The Affinity line seems to always be a winner in my book as the quality at that price point is hard to beat. And even though the guitars are great as-is, they are also great modding platforms.
I bought an affinity tele a few years back that was shrill af. It played like a dog until I took it upon myself to shave down the high E nut slot. After that it still sounded shrill. It was a floor model. I'm looking at you, guitar showcase of Campbell. I love small/medium shops but that would've been the difference between some poor youth following their passion vs giving up and thinking guitar was impossible and that they were incompetent.
That Lake Placid Blue looks absolutely stunning on this guitar. I'm fairly certain that I've never even picked up a Squier and if I have, it wasn't memorable. But this guitar looks fantastic.
Affinity series is the best, I’ve had my affinity tele for 5 years and still plays beautifully. No buzz, no hum, pots work fresh and clean. Might’ve gotten a good one but still love it
I recently got a Squier HH Strat off the same Affinity line. I know it's a different shape of guitar, but with it being an affinity I'd imagine some of the features would cross over. One thing I don't like is the split shaft tuners, I always worry the strings would pop out of the top (which happened once on the high E ), as well as not having the screw on the back of the tuners making it harder for me to upgrade to better ones. Which is why this morning I upgraded to some Hipshot locking tuners! Always enjoy your videos!
A lot of folks, myself included, prefer split shaft tuners. Easier to re-string, no string pokes, and you can easily take the strings off and put the same strings back on. Never had a string pop out, and honestly I’m not sure how that would even happen-maybe not enough wraps around the post?
I love the split shaft tuners. When putting the new string on, make sure you bend it down the side of the shaft and have enough string to make two or three wraps, it should never slip off.
I think either gotoh or hipshot makes a conversion plate for vintage style tuners where you dont have to drill those holes. Although you still might have to enlarge the tuner hole which sucks
I appreciate this review and look forward to the Jazzmaster comparison video. This one has me conflicted. It’s probably one of the best values for your money out there, as they did not skimp on the parts and nice touches on this one. But it does feel like a Jazzocaster more than a traditional Jazzmaster. However, some of the other videos I’ve watched show the pickups sounding more like a traditional Jazzmaster, perhaps because they featured more clean tones. Regardless of what it is or isn’t, it’s still a fine guitar for US$300.
Great deep dive Landon (yet again) I think that guitar looks REALLY good and the tones are reasonably good for an affinity.. oh & an old school trick I learned a few decades ago, load a spring into the hole where u screw in the trem arm, and you can get that arm to sit where you want
I add in a small wad of cotton on top of the spring so it can't come out if you take the arm off for travel or putting in a case or gig bag. then the arm will also stay where you want it and it won't get in the way.
No more Whammy Bars or tremolo/vibrato bridges for me. Drives me crazy when the guitar suddenly goes out of tune because you used the whammy bar or did a step and a half bend. Oh, and break a string and check out what happens to the other strings. I'm building a hardtail / string-thru partscaster strat style because hardtails are hard to find.
🙌🏼 Airbag… now I’ll be listening to Ok Computer all day! Great video.. I’ve owned Squires before and I’ve hesitated getting another, but the different characteristics of the Jazzmasters they offer is really exciting at that price point.
From Leo: Looks like a pretty decent guitar for an entry level price. The two big single coils are always a signature sound. The strat style trem may not be authentic, but they certainly have a shorter, less demanding learning curve for most people. I have been happy with split shaft tuners since back when that style was all there was. Good Demo, thanks for your work..
Well I just got it and I like, it's different from my US fenders in a positively way. It sounds amazing with his stock Pickups that I could change but not sure...
Man I have to say I have been a sub for a long time bieng a neighbor in london ont . It just felt right your channell has grown and so has the content pretty happy for yah .I have a question for you you been getting stuff from sweetwater I didn't think they shipped to ontario. Is it possible if I were to purchase something I could ask for your help landon? Thanks I hope you have a chance to read this .Tim 😊
hey there! there are distribution regulations for certain brands and countries. that's where the limitations come into play for purchasing from Sweetwater. same thing with Guitar Center
I have an Affinity telecaster and I'm going to order the Jazzmaster on Monday I wish that they had the Mustang in the Affinity line anyways Peace out and Rock on!!!✌️🎸
When I saw this one released, it actually added a guitar to my future collection list rather than replacing the CV. I'd really like to have them both. No reason for me to have as many guitars as I do, especially since I can barely play, but I like that they're all just a little different. I try not to get things that are too similar to each other. Like, for me, I don't understand why one would have multiple telecasters, beyond one traditional (w/ single coils) and one deluxe (for the Wide-Range humbuckers). I'm sure there are differences that folks could tell me, but that's a bit too granular for me. I like more obvious differences. This affinity has much more obvious differences to the CV for me. Different trem, different wiring scheme, different pickups. I have a Harley Benton GuitarBass too, so I already know I like the body shape. Different sounds man! I can barely play, but man, at this rate, I'm gonna have a guitar for everything at some point. Doesn't help me play any better, but it's fun, nonetheless. :) (It's also the thrill of the hunt for a crazy deal, I think. So far, only my recently aqcuired Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass Short Scale goes over $200. And that was only $260. I figured I could spend a little more on that one since it's usually over $400 used.) Anyway, now I'm rambling... Thanks for the video Landon!
Stop spending money on more guitars and spend it on some real good guitar lessons with a really great guitar teacher. All you need then is one great guitar and one great amp like a vox ac30.
@@johncollins5552 Oh, I fully realize that I need lessons, not more guitars. I just have fun with the latter. One of these days I'll get off my butt and get some in-person lessons. I have online lessons, but I never make the time to actually work on them. It's part of my procrastinating personality. :P I do like what I've learned any time I actually get into them for a little while though. I figure if I'm having fun, I'm still not doing anything wrong. I'm just not doing anything progressive. ;) The point is for me to have fun, not to schedule more work for myself. The problem is that I spent so long in school, with basically all of my time scheduled to the hilt, that I have a hard time scheduling things anymore, even if it's centered around having fun. I do love the sound of the AC30 though. (I won't let myself become an amp guy until I actually learn to play though. Much cheaper to collect needless guitars over needless amps.) Right now, I just have one inexpensive, but decent (to me anyway) modeling amp, and it fits all my goofy needs, while still being practical in that it lets me hear the guitars, so I can dink around on them.
@@NeoRichardBlake An AC30 might be overkill, but I’m big on players having a decent amp. The amp is a big part of your sound. I’ve seen several players who have Fenders and Gibsons playing into a Frontman 10. You won’t get an inspiring sound with that rig.
@@davidgood6744 Agreed. I'm sure an AC30 is overkill. I am literally, only learning for my own fun, not to go gigging or to play for anyone (maybe family but that's it). My modeling amp fits my desire to play around with different sounds for now. It's more important to learn how to play first, then I'll hone a desired tone when I actually know what the hell I'm doing. ;) Honestly, that's probably a big factor into why amps haven't really pulled much of my attention yet. Sort of a next level idea. Once I learn to play, then I can splurge on a "nice" guitar and a "good" amp. I can hear notes in pitch, without it sounding like it's coming through a wall or an AM radio, which is good enough for now.
P90’s in general just provide a sweet spot for everything in my mix. But, this also depends on the wiring. They suffer if theres too much wiring between the pickup and output jack. I always keep them with only one volume and tone control. To think, I use to think Jazzmasters were the ugliest styles but now it’s like my favorite lol. Great review my man!
Squire is really upping their game and quality, was there any fret buzz? It looks great. I like the newer affinity series guitars, but it’s hard stepping down to them after playing the classic vibes which feel like high quality, sturdy and professional guitars to me. I don’t know how else to describe it. Thanks Landon!
These remind me of the VM Jagmasters released a while back, but with different pickups rather than the HH config. those came with. The burgundy mist color is amazing to look at, would get one for the color alone.
Thanks for the great review! I have an affinity jazzmaster, with no trem and cheap cheap humbuckers, but my God they sound great. Insane but true story: I swapped the bridge out for a JB HB and swapped it right back.. the finish on those guitars is great too. Thanks again :o)
I just got this guitar and it is outstanding, i am my action at 1/64 with no buzz, great fret work, pickups sound very good, not to heavy. it is way better than the heavy Mexican models, and classic vibe.
Sounds great! And that it comes with some sort of tremolo brings it slightly more toward the realms of a 'real' Jazzmaster, than the hardtail offset guitars which come with the name Jazzmaster. Needs more switches though 😂
@@landonbailey I think so. I might order new magnets and switch them out and see how it sounds. If sounds good I'll get another of the same pickup and wire in a 5 way
Agreed, not really a Jazzmaster. For one, these Affinity 'Jazzmaster pickups' sounded more like P-90s. With a P-90 tone and the Strat Trem, this could be a great affordable option for someone who wanted these specs on a 25.5" scale length, and didn't care for a typical Jazzmaster tone and bridge. Not much else in the current Squier line with P-90s apart from Paranormal Baritone at 27" scale (and fixed bridge) at close to twice the price. Another option is the Harley Benton CST-24T P90 (6 point trem) at 25" scale for about the same price as the Affinity.
doesnt seem like a p90 construction interestingly enough, unlike the Classic Player and J Mascis sig models. wish we got to look under the hood, the ringed polepiece tops remind me of my affinity strat's
This version is very bare bones It feels like it should have been part of the Bullet Series(Cheaper lineup) because for an Affinity vesion made in Indonesia you should get the original control layout and bridge and tremolo. Because with the standard point bridge and tremolo with single coil you're getting a stratocaster in the shape of a Jazzmaster.
It was interesting to see the route under the pickguard, because my Ultra Jazzmaster has a hollow bonking noise under the pickguard when my pinkie hits it
Im really tempted to buy one of theese but the Black one, i just have a question. The neck isnt super thick or anything? I dont like thick necks at all, and i cant play one before i buy it
It feels more like a Strat in spite of that body and pickups that you'd never see in a Strat? No, it's more like a Jazzmaster without the over-engineered trem and needlessly complicated controls. And if this isn't really a Jazzmaster, think of how many Fender Strats and Teles over the years really weren't Strats and Teles because of hard-tails, humbuckers, wide-ranging pickups, thinline bodies, etc. Don't overthink this. It's a Jazzmaster.
Hey man, I'm really new at guitar modding so I don't really know if I'm wrong but, would I be able to mod this jazzmaster with a couple of normal humbuckers and a new pickguard?
My Burgundy Mist Jazzmaster came yesterday. I think it's awesome. The body finish is smooth. Non-gripping. I wonder if they forgot the top clear coat on yours? Or coated it too thin? Or, if it's something new? I don't know.
I’d agree it isn’t quite a Jazzmaster, but doesn’t mean it can’t be a good guitar, I’d have to check it out for myself I find the Jazzmaster shape comfortable and this has that The pickups are sort of right, sort of not. If I was to get a Jazzmaster, I would prefer the normal Jazzmaster pickups & Trek, as well as the funky electronics
So I actually bought this guitar a little over a month ago. It’s definitely not 100% a “real” jazzmaster aside from saying so on the headstock. As someone else said it’s definitely closer to a “jazzocaster” than a proper model. But man is it a good deal for the money. I got lucky and managed to get it from the seller for $220ish brand new before tax (shipping was free!)
The lack of switches is a big bummer too btw :( It’s truly like a starter jazzmaster to kinda get you toward that sound and style without all the normal bells and whistles to “tune your tone” a bit more
they are soapbar caramic bar single coils-but the bobbin is wider and flatter than a regular p-90 -so I guess they are a p90/jazz master hybrid- love the neck but not so keen on the bridge p/up- great reviews as always @@landonbailey
11:11 🤔👍🧠🌌♾ The claw springs should be straight. With the outside springs angled like that , the spring in the middle does nothing. Think about it , physics.
I bought this guitar in Burgundy Mist last fall for $256 USD. I wanted a Revstar, but this guitar fit my budget. Fender makes a similar American Performer, and G & L makes the Doheny, so stop talking about fake Jazzmasters. I love mine. People tell me it sounds great, and every guitar player I’ve shown it to really likes it-especially the neck. It is a really good guitar.
Yamaha has been “hit or miss” for me, I've had issues with Yamaha guitars. My favorite Yamaha is my Pacifica 612 and even it's plagued with fret buzz and uneven frets. I'll get it fixed up one day. Squire, I've had issues with as well but mainly from the bullet series, and even then nothing major but just the things you’d expect from a sub $200 guitar. I'd personally get a Classic Vibe before I got another Yamaha. I guess that comes down to personal preference as I do prefer the Fender/Squire design over Yamaha's stuff. I also love the necks on Squire guitars, they feel just right.
Thanks, Landon. Yes, I've seen this model referred to a a "Jazzmaster-shaped object", but as with many Jazzmaster-styled guitars that depart from the original features you can assess the guitar on what it is, not necessary what it isn't, and see if that suits your needs. I've found these newer Affinities to be a notch above the old in quality and finish. It's a sort of to bracket creep. On the matter of those pots I really would like to know what the brand is, as I had the shaft pull out the same brand tone pot on an Affinity Tele Deluxe and need to replace it. If I can get the same brand readily, so much the better.
Also it doesn’t have jazzmaster pickups or tremolo and bridge or switches it just has a offset body, the Jaguar also has that body but isn’t a jazzmaster 🤔🤔
I came close to buying one of those but they were out of stock so.... I looked at buying a body and neck and that was almost $200.00 for good parts. Its a Jazzish Strat...
Limblifter! Tin Foil! Dude you made my day. Also a great guitar which i own and fully agree with your opinion but dude.... Limblifter fucking rules and no one remembers them. Respect.
Good way into Jazzmaster ownership but the Strat Trem? Hmmm. Whilst I am used to them, easy to get set how I like it but not Jazzmaster is it really? Clean tones were really good to my duff ears
The Affinity line seems to always be a winner in my book as the quality at that price point is hard to beat. And even though the guitars are great as-is, they are also great modding platforms.
@@petarrazovicmusicchannel460 nah you’re wrong
I bought an affinity tele a few years back that was shrill af. It played like a dog until I took it upon myself to shave down the high E nut slot. After that it still sounded shrill. It was a floor model. I'm looking at you, guitar showcase of Campbell. I love small/medium shops but that would've been the difference between some poor youth following their passion vs giving up and thinking guitar was impossible and that they were incompetent.
That Lake Placid Blue looks absolutely stunning on this guitar. I'm fairly certain that I've never even picked up a Squier and if I have, it wasn't memorable. But this guitar looks fantastic.
"They make fake animals and they harvest their bones." LMAO!!! I love your humor and your channel.
Sounds like me!
Great video as usual Landon. That’s what I love about the affinity’s are the necks and playability.
Landon, thanks for the videos you made about this guitar. Helped me to make my decision, it’ll be my first electric.
Rock on!
"If it's not 42mms, it's not a guitar..." Priceless! You are the man, Mr. Bailey.
😝
Affinity series is the best, I’ve had my affinity tele for 5 years and still plays beautifully. No buzz, no hum, pots work fresh and clean. Might’ve gotten a good one but still love it
Bought one and I love it!!! Change the nut and the strings and you'll feel even better about it!
nice!
I recently got a Squier HH Strat off the same Affinity line. I know it's a different shape of guitar, but with it being an affinity I'd imagine some of the features would cross over.
One thing I don't like is the split shaft tuners, I always worry the strings would pop out of the top (which happened once on the high E ), as well as not having the screw on the back of the tuners making it harder for me to upgrade to better ones. Which is why this morning I upgraded to some Hipshot locking tuners!
Always enjoy your videos!
A lot of folks, myself included, prefer split shaft tuners. Easier to re-string, no string pokes, and you can easily take the strings off and put the same strings back on. Never had a string pop out, and honestly I’m not sure how that would even happen-maybe not enough wraps around the post?
I love the split shaft tuners. When putting the new string on, make sure you bend it down the side of the shaft and have enough string to make two or three wraps, it should never slip off.
I think either gotoh or hipshot makes a conversion plate for vintage style tuners where you dont have to drill those holes. Although you still might have to enlarge the tuner hole which sucks
I appreciate this review and look forward to the Jazzmaster comparison video. This one has me conflicted. It’s probably one of the best values for your money out there, as they did not skimp on the parts and nice touches on this one. But it does feel like a Jazzocaster more than a traditional Jazzmaster. However, some of the other videos I’ve watched show the pickups sounding more like a traditional Jazzmaster, perhaps because they featured more clean tones.
Regardless of what it is or isn’t, it’s still a fine guitar for US$300.
Well I went and bought a new Jazz Master. In the blue color and it plays great. I will not let this one go. This guitar is a great country guitar.
Great deep dive Landon (yet again) I think that guitar looks REALLY good and the tones are reasonably good for an affinity.. oh & an old school trick I learned a few decades ago, load a spring into the hole where u screw in the trem arm, and you can get that arm to sit where you want
great tip!
I add in a small wad of cotton on top of the spring so it can't come out if you take the arm off for travel or putting in a case or gig bag. then the arm will also stay where you want it and it won't get in the way.
I'm completely sold on this one. I am going to buy it now! Thanks for the great video! 👍
nice enjoy!
Your channel rules. Actually funny! Rare these days. Great content man!
Glad you enjoy it!
Got 3 squire strats and a tele all good now I need a blue jazzmaster. Great vid as always greetings from the Iberiann peninsula.
No more Whammy Bars or tremolo/vibrato bridges for me. Drives me crazy when the guitar suddenly goes out of tune because you used the whammy bar or did a step and a half bend.
Oh, and break a string and check out what happens to the other strings.
I'm building a hardtail / string-thru partscaster strat style because hardtails are hard to find.
it is a lot easier to solid block a strat style bridge than an old school jazzmaster trem system.
The Classic Vibe is a "real" Jazzmaster (and a good'un!), but this is nice too.
I have both
interstellar burst-ingly brilliant outro!
🙌🏼 Airbag… now I’ll be listening to Ok Computer all day! Great video.. I’ve owned Squires before and I’ve hesitated getting another, but the different characteristics of the Jazzmasters they offer is really exciting at that price point.
🎸👍
From Leo: Looks like a pretty decent guitar for an entry level price. The two big single coils are always a signature sound. The strat style trem may not be authentic, but they certainly have a shorter, less demanding learning curve for most people. I have been happy with split shaft tuners since back when that style was all there was. Good Demo, thanks for your work..
Sounds good! Great review, Canada Lad! If I weren't out of room, I'd consider one-and swap out the 'guard with a gold one.
Well I just got it and I like, it's different from my US fenders in a positively way. It sounds amazing with his stock Pickups that I could change but not sure...
Man I have to say I have been a sub for a long time bieng a neighbor in london ont . It just felt right your channell has grown and so has the content pretty happy for yah .I have a question for you you been getting stuff from sweetwater I didn't think they shipped to ontario. Is it possible if I were to purchase something I could ask for your help landon? Thanks I hope you have a chance to read this .Tim 😊
hey there! there are distribution regulations for certain brands and countries. that's where the limitations come into play for purchasing from Sweetwater. same thing with Guitar Center
I have an Affinity telecaster and I'm going to order the Jazzmaster on Monday I wish that they had the Mustang in the Affinity line anyways Peace out and Rock on!!!✌️🎸
cheers!
When I saw this one released, it actually added a guitar to my future collection list rather than replacing the CV. I'd really like to have them both. No reason for me to have as many guitars as I do, especially since I can barely play, but I like that they're all just a little different. I try not to get things that are too similar to each other. Like, for me, I don't understand why one would have multiple telecasters, beyond one traditional (w/ single coils) and one deluxe (for the Wide-Range humbuckers). I'm sure there are differences that folks could tell me, but that's a bit too granular for me. I like more obvious differences. This affinity has much more obvious differences to the CV for me. Different trem, different wiring scheme, different pickups. I have a Harley Benton GuitarBass too, so I already know I like the body shape. Different sounds man! I can barely play, but man, at this rate, I'm gonna have a guitar for everything at some point. Doesn't help me play any better, but it's fun, nonetheless. :) (It's also the thrill of the hunt for a crazy deal, I think. So far, only my recently aqcuired Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass Short Scale goes over $200. And that was only $260. I figured I could spend a little more on that one since it's usually over $400 used.) Anyway, now I'm rambling... Thanks for the video Landon!
Stop spending money on more guitars and spend it on some real good guitar lessons with a really great guitar teacher.
All you need then is one great guitar and one great amp like a vox ac30.
@@johncollins5552 Oh, I fully realize that I need lessons, not more guitars. I just have fun with the latter. One of these days I'll get off my butt and get some in-person lessons. I have online lessons, but I never make the time to actually work on them. It's part of my procrastinating personality. :P I do like what I've learned any time I actually get into them for a little while though.
I figure if I'm having fun, I'm still not doing anything wrong. I'm just not doing anything progressive. ;) The point is for me to have fun, not to schedule more work for myself.
The problem is that I spent so long in school, with basically all of my time scheduled to the hilt, that I have a hard time scheduling things anymore, even if it's centered around having fun.
I do love the sound of the AC30 though. (I won't let myself become an amp guy until I actually learn to play though. Much cheaper to collect needless guitars over needless amps.) Right now, I just have one inexpensive, but decent (to me anyway) modeling amp, and it fits all my goofy needs, while still being practical in that it lets me hear the guitars, so I can dink around on them.
@@NeoRichardBlake An AC30 might be overkill, but I’m big on players having a decent amp. The amp is a big part of your sound. I’ve seen several players who have Fenders and Gibsons playing into a Frontman 10. You won’t get an inspiring sound with that rig.
@@davidgood6744 Agreed. I'm sure an AC30 is overkill. I am literally, only learning for my own fun, not to go gigging or to play for anyone (maybe family but that's it). My modeling amp fits my desire to play around with different sounds for now. It's more important to learn how to play first, then I'll hone a desired tone when I actually know what the hell I'm doing. ;) Honestly, that's probably a big factor into why amps haven't really pulled much of my attention yet. Sort of a next level idea. Once I learn to play, then I can splurge on a "nice" guitar and a "good" amp. I can hear notes in pitch, without it sounding like it's coming through a wall or an AM radio, which is good enough for now.
Lovely review! Playing Airbag on the Ed Obrien Strat saved my life
I hear the neck is awesome on that guitar
@@landonbailey Yes, very stable baseball bat neck, but you can really feel the v shape in the open chord area
P90’s in general just provide a sweet spot for everything in my mix. But, this also depends on the wiring. They suffer if theres too much wiring between the pickup and output jack. I always keep them with only one volume and tone control. To think, I use to think Jazzmasters were the ugliest styles but now it’s like my favorite lol. Great review my man!
I have a Donner Stratocaster and I need a guitar for more indie tones, I think this guitar is the one. Thank You for the demo!
I also got my food scale at Canadian Tire, but I never thought of weighing my guitars 🤓
Just your weed right?
🤣👍
@@Delowist
Ah yes , edibles
That’s what most people use to weigh guitars.
@@leamanc
And weed ,
Nobody has a sense of humor anymore.
@@briano.1503 Lol, sorry, it went right over my head. I applaud your dry sense of humor.
Squire is really upping their game and quality, was there any fret buzz? It looks great.
I like the newer affinity series guitars, but it’s hard stepping down to them after playing the classic vibes which feel like high quality, sturdy and professional guitars to me. I don’t know how else to describe it. Thanks Landon!
These remind me of the VM Jagmasters released a while back, but with different pickups rather than the HH config. those came with. The burgundy mist color is amazing to look at, would get one for the color alone.
Just came across your channel,Great vibe!
welcome!
Nice shirt budd
Thanks for the great review! I have an affinity jazzmaster, with no trem and cheap cheap humbuckers, but my God they sound great. Insane but true story: I swapped the bridge out for a JB HB and swapped it right back.. the finish on those guitars is great too. Thanks again :o)
Rock on!
I just got this guitar and it is outstanding, i am my action at 1/64 with no buzz, great fret work, pickups sound very good, not to heavy. it is way better than the heavy Mexican models, and classic vibe.
Sounds great! And that it comes with some sort of tremolo brings it slightly more toward the realms of a 'real' Jazzmaster, than the hardtail offset guitars which come with the name Jazzmaster. Needs more switches though 😂
I've always thought ceramic pickups sound the best and this proves it
best is what is best to you! always :)
They can certainly dish the dirt.
I've been wanting to build one these. Put 3 p90s and a five way selector and new pots and wiring
do it! 🎸👍
@@landonbailey I think so. I might order new magnets and switch them out and see how it sounds. If sounds good I'll get another of the same pickup and wire in a 5 way
Agreed, not really a Jazzmaster. For one, these Affinity 'Jazzmaster pickups' sounded more like P-90s. With a P-90 tone and the Strat Trem, this could be a great affordable option for someone who wanted these specs on a 25.5" scale length, and didn't care for a typical Jazzmaster tone and bridge. Not much else in the current Squier line with P-90s apart from Paranormal Baritone at 27" scale (and fixed bridge) at close to twice the price. Another option is the Harley Benton CST-24T P90 (6 point trem) at 25" scale for about the same price as the Affinity.
doesnt seem like a p90 construction interestingly enough, unlike the Classic Player and J Mascis sig models. wish we got to look under the hood, the ringed polepiece tops remind me of my affinity strat's
Not sure if you do stand up comedy.
You crack me up....very quick with your wit. Plus the guitar parts are great too.
Nice video Landon, so which trem do you prefer? Looks wise i prefer the regular jazzmaster trem i think 🤔
0:28 missed me! Ha ha!
I think you were in input #2 which I believe is padded to compensate for humbuckers.
true
This version is very bare bones
It feels like it should have been part of the Bullet Series(Cheaper lineup) because for an Affinity vesion made in Indonesia you should get the original control layout and bridge and tremolo.
Because with the standard point bridge and tremolo with single coil you're getting a stratocaster in the shape of a Jazzmaster.
It was interesting to see the route under the pickguard, because my Ultra Jazzmaster has a hollow bonking noise under the pickguard when my pinkie hits it
love the shirt
same!
Affinity jazxmaster with classic vibe pickups might be a worthy upgrade for the guitar, depending upon what style of music you want it for I guess
I like it so much I want one great review.
Just ordered , arrives Monday or Tuesday.
Im really tempted to buy one of theese but the Black one, i just have a question. The neck isnt super thick or anything? I dont like thick necks at all, and i cant play one before i buy it
I’d say the neck is on the slimmer side
can you please check the spacing between the tremolo anchor posts? thanks
Is that a p90 pick up or just the regular single coil?
It's a not a p90 in this case.
It feels more like a Strat in spite of that body and pickups that you'd never see in a Strat? No, it's more like a Jazzmaster without the over-engineered trem and needlessly complicated controls.
And if this isn't really a Jazzmaster, think of how many Fender Strats and Teles over the years really weren't Strats and Teles because of hard-tails, humbuckers, wide-ranging pickups, thinline bodies, etc. Don't overthink this. It's a Jazzmaster.
I just had a stroke reading this
Tinfoil by Limblifter @11:04 ?
you got it!
Landon I love you and your content, are these p90 pickups?
cheers! these are not p90s
I enjoy your videos. Clean routing job. How do they get the paint inside the wood?
paint in the woods?
@@landonbailey Bad joke. Don't mind me. :)
Hey man, I'm really new at guitar modding so I don't really know if I'm wrong but, would I be able to mod this jazzmaster with a couple of normal humbuckers and a new pickguard?
should be able to I think
If those were humbuckers, this would basically be the Jagmaster.
I had to look that one up and I'd say ya!
This is a single cut body or double?
Is there enough wood on these with the spring cavity to route them out for humbuckers?
I wish they would do an Affinity Jaguar. Maybe all the switches and chrome make it cost prohibitive.
Hey, it doesn't say what value the pots are on there huh? I wonder if they are 1meg like a lot of Jazzmaters.
I'll never know!
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can you get really low action with it? like 0.5mm is what I like.
My Burgundy Mist Jazzmaster came yesterday. I think it's awesome. The body finish is smooth. Non-gripping.
I wonder if they forgot the top clear coat on yours? Or coated it too thin? Or, if it's something new? I don't know.
I think it's the blue models. it was the same on a Toronado that I had
@@landonbailey Ah. Interesting.
anyways cool guitar. the Affinity stuff is impressive
I was impressed with the guitar.
In your opinion which one is better from qualities, sounds, and other stuffs, "Squier Affinity Stratocaster HSS or Affinity Jazzmaster" ?
very similar or equal from the 2 I tried
I’d agree it isn’t quite a Jazzmaster, but doesn’t mean it can’t be a good guitar, I’d have to check it out for myself
I find the Jazzmaster shape comfortable and this has that
The pickups are sort of right, sort of not.
If I was to get a Jazzmaster, I would prefer the normal Jazzmaster pickups & Trek, as well as the funky electronics
So I actually bought this guitar a little over a month ago. It’s definitely not 100% a “real” jazzmaster aside from saying so on the headstock. As someone else said it’s definitely closer to a “jazzocaster” than a proper model. But man is it a good deal for the money. I got lucky and managed to get it from the seller for $220ish brand new before tax (shipping was free!)
The lack of switches is a big bummer too btw :( It’s truly like a starter jazzmaster to kinda get you toward that sound and style without all the normal bells and whistles to “tune your tone” a bit more
good deal!
Are they P90 pickups?
no they just call them soapbar ceramic single coil
they are soapbar caramic bar single coils-but the bobbin is wider and flatter than a regular p-90 -so I guess they are a p90/jazz master hybrid- love the neck but not so keen on the bridge p/up- great reviews as always @@landonbailey
What's the radius and scale length?
What did it say in the video?
“They make fake animals and harvest the bone.” Lmao!!!😂
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The claw springs should be straight.
With the outside springs angled like that , the spring in the middle does nothing. Think about it , physics.
I noticed and thought that too. It’s wild how huge companies like them still ship their guitars with the springs like that.
Would have loved to see the pickups under the covers 🙁
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I bought this guitar in Burgundy Mist last fall for $256 USD. I wanted a Revstar, but this guitar fit my budget. Fender makes a similar American Performer, and G & L makes the Doheny, so stop talking about fake Jazzmasters. I love mine. People tell me it sounds great, and every guitar player I’ve shown it to really likes it-especially the neck. It is a really good guitar.
Yamaha has been “hit or miss” for me, I've had issues with Yamaha guitars. My favorite Yamaha is my Pacifica 612 and even it's plagued with fret buzz and uneven frets. I'll get it fixed up one day.
Squire, I've had issues with as well but mainly from the bullet series, and even then nothing major but just the things you’d expect from a sub $200 guitar. I'd personally get a Classic Vibe before I got another Yamaha. I guess that comes down to personal preference as I do prefer the Fender/Squire design over Yamaha's stuff.
I also love the necks on Squire guitars, they feel just right.
Limblifter! 😎
"What they do is, they make synthetic animals, and they harvest the bones." Legit lol.
Is it good anyways?
probably what I said in the video 😀
Should have the jazzmaster bridge. Pickups can be changed if needed.
This is a direct copy of the American Performer series of Jazzmaster.
they should sue themselves! 😃
Thanks, Landon. Yes, I've seen this model referred to a a "Jazzmaster-shaped object", but as with many Jazzmaster-styled guitars that depart from the original features you can assess the guitar on what it is, not necessary what it isn't, and see if that suits your needs. I've found these newer Affinities to be a notch above the old in quality and finish. It's a sort of to bracket creep. On the matter of those pots I really would like to know what the brand is, as I had the shaft pull out the same brand tone pot on an Affinity Tele Deluxe and need to replace it. If I can get the same brand readily, so much the better.
If u had one break it might be best to get a different brand pot of higher quality
Also it doesn’t have jazzmaster pickups or tremolo and bridge or switches it just has a offset body, the Jaguar also has that body but isn’t a jazzmaster 🤔🤔
I came close to buying one of those but they were out of stock so.... I looked at buying a body and neck and that was almost $200.00 for good parts. Its a Jazzish Strat...
Keep learning those 90's gems tinfoil took me back to much music and Rick Campinelli lol. thanks for that Lando.
good catch!
The quality control at Squier must be slipping, they spelled Jagmaster wrong….😆😉
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for my first guitar i’m torn between this, the affinity telecaster and also the affinity HSS strat, any ideas personally?
IMHO tele it's hard to play...I'd buy a strat. I have that Aff.Jazzmaster and I appreciate it but strat far superior.
Owned one of these Jazzmasters - briefly. I wanted a Jazzmaster. Didn't get it, so I moved it on. Nice guitar, but NOT what I was after.
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What is that visual effect you used at the end?
good question! something in Final Cut Pro but I don't recall the name
@@landonbailey damn lol, it's ideal for this guitar as well.
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"I buy More guitars..." Well know, who would have guessed?
Limblifter! Tin Foil! Dude you made my day. Also a great guitar which i own and fully agree with your opinion but dude.... Limblifter fucking rules and no one remembers them. Respect.
cheers!
Just wanted to say thanks again for this video. That you take off the plate to show the guts gives me an idea of what I need to buy for upgrades.
Glad I could help!
This is like Fender's version of the G&L Doheny.
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Get a like just for the sarcasm😂 this review had me cracking up but very useful at the same time. Just ordered one of these as a mod platform
Hope you enjoy it! Should be good for mods. the neck is nice too
Is it made in China, or Indonesia?
China
@@landonbailey Thanks Landon!
I would absolutely eat that guitar.
Fender says guitar models refer only to body shape, so who are we to disagree?
Good way into Jazzmaster ownership but the Strat Trem? Hmmm. Whilst I am used to them, easy to get set how I like it but not Jazzmaster is it really? Clean tones were really good to my duff ears
I had one and like a dumb shit I sold it. I should have kept it. Cause it had a great tone and played nice.
LOL Then why did you get rid of it?
@@voiceofexperience Cause I said. I was a dumb shit.
Why don’t they have 22 frets, 21 frets seems very weird
same reason they don't have 25
They make Fake animals and harvest the bones!!! I knew it!!!!😂😂😂