Fender sure can thank Pete for selling lots of those yellow Jaguars! He made that thing sound incredible. And you can just tell he was genuinely loving playing that guitar and it really brought out a lot of creativity in him.
I like the look and sound of that Jag. As a Gibson player I like the layout and I don’t really mind the missing rhythm circuits as I’d probably never use them anyway.
I'll definitely need to try out the Jazzmaster. I've been wanting one for over a year now. I love the blue finish and rolled fretboard. It really is too bad that they didn't include the circuit. I'm not sure how much I'd use it though.
I like the 3 switches on a Jaguar instead of the blade switch, which includes a "strangle switch', a kind of high-pass filter. But I understand this is a modern take on a Jaguar.
Pop in a free-way tele switch there. 2 row 3 way switch that adds series and phase (the strangle switch) as top-row positions. That's what I did with a squier Jaguar, and replaced the 3 switch plate with a Johnny marr plate and then rerouted the rhythm circuit through the freeway master output so I could use the rhythm circuit pots for any pickup config.
So good to hear you guys go heavy on the reverb for an opening jam! You should consider getting a couple of players to cover the ambient pedals from time to time, I know it’s not “your thing” so why not get a couple of contributors/ambassadors to do that stuff from time to time 🙌🏻
I want a Jaguar... but that's not a full Jaguar. It's a step closer than the last one. Why is the Squier Classic Vibe the only 'real' one available without going Custom Shop?
I just bought a Classic Vibe. Was waiting to see what the Player II would bring, but it’s just not a real Jag. I don’t care though because the CV is so good.
@@daviddenoncourt757 possibly, although I'm not sure about the maple board. Meanwhile the Jazzmaster has American Professional and American Vintage options (plus a Performer but that has the wrong bridge and fewer switches)
Love it when Fender refresh their range - huge discounts to be on their old stock. In the past 4 months I've bought 2 strats, 2 teles, 2 offsets, and a J- bass (5 maple, 2 pau ferro) all new with neck plate and pickguard stickers on for under 500 each. Thank you Fender, you'll do for me! 👍
Jazzmasters used to come with a 1meg volume pot. Maybe they still do? They're more trebly. The good folks at That Pedal Show didn't enjoy how spiky the Jazzmaster can be.
I don't like the more sensible switching, I like how ridiculous the originals were. I play a Jazzmaster and a Mustang and I have to tape things down and it's a whole deal and I LOVE IT lol
Always thought The Captain was a shorter scale length kind of guy just from the shine of his boots. Whereas Pete loves to go long all day long. Well at least until the pubs open,
Mm all new player II models sound more or less the same.. The Jazzmaster does not sound like a Jazzmaster, the Jaguar does not sound like a Jaguar, they all sound like between a telecaster and stratocaster.. The current Squier versions to me sound better i think ..
What a shame regarding the circuit & term arm on the JM. I do like the swapping of the default bridge. Shame they didn't take more from the Johnny Marr Jag when it comes to trem arm and bridge fixes. Bottom line I don't think these will stand the test of time when it comes to memorability. They are simply a dumbing down of the better American professional models to me.
you've just saved my 699 quid :) was about to get a Fender Jaguar Player, though this video made me realise that this tone doesn't fit my music. thanks guys!
I don't understand why Fender continues to leave the lock off the Squier and MiM offsets, it's part of what makes the Jazzmaster trem so perfect in my opinion.
A real shame that they got cheap and removed the rhythm circuit. I'm a Jazzmaster player, and I do USE that! Very happy they now have the split shaft tuners!
How can they not put the cool switches on the Jaguars. Don’t say it’s a cost issue as they are on the cheap squire guitars. Madness decision by fender.
A little free advice? DON'T do the vice/trem arm thing! I've broken 3 Strat arms, over the years, trying that very thing. Thank god for the Gilmour strat arm.
I’m new to the jag and jazzmaster, so I’m just curious as to what exactly is the point of the rhythm circuit? It seems pointless from an outsiders perspective
@@naturaljoe7397 With the rhythm circuit you get a built in "preset" with the flick of a switch. Also, I really enjoy the slightly wooly sound it can get out of my otherwise trebly Jaguar pickups.
These are definitely trying to appeal to the (I'm guessing a multitude) of folks who are intimidated by the complexity of the traditional Jaguar and JM control layouts. They're not hard to learn, but there's many guitarists who see those controls and think they're being asked to land a plane.
It's so Ironic that the Jazzmaster was created to be for Jazz players, yet hardly any Jazz players use a Jazzmaster. Jazzmasters are more used by Shoegaze and Surf Rock players. You could play any style of music on any guitar though.
It's funny how guitar demos stick to stereotype images. No shredding or blues in this one for example even though it makes no difference at all what guitar you have.
Affinity features at a Fender price tag, an interesting strategy. I do think these are better than the first Player series, but it would be cool to have full-featured import versions of these guitars for under $1k imo.
These are the MIM version of the MIJ Hybrid II series. The Hybrid II pickups are cr@p but the rest of the MIJ H2 is better than these MIM P2's. Some used ones on Reverb for ~$1K.
No time for a long video? Check out our playing only demo on Andertons 2 | ua-cam.com/video/VRphF7jly64/v-deo.html
the second channel SUCKS!! I want a long video and the banter.
You guys have the most entertaining demo channel on UA-cam. It's more like two mates talking gear than anything and I for one, love it.
Fender sure can thank Pete for selling lots of those yellow Jaguars!
He made that thing sound incredible.
And you can just tell he was genuinely loving playing that guitar and it really brought out a lot of creativity in him.
The screw in the middle of the bridge plate will adjust the relief on the Trem arm. 👍
That Jaguar sounds surprisingly good!
Excited for v2 of the Player Plus guitars!
They’re pretty great so far. Just did a video on the tele - fender turned this series around
I'll be excited if they came with roasted maple necks and had contoured neck heels like the Squier Contemporary does.
Roasted neck with stainless steel frets, ultra rolled board with bone nut.
I was knocked out by how good the Squier J. Mascis Jazzmaster is! It's definitely got me into Fender offsets, and I want to get a Jaguar too now! 😎
The Jag looks wrong without those metal plates. Oh well, I’m sure someone will love them.
Yeah they didn't come on the player one either, but I bought them aftermarket and had a professional put them on.
"I watched some films like that.." lol I guarantee Pete was an absolute menace to have in the classroom
Pete makes everything sound good.
I like the look and sound of that Jag. As a Gibson player I like the layout and I don’t really mind the missing rhythm circuits as I’d probably never use them anyway.
Nice Job, Great guitars🎉🎉
If the jag had all the vintage switches I would have been poorer
I need a Jaguar for me Shoegazing project and that Player II is definitely on my wishlist. Great Demo! 🔥🔥
That white Jaguar with the black scratchplate, I want it, and if there's a Jazzmaster the same, I want that as well, and a black Mustang!
That jag looking greeeeeeeeat. Damn
Pete hank hanoray, bravo sir, loved the vid guys, that intro magical.
THANKS!
You think I need one more?
You think I need one more.
Alright, I'll get one more.
I'll definitely need to try out the Jazzmaster. I've been wanting one for over a year now. I love the blue finish and rolled fretboard. It really is too bad that they didn't include the circuit. I'm not sure how much I'd use it though.
I like the 3 switches on a Jaguar instead of the blade switch, which includes a "strangle switch', a kind of high-pass filter. But I understand this is a modern take on a Jaguar.
Pop in a free-way tele switch there. 2 row 3 way switch that adds series and phase (the strangle switch) as top-row positions. That's what I did with a squier Jaguar, and replaced the 3 switch plate with a Johnny marr plate and then rerouted the rhythm circuit through the freeway master output so I could use the rhythm circuit pots for any pickup config.
@@zaxzumu4605Great idea!
i LOVE offset guitars
Jaguars & Jazzmasters in one video 😲. Automatic like from me.
So good to hear you guys go heavy on the reverb for an opening jam! You should consider getting a couple of players to cover the ambient pedals from time to time, I know it’s not “your thing” so why not get a couple of contributors/ambassadors to do that stuff from time to time 🙌🏻
That Jaguar sounds ace, the shorter scale definitely taming the spikiness of the bridge pickup.
The middle screw on the trem plate raises the arm
Iv been thinking of the jag or jazz, can't decide. Like both. Great review. Thanks so much Pete and Cap. They look great.
I want a Jaguar... but that's not a full Jaguar. It's a step closer than the last one. Why is the Squier Classic Vibe the only 'real' one available without going Custom Shop?
Isn't the Vintera II a real Jaguar?
You know I am not a Gibson guy(yet). They also don't do Firebird, which many people would love to have, they have Epi, and Custom Shet.
I just bought a Classic Vibe. Was waiting to see what the Player II would bring, but it’s just not a real Jag. I don’t care though because the CV is so good.
@@daviddenoncourt757 possibly, although I'm not sure about the maple board. Meanwhile the Jazzmaster has American Professional and American Vintage options (plus a Performer but that has the wrong bridge and fewer switches)
That Sunburst Jazzmaster looks incredible
I've been waiting for this! But already ordered a birch green JM a couple of days ago :)
Lee sounds like The Edge today. Very cool!
Love it when Fender refresh their range - huge discounts to be on their old stock. In the past 4 months I've bought 2 strats, 2 teles, 2 offsets, and a J- bass (5 maple, 2 pau ferro) all new with neck plate and pickguard stickers on for under 500 each. Thank you Fender, you'll do for me! 👍
Jag pickups are the best.
That yellow Jag with P90s please!
I want to hear the Ren & Stimpy theme on that yellow Jag, REAL bad! It's got the perfect amount of spankiness. 👨🍳💋
Not a Jaguar without the correct switching. So last Saturday, I purchased a Squier Jaguar instead.
cope :))
Great use of a ‘passing tone’ at 0.25 - well recovered 🫢
Cheers chaps!
Nice Lithiyam in the end there..
I could listen to Pete play all day. He is always better than the guitar.
These must have higher output then past versions. Danish Pete hit 103 on the decimal meter with the Jag and 106 with the Jazzmaster.
Jazzmasters used to come with a 1meg volume pot. Maybe they still do? They're more trebly. The good folks at That Pedal Show didn't enjoy how spiky the Jazzmaster can be.
I don't like the more sensible switching, I like how ridiculous the originals were. I play a Jazzmaster and a Mustang and I have to tape things down and it's a whole deal and I LOVE IT lol
Always thought The Captain was a shorter scale length kind of guy just from the shine of his boots. Whereas Pete loves to go long all day long. Well at least until the pubs open,
2:57 if anyone would do it, Rosy Wood. I’ll see myself out.
Mm all new player II models sound more or less the same..
The Jazzmaster does not sound like a Jazzmaster, the Jaguar does not sound like a Jaguar, they all sound like between a telecaster and stratocaster..
The current Squier versions to me sound better i think ..
That Jazzmaster sounded really good. It's a shame they don't make lefties.
Make a vid on the player II mustang
What a shame regarding the circuit & term arm on the JM. I do like the swapping of the default bridge. Shame they didn't take more from the Johnny Marr Jag when it comes to trem arm and bridge fixes. Bottom line I don't think these will stand the test of time when it comes to memorability. They are simply a dumbing down of the better American professional models to me.
No shit, it’s an entry level guitar that costs half as much as an Am Pro.
Birch green where are you
you've just saved my 699 quid :) was about to get a Fender Jaguar Player, though this video made me realise that this tone doesn't fit my music. thanks guys!
I don't have it but, some people like the new PRS's that's 500 quid. Would you like it? Or maybe my ESP LTD EC-256??
Great video......and we found out Lee dyes his hair
I don't understand why Fender continues to leave the lock off the Squier and MiM offsets, it's part of what makes the Jazzmaster trem so perfect in my opinion.
Now tell Gibson to do the same £699 that’s an affordable nice looking git.
Those always look heavy
A jag isn't a jag if it doesn't have a rhythm circuit in my opinion. It's just part of it's identity.
Buy the Squier version it's closer to an original fender jaguar,than these fenders are and the quality control will be way better
Is the JazzMaster routed for installing the rhythm circuit as an upgrade?
I was wondering why Lee sounded pissed and the guitar weird then realised I was playing it at 0.75% speed 😂
What. No slide switches on the Jazzmaster.
Dejligt med lidt “Cobber” Sound.
Is it me, or the low E is a bit too close to the edge of the fretboard on the white cream one?
A real shame that they got cheap and removed the rhythm circuit. I'm a Jazzmaster player, and I do USE that! Very happy they now have the split shaft tuners!
YOU use that, almost every jazzmaster player I know wants it to be removed. You always can buy a JMaster from other series, it´s easy.
@@josearjona3728 I get it, and I've been enjoying my Classic Vibe model.
The rhythm circuit adds more tones so is definitely worthwhile to have. Agree with you.
@@josearjona3728I had a Player series and sold it for the reason it didn’t have that circuit. Every Jazzmaster player I know loves that feature.
@@keithb5612 also smooths those highs he complained about in the video
Whats the serial number on the yellow jag do we know
How can they not put the cool switches on the Jaguars. Don’t say it’s a cost issue as they are on the cheap squire guitars. Madness decision by fender.
A little free advice? DON'T do the vice/trem arm thing! I've broken 3 Strat arms, over the years, trying that very thing. Thank god for the Gilmour strat arm.
Top row of your pedalboard?.... Way Huge, Organizer, Centaur, Boss
Fender, so no left handed versoins of the models. 😢
They're the same guitar with different pickups. This is just a conspiracy to make me buy more guitars!
different scale lengths - Jag is shorter
@@jsnowdendavies That's just 6% less guitar for the same price.
@@martintaylor1701 a shocking state of affairs!
What's with the vibrato placement, looks odd and way to close to the bridge
Great guitars. And as always: no left handed versions from our ‘friend’ from Fender. Bleh.
Big step backwards. Looks like old cheap squires
Sacrilege. its not a Jazzmaster without the rhythm circuit.
I’m new to the jag and jazzmaster, so I’m just curious as to what exactly is the point of the rhythm circuit? It seems pointless from an outsiders perspective
@@naturaljoe7397 With the rhythm circuit you get a built in "preset" with the flick of a switch. Also, I really enjoy the slightly wooly sound it can get out of my otherwise trebly Jaguar pickups.
30 years I’ve been playing jazzmasters pretty much exclusively and apart from occasional ebow use I’ve found no use for the rhythm circuit.
We have EQ pedals now. The rhythm circuit isn’t needed.
These are definitely trying to appeal to the (I'm guessing a multitude) of folks who are intimidated by the complexity of the traditional Jaguar and JM control layouts. They're not hard to learn, but there's many guitarists who see those controls and think they're being asked to land a plane.
Simplified switching means it is NOT a jazzmaster
Needs neck binding tbh
It's so Ironic that the Jazzmaster was created to be for Jazz players, yet hardly any Jazz players use a Jazzmaster. Jazzmasters are more used by Shoegaze and Surf Rock players. You could play any style of music on any guitar though.
It's funny how guitar demos stick to stereotype images. No shredding or blues in this one for example even though it makes no difference at all what guitar you have.
JM pickups fails ?
Affinity features at a Fender price tag, an interesting strategy. I do think these are better than the first Player series, but it would be cool to have full-featured import versions of these guitars for under $1k imo.
These are the MIM version of the MIJ Hybrid II series. The Hybrid II pickups are cr@p but the rest of the MIJ H2 is better than these MIM P2's. Some used ones on Reverb for ~$1K.
where tf are the controls? :'DDD
They sound lousy.