@@SearchingForTone The white color "cheapest" JEMJR version. This summer it will be re-painted in Candy-apple red. I like to mod and upgrade guitars for fun. Last November I got a Squier Affinity Strat for 200 bucks, swapped the pickups for a Fender SSS-pre-wired pickguard and it sounds amazing. I liked it so much, I got another to mod and re-paint. It will become a cheaper version of Eddie´s 1978 "Frankenstrat" with an EVH-Wolfgang humbucker. In all, these 2 Squier Affinity Strats cost me as much as that 1 Fender HSS strat you just got. About 800 bucks for 2 guitars + great upgrades.
I do like the color. I'm not over whelmed with Fenders recently, but it seems like a pretty good guitar. Then again, I'm what you'd call as sub-budget player, so what do I know? Good review, man!
yeah, me too Fender is cool & stuff, but it's not as fun as a schecter with the killer style & active pickups & killer styles with that modern feel & look. I think Fender is way too over rated. so many better brands out there with killer vibes.. just my opinion.
Very Cool, Thankyou Brian. Congratulations on The Fender Player II Strat, so awesome. I WILL be getting the Player II Hailea Yellow/Maple Board/sss/Vintage plastics Strat ...... Soon ..... If the 'Novelty factor' EVER runs out with The Donner DST-200 lol ...... (umm... Loving that guitar). Enjoy your Stunning Strat. All The Best. Cheers
Way cool guitar Brian ! I have a player series 2021 and got it for about the same price you paid too It has a flame maple top and a sweet maple neck. Mine was made in Mexico and it was a sweet unblemished guitar. I gave it to my son on a visit and he loves the HSS setup. I have to say when I compared it to my Fesley d800 series the only thing that came close in comparison was the pickups other than that the player is much better in every category. You gonna love jammin with that. The ONLY thing I found not to my taste was the width of the neck it felt just a tad to narrow for me and the frets seemed more towards the medium fret than jumbo medium on my other Strat type guitars.. Enjoy brother you need to keep that one 🤣🎸🎸🤙🏾
Thanks man, sometimes those stupid deals of the day push things that aren’t moving off the shelves. Now seeing it in person I would totally get that color again
Yeah especially seeing the flop now that their standard line is. This was an absolute steal…I had filmed this over 2 weeks ago but has been bounced due to other vids needing attention 😎🤙
Cool man! Even with your sale price. Here in Canada that would cost just under 900$. Crazy. The only thing I don't like about Fender is their pricing hahaha. Rock on man!
That is nuts, we should start a foundation guitars for the North. People can buy it here in US then go on a vacation to Canada traveling with "their" guitar. Return flight guitar stays in Canada with the new owner.....I think though that may be a form of smuggling🤣
@@j-man9457 Thats is nuts, I haven't ordered across the border wonder if its same this way. I got the DrScientist pedal sent to me which was awesome. Guess Im super lucky they sent it
Even though I think that Plil McKnight is a tool-he just put out a video yesterday about the new Fender player 2 series and I was kinda impressed by the in-depth look at the guitar. I wish they would put locking tuners on it because those vintage style tuners are garbage. I’m very curious about what this guitar has to offer? I like the HSS configuration because it gives you more tonal options for various types of music. I would swap out the bridge pickup because it sounds muddy when OD gets kicked on. Thanks for the review brother Brian and until next time…. Stay safe, Stay metal, and don’t forget to Riff.?!👍🏻😎🤙🏻🎸🔥💯🤘🏻👊🏻
@@SearchingForToneYeah I saw Phil’s vid and a few others on the new Standard series. It just looks like they really cheaped out; laurel fretboard, satin saddles, poplar bodies, just…eeew, no. Doesn’t hold a candle to the guitar in this video, you got a great deal on this Brian 👍🏻
@ I guess they know what they’re doing. It just seems weird to me. There are Squiers on the market that are better quality than these but I guess some people still want that Fender logo
@ that’s what I said about my Kramer Pacer at $229. It had issues though. The whole electrical system needs replaced on it. I just haven’t got around to it though.
Brother Brian sweet guitar my man 🤘🎸❤️Hey if can give any positive advice for your playing is to honestly slow n time down every beat , I feel your rushing through I swear u slow up n you’ll immediately improve Please don’t take this any way other than helping 🙏🏻✌️❤️
Thanks man always looking for feed back…. I actually never even learned the song I noticed it was the same as Beat it one day and figured out the rest on my own.🤣
@@SearchingForToneGreat job I did the same thing but now stomp your foot 1-2-3-4 n keep the guitar n pick all same time brother your kicking UA-cam ass bro keep it up 👍 ❤️🤘🎸
I always wanted a Fender, but I'm not willing or able to spend the money on the one I'd want. So, I still think a Tease Strat is a better buy and value for your money. Fenders, you have to put money into for better pickups and tuners at that price point. You could go all in on a Tease with Grover locking tuners and expensive pickups and spend less than the normal price.
@@brianphelps1183 I had 4 sold one to make money for a Patreon Giveaway guitar last year. The older stuff seems far better. But I think that’s everything as we perceive it. At $549 it is an all day buy
@ Yeah it’s weird isn’t it. I would have thought they would do well in the US. I think the quality is up there with those Mexican fenders. BUT I haven’t played either of them so what do I know! 🤣
$549 is a great deal. I paid a little over $600 for a second hand Player Strat. I got it a couple years ago but sold it. It played good but not as good as my 2015 American Fender Strat Deluxe. Those player series just keep going up and up. I'll just stick with my American Fender Deluxe Strat.
Great price. And I like the color a lot. Only thing I see is maybe the trem arm Is a tad higher than normal? 500+ Great score. I would have bought 4 Tease guitars instead😂 just kidding..
@SearchingForTone o.ok. just tighten the claw on the springs it will drop the bridge. I didn't mean to bring it up I put mine on and they were high I put it right in the vice. Thanks Brian 👍 😊
No worries dude it’s actually a known design “flaw” you’d say. It’s actually silly you’d have to bend the arm. I think Phil McKnight mentioned it during his Standard line review
You sold out? Nah, it’s more like Fender bought you out, lol. 😂😂😂 Wait, acclimating since THE HOLIDAYS?!?! Please tell me you’re Greek Orthodox and celebrate 12 days of Xmas in January and that you haven’t had it sitting around since November or December whenever you found that sale!! 🤣🤣🤣
I don’t even think Musicians friends opens the box. It was factory stapled shut. At least I think Sweetwater gets eyes on everything that goes out the door and double boxes it
@@SearchingForTone Look at the bright side, the guitar appears not to have hung on the wall in a Guitar Center somewhere subjected to abuse by customers and exposure to a non-climate controlled environment.
@@SearchingForTone Yes and no. Unlike Sweetwater, I seriously doubt the poor guitar was kept in a climate controlled environment. That said, it's a lovely guitar and I think it was a great purchase on your part!
Catching a falling box. Lame. Come on content “creators” feel free take all that creativity and do more than just imitate each other shit is just embarrassing smh.
That’s a nice guitar!
Yeah some times those Musician Friend Stupid deals of the day are lethal. Certainly didn’t need it, but at $549 hard to say no
Cool vid and axe. Player 2s are solid 🤘I like the HSS and color scheme on there. I’m a big fan of the MIM lines.
For sure I think at 549 its a steal'
Congrats! That is a good guitar. Have FUN !
Thank you kindly 😎🤙
@@SearchingForTone I will get my Fender Strat-HSS in black in March. At the moment I am waiting for a Ibanez JEMJR from Thomann in Germany :)
@@MAX96MENDES Nice, what color Jem did you get
@@SearchingForTone The white color "cheapest" JEMJR version. This summer it will be re-painted in Candy-apple red. I like to mod and upgrade guitars for fun.
Last November I got a Squier Affinity Strat for 200 bucks, swapped the pickups for a Fender SSS-pre-wired pickguard and it sounds amazing. I liked
it so much, I got another to mod and re-paint. It will become a cheaper version of Eddie´s 1978 "Frankenstrat" with an EVH-Wolfgang humbucker.
In all, these 2 Squier Affinity Strats cost me as much as that 1 Fender HSS strat you just got. About 800 bucks for 2 guitars + great upgrades.
@@MAX96MENDES awesome stuff
Nice guitar, good review. Thanks Brian.
Thanks brother, had this one recorded for a while just finally got it out
I do like the color. I'm not over whelmed with Fenders recently, but it seems like a pretty good guitar. Then again, I'm what you'd call as sub-budget player, so what do I know?
Good review, man!
You just like value😎🤙
yeah, me too Fender is cool & stuff, but it's not as fun as a schecter with the killer style & active pickups & killer styles with that modern feel & look.
I think Fender is way too over rated. so many better brands out there with killer vibes.. just my opinion.
Beautiful guitar 🎸 🤘
Thank you sir😎🤙
Sounds pretty darn good... fun listening to you break it in! New Guitar Day's are ALWAYS... the BEST!!! 🐺
They sure are, funny took all this time to buy my first new Stratocaster ever…I’ve always bought used
Great color! Thanks, Brian! Cheers
yeah especially with the rosewood
Great looking guitar and it sounds great too.
Thanks man😎🤙
I have heard the new Player Series is a great step up. That is a fine guitar. No excuses now to not get that Jimi action flowin', brotha!
I almost feel like your last video I could 😎🤙🤣
That's a nice guitar you got there mister!
Thank you sir
Sounds like a great Price and I really like that color Too! Stay Cool Brian and I take care & have a great weekend Brother and My Music-In-Law 🤘🎸🤠
Thank you sir. You too, see you in the streams
Very Cool, Thankyou Brian. Congratulations on The Fender Player II Strat, so awesome. I WILL be getting the Player II Hailea Yellow/Maple Board/sss/Vintage plastics Strat ...... Soon ..... If the 'Novelty factor' EVER runs out with The Donner DST-200 lol ...... (umm... Loving that guitar). Enjoy your Stunning Strat. All The Best. Cheers
Very nice man
Thought I was already subbed.. am now🤙🤙
Thanks brother😎🤙 There has been many instances of people being unsubbed from other channels. YT🤦
@@williamdesilva67 HEY MY BROTHER HOPE YOUR HAVING A N AMAZING DAY BRUH!❤️🤘👏✌️🙏🏻🎸🎸🎸🎸
@shawnhockey4841 you as well my brutha
Like the color
Yeah I think the Rosewood contrasting with it is a nice touch. I know MF does the Stupid Deal to move stock that isn't always flying off the shelves.
Beautiful HSS is perfect and 550$ for Fender Stratocaster - I liked the color
I’ve always preferred SSS but now am digging the versatility of the Humbucker
I agree, great color! Feels a bit like a certain brand’s Pelham Blue, but you know. I happen to love it even though it’s copied lol.
@@MashaT22 Gibson Epi 🤣
Very nice fat Strat. Always something about a blue guitar. I do like their tuners, and the necks are always nice.
The vintage style has grown on me
Way cool guitar Brian ! I have a player series 2021 and got it for about the same price you paid too
It has a flame maple top and a sweet maple neck. Mine was made in Mexico and it was a sweet unblemished guitar.
I gave it to my son on a visit and he loves the HSS setup. I have to say when I compared it to my Fesley d800 series the only thing that came close in comparison was the pickups other than that the player is much better in every category. You gonna love jammin with that.
The ONLY thing I found not to my taste was the width of the neck it felt just a tad to narrow for me and the frets seemed more towards the medium fret than jumbo medium on my other Strat type guitars.. Enjoy brother you need to keep that one 🤣🎸🎸🤙🏾
Nice, Flame tops are sweet
@ I heard they don’t put made in Mexico on the player 2 .. is that true?
@@13soulz says Made in Ensenada now
@@SearchingForTone .. 🤣 thanks bro.
I think Fender has a factory there . But this is the first time they labeled the guitar different.. strange
@@13soulz I believe they use the city now even on the american models
Beautiful guitar man. Nice choice 👍
Thanks man, sometimes those stupid deals of the day push things that aren’t moving off the shelves. Now seeing it in person I would totally get that color again
@SearchingForTone its a great color. I'm sure you're gonna have fun with that one
Pretty cool at that price
Yeah especially seeing the flop now that their standard line is. This was an absolute steal…I had filmed this over 2 weeks ago but has been bounced due to other vids needing attention 😎🤙
Cool man! Even with your sale price. Here in Canada that would cost just under 900$. Crazy. The only thing I don't like about Fender is their pricing hahaha.
Rock on man!
That is nuts, we should start a foundation guitars for the North. People can buy it here in US then go on a vacation to Canada traveling with "their" guitar. Return flight guitar stays in Canada with the new owner.....I think though that may be a form of smuggling🤣
@SearchingForTone I'm all in! However the cost of the guitar here for us would be the same once we pay you back hahaha!
@j-man9457 owe I’m here thinking it’s cause they tax the crap out of it. It’s the conversion rate just looked that up eeekkk
@SearchingForTone conversion, duty, taxes and shipping! Just not worth it to order from the US 😕
@@j-man9457 Thats is nuts, I haven't ordered across the border wonder if its same this way. I got the DrScientist pedal sent to me which was awesome. Guess Im super lucky they sent it
Even though I think that Plil McKnight is a tool-he just put out a video yesterday about the new Fender player 2 series and I was kinda impressed by the in-depth look at the guitar. I wish they would put locking tuners on it because those vintage style tuners are garbage. I’m very curious about what this guitar has to offer? I like the HSS configuration because it gives you more tonal options for various types of music. I would swap out the bridge pickup because it sounds muddy when OD gets kicked on. Thanks for the review brother Brian and until next time…. Stay safe, Stay metal, and don’t forget to Riff.?!👍🏻😎🤙🏻🎸🔥💯🤘🏻👊🏻
Yesterday was the Standard Series Phil put out. Thats made in Indo, this is Player 2 Mexico made.The sale this was $50 cheaper than their "new" line.
@@SearchingForToneYeah I saw Phil’s vid and a few others on the new Standard series. It just looks like they really cheaped out; laurel fretboard, satin saddles, poplar bodies, just…eeew, no. Doesn’t hold a candle to the guitar in this video, you got a great deal on this Brian 👍🏻
@JojoFryrocks yeah I think there is a method behind their madness though…time will tell
@ I guess they know what they’re doing. It just seems weird to me. There are Squiers on the market that are better quality than these but I guess some people still want that Fender logo
Nice!
Thanks it was a pleasant find at such a great price. Now more so that their standard line missed the mark
That’s a good price for sure.
Yeah 549 I’d buy those all day long
@ that’s what I said about my Kramer Pacer at $229. It had issues though. The whole electrical system needs replaced on it. I just haven’t got around to it though.
Brother Brian sweet guitar my man 🤘🎸❤️Hey if can give any positive advice for your playing is to honestly slow n time down every beat , I feel your rushing through I swear u slow up n you’ll immediately improve Please don’t take this any way other than helping 🙏🏻✌️❤️
For instance Day tripper slow down n will sound amazing 🤘🎸❤️
Thanks man always looking for feed back…. I actually never even learned the song I noticed it was the same as Beat it one day and figured out the rest on my own.🤣
@@SearchingForToneGreat job I did the same thing but now stomp your foot 1-2-3-4 n keep the guitar n pick all same time brother your kicking UA-cam ass bro keep it up 👍 ❤️🤘🎸
@shawnhockey4841 thanks man😎🤙
Nice guitar and like that color!!
Thanks man the color looks even better than pictured on the website
I always wanted a Fender, but I'm not willing or able to spend the money on the one I'd want. So, I still think a Tease Strat is a better buy and value for your money. Fenders, you have to put money into for better pickups and tuners at that price point. You could go all in on a Tease with Grover locking tuners and expensive pickups and spend less than the normal price.
this is true
the strings need a good stretch
Yeah it’s pretty unfair to do a wiggle stick demo without a fresh set of strings and stretched also brand new springs on their maiden voyage
Nice, I had one but sold it years ago. I love Fender though and 3 other Strats.
@@brianphelps1183 I had 4 sold one to make money for a Patreon Giveaway guitar last year. The older stuff seems far better. But I think that’s everything as we perceive it. At $549 it is an all day buy
Great guitar thanks for the video
Thank you sir
I likey!! The color is cool. I would have picked that.
for some reason on the internet I wouldn't have gone for it, but once I saw it I'm like yeah I dig it
Nice looking. very cool.
I don’t remember made in Mexico versions being as good, at $549 I’d say all day long. Regular price. I don’t know it’s a maybe
Get it Clapton
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What I would love to see is a shootout between one of these and a Jet like the one Steve Cassidy has🧐
@@JojoFryrocks yeah I bet you they are probably the same level. Jets are so hard to come by over here for whatever reason.
@ Yeah it’s weird isn’t it. I would have thought they would do well in the US. I think the quality is up there with those Mexican fenders. BUT I haven’t played either of them so what do I know! 🤣
$549 is a great deal. I paid a little over $600 for a second hand Player Strat. I got it a couple years ago but sold it. It played good but not as good as my 2015 American Fender Strat Deluxe. Those player series just keep going up and up. I'll just stick with my American Fender Deluxe Strat.
yeah I'd say hold on to that one for sure
Great price. And I like the color a lot. Only thing I see is maybe the trem arm Is a tad higher than normal? 500+ Great score. I would have bought 4 Tease guitars instead😂 just kidding..
Yeah the angles are a bit high when decked the arms actually hit the body if you put it back
@SearchingForTone o.ok. just tighten the claw on the springs it will drop the bridge. I didn't mean to bring it up I put mine on and they were high I put it right in the vice. Thanks Brian 👍 😊
No worries dude it’s actually a known design “flaw” you’d say. It’s actually silly you’d have to bend the arm. I think Phil McKnight mentioned it during his Standard line review
Nice choice of colour.
MF made the color choice for me by making it a stupid deal of the day but it was certainly a nice one
Wow why was the packing like that? That would concern me quite a bit. Great review brother!
@@daviddexterity9436 what was wrong with the packing?
@@SearchingForToneSingle box only I assume?
You sold out? Nah, it’s more like Fender bought you out, lol. 😂😂😂
Wait, acclimating since THE HOLIDAYS?!?! Please tell me you’re Greek Orthodox and celebrate 12 days of Xmas in January and that you haven’t had it sitting around since November or December whenever you found that sale!! 🤣🤣🤣
The date of recording was 1/6, purchased 11/29 so roughly a month of acclimating 🤣 YT life
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@@AlaskanRockstar Thanks for watching man😎🤙
yea thats cool🤘😎👍
Thank you sir
Sorry for your loss.
At least it was mostly bought with MF rewards points
So Musician's Friend doesn't put the Fender box in an outer box before shipping?
I don’t even think Musicians friends opens the box. It was factory stapled shut. At least I think Sweetwater gets eyes on everything that goes out the door and double boxes it
@@SearchingForTone Look at the bright side, the guitar appears not to have hung on the wall in a Guitar Center somewhere subjected to abuse by customers and exposure to a non-climate controlled environment.
@RobbieF yeah I guess too if it’s factory sealed then the only possible issue that could be is straight from factory as long as the box arrives alive
@@SearchingForTone Yes and no. Unlike Sweetwater, I seriously doubt the poor guitar was kept in a climate controlled environment. That said, it's a lovely guitar and I think it was a great purchase on your part!
Did you buy this for a Bet?
@@Malegys nope
Catching a falling box. Lame. Come on content “creators” feel free take all that creativity and do more than just imitate each other shit is just embarrassing smh.
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