jazzmasters)
Great review and demo! you get SO much for your money for this guitar. This is my first off set (a bunch if teles and a strat) and it is a great instrument. I did a quick set up and it has been good to go! really enjoy the channel! Thanks
great, thorough and honest review! thanks Mike.
I tried a CV mustang, and the neck was really great and played great too. So I picked up the CV Jaguar and gotta say I'm happy with it as well!
Super intelligent approach, absolutely love it subscribed :)
If you keep going hopefully this honestly will build numbers + will feed you plenty of funding money and free test items.
This is going to be a great series. I’m excited to see more.
Thank you for watching!
I'M 69YR.OLD, HAVE SEVERAL EXPENSIVE GUITARS ACCUMULATED OVER MY 55 YEARS OF PLAYING. 2-5K RANGE. A HUGE "HOWEVER;" I MUST LIQUIDATE, AND RETURN TO A MORE PRACTICAL LIFESTYLE: "COMFORT ZONE!!" THANKS TO YOUR GREAT ADVICE IN YOUR SUBSCRIBED CHANNEL, YOU HAVE GIVEN ME THE ABSOLUTE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS, MY FRIEND...A SUPER GUITAR THAT IS LIGHT, COMFORTABLE IN EVERY WAY. LOW INVESTMENT WITH ALL THE GUITAR I NEED..
Yes! I got a squire classic vibe jaguar and it’s a beast, little set up and it plays beautifully! Was sceptical at first as I have fender tele already but I’m so glad I made the purchase!
Big fan of your work! The fender jaguar video intro you done defo made me want one! Haha
No way, thank you! Glad it worked out for you!
Nice review, and really enjoyable playing!
Just got mine a week ago, largely based off this video. Many decades playing and never a Jazzmaster… Thank you, it’s awesome! Mine (a ridic steal “used/like new” from amz @$320…that was literally New) came decently set up, bridge well up and floating, action comfy and super playable. No shim yet, doesn’t seem nec so far.
Swapped out the pickguard yesterday for a gold anodized and BEAUTY. Love it. Setting intonation with such a mobile bridge was surprising (it frickin MOVES) but got the hang and am loving playing it. Love your vibe, presentation, and tone, happy new fan of the channel.
Just found your channel, this is so great. Plus, fellow Trekkie too! Jazzmasters and Trek, nerding out on specs, perfect.
In 2018 I was on tour with a ska/reggae band, playing bass. The guitar player's old Ampeg amp had some issues, and we happened to be close to Mike and Mike's Guitar Bar, so we took it there to get fixed. I instantly fell in love with the store and it's become my favorite guitar shop, even though I live a few states away. Cut to now, I've just started a job as a repair tech and my disdain for Jazzmasters and Jaguars has completely transformed into a love/obsession, simply by working on them and having to figure out how to make them play and sound great. I am absolutely a testament to how these wonderful guitars are often misunderstood and unfairly considered as "less than" the venerable Strats and Teles that I've loved for so long. This channel has become my favorite place to go to learn and share in the joy of offset guitars. A warm attitude, some great information, honest assessments of the instruments, and some really fucking great guitar playing.
Hey this is super kind, thank you so much!
Thank for the channel. Got my American Professional Jazzmaster last year. Swapped the pickguard with a tortoise shell one and also the pickups to Seymour Duncan Jazzmaster pickups. Making it mine. Wish it had the rythym switch, but the next one will. 👍
The jazzmaster chose me 12 years ago when I played it for the first time.
My favorite guitar to this day. I could barely afford it and got a discount. So happy I still have after all the guitars I’ve gone through
This channel is pure gold!
Just grabbed the lefty on a whim. Brought it to a jam to dial it in and it’s pretty dang versatile. Plays like butter, the neck is nice and sleek. Once I figure out how to dial my pickups the way I like, I think it’ll be a regular!
Killer video man! Whatever you kicked on at 0:52 rocked my socks off.
I would also like to hear your thoughts on the J Mascis Signature Squier
I got the JM in a trade a few months ago. I LOVE IT!!
I believe that would be the Keeley Loomer and a Whammy with the Octave Down!
Yo! I just went out and bought a Daphne Blue Squire Jazzmaster half an hour ago , at my local guitar center 🎸 I’m so excited driving home 🏡 rn , I spent the better part of last night stayed up late watching all your videos on offset guitars and I jus wanna say thank you so much big dog ! Couldn’t be more stoked , I’ll get the Jaguar 🐆 next !
Love your good attitude and great personality, keep up the lovely content
Thank you so much! Glad i found your channel! cheers from Indonesia
Wow man, love the lick you play at the start of this video. Having owned a mid 90’s fender MIJ. This sounds hawwwt!
Sweet guitar. Sweet demo. Love the color of your kitchen!
Lol thank you!
I wish I found this video when all the other reviews were done too, so I could binge them all.
Recent subscriber here, I'm awaiting the arrival of my own Squier Vintage Modified Jazzmaster and I've been spending every waking moment just trying to know as much as I can about these guitars.
Fighting the good fight man. Excellent video. Keep it up.
Great review Mike! Tempting to pick one of those up since I have an extra Mastery lying around :)
Every time I find myself with spare Mastery hardware it feels like justification for another acquisition lol
The review I was looking for! Thx
Big thumbs up for the format and always polite tone. Tons of informations as usual. I would appreciate a mention on guitar weight, this is based on my experience with some vintage modified Squiers which were nice but sometimes so heavy. No experience for me up to now with classic vibe. Thanks again!!
If I owned a scale I would be all over that! This one was light, much lighter than Pancake for sure. I'll track down a scale eventually!
Great stuff Mike! Lookin forward to seeing more. I have the older squier vintage modified jazzmaster. Has basically the same setup issues you mentioned here but I think this classic vibe guitar’s pickups sound better. VM is a little harsh. I gotta get me some shims and some new pups
Agreed, those Duncan Designed pickups really missed the mark for me
👍. Great intro! Sounding good and looking good! Nice guitar.
Ordered one yesterday. Thanks Mike you are the greatest!
Pretty rare to see every question you've got answered. What a spectacular review this is!
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Thank you Clayton!
I love my Squier VM Jazzer, I've had it for 7-8 years having bought one as soon as I could afford it. Mine is from the series that had rosewood fretboards and feels and plays great. I love the guitar, it's all I want from a Jazzer and isn't far off a friends AVRI which was 5 times the price! I changed out the bridge for a Mustang unit and put in a Japanese vibrato, the latter mainly for the aesthetics. Otherwise it's stock. Oh, and I totally agree with your setup recommendations, I learnt that via trial and error with another offset.
Having owned a Fender Japan reissue in the mid-80's I feel the Squier compares favourably. The FJ model was better from a build and timber perspective, and was a great player, but it just didn't sound like the real deal with the Strat-style pickups under the covers. I enjoyed your review, Cheers.
Wow, great timing! I found this channel because I picked one of these up just a week ago. I wasn't even looking for a jazzmaster at the time, even though I've always wanted one, but it's in mint condition and was being sold for half half of retail price, so I had to grab it, since I figured worst case scenario I could sell it and break even, if not make some profit.
But now I'm debating whether I want to hold on to it or not. I'm an absolute Fender fan, and I've wanted a Jazzmaster forever, but they're definitely a strange beast and I don't know if I can justify keeping it since I try not to have too many guitars at once, and don't see myself using it as much as my other guitars. Mostly I'm still trying to figure out what the pickups want out of my amp to really sing. I'm biased towards keeping it for the ergonomics alone, since I sit down when I'm playing most of the time. Watching this channel has definitely been a big help in learning how to love and deal with all the idiosyncrasies of the instrument.
Oh wow that sounds like a great deal, I would have jumped on it as well. I find the Jazzmaster extremely comfortable as well, especially the way it hangs on a strap compared with other instruments. Anyway, I hope I can be of some help!
I have the CME exclusive purple with Gold pick guard. love it! It sucked and was completely unplayable out of the box and took me about two months to figure out how to make it playable but, now it works and plays great! I love it! And have been converted to offsets. My next offset is going to be the Music Man Mariposa.
You should definitely do a review on that guitar! That would be fantastic!
This series is going to give me gas.
Thanks Mike for the review, I've got mine Squier JM -made in Indonesia! (c.v. in sonic-blue) since 10 months: played and sounded great right in the store. For my peace of mind replaced bridge and trem for that wonderful Staytrem stuff (UK-made) and Kluson tuners (Japan-made). No need to change the pups: they sound full , clean and twangy in my ears. Yeah, I'm very pleased with this serie of Squier guitars. Best regards from Amsterdam!
Can you link the tuners and trem u bought?
@@humberfnukkels9031 Hi, the kluson tuners bought with Thomann-Germany and check the website of Staytrem (UK), good luck!
Strong recommend for the Kluson Supremes. Straight drop in replacement on a Squier 60s classic vibe, and so silky. Been trying out all kinds of locking tuners on different guitars (hip shot, graph tech, gotoh) and honestly - the straight Kluson Supremes blow all of them away. The 18:1 ratio makes them capable of fine detail and hold tune better than any of my locking tuners
Kluson 6 In Line Supreme Series Tuning Machines With Staggered Posts Nickel With Metal Oval Button a.co/d/6E4rYR3
What a fabulous review: uniquely well-informed, impassioned and impartial. I thought the demo sections superb. Loved the playing which I found strongly reminiscent-probably via many shared influences-of James Dean Bradfield, who also plays Jazzmasters pretty often. Thank you!
Aloha Mike! so after a solid month of raking the internet piecing together my strategy for adding a Jazzmaster to my collection - I can tell you that this video was the one that put me over the top on getting and modding a Squier 60s Classic Vibe (went with the sunburst). Essentially I more or less followed the blueprint from the Black Bobbin Super Squier mods.
First things first - got the Mastery bridge (absolutely essential) and then had Lindey Fralin make me a pair of his absolutely stellar JM pickups (with a 5% overwind). Truth be told though, listening to a couple reference recordings I made before and after the pick up swap - I was pretty impressed with how well the stocks held their own. Having said that - Fralin pick ups are ridiculously good - and they have absolutely divine customer service.
I also swapped the vibrato plate for the stock Fender one - mainly because I dig the locking feature. As for the electronics - I switched the 1 meg pots out for CTS 500 K's, and changed the capacitors for Russian military spec oil and paper caps for the main circuit and an orange drop for the rhythm circuit. Both caps are dropped down to be far less dramatic changes so they are much more musical / usable, which really makes the rhythm circuit a whole new ball game.
Beyond that - I did some experimenting on the neck pitch (after trying 3 different precut shims - all it really needed was a 1/4 strip of business card at the bottom of the neck pocket), and the truss rod needed a couple turns. For the finishing touches, I switched all the parchment plastic appointments to black and threw on a set of Kluson Supreme tuning machines (my current faves) and voila! An absolutely stellar example of the form, and currently the favorite of my 15 guitars, which include some pretty expensive ones.
The Squier CV series is one of the more exciting things going on right now - in so far as they are SHOCKINGLY good for the price. These aren't the Squiers from back in the day. Even with all the mods I did to mine, I still spent less than $800 on a guitar I'll put up next to any of the top of the line Fender JMs. Plus it was SO MUCH FUN. The Jazzmaster really is the jalopy of guitars, and modding it is more than half the fun.
Thanks for the push. Love what yr doing here. Keep 'em coming.
you're an amazing teacher Mike
Great review mate👍
Very helpful..
This is such a great idea and your video is almost philosophical ! I can't wait for more content Mike ! GO GO GO
THANK YOU CEY!!!!
Great review and love the channel. The vintage modified Jazzmaster is an amazing instrument, and is as good as my Japanese models. I’m sure the CV is great too.
Great review, Mike! I hope you show some love for the Mustangs too.
I love Mustangs! It's weird though, I see them so infrequently. Some day!
As a lefty, this make and model is my only shot of getting a jazzmaster. So I really appreciate you making this video and giving your detailed thoughts! I'm so relieved to find out you're a proponent of them! Thanks so much 🙂❤️
Thank you so much for this review! Being a longtime shoegazer, and also left handed the offset realm is sparse and expensive. I've had my eye on this model for awhile. I'm in Australia so everything is on backorder atm, but when we get em I'm getting one! And big up's on the set up tricks 👍👍✌️
Great review fella. Thanks
Nice intro :) love it so much
Thank you for the review and information. Thats was great video
I bought a brand new Classic 60s Made In Japan Fender Jazzmaster in candy apple red with matching headstock earlier this year in Byron Bay. Made in 2016 so I'm not sure if it counts as a current model, but it's an absolute joy to play. I'm keeping everything stock.
First off, love your t-shirt! Was a big TNG fan as a kid then got kinda bullied out of it, and have rediscovered my love of the series through my wife, who is an even bigger Trek fan than I was as a youngling.
Second - I got a Squier JM off the strength of this video, and your recommendations. I tried more than 30 in every Guitar Center and Sam Ash I ran across. The quality and condition of the various CV JMs was VERY variable, and a lot depended upon how they were treated by customers and how well humidified the store was. I finally found one that just felt perfect on a 4th of July sale.
I brought it home, shimmed the neck .5 degrees, and threw 11 gauge flats on it. Was having a really hard time with the action until I did a little truss rod adjustment and then it was playing a lot better. I will probably tweak it more in the coming days - it just got a lot hotter and more humid where I live so I imagine the guitar will tweak and be weird and get strange and I'll need to tweak it more. Intonation has been fairly easy. I think the shim may have helped stop the strings from hitting the intonation screws.
I got obsessed with JMs when I realized that Robert Smith, my musical hero, played one on many of his early recordings in the 80s, albums that inform my entire artistic aesthetic across poetry, music, and film. So of course I had to own one.
After having owned LP and S style guitars, the JM stands alone sonically. Its pickups don't sound like a pair of strat single coils, and they're miles away from LP style buckers. It brings out a more experimental style in my composition and playing that makes me take more risks, play with more chorus and delay effects, and generally be a big weirdo. I don't think it's going to be the first guitar I reach for, but I think it's the one I'll reach for when I'm stumped when writing a track, or I just need something different to shake me out of a rut.
I feel like I'm going to have to either treat the nut or replace the trem sooner than later though, because I'm really enjoying playing with it, and really NOT enjoying how badly it goes out of tune.
most informative review, brilliant
I got it a week ago same colour, I put in a tusq and shimmed the neck, but I was still having problems with the bridge. In the comments of an online guitar guy that uses a Jazzmaster quite often, I asked him if he had at anytime suffered with his. He had and he recommended the staytrem, as did many. There was one guy though that said I should visit your channel and so I did and it still has the original bridge on and it functions perfectly fine now. There is most assuredly a learning curve to them, just like the bigsbys that I have used all my long life.
I resisted buying Fenders as I was put off at any early age by constantly turning the volume on and off whilst playing or bursting my fingers on the middle pick up. Two years ago though I relented and bought a Squire Strat and after messing about for a long time managed to set the trem to float. Since then I have bought two Telecasters and I am currently making one from scratch, after making a partscaster one.
Many thanks for all your help, it has been invaluable.
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I love the one I have. Same color as yours only left handed. I had a Donner strat style, and the pickups went out. I've only been playing for about 10 months. My tell father had a 1965 fender custom Jazzmaster. I liked the look of his. The one I bought just spoke to me. I don't use the vibrato yet. I've tried it but still have a ways to go yet.
I stumbled on this video by chance. I like the way you talk about the guitar. You say it in a way that anyone can understand. Liked and subbed.
I don’t know why it took so long for me to stumble on to your channel but good (great) things come to those who wait I am told. I am a UA-cam guitar junkie and you sir are a standout. I am also a (left handed) Offset fan. I have several USA Fender Jazzmasters and one MIJ but I always wanted to try a Squier but thought I would be disappointed. After watching your incredibly entertaining video I am going to bite the Bullet (pun sort of intended) and get one of these. Thanks so much for the video Mike. Now I am going to watch the rest of your videos and see how much more money you are going to make me spend.
Thomas this is lovely! The Squiers are really great, truly. Lol that pun
I just bought a CV from Sweetwater and it's now my favorite guitar. I have Tele, Strat, Ibanez RG, and a few acoustics. The CV is great in all 4 pickup selections for my style of playing, which is clean rhythm and lead. I love the bright tones for surf music.
I have a mex jazz and it was obviously set up well in the shop as I use 9 guage and have no issues with slip at all. quite amazing
I’m an old bass player who wants to dive into guitar world and compose songs. A friend gave me for a long test his American Vintage '62 Jazzmaster. I absolutely enjoyed. So I am looking for a JM. And the Squier CV looks perfect for the budget I have and for being a first step. Thanks so much for your advice and description. You convinced me in trying one and surely take it home with me after a good setup. Thanks 👍
Did you ever get one? if so how is it?
Sorry, I haven't seen your question. Yes I did. And I'm absolutely in love with this guitar for 1 year and a half. Bought it in a shop, after trying it with a friend who knows guitar better than me. Got it to a luthier for a good setup. And it rules. @Puisheen advices helped me to maintain this setup. The 60 CV Jazzmaster is so damm cool. I played several times with my friend and his AV62, and the CV really makes the jobs. I can assure you. If you looking for it, you won't make a mistake by giving it a go. @@salvigion5955
I have the same Olympic White Classic Vibe Jazzmaster and it has completely blown me away...I cannot fault the finish or quality...the Fender designed Alnico pickups sound stunning...especially that mid position...the Trem is a little clunky on occasion but keeps tune without any problem...also agree the neck pitch and bridge height are wrong...this has obviously been a labour cost cutting measure in the factory...but I think the guitar is a keeper...the offsets are highly underrated and definitely Fender's greatest design ! Great video !
Love your playing bro. You Really utilize the unique qualities of the JM. Nice.
Fantastic demo thanks!
Great work Mike.
Thanks, Robin!
the sandpaper and coffee exercise blew my mind.
I want to do a whole video on that. There was also an exercise with supplied music tracks, one plaintive and the other grating. Absolutely wrecked me how different the taste was between them
Great review. thank you.
I just got one of these! looking forward to it, I'm left handed so theirs no real options so I'm glad I got these
I juat recieved my very first jazzmaster, of course a classic vibe Squier, now I'm having so much fun setting it up, working the frets, the fretboard, adjusting every single aspect of it, also I'm definitly upgrading towards a AVRI tremolo and a bone nut.