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Johnny Marr never played a Jaguar during the Smith. It came much later, with modest mouse. It´s a funny myth, when everybody grabs a JM Signature they play some smith-tunes, which where often done by a Gibson Les Paul, ES 335 or a Rickenbacker.
Yes this is true, but whenever Johnny plays Smiths songs live these days he plays them with his signature guitar, which IIRC was also voiced specifically for him and his sound
When I was a kid in the 60s the Jaguar was my dream guitar but we couldn't afford one. My friend had one and I was so jealous. A few years ago I bought a new red Squire VM Jaguar, replaced the bridge with the Mustang one, and for the money it's amazing and gorgeousl. At this time in my life I couldn't justify the cost of a Fender one. The Squire is pretty darm close, and I only paid $299. Thanks for showcasing the Jag.
In about 1976 I bought a "65 Jaguar for $20. Nobody wanted them. They were cheap. I wish I kept it. I didn't have any use for an electric by '79. I carried my acoustic around the country. You could play it anywhere at any time. Hitch hiking with an electric and amp wasn't happening.
A few years back circa 2016 I worked a job around Southern Pines where I found Casino guitars. Every day off for the two months I was there I'd pop round and pick a guitar off the wall and jam around on them. Baxter, ever so inviting, encouraged me to try whatever guitar I wanted. Even the $4000 Strats - "especially the $4000 Strat". Eventually I circled around a semi-hollow Gretsch and a Jaguar. The Jaguar won the day due to it's versatility and how bloody cool it looks. And Bax gave me a nice discount. I've been all over now but the Jag remains with me, as versatile as ever. I hope one day I'll get the time to swing back round Casino. Much love.
Excellent point about the unique attack on a Jag. It’s difficult to describe, but that constant loop of tactile feedback between the player, the Jag, and the amp is part of what makes it special. As you said when talking about the scale, it just inspires you to play differently. Leo’s greatest design, in my book. The JM was obviously a huge step forward, but to me the Jag was Leo taking that idea and perfecting it.
i think its something about the way it vibrates, the way the strings sit across the whole body and how they mount to the bridge and tailpiece make it a very "alive" instrument, like you said its a very tactile feedback, kind of like how if you set a strat bridge up to float you get harmonics off of the trem springs once you get above the 12th fret or so
@@therideneverends1697 Agree 100%. The bridge is such an essential component. I understand why people install a ToM or a Mastery but at the same time, something special is lost.
@@therideneverends1697 the shorter scale length causes less tension at the same pitch so the strings react more to the same pressure, and differences in picking dynamics become more pronounced
Sunny day in the park on the monkey bars with my dog Poco and Sony box, (circa '78) a Mayflower Movingman asked me to help with a couch. As we moved it, a guitar case was stored. "I gotta check this out", I thought, and a '67 Sunburst Jaguar was revealed. Brought my '67 Princeton over and left after the nice couple sold it to me for a about a Benjamin.....Got me through a few gigs, the action like butter with 10s. As a lead player, I still like the "rhythm" controls, tone up through a Marshall with natural dirt. Still have guitar and amp. Enjoyed the vid and thanks for letting me share 🎸
Oh man that neck pickup! And the bridge pickup! And the middle pickup!😂 For those who are Fender fan boys (like me) but haven’t had you’re hands on a Jaguar, it really is something. As the presenter said, in your hands the feel when you hear those pickups... wow! And a far better tremolo than a strat. Love the Jag!
Love Jags! The most underrated and maybe the most graceful body design of Leo’s because even though it is offset it is beautifully proportioned. And of course the sounds! With a good drippy spring reverb there is an a great scooped atmospheric shimmer that makes for a great lead tone to cut through a mix. Highly recommend.
. I have a Johnny Marr Jaguar and it does influence the way I play over a Strat. Different but different in a good way. Great video as always, Casino guys!
I've always been a Strat man! But I've always loved the Jag! I only played one once in my life and had the wonderful opportunity of owning my childhood guitar hero's signature Jag, Johnny Marr. It's not exactly the same as a Jag due to JM's redesign, but it's by far the best feeling and sounding guitar I've ever owned, especially with the custom wound Bareknuckle Johnny Marr pickups... It is absolutely stellar! Thank you for the killer vid.
Discovered the Jaguar shape and size works best for me and also recently picked up a burst thinline Jag as well. Upgraded w/Descendant trem, Staytrem bridge & Curtis Novak pickups and sounds wonderful!
Predominantly a bass player here, but a friend had a Squier CV 70's surf green jaguar in pretty much new condition that he wasn't playing so he sold it to me for cheap. I took a couple of lessons from a guy who played in a surf band and I was hooked. I'm not good enough to warrant investing in a Fender, but I'm happy to be learning on my Squier.
I still have my 64 Jag which I play through my 69 Fender Dual Showman with Reverb, it does transport one to a different time, yeah a musical time machine.
To me the jag is THE guitar sound. Not a strat, tele, lp or anything. It's guitar at it's purest form, not a particular tone, but a pure, raw sound, a white canvas. That's why it's special to me.
I ordered the Fender American 60th anniversary Jaguar in mystic lake placed blue (with matching headstock). It came in mid-August and it is a physically heavy guitar with the poorly designed saddle issues. But it is a nice one!
the saddle is not poorly designed if you set it up correctly, jags are supposed to be shimmed in setup with 10 gauge springs on upwards, the break angle puts more tension on the bridge
Nice video Baxter! I tried a early 60’s Jag and great vibe! Best one I’ve tried! No offsets in squad so no brainer BUT spending that much $$ I thought ‘ what if something I really want pops up and all $$ spent on Jag?’ Decided to hold off and see and that night found a 14 Rich Robinson Es in next state when you couldn’t even find on Reverb or for sale often. 5 yr search OVER! Ironically, that Jag still available 2 yrs later but a USA White Falcon now competing lol! It NEVER ends!!!! Cheers!! Love your content and discussions off topic!!!
Although I miss Jonathan in these, these are super well-done videos production wise and the way Baxter speaks about guitars I could listen to for almost as long as I could his playing, which I love. I seem to remember Baxter saying something about playing in one of those CBGBs type bands back in the day (Richard Hell maybe?) so I can totally see him on stage with one of these. The Marr sig Jaguar is my bucket list guitar for sure, Jaguars just look cooler than any other guitar out there.
Personally I'd avoid the Marr sig, it's overpriced unless you've played one for a good few hours and know it works for the full range of music you want to play and I say that as a lifelong Marr fan. But the problem is its a Jag that removes a lot of features over the much cheaper non-sig Jags simply because Marr doesn't use them. I'll state again that I do love his playing but he is a very mono-sound guitarist, hear 2 notes and you'll know it's Marr every time. If you want a guitar collection with tons of specific guitars for specific pieces go ahead but if you're an average amateur/semi-pro personally I'd get a normal Jag and a small pedalboard an enjoy one of the best "one-size-fits-all" guitar models ever made in my opinion
I was fascinated by Jaguars after seeing John Frusciante in the Under The Bridge video, as well as seeing Kurt Cobain using one. The first on I played was a shell pink version at a local shop. When I got my first job at 15 I saved up all my money to buy a sunburst AV '62 Reissue Jaguar. I've made a couple mods but it has never done me wrong it is very dear to me nearly 20 years later.
Loved these and Jazzmasters since i was a kid of 6 in '63. Sq JagMaster here. I'm set btw, no Surf or trem ever. It became my RF Blue Line axe. No relation,,,,just worked.
Love Jags. Purchased one of the 60th anniversary in LPB. Yeah, it's a bit of a mishmosh and not pre-CBS spec nor identical to '68 B&B neck or pups, and heavy. But it sounds great to me, perhaps a bit too flashy for my taste but is still cool looking, and I play sitting down (as Leo intended w/offsets). Controls really aren't that complicated; the strangle switch is fun as is the mute, with the Rhythm circuit providing a nice lush tone that Joe Pass could make work for jazz. Also have a MIJ thinline and American Pro that's kind of cheaper version of the Johnny Marr circuits.
I had a Lake Placid Blue '67 that I bought new. I liked the way you could adjust the string spacing with the threaded bridge, but after I was done with surf music and started abusing the whammy I traded it for a simpler unit, a Telecaster, and never looked back.
I bought a '63 Jaguar in 1990 after I graduated high school(I used some of my college scholarship money)for I think $1400.I sold it in 2016 for over $10,000.I wish I never sold it now that it's gone.
If you are someone with ten guitars, it's probably frustrating, because it took me time to bit by bit learn how to set it up. Needs a shim, the bridge set higher off the body, heavy strings, set the trem before you intonate, turns out to be super stable and just invitingly playable.... Also, if you spend 5 mins with it the switches aren't confusing at all, cmon, it's not a super computer... Thanks for the vid! Great playing 👍
Have a few jags, including a HH classic player and my fav Johnny Marr signature. If you don't play metal or heavy 'classic' rock, its perfect in every way
@Bax Hey Baxter, how about you guys do some type of Casino Guitars version of "Jaguar Vs. Jazzmaster" highlighting the differences and similarities and advantages of each one. Probably would be a little longer than usual but that certainly wouldn't be a bad thing. I think you'd find us "Casino Nutz" would really dig it!
Bro, Anderton’s has done that already. Check out their channel. Also check out, five what world, if you want the DEEP dive. I almost forgot Puisheen! Check his channel he is the Jazzmaster Jaguar master.
@@christopherfidler3019 My philosophy is that I won’t buy an expensive P/J without it being on a different body, I already have an American Jazz and P. Love CIJ though, have a mustang from Japan. They made the Japanese Jaguar in blue as well I believe, and silver maybe.
Not sure why I've never really considered a Jag or Jazzmaster. It may come down to struggles with my first electric guitar, a Baldwin Jazz Split Sound. I was very young, it weighed a thousand pounds, but mostly the circuit/settings didn't make much sense to me. Might have to give them another look.
Perfect timing, Baxter. I just picked up a used Vintera Jaguar at a local store. I'm waiting for it to clear the theft check. She wanted to know what made it different from my other guitars, and here is your video! Your playing is beautiful as always.
Nah... he played lots of stuff in bssm and other records with the jaguar but he used a strat for utb but the jaguar does look really cool in the video.
Baxter! This is the first time I’ve noticed your awesome skills… super-steady, and those chord voicings in the 2nd part reminded me of Marr (before you mentioned him). I paid a fortune for a New ’90’s MIJ w/case and still love it. I need a Gold mute though! Thanks for your thoughts here 😁
Hey Baxter great video. I had no idea that it was a shorter scale wing man I’m glad you made this video I’m going to go play one today just because of it. Thanks again where is Johnny. Oh that’s right he went to song righting School
Nice video enjoyed the content. Definitely want a Jag when I can find the right one for me. Love the look of the one you are playing (not a shell pink guy but that same guitar in another color would be brilliant). The price of those custom shop Jags is defiantly a tough pill to take
I’ve had a crafted in Japan jaguar for 20 years. the bridge has always been a pain to keep it set up properly, with all kinds of buzzing coming from different places. The frets have sharp edges. The pickups are less than average. It’s really my favorite guitar in my collection for one reason. It looks beautiful.
I have a 94/95 MIJ Jag and changed out the bridge that came with it (it was used) to a Staytrem bridge and it's great. Also added the Novak Jag V pickups which were a huge upgrade. It's my favorite guitar.
I'm replacing the vibrato and bridge with a Mastery kit; it's black anodised, so less chrome... but my thinline Jaguar is also limited to 500 in the western market. I did not expect for its price to shoot up past $3000 (I bought it for a $1000 in 2013).
Sorry man but title should be changed to why you need more Than 1 Jag😆 awesome beauty! You got there sir, I can't wait for the new '70s vintera to come out.Keep rocking man😎🎸👍
Yes and E-type an XJ and an XK8 for shopping! I'm a Tele man myself so likely no Fender Jags for me. My heart already belongs to Flying Vs, LPs and the humble Tele.
I do really want a Jag. I tried to find one a few months ago but I couldn't find any that were good. They were all awful with sharp and rough frets and poorly cut nuts.
Although my only experience on offsets is with a Squire CV jaguar and jazz master(same model and color) I just love the Jaguar. Waiting for a used AVRI, AO, or Johnny Marr to pop up for a good deal!
I have mine about about five years now. I found it backstage after playing a gig. It was just sitting there, so I brought it home with me. Great sounding guitar.
I've owned 2 during my days and flipped both because I just didn't bond with them. But I had a bad habit of flipping guitars back then. Like the Jazzmaster I flipped and instantly regretted. Maybe one day I'll get another or another Jazzie.
The string spacing is too wide on a Mustang bridge - just use a nail file and cut a groove instead. A drop of clear fingernai polish on the height adjust screw. Both of these items are available in the beauty isle of Walgreens for about $2 My 2003 CIJ never comes out of tune, nor my MIJ 94 JM. Actually my 2017 Squier Bass VI stays in tune too without any of the bridge fiddling at all funny enough, I guess the bass strings hold it down well.
Could I ask what kind of pickups are in the guitar you are playing? Because it sounds awesome. I'm trying to choose a set for an American Professional Jag.
What string gauge do you use and how hard do you play? I have a jazzmaster that I usually have tuned in D# or D standard. I dont think I've had my high e slip from the saddle at all during my 3 months of owning it. I have 12's on, and I did have flats on it for a little bit.
@@LysanderLH If you ever get one again, cause they're really cool, I suggest playing around with different string gauges, maybe playing a little lighter, and totally get the guitar to a professional to get it checked out, cause they might be able to fix some of that in the setup. Or theres always the option of getting a new bridge. Theres tons of ways to get around the issue. So if you ever get a chance to play one, you might wanna consider some of those things, because if you really like everything else about the guitars it might be worth it to change out the strings or bridge. The trem system alone is worth putting heavier gauge strings on, especially if you're using it a lot.
Marr never played/recorded a Jag while in The Smiths, that came much later. Jags are NOT lightweight guitars, usually around 8.5 lbs minimum and so are almost always heavier than your average Strat/Tele.
Fender Jaguars are great guitars, but describing them as “light” is a bit misleading. Typically they’re 8-9 pounds. The Jag/Jazzmaster body uses a lot of wood, much more than a Mustang, Strat or Tele, so those other models usually weigh less. And all the shielding, rhythm circuit, chrome plates, mute, etc. found on the vintage design starts to add up quickly.
"NO! I do NOT need another guitar. I need to practice more than I need a new guitar" Now repeat after me: NO!.... If we support each others, we can get rid of G.A.S. once and for all 🙏 I'm here for you. Tell me the one that is bothering you, whether a strat or a Les Paul... We can work on it.
Yes please. I want a Les Paul. Or is it better to get a PRS 594…? Oh hello, what’s this! JAGUAR. Snazzy guitar. Want Well but first i should modify my HSS strat to be SSS with “better” pickups… Or i could just make music on my Tele and be done with it. Thanks for creating this safe space. 🧘
The Jaguar is to Fender what the Flying V or Explorer are to Gibson. You either love it or hate it. The Jaguar is the ONLY missing piece of the puzzle for me. I had one of the PJ Jaguar Basses(Players) but it just wasn't a JAGUAR. I ALMOST had a Johnny Marr in LPB. I really missed the boat on that one. Now I am just waiting on Fender to release one that is NOT a Signature model and not hyper expensive like the anniversary model. Maybe in whatever they call the new American Vintage line?!?!?
My very first electric was an original 1965 Jaguar custom red ..I had ZERO idea what I had and subsequently traded it in on a brand new Strat ..what an idiot ..lol..I would give anything to have that thing back
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Johnny Marr never played a Jaguar during the Smith. It came much later, with modest mouse. It´s a funny myth, when everybody grabs a JM Signature they play some smith-tunes, which where often done by a Gibson Les Paul, ES 335 or a Rickenbacker.
Yeah, only Americans think it was a jaguar
The songs sound good on a Jag though, or tele.
Yes this is true, but whenever Johnny plays Smiths songs live these days he plays them with his signature guitar, which IIRC was also voiced specifically for him and his sound
When I was a kid in the 60s the Jaguar was my dream guitar but we couldn't afford one. My friend had one and I was so jealous. A few years ago I bought a new red Squire VM Jaguar, replaced the bridge with the Mustang one, and for the money it's amazing and gorgeousl. At this time in my life I couldn't justify the cost of a Fender one. The Squire is pretty darm close, and I only paid $299. Thanks for showcasing the Jag.
Where did you buy a squier jaguar for 299?💀
@@IsaacGonzalezFit they probably got the classic vibe
I own a classic vibe and got mine for 500)
@@IsaacGonzalezFit I actually bought one for 299 at a small shop in mesa AZ just a few days ago Guitar Center had them for 459
In about 1976 I bought a "65 Jaguar for $20. Nobody wanted them. They were cheap. I wish I kept it. I didn't have any use for an electric by '79. I carried my acoustic around the country. You could play it anywhere at any time. Hitch hiking with an electric and amp wasn't happening.
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A few years back circa 2016 I worked a job around Southern Pines where I found Casino guitars. Every day off for the two months I was there I'd pop round and pick a guitar off the wall and jam around on them. Baxter, ever so inviting, encouraged me to try whatever guitar I wanted. Even the $4000 Strats - "especially the $4000 Strat". Eventually I circled around a semi-hollow Gretsch and a Jaguar. The Jaguar won the day due to it's versatility and how bloody cool it looks. And Bax gave me a nice discount. I've been all over now but the Jag remains with me, as versatile as ever. I hope one day I'll get the time to swing back round Casino.
Much love.
Excellent point about the unique attack on a Jag. It’s difficult to describe, but that constant loop of tactile feedback between the player, the Jag, and the amp is part of what makes it special. As you said when talking about the scale, it just inspires you to play differently.
Leo’s greatest design, in my book. The JM was obviously a huge step forward, but to me the Jag was Leo taking that idea and perfecting it.
i think its something about the way it vibrates, the way the strings sit across the whole body and how they mount to the bridge and tailpiece make it a very "alive" instrument, like you said its a very tactile feedback, kind of like how if you set a strat bridge up to float you get harmonics off of the trem springs once you get above the 12th fret or so
@@therideneverends1697 Agree 100%. The bridge is such an essential component. I understand why people install a ToM or a Mastery but at the same time, something special is lost.
Fender himself agreed. He felt the Jaguar was his finest instrument.
I feel like the pickups were a huge step backwards from the innovative Jazzmaster pickups. Oh look, it's Strat pickups again. Yay.
@@therideneverends1697 the shorter scale length causes less tension at the same pitch so the strings react more to the same pressure, and differences in picking dynamics become more pronounced
I work at Gibson Custom and even I love the very unique sound of this guitar, and of course Baxters playing. Great video.
Sunny day in the park on the monkey bars with my dog Poco and Sony box, (circa '78) a Mayflower Movingman asked me to help with a couch. As we moved it, a guitar case was stored. "I gotta check this out", I thought, and a '67 Sunburst Jaguar was revealed. Brought my '67 Princeton over and left after the nice couple sold it to me for a about a Benjamin.....Got me through a few gigs, the action like butter with 10s. As a lead player, I still like the "rhythm" controls, tone up through a Marshall with natural dirt. Still have guitar and amp. Enjoyed the vid and thanks for letting me share 🎸
Nice story.
@@stephenericwalsh 👍Thank you 🎸
Baxter and Jonathan are the guitar player uncles I never had.
Nice reveiw as usual!
Oh man that neck pickup! And the bridge pickup! And the middle pickup!😂 For those who are Fender fan boys (like me) but haven’t had you’re hands on a Jaguar, it really is something. As the presenter said, in your hands the feel when you hear those pickups... wow! And a far better tremolo than a strat. Love the Jag!
the neck pickup running on the top circuit with a little bit of reverb or chorus is really a magical tone
This was a great direction for showcasing guitars. Loved it
Love Jags! The most underrated and maybe the most graceful body design of Leo’s because even though it is offset it is beautifully proportioned. And of course the sounds! With a good drippy spring reverb there is an a great scooped atmospheric shimmer that makes for a great lead tone to cut through a mix. Highly recommend.
. I have a Johnny Marr Jaguar and it does influence the way I play over a Strat. Different but different in a good way. Great video as always, Casino guys!
I love that model. It has a very interesting pickup selector.
It’s $2500
I've always been a Strat man! But I've always loved the Jag! I only played one once in my life and had the wonderful opportunity of owning my childhood guitar hero's signature Jag, Johnny Marr. It's not exactly the same as a Jag due to JM's redesign, but it's by far the best feeling and sounding guitar I've ever owned, especially with the custom wound Bareknuckle Johnny Marr pickups... It is absolutely stellar! Thank you for the killer vid.
Have a japan thinline version. Pretty fun once you figure out the controls.
After looking for 3 years I just got the MIJ Thinline burst version! Love it.
Discovered the Jaguar shape and size works best for me and also recently picked up a burst thinline Jag as well. Upgraded w/Descendant trem, Staytrem bridge & Curtis Novak pickups and sounds wonderful!
Predominantly a bass player here, but a friend had a Squier CV 70's surf green jaguar in pretty much new condition that he wasn't playing so he sold it to me for cheap. I took a couple of lessons from a guy who played in a surf band and I was hooked. I'm not good enough to warrant investing in a Fender, but I'm happy to be learning on my Squier.
I have a Mustang, and agree, the short scale does make you play differently
I still have my 64 Jag which I play through my 69 Fender Dual Showman with Reverb, it does transport one to a different time, yeah a musical time machine.
To me the jag is THE guitar sound. Not a strat, tele, lp or anything. It's guitar at it's purest form, not a particular tone, but a pure, raw sound, a white canvas. That's why it's special to me.
Well stated. Interesting way to look at it.
Yesss!!!
That pink Jag fits Baxter so perfectly... A little quirky and weird but you can't help but like em
I picked up a used Johnny Marr. Freaking fantastic guitar.
Nice licks Baxter, perfect for that new old Jag!!
I ordered the Fender American 60th anniversary Jaguar in mystic lake placed blue (with matching headstock). It came in mid-August and it is a physically heavy guitar with the poorly designed saddle issues. But it is a nice one!
Also have a 60th MLPB. Check out the Staytrem bridge, which does work w/the Mute. I'm also a fan of the Descendent trem, but the stock is okay.
the saddle is not poorly designed if you set it up correctly, jags are supposed to be shimmed in setup with 10 gauge springs on upwards, the break angle puts more tension on the bridge
Nice video Baxter! I tried a early 60’s Jag and great vibe! Best one I’ve tried! No offsets in squad so no brainer BUT spending that much $$ I thought ‘ what if something I really want pops up and all $$ spent on Jag?’ Decided to hold off and see and that night found a 14 Rich Robinson Es in next state when you couldn’t even find on Reverb or for sale often. 5 yr search OVER! Ironically, that Jag still available 2 yrs later but a USA White Falcon now competing lol! It NEVER ends!!!! Cheers!! Love your content and discussions off topic!!!
Oh, Baxter...I love watching and listening to you play. And yes, I do need a Jaguar. Pink w/tortoise pick guard.
Although I miss Jonathan in these, these are super well-done videos production wise and the way Baxter speaks about guitars I could listen to for almost as long as I could his playing, which I love. I seem to remember Baxter saying something about playing in one of those CBGBs type bands back in the day (Richard Hell maybe?) so I can totally see him on stage with one of these. The Marr sig Jaguar is my bucket list guitar for sure, Jaguars just look cooler than any other guitar out there.
I have a Marr. Worth every penny. Best production Jag out there.
Personally I'd avoid the Marr sig, it's overpriced unless you've played one for a good few hours and know it works for the full range of music you want to play and I say that as a lifelong Marr fan. But the problem is its a Jag that removes a lot of features over the much cheaper non-sig Jags simply because Marr doesn't use them. I'll state again that I do love his playing but he is a very mono-sound guitarist, hear 2 notes and you'll know it's Marr every time. If you want a guitar collection with tons of specific guitars for specific pieces go ahead but if you're an average amateur/semi-pro personally I'd get a normal Jag and a small pedalboard an enjoy one of the best "one-size-fits-all" guitar models ever made in my opinion
I was fascinated by Jaguars after seeing John Frusciante in the Under The Bridge video, as well as seeing Kurt Cobain using one. The first on I played was a shell pink version at a local shop.
When I got my first job at 15 I saved up all my money to buy a sunburst AV '62 Reissue Jaguar. I've made a couple mods but it has never done me wrong it is very dear to me nearly 20 years later.
I’ve got a Gretsch, Strat and epi es339…I bought a Jag a few days ago and can’t wait for it to arrive.
Loved these and Jazzmasters since i was a kid of 6 in '63.
Sq JagMaster here. I'm set
btw, no Surf or trem ever. It became my RF Blue Line axe. No relation,,,,just worked.
Uggggn... you've dragged a crickey out of me. Shell Pink too, strewth that's gorgeous!
Love Jags. Purchased one of the 60th anniversary in LPB. Yeah, it's a bit of a mishmosh and not pre-CBS spec nor identical to '68 B&B neck or pups, and heavy. But it sounds great to me, perhaps a bit too flashy for my taste but is still cool looking, and I play sitting down (as Leo intended w/offsets). Controls really aren't that complicated; the strangle switch is fun as is the mute, with the Rhythm circuit providing a nice lush tone that Joe Pass could make work for jazz. Also have a MIJ thinline and American Pro that's kind of cheaper version of the Johnny Marr circuits.
looking forward to when I can play well enough to appreciate things like this.
... or 2 or 3 !
my 1st was the Johnny Marr, then recently found a MIJ Thinline Jaguar burst!
I had a Lake Placid Blue '67 that I bought new. I liked the way you could adjust the string spacing with the threaded bridge, but after I was done with surf music and started abusing the whammy I traded it for a simpler unit, a Telecaster, and never looked back.
I bought a '63 Jaguar in 1990 after I graduated high school(I used some of my college scholarship money)for I think $1400.I sold it in 2016 for over $10,000.I wish I never sold it now that it's gone.
Love the sound and scale!
If you are someone with ten guitars, it's probably frustrating, because it took me time to bit by bit learn how to set it up. Needs a shim, the bridge set higher off the body, heavy strings, set the trem before you intonate, turns out to be super stable and just invitingly playable.... Also, if you spend 5 mins with it the switches aren't confusing at all, cmon, it's not a super computer... Thanks for the vid! Great playing 👍
Have a few jags, including a HH classic player and my fav Johnny Marr signature. If you don't play metal or heavy 'classic' rock, its perfect in every way
@Bax Hey Baxter, how about you guys do some type of Casino Guitars version of "Jaguar Vs. Jazzmaster" highlighting the differences and similarities and advantages of each one. Probably would be a little longer than usual but that certainly wouldn't be a bad thing. I think you'd find us "Casino Nutz" would really dig it!
Bro,
Anderton’s has done that already. Check out their channel. Also check out, five what world, if you want the DEEP dive. I almost forgot Puisheen! Check his channel he is the Jazzmaster Jaguar master.
You don’t have to tell me… Fender needs to bring back the American Standard Jaguar Bass w/ P/J configuration.
I much prefer the CIJ Jaguar with Jazz pickups (Google Image, it's the red one).
@@christopherfidler3019 My philosophy is that I won’t buy an expensive P/J without it being on a different body, I already have an American Jazz and P. Love CIJ though, have a mustang from Japan. They made the Japanese Jaguar in blue as well I believe, and silver maybe.
@@christopherfidler3019 just reverbed it and I see Red, Blue, Black, and Tobacco Burst.
@@LucasJRice yes, they come in other colours and don't cost a lot of money. I'm not a PJ guy but the Boxer with the TBX circuit is cool.
i agree! dream bass
picked up a squier VM one but its got this garbage boost circuit i need to chop off
Not sure why I've never really considered a Jag or Jazzmaster. It may come down to struggles with my first electric guitar, a Baldwin Jazz Split Sound. I was very young, it weighed a thousand pounds, but mostly the circuit/settings didn't make much sense to me. Might have to give them another look.
Perfect timing, Baxter. I just picked up a used Vintera Jaguar at a local store. I'm waiting for it to clear the theft check. She wanted to know what made it different from my other guitars, and here is your video! Your playing is beautiful as always.
John Frusciante played Under the Bridge on a Jaguar too! We all know and love that sound.
Nah... he played lots of stuff in bssm and other records with the jaguar but he used a strat for utb but the jaguar does look really cool in the video.
Baxter! This is the first time I’ve noticed your awesome skills… super-steady, and those chord voicings in the 2nd part reminded me of Marr (before you mentioned him). I paid a fortune for a New ’90’s MIJ w/case and still love it. I need a Gold mute though! Thanks for your thoughts here 😁
Jags are my favorite guitars. I have a Marr, a MIJ and a MIM. All great guitars IMO
Hey Baxter great video. I had no idea that it was a shorter scale wing man I’m glad you made this video I’m going to go play one today just because of it. Thanks again where is Johnny. Oh that’s right he went to song righting School
I love my 60s Fiesta red jag. Today is my birthday.... can I have that pink one? Pretty pleeeeeease!!!!
I have 2 Johnny Marr guitars. Might be my favorite guitar of all time.
Nice video enjoyed the content. Definitely want a Jag when I can find the right one for me. Love the look of the one you are playing (not a shell pink guy but that same guitar in another color would be brilliant). The price of those custom shop Jags is defiantly a tough pill to take
⚓️ Thanks Casino 😎
I have a few guitars, but if I could only have one, it will be my Jaguar.
I’ve had a crafted in Japan jaguar for 20 years. the bridge has always been a pain to keep it set up properly, with all kinds of buzzing coming from different places. The frets have sharp edges. The pickups are less than average. It’s really my favorite guitar in my collection for one reason. It looks beautiful.
I see mods in your future
I have a 94/95 MIJ Jag and changed out the bridge that came with it (it was used) to a Staytrem bridge and it's great. Also added the Novak Jag V pickups which were a huge upgrade. It's my favorite guitar.
I have both Fender and Squier Jaguars (both current models). The irony is Squier do it properly.
so weird, I just got a Les Paul Junior but next on my list is a Fender Jaguar in surf green. Great guitar!
The Jaguar and the Jupiter favorite guitars of all time 🤘😎
Rowland S. Howard will always be, hands down, the Crowned Prince of the Crying Jag!
I'm replacing the vibrato and bridge with a Mastery kit; it's black anodised, so less chrome... but my thinline Jaguar is also limited to 500 in the western market. I did not expect for its price to shoot up past $3000 (I bought it for a $1000 in 2013).
250 in black and 250 in burst I believe.
Johnny didn't play this guitar on any Smiths record or live show. Although it is a fantastic guitar.
Can’t quite figure out what Jags do best but I’m listening
As a nirvana fan, it absolutely blew my heart out when you called kurt cobain an unknown artist.
Sorry man but title should be changed to why you need more Than 1 Jag😆 awesome beauty! You got there sir, I can't wait for the new '70s vintera to come out.Keep rocking man😎🎸👍
Has anyone talked about “ Pretty Woman” by Roy Orbison. Jaguar on the main album lick.
Thanks Baxter !
Yes and E-type an XJ and an XK8 for shopping! I'm a Tele man myself so likely no Fender Jags for me. My heart already belongs to Flying Vs, LPs and the humble Tele.
Such a good video. Thank you sir.
Johnny Marr didn't use a Jaguar with The Smiths.
He should have
I do really want a Jag. I tried to find one a few months ago but I couldn't find any that were good. They were all awful with sharp and rough frets and poorly cut nuts.
ALL OF THEM HAD SHARP AND ROUGH FRETS!!!! WTF, FENDER!!!!!!!!???!!?!!!!!!
The bridge isn’t an issue with proper neck tilt and raised bridge at all.
Thanks For Sharing 🎸 🎶 🎶 🇺🇸💪
I always wanted one just for the look alone.
Maybe I’ll get a squire model one day
Jaguars are freaking beautiful
Although my only experience on offsets is with a Squire CV jaguar and jazz master(same model and color) I just love the Jaguar. Waiting for a used AVRI, AO, or Johnny Marr to pop up for a good deal!
i have a 62 RI model and its absolutly wondeful
I have mine about about five years now. I found it backstage after playing a gig. It was just sitting there, so I brought it home with me. Great sounding guitar.
So you stole it...
i have one coming in the mail right now. So excited to play this beauty sounds so fuckin good
I have a 1963 refin. Fun guitar!
My wife has a "Strangle Switch" too and I do my best not to accidentally hit it but sometimes I just will on purpose.
Where were you nearly 50 years ago when I had one of these?
I've owned 2 during my days and flipped both because I just didn't bond with them. But I had a bad habit of flipping guitars back then. Like the Jazzmaster I flipped and instantly regretted. Maybe one day I'll get another or another Jazzie.
The string spacing is too wide on a Mustang bridge - just use a nail file and cut a groove instead. A drop of clear fingernai polish on the height adjust screw. Both of these items are available in the beauty isle of Walgreens for about $2 My 2003 CIJ never comes out of tune, nor my MIJ 94 JM. Actually my 2017 Squier Bass VI stays in tune too without any of the bridge fiddling at all funny enough, I guess the bass strings hold it down well.
I love my squier jaguar but it’s my heaviest guitar.
Chrome plates and side switches ... right answer ?! or just close
I’ve got a fever, and the prescription is… more Jaguar!
They’re awesome is why.
Would you reccomand it for a songwriter who plays without an acoustic guitar anche adds some heavy effects during the song?
Could I ask what kind of pickups are in the guitar you are playing? Because it sounds awesome. I'm trying to choose a set for an American Professional Jag.
Genuinely call the store and ask for Baxter and I’m sure he’d tell you
I’ve never had one which didn’t resolve the high E string from skipping off the saddle.
What string gauge do you use and how hard do you play? I have a jazzmaster that I usually have tuned in D# or D standard. I dont think I've had my high e slip from the saddle at all during my 3 months of owning it. I have 12's on, and I did have flats on it for a little bit.
@@paulg3686 I only had one for a few weeks and returned it because of the string issue. I love the sound of Jags and JMs except for that issue.
@@LysanderLH If you ever get one again, cause they're really cool, I suggest playing around with different string gauges, maybe playing a little lighter, and totally get the guitar to a professional to get it checked out, cause they might be able to fix some of that in the setup. Or theres always the option of getting a new bridge.
Theres tons of ways to get around the issue. So if you ever get a chance to play one, you might wanna consider some of those things, because if you really like everything else about the guitars it might be worth it to change out the strings or bridge. The trem system alone is worth putting heavier gauge strings on, especially if you're using it a lot.
What does the casino guitar bubble thinks about pulling a rubberbridge on a jaguar??
I want to try one out.
Marr never played/recorded a Jag while in The Smiths, that came much later. Jags are NOT lightweight guitars, usually around 8.5 lbs minimum and so are almost always heavier than your average Strat/Tele.
They're not small either. I have a 7 pound Mustang, it's the size and weight that puts me off getting the Jaguar.
Short scale gang, assemble!
Thanks loved the vid.
Jags are cool I really dig squeak shell pink oil.
Jaguars look cooler but strats are just an all around better design. IMO
Buddy Holly was wrong, loser!!!
Fender Jaguars are great guitars, but describing them as “light” is a bit misleading. Typically they’re 8-9 pounds. The Jag/Jazzmaster body uses a lot of wood, much more than a Mustang, Strat or Tele, so those other models usually weigh less. And all the shielding, rhythm circuit, chrome plates, mute, etc. found on the vintage design starts to add up quickly.
"NO! I do NOT need another guitar. I need to practice more than I need a new guitar"
Now repeat after me: NO!....
If we support each others, we can get rid of G.A.S. once and for all 🙏
I'm here for you. Tell me the one that is bothering you, whether a strat or a Les Paul... We can work on it.
Yes please.
I want a Les Paul. Or is it better to get a PRS 594…?
Oh hello, what’s this! JAGUAR. Snazzy guitar. Want
Well but first i should modify my HSS strat to be SSS with “better” pickups…
Or i could just make music on my Tele and be done with it.
Thanks for creating this safe space. 🧘
Les and Strat suck. Scale length is a bitch
I need that fender jaguar
Yes please!🎶🎸
But I just sold my Jaguar for an SG and I like it more.
Neck dive
@@Noejjkkkj not mine
Get behind me Satan! I will not give into this temptation!! Lol
I have quite a few. Ten. WooF!
The Jaguar is to Fender what the Flying V or Explorer are to Gibson. You either love it or hate it. The Jaguar is the ONLY missing piece of the puzzle for me. I had one of the PJ Jaguar Basses(Players) but it just wasn't a JAGUAR. I ALMOST had a Johnny Marr in LPB. I really missed the boat on that one.
Now I am just waiting on Fender to release one that is NOT a Signature model and not hyper expensive like the anniversary model. Maybe in whatever they call the new American Vintage line?!?!?
Fender is adding a Jaguar to the AV2 lineup next year. Won’t be cheap, but it will be top of the line.
My very first electric was an original 1965 Jaguar custom red ..I had ZERO idea what I had and subsequently traded it in on a brand new Strat ..what an idiot ..lol..I would give anything to have that thing back