JAZZMASTER REVIEW #9: The Squier 40th Anniversary Vintage Edition
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
- Squier 40th Anniversary Vintage Edition Jazzmaster on Sweetwater (Affiliate Link): imp.i114863.net/AoJo37
I'm taking a break for the month of December, but I couldn't go without leaving on a good note. I had a blast with this Squier Jazzmaster, from the look to the sound, and even just how great it is for what it costs. It also took me on a a journey through my history with the model, including perhaps the most unique and special 1958 Jazzmaster I ever had the pleasure to meet.
All of that and more in this latest Jazzmaster review.
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CHAPPIES
00:00-01:24 Demo #1
01:25-02:38 Intro
02:39-03:57: Specs & Demo #2
03:58-05:51 Neck
05:52-06:12 Weight
06:13-07:04 Fit & Finish
07:05-08:59 Demo #3
09:00-11:14 The Tavares Jazzmaster
11:15-12:59 Demo #4: Pickups
13:00-13:26 Pickups
13:37-16:01 Electronics & Gold Guard
16:02-17:08 Hardware
17:09-19:07 Demo #5 (Lilac Content)
19:08-21:22 Aged Hardware
21:23-23:42 Final Thoughts
You looked WAY happier playing this than the TWENTY FOUR HUNDRED dollar vintage II
Benny you couldn’t be more correct lol
@@Puisheen $600 guitar 👨🍳💋
$2500 American made guitar 💩💩💩💩💩💩💩
Seriously and this even sounds better to me!
Before I even watched I could see Mike smiling in the thumbnail of the video. He’s gotta work on that poker face
he definitely did lol
Mike I love your playing style and it feels much more relatable than the incessant pentatonic/blues scales that most geetar youtubers do all the time. You really make the Jazzys sing. Thanks for doing what you do!
Aaron this is very kind of you to say! Thanks!
So true..
Agreed!
Took the words right out of my mouth. Love to hear “music” and not just searing riffs.
Bought it based entirely on your review … I’ve been loving the guitar so far !
Really unsurprising that this is a winner. Squier is absolutely killing it, and has been for awhile now. Perfect for modding and putting your own stamp on, it's just got good bones!
The guitar is terrible compared to the excellent J Mascis one.
@@bille77 Please stop.
Bought one on the strength of seeing a Chris Buck show and Chris notes his is stock. This vid sealed the deal and Thoman were doing it at 299. Winner winner
It’s been a while since I had the chance to watch your jazzmaster reviews. I had forgotten how much I love to hear you play them. A wonderful review once again.
Mike, your overall style and presentation is the perfect mix of nerdy completeness and smooth cool. I really appreciate your entertaining and informative videos. Cheers!
Man I searched up 40th Anniversary Jazzmaster Review and am so glad I landed on this video. I keep coming back to it just to listen to your playing in between the review segments, just mesmerizing playing at some points. Definitely picking this guitar up and subbing
Hard to know which I love more, the amazing playing or the amazing reviews! Great channel!
As much as I enjoy these reviews what I love the most is the stellar and tasteful playing. Just fantastic sir! Thankyou
Finally getting around to this one… gotta say I really love the riffs used through out, especially the start! Thanks for always being the best, Mike.
This is the review everyone’s been waiting for! I almost bought this one in the summer based on everyone saying it’s a great value. It’s really ringing in that last clip of you playing it acoustically. Enjoy your break!
Thank you, friend! Let’s keep in touch!
What a great and fun review Mike. You’re enthusiasm really sang through this guitar. The pc you play at 11:18 really resonates with me. I was so happy to hear you play it. Thank you.
Mine is coming tomorrow - identical to this one. Can’t wait - my first jazz master!
same for me today :)
Your playing is what kept me watching which led me to enjoying the entire video then subscribing. You represented a bunch of various styles really well. Nicely done my friend. Thank you!
love this guy's playing style... he has some chops!
Yes! I just recently picked one of these up and it's already become one of my favorite guitars.
Really good review. As a matter of fact it went a long way towards helping me decide to purchase this guitar, but in the Sea Foam Green finish.
You have the most complete break down of the specs over any other review I watched or read.
Fir instance, you are the only one who mentioned that the neck pocket was routed to provide the proper break angle and that is the kind of info we are really interested in.
I will say that overall, the neck and the pick ups are what pushed me to buy and your demo gave those features the best light.
Fantastic review as always. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a demo that made me genuinely excited for a guitar. 🧡👏👏👏
Thank you Mike, your passion for these guitars inspired me to go out and grab this model as my first step into the world of offsets! Found you in the comments section of a TPS JM video, so glad I did, love your presentation style and of course your playing!
I can tell you that my Squire Classic Vibe 50’s Bass arrived ready to play in perfectly set up condition. Zero factory defects, zero fret sprout, zero issues.
My Player Plus Meteora had lacquer on every single fret. It was never scraped off because the frets were never leveled from Ensenada. I’ve finally conquered the months of fret sprout after 6 months of ownership. If I didn’t have the tools and skills to fix that stuff, it would have gone back. I probably should have sent it back anyway.
Just acquired one of these on sale straight from Fender’s website and I must say, I’m impressed. Best bang for the buck I’ve encountered in quite some time. It could use a fret polishing and the bridge assembly rattles when digging into the G string. Word on the street is to use a dab of blue threadlocker (medium strength) to secure the bridge height adjustment screws. Side note: the Allen wrench/Hex key size is 1.5mm. Other than those fixable issues, it’s a cool and interesting guitar. Neck is straight as an arrow, prob need to loosen the truss rod a 1/4” turn or so. No fret buzz tho. Overall fret finishing is good where it matters. Of course they will snag your mother’s pantyhose on the beveled edges, but they don’t poke out from the neck. Again, easily addressed if that bothers one’s tender hands. Oh, the nut is also cut very well. Overall, I’m happy with the guitar. To make a long post longer, I just sent two brand new MiM Stratocasters back for refund because they were extremely disappointing. Quality control on the MiM is a hit or miss. Just take a look at those “signature model” Troy Van Leeuwen Jazzmasters on Sweetwater’s website. Anyways, apologies for writing a book. If you’re Jazzmaster-curious, like me, this is an excellent introduction.
One of my favorite channels on UA-cam and a fellow 206er! Keep the content coming l.
Daaaaaaaaaammmmm son bringing the heat with that first demo!!!! Love it. I find your playing inspiring and you really rocked this whole video. I think it shows how much you love this guitar, you need one!
What a great review, Mike! I'm so glad I was able to make it up to WA so you could get your hands on this guitar and work your offset setup wizardry, because wow... this guitar feels unbelievably great to play now. Not that it was bad to play with my amateur setup, its just SO much better to play with yours! I am constantly getting so lost in the moment playing this guitar that I will completely lose any sense of time and place. And dude... Demo #5... THAT is the sound! I definitely haven't looped it 50 times at work because it's so good... Hopefully some day I can learn to coax everything out of this guitar like you do. I am so grateful for this setup! Seriously, thank you!
Loving the recent videos Mike keep it up! Your content is great
I have been following you for a while and bought my very first Jazzmaster (40th Gold edition) for $375 used as a longtime Les Paul player and after setting it up properly I can see now why you love the offsets! Very unique sound and an excellent value for the money! Thank you for passion that is infectious.
Mike, your playing is so good dude. Like, all the time. I really love that Lilac section, it’s apparent she approves of this guitar as well. After nearly 50 years of guitar playing, I finally acquired a couple of Squire offsets and have enjoyed them immensely. I’m partial to the Jag, but maybe just haven’t spent enough time yet with the Jmaster. You’ve been no small inspiration and help with getting them and making them play well. Thanks for these reviews and setup/repair videos, what a gift to the guitar playing world. Now I’m gonna go try to play behind the bridge some more. .
Thanks again for this wonderful review. You really look like having a crush on this guitar, which means that squier is going the right way. Maple neck is a nice alternative. And for the price in can be a amazing option for someone who loves offset guitars but looks for a little difference.
It’s such a pleasure to hear you, playing, testing and sometimes, give us some personal souvenirs. Means a lot to us!
Stay safe and keep on like this 👍❤
Dude, great review but above that great playing! I love your use of dynamics in the fingerpicking section. You rock
Love your playing, Mike! Love the Lilac cameo too…she’s so beautiful! Thank you for your honesty in your reviews…It’s refreshing to say the least.
I wouldn’t change a thing other than make sure everything is working correctly like you did here. Fantastic.
Love your playing and the tone you get at 8:00. Stunning.
Man, I love your style! Keep up the great work!
Another great video Mike! Squier is always killing it with their offsets and that's exactly why I prefer buying from them than Fender. The price to quality ratio is just SO much better.
Loved your choice of playing to evaluate this Jazzmaster. 😊
You are the total package. Loved your variety of playing styles in this video.
Great review. Bought one in desert sand last week and it's a quite amazing guitar. Perfect out of box, comfortable neck and super sweet pick ups. Highly recommended.
Beautiful review as always! This guitar is soo good too. Well done Mike! 🔥
Your demos RULE! I would guess we have a similar record collection. This guitar looks AMAZING! Keep up the great work, sir!
Thank you, Michael!
Your reviews are incredible, Mike, and the playing is simply the best example on UA-cam of what the jazzmaster is all about! I just got one of these in the mail yesterday and the quality is impeccable. Better than some Mexican Fenders I have seen. No finish flaws at all and astonishingly the guitar pretty much stays in tune even with a lot of vibrato use. The neck does feel great. I used a fine 0000 finishing wool on it for a quick smooth over and now it’s perfect. The trem arm was slightly loose but easily fixed with a small piece of scotch tape around the bar. Truly an amazing guitar considering I’ve been looking for a jazzmaster for a lonnnng time. Thanks again for your review.
came for the review... stayed for the playing.
Snagged one of these from the Fender sale…can’t beat $359!
Hey mike i bought a blue one of these for 299 and it is INCREDIBLE thankyou so much
I have this model. I absolutely love it. What sold it for me was that vibey sound and of course the really unique look. Out of the box it played ok, but I decided to dive deep and learn about offset setups- which I learned from your channel. So thank you! Because I took the guitar to a professional and I don’t think they quite knew how to properly setup a guitar like this as it played stiff and didn’t stay in tune. I setup the guitar myself, and I got a fender American vibrato (with the reverse screw trick, thank you), and the neck pocket for some reason was angled back a bit too far (slightly more than 1 degree), which made the bridge so high and playing was stiff, but was still not bad. I ended up shimming it backward .5 degrees with a stewmac shim. This sounds like something weird with my guitar. It plays like a dream now with insane tuning stability. I ended up buying the American pro white bridge post bushings but you don’t really need them. This guitar is amazing value for the money. Thanks to you and your channel for helping me fix it up. It has quickly become my go to guitar now. Beautiful finger style playing in this video also. Cheers!
can you point out which the video about reverse screw installation ?
@@mz2250 can’t find the video. Seems to be some debate on this (possibly being there are no threads in the top of the plate and so the plates might not be fully bound when you reverse) but it seems to be a common fix and it worked for me. Google Jazzmaster trem reverse screw
If your strings aren’t catching on any trem plate screws don’t worry about it. But my guitar was setup in a way that mine were…so I screwed the two screws under the strings from the underside of the trem plate. This only happened because I changed the trem on the 40th for a fender brand trem because I wanted a trem lock. Honestly the stock trem is fine really and those screws in the Squier trem don’t catch. It’s silly that the fender ones do. Ask if you really want the fender trem or lock. unless you gig with it a lot and plan on breaking strings it might be fine without a lock. In retrospect I might have been fine without it, or maybe I could have found a flatter screw to substitute (the flatter Squier screws didn’t fit my fender trem).
Just picked one of these up based largely on your review. Yes. Everything you said. After a good fret dressing and set-up, this thing is 99.9% as good as either of the two Fender American Originals I own. My example is just under 7 lbs, near perfect fit/finish, no sinking bridge so far, holds tune, and these pickups are kinda great! Also turns out to be about the quietest single coil guitar I own. Highly recommended. Thanks for the word on these guitars!
The sinking bridge worries me. I think i'm gonna get the Gold edition today.
Mine sinks terribly on the high side. I will have to locktite it. Other than that i love it.
this is great to hear because i just ordered one last night!
Opening Jam - hooked me in - really enjoyed this video, great review, information/history and playing cheers 😎
Second time I watch this video: a hell of an intro, man. Awesome.
With a special guest appearance of Lilac!! 🐶 Also, VERY tasteful color on the neck! My Squier 2 Strat from the '90s has an almost school bus yellow poly neck that's probably its worst feature. Great review, thanks!
Ah damn, you made me want one. Superb review thanks. And superb playing as always!
I love when Mike goes off on storytime tangents. Great story about Freddie Tavares' guitar!
He was my late grandfather's older brother!! I read about this but to see how much appreciation he got from this review really blessed me. I recently picked up this guitar and had already planned on upgrading to black covers, black guard, and a mastery vibrato/bridge kit so man I wish I could play His guitar someday :)
Thanks for the video, Mike. So great to see a cameo by Lilac AND love your haute couture shout out to VAVÁ / Vanessa Wheeler.
Here from Psionic's channel! Loving your stuff! I have a J Mascis and feel inspired to play it right now!! :) Cheers
I just got my first Jazzmaster (early JMascis) after years of poo-pooing this instrument for what I had falsely assumed was it’s lack of versatility. Man, was I wrong. I’m starting down the rabbit hole now and you channel has been my guide. Thanks for the great content, knowledge and looking forward to what you got cooking in 2023!
always glad to see the more affordable guitars featured here
I really loved your playing for Demo #5. It was delightful. Would love to hear more of it. So nice that you kept your dog in the video. Fellow pet lover/dog owner.
Nice video, love how you play. That Squier sounds awesome! First time I stumbled on your channel and really enjoyed the review. Thanks!
bro only 25k subs? your video quality is gorgeous, you deserve more
Thanks for a great review. Your dog seemed to like it very much too!
Just linked this video to a friend of mine who bought this exact guitar today. I absolutely adore the satin finish and the aged hardware.
Hey Mike, great review thanks for share your talent and knowledge 🤘🤘🎸
That Jazzmaster sounds so good, even your puppy liked the sound of it.
I'm having one of these.
I got one of the Squier 40th anniversary vintage telecasters and modded the hell out of it with a Bigsby, mastery bridge, new wiring, pickups etc. It’s a great guitar, and it was very good before the mods.
I’ve thought about picking up one of these jazzmasters for awhile now. Thanks for the review!
Thanks so much for such a great review. I bought one of these based off of this video and it plays superbly!
Great yellow checker cab sweater Mike! That's also a nice looking Jazzmaster
I was already leaning towards this one as my entry into the jazzmaster world, your video made me pull the trigger. I did order the descendant bridge and vibrato as well as a wiring harness because I can be kinda rough with things. Thank you for your great review Mike.
Mine came in yesterday and Im in love. I had to polish the frets pretty good as it looked like they sprayed the vintage yellow tint over the frets themselves. No problem though... some tape, 0000 steel wool and fret polish solved it. Strung it up with 10s and after a slight truss rod adjust, its PERFECT! I just ordered the Seafoam too... to good of a deal over at SweetWater to pass up. Thanks for the review! P.S. For those wondering, to me, it is a pretty suitable replacement for the J Mascis in feel. The pickups are a bit different, but the neck shape and satin are pretty spot on.
Now that's rock n' roll! Superb chops dude!!!
Your playing was super sick on this vid! I love a lot of the Squiers now days.
Honest and great review! I just subscribed. Keep up the great work!
Just stumbled on your channel and really enjoying your content, Puisheen.
I received the Seafoam green 40th anniversary Jazzmaster last week. They were dirt cheap at Thomann and now they are discontinued. I spend two evenings to filing/polishing the nut, polishing the frets, removing fret ends, rolling off the finger board , adjusting pick-up heigths and set the relief for my liking but I couldn't get the guitar stay in the tune after trem usage. I want to sincerely thank you for your advice on sanding down the pivot plate edges. It has a very soft alloy pivot plate .That did the trick for me. The tuning is rock solid now after extreme pulls en dive bombs. I use 010 ernie balls but I'm considering 011 strings for this guitar. The trem system is fine now but not perfect, it could be smoother....I don't know if a AVRI or staytrem will be a significant upgrade. In general this guitar plays as good as my USA Tele's and Strats. The neck is fantastic and after adjusting the bridge pick-up height it sounds right! For €298 this was a no-brainer. Thank you for this beautiful and informative channel. It's offset heaven.
I love mine and was hoping you would review one. I think it’s a fun guitar and worthy at the current pricing. Thanks for the review.
Hello! my new favourit youtube channel :) i fell in love with jazzmaster so i spend all my free time on your videos. I love your vibes and your playing. I just ordred this guitar based on your review. Cheers!
I am so glad you did a review on this one! I ended up getting an offer for one on Reverb and sent to me for just over $500! Unfortunately, I just put a nick on the front of the guitar 😭This thing sings! I thought the same thing about the pickups. SURPRISINGLY GOOD. Wish I could buy two! Much love to ya!
Sounds sweet and I really enjoy your playing!!
I really wish they made these in a lefty version! The guitar sounds really great and seems like a killer value!
Well I really wish you weren’t a heretic and played guitar the right way… so, yeah.
I agree, I would love this guitar, especially for the price
@@alpeterson quiet you! 😂😂😂😂😂
Thank you, great review. Especially on the set-up points of interest.
This was my saling point on getting the Seafoam vintage version at $299. Man! You are right. Absolutely a beautiful instrument.
Where?!
@@cbodall it was right when I bought. 5 months ago. It was on Guitar Center. As soon as it hit, I jumped on it quick. Yeah, it wasn't the sand color, but it is absolutely worth it. If you find one for even $400, jump on it. Every penny was well spent and worth it.
New Mike jazzmaster review!
Yay! 😀
yea--this is a definite buy for me. Don't own a Jazzmaster and this seems like the best way to jump in! Thanks for the awesome review/info and demo
Hey Mike, really enjoying your channel ,dabbling in some Luther work myself. Just ordered the gold edition from Sweetwater should be here any minute lol can’t wait. I’m 67 looking back I’ve been playing 50 years - OMG . Going to pair it with the new fender mustang GTX 100. Keep up the good work, love the taxi sweater.
Anthony Richards
Anthony, thanks for the kind words and congrats on the guitar! 50 years of playing, wow! I bet that amp-guitar combo will treat you well
I got one of these back in August and I really like it. The only change in components I felt was necessary was installing a mastery bridge for better tuning stability. The vibrato arm won't bend the notes as far, but I don't really use it a whole lot anyway, and I love that I can play without going out of tune every 10 minutes. I think all it needs now is a good set-up. If I had to review it, I'd say that it's 75% as hard to stop playing as my Gibson LP, but at 25% of the price, although a very different experience altogether. Everyone needs at least 1 humbucker guitar and at least 1 single coil guitar. Bonus: a semi-hollow like the Chibson ES-335 I'm picking up tomorrow.
great playing, beautiful guitar… awesome review (as usual)… lucky us! 🍀🍀🍀
Mike, excellent review! I really appreciate your style and energy. I've been looking for my 1st entry into JM world and I think this is it. Also- I hands down love those finishes on the TVL JM models- any plans to review them? Would enjoy to hear your take on them.
Great review and lovely playing. I have one of the FSR CV70s Jazzmasters and it's very similar to this one, with the angled neck pocket and the full feeling neck. I absolutely love mine and am happy I went with the Squier over the AVII Jazzmaster.
Seems like a much better investment than the $2400 Fender. Getting this guitar and upgrading a few parts is a much better alternative imho.
The Looney Toons fact blew my mind.
Great playing, useful review, thanks.
This guitar sounds so good, I really love the chime it has !
I'm loving this one. I can pick up a B stock for like 339. I. Going g to go for this one. Glad I came back. I've been wanting one quite badly. This made up my mind!
That jazzmaster sound terrific!
Thank you. I really admire your playing, JM-specific techniques and depth of knowledge with JM’s. I had to sell a mid-90’s fender MIJ JM a while back and have been a little sad ever since. This one might fit the bill as there’s one listed locally.
I would appreciate a whole episode of Fender history.
Video Sold me
Bought one $390 right now on Guitar Center.
nice video and love the playing!
Saw this video and Mikes plug at the end w that Sweetwater price of $359. Bought it right away in sea foam green. Couldn’t be happier.
Another great review Mike!
Squire has been killing it lately (minus that little imperfection you pointed out in the grinding). I’m really surprised with the aluminum pickguards (either Fender or Squire) that the underside isn’t chem filmed (is also gold in color) which would give it conductivity without having to sand down the anodize. They could really just mask the underside, anodize gold on top, then mask the top and Chem film the bottom. On mass market guitars it really wouldn’t cost them much to do so.
Another great Jazzmaster review! And off topic but I just observed THE taxi sweater irl. 👍
lets go I love to refresh my youtube page and see one of these bad boys!
Great review!