Ooh I do love a bound neck! Always looks awesome to me! Though it does change the neck profile a little bit but its something you don't really notice after 5-10 min with the instrument 🙂
Have the Copper Age version. Basically the same but with maple fretboard and a different coat of paint. Always been more of a maple guy. Both are very good looking guitars and very versatile. Always drawn to demos of this guitar to see how other people's styles sound through it.
Yes! One of the main reasons why my demo is so rock focused haha. Couldn't find demos using normal power chords through a marshall-isch amp 🙂 The copper one does look great too! I definitely dig the neck on it!
Thank you for the response and the suggestion. I've already tried pick up adjustment, further and closer, done set ups, tried different strings. Watched a TON of Puisheen Vids. Next step was Pick ups. So I'm looking forward to your results when and if you post them to UA-cam.
I'll get to it soon, need a new computer to edit the videos 😅 I actually got another jazzmaster so I'll be able to compare the pure vintage and novak back to back easier too. Both have 500k pots.
the TVL seems to really be one of the best JM examples without running into skyrocketing money. Rad demo! I totally feel the "I just wanted a different JM" sentiment :D
Mate just bought Troy's jazz master in copper age with a maple neck to me it sounded brighter . I played gretsch guitars you turned me on to jazzmaster guitars. Thanks .your review was excellent.
Man I totally dig all the tones you recorded here. Would have loved to hear the neck pickup on its own though too! I’m realizing so many tones I really love are only found through a JM
Ah didn't even realize. I usually use the neck for all clean parts. Must've decided to use the middle position haha. Don't worry I'll make more videos on this one!
Hey bro your style is awesome! That secons riff was SICK. I have a similar playing style and taste for riff styling, very Alternative/grunge inspired personally. Keep kicking azz brother!
@@alexradsbyAppreciate the comment my friend. Just another word on your video is I also think that Troy's Jazz P-90's need some more UMPH lol. It's GORGEOUS, but a bit of thickness will be fantastic sonically. I agree 💯%!
I [played one of these in store and the neck really stood out. I plan on getting one at some point but it does seem very similar to my 60th anniversary jazzmaster.
Usually I play with just the neck pickup when I want a heavy riff with my Jazzmaster. The bridge pickup would be used to cut through things especially if another guitarist has a humbucker. TVL JMs are beautiful guitars and Troy is a guitarist I’m glad is getting more recognition
I only use neck pickup for clean tones actually. Tend to EQ amps after the bridge pickup. 😅 I don't listen to Troy that much but what I do know is that he's a super versatile guitarist. Definitely deserves all good things coming his way for sure!
@@alexradsby if you haven’t already start with Queens of the Stone Age its pretty much the band he is best known for being in. I love how his playing compliments Josh Homme’s guitar parts which a lot of heavy riffing
@@alexradsby It took time for me to click I must admit, but once they click, they clicked and I couldn’t stop. Like Clockwork is my personal favorite album of theirs
my favourite guitar! I got a used one for half the price with a mastery already installed! Nothing will ever beat this colour for me! Can look black in certain lights, and then a nice brownish red in others! My rosewood board is a bit on the lighter side too, compared to my J masics JM with the rosewood board, that thing is almost ebony dark with that nice red hue to it too.
That's awesome to hear!! To darken the board I would recommended Monty's Relic Wax. It's great. www.montysguitars.com/products/montys-montypresso-relic-wax
That is a gorgeous guitar, my guy. I actually just got my AVII Jazzmaster and I held my breath as I unboxed it. Turns out, I got lucky. It's a pretty flawless instrument. The Troy Van Leeuwen Jazzy was actually my second choice, but they were sold out where I live. I'd actually recommend them over the AVII; if only because it's a tossup on the quality of guitar you might or might not get. Keep on playing!
I don’t think it will be discontinued. In my country (Australia), Fender’s official website still sell these models. I’m hoping to get one someday. Because I love the colour of the Jazzmaster. Maybe the discontinuation depends on the country you live in I guess. Heck even my local guitar shop sells them still.
Any Follow up with the Curtis Novak pickups? I'm considering doing the very same mod but not sure if its the pickups, or the pot values at 500K Vs 1meg? Seems like I really have to dig in to get what I want and if I roll the volume back my signal disappears.
Hi! I haven't installed them yet actually, been a bit busy overall. A quick thing to try out is raising the pickups closer to the strings. It might help 🙂
It's just me or the mexico fender are mutch more accurate in therme of finish? I struggle to buy another am vintage, the last one are in poor condition, even my chines squier is in better finis than the last am vintage i have recived...
I haven't noticed this myself but it is an interesting observation. I know that Fender fired 300 people in 2022. It definitely made QA worse for a good while.
I'm not 100% sure about it but I definitely noticed discontinued statuses here and there. Hopefully they'll keep the color, it's the best one for sure!
Congrats man! I ordered one, but it has a Pau Ferro fretboard and I’m disappointed that Fender are not using rosewood on a $1,700 guitar, but they are using Rosewood on a cheaper Vintera II range. 😢 Oh Well.
Funny story, I sold my Jim Root MIM JM to purchase the TVL JM. I came here to watch the video and burst out laughing when you said that you did the same. The Jim Root JM is an awesome guitar. I just want to put that out there. It just wasn’t for me at this point in my musical journey. Maybe I’ll grab one later on in life just to have it around .
Rosewood comes in light colors sometimes also..you can use lemon oil and other oils to darken it..pau ferel is just as good as roswood.its actually considered a harder wood..i dont know were everyone got it in there head rosewood was so much better..its not.also,if that were made in usa,it would be over 4k so be glad its made in mexico
It's purely visual for me, it looks too light for me. It's pretty dumb haha but it is what it is. Feel wise it's a bit rougher too, texture-wise but it's not bad in general.
@@alexradsby it's not a dumb reason. I think one should click with his/her own guitar in anyway possible. Having a guitar that looks beautiful to you will make you want to pick it up and play it more often. I own a Mustang vintera and for me the PF fretboard is really great, that's why I like to ask people why they don't like it, because it's a very good wood for a fretboard in my opinion. In any case, thanks for replying :)
@@alexradsby however, I must admit I'm really jealous haha that TVL Jazzy with the beautiful oxblood colour is undoubtedly stunning. I would love to own one. Enjoy it man!
9 out of 10 negative gear comments can be ignored. People love to hate nice things,people love to talk shit, and once someone says something people love to repeat it. With no actual hands on experience at all.
That definitely happens a lot for sure. People tend to post negative things easier when they are unhappy too compared to people who are happy with their gear (no need to post about it online when it works as it should).
It can probably do it. Though jazzmaster has a fatter tone overall. You would reach country faster with a tele but i doesee the reason why it wouldn't work with a Jazzmaster. 🙂
@@caiusmadison2996 Yes of course, this I agree with. I love the AVRI models. That said, I personally prefer the mods that are done for this model. Can't stand the original bridge for example 😅
@alexradsby I agree wholeheartedly, that this model is fantastic. It's one of my faves, however, if you like the TVL, if ever you see one out there, try an AVRI 65' Jazzmaster. They're a bit more rare of the AVRI line-up, but that Jazzmaster is a favorite of Ken Andrew's, an contemporary of TVL from the band Failure.
Dude, this is one of the best Jazzmasters money can buy! I love it so much! I had one years ago and I regret letting it go.
I'm actually starting to believe that as well! Beautifully made instrument! Extremely happy to have it, its a keeper for me for sure 🙂
Why did you let it go?
@@Jeremya74 50th anniversary Jaguar came along at an insanely good deal.
Bro is literally holding the guitar of my dreams 😭😭
These do pop up used for good prices! Its a ridiculously good guitar for sure!
@@alexradsbyyeah I've seen them for 1,300 used..not bad
I planned to buy myself a J Mascis Jazzmaster and just stumbled upon this video and now I am conflicted lol!!!! This looks so epic!
Can't go wrong with either! 🙂
The Oxblood color compliments the rosewood perfectly! Nothing can get any better than the neck binding too!
Ooh I do love a bound neck! Always looks awesome to me! Though it does change the neck profile a little bit but its something you don't really notice after 5-10 min with the instrument 🙂
Have the Copper Age version. Basically the same but with maple fretboard and a different coat of paint. Always been more of a maple guy. Both are very good looking guitars and very versatile. Always drawn to demos of this guitar to see how other people's styles sound through it.
Yes! One of the main reasons why my demo is so rock focused haha. Couldn't find demos using normal power chords through a marshall-isch amp 🙂
The copper one does look great too! I definitely dig the neck on it!
I just got the copper age 2 weeks ago and my gawd is it incredible.
Thank you for the response and the suggestion. I've already tried pick up adjustment, further and closer, done set ups, tried different strings. Watched a TON of Puisheen Vids. Next step was Pick ups.
So I'm looking forward to your results when and if you post them to UA-cam.
I'll get to it soon, need a new computer to edit the videos 😅 I actually got another jazzmaster so I'll be able to compare the pure vintage and novak back to back easier too. Both have 500k pots.
I keep coming back to this video solely for the riffs, you killed it dude
That's so nice of you man thank you 🙏
the TVL seems to really be one of the best JM examples without running into skyrocketing money. Rad demo! I totally feel the "I just wanted a different JM" sentiment :D
Yes I actually think it's one of the best Jazzmasters you can buy specs wise. Haha any excuse to buy more Jazzmasters :D
Just got mine last night. Awesome guitar so far. Also, TDAG record over your left shoulder!!! One of the best albums. 🤘
Mate just bought Troy's jazz master in copper age with a maple neck to me it sounded brighter . I played gretsch guitars you turned me on to jazzmaster guitars. Thanks .your review was excellent.
Thank you man! That means so much to me! I hope you enjoy your new TVL 🙂
Really great review demo, with a nice mix of play examples and real world opinion.
Thank you! That means a ton to me! 🙂
what a crazy guitar. Great video!
There’s so many good things about this guitar but what really brings it all together is the painted headstock
Definitely agree with that. I love a matching headstock, always looks great to me!
Hey man, its nice to discover another offset channel :) I hope to see soon the guitar with the new pickups
Yaay! Welcome! Im a sucker for Jazzmasters! Yes, I have to get that fixed as soon as I have time 🙂
Man I totally dig all the tones you recorded here. Would have loved to hear the neck pickup on its own though too! I’m realizing so many tones I really love are only found through a JM
Ah didn't even realize. I usually use the neck for all clean parts. Must've decided to use the middle position haha. Don't worry I'll make more videos on this one!
awesome video dude. keep up the good work.
Thank you! It means a lot! Im happy that you liked this video! 🙂
I actually just picked this exact guitar a couple of weeks ago! I too am switching out the pickups. Going for Lambertones ristrettos
Oh those seem really interesting! I have Lollar Jazzmaster P90s in my other Jazzmaster. Sounds killer. I bet these sound great too! 🙂
That thing sounds awesome!
Thanks man. Can't go wrong with a Jazzmaster + Bad Cat & Friedman profiles.👌🙂
Hey bro your style is awesome! That secons riff was SICK. I have a similar playing style and taste for riff styling, very Alternative/grunge inspired personally. Keep kicking azz brother!
Thank you so much 🙏
@@alexradsbyAppreciate the comment my friend. Just another word on your video is I also think that Troy's Jazz P-90's need some more UMPH lol. It's GORGEOUS, but a bit of thickness will be fantastic sonically. I agree 💯%!
I [played one of these in store and the neck really stood out. I plan on getting one at some point but it does seem very similar to my 60th anniversary jazzmaster.
Yes definitely! I can see them being very similar indeed! Great guitars!
it's pretty much an AVRI65 without the nitro!
Nice The Devil and God album behind you. Brand New is the reason I'm looking into buying a Jazzmaster.
Definitely was the reason for me getting into Jazzmasters. Now I'm hooked. I have 3 😅
Usually I play with just the neck pickup when I want a heavy riff with my Jazzmaster. The bridge pickup would be used to cut through things especially if another guitarist has a humbucker. TVL JMs are beautiful guitars and Troy is a guitarist I’m glad is getting more recognition
I only use neck pickup for clean tones actually. Tend to EQ amps after the bridge pickup. 😅
I don't listen to Troy that much but what I do know is that he's a super versatile guitarist. Definitely deserves all good things coming his way for sure!
@@alexradsby if you haven’t already start with Queens of the Stone Age its pretty much the band he is best known for being in. I love how his playing compliments Josh Homme’s guitar parts which a lot of heavy riffing
I have listened to two of their albums. Songs for the deaf & Lullabies to Paralyze 🙂 Classics. Though I don't actively listen to them haha
@@alexradsby It took time for me to click I must admit, but once they click, they clicked and I couldn’t stop. Like Clockwork is my personal favorite album of theirs
I will definitely give it a listen! Thank you 🙂
Ive got the Golden Age one, and I love it.
my favourite guitar! I got a used one for half the price with a mastery already installed! Nothing will ever beat this colour for me! Can look black in certain lights, and then a nice brownish red in others! My rosewood board is a bit on the lighter side too, compared to my J masics JM with the rosewood board, that thing is almost ebony dark with that nice red hue to it too.
That's awesome to hear!! To darken the board I would recommended Monty's Relic Wax. It's great. www.montysguitars.com/products/montys-montypresso-relic-wax
@@alexradsby I'll forsure grab that! Thanks for the recommendation!
Of course! Everyone loves a darker board 🙂
That is a gorgeous guitar, my guy. I actually just got my AVII Jazzmaster and I held my breath as I unboxed it. Turns out, I got lucky. It's a pretty flawless instrument. The Troy Van Leeuwen Jazzy was actually my second choice, but they were sold out where I live. I'd actually recommend them over the AVII; if only because it's a tossup on the quality of guitar you might or might not get. Keep on playing!
That's such great news man! Which finish did you get? They do look gorgeous! 🙂
@@alexradsby Dakota red. I've wanted a red Jazzy for like the last 8 years.
Dude that's definitely the right pick! That one is gorgeous! 👏👏 well done!
Got one a year ago. Still haven’t put it down 🎸
That's great to hear man! It's such an awesome guitar!
I don’t think it will be discontinued. In my country (Australia), Fender’s official website still sell these models. I’m hoping to get one someday. Because I love the colour of the Jazzmaster. Maybe the discontinuation depends on the country you live in I guess. Heck even my local guitar shop sells them still.
That's great news! I used it as a good excuse to buy one haha. Worked out 😇.
Any Follow up with the Curtis Novak pickups?
I'm considering doing the very same mod but not sure if its the pickups, or the pot values at 500K Vs 1meg?
Seems like I really have to dig in to get what I want and if I roll the volume back my signal disappears.
Hi! I haven't installed them yet actually, been a bit busy overall. A quick thing to try out is raising the pickups closer to the strings. It might help 🙂
That opening riff was A+
Haha thank you! Barely managed to play it when filming but I really appreciate it! 🙂
It's just me or the mexico fender are mutch more accurate in therme of finish?
I struggle to buy another am vintage, the last one are in poor condition, even my chines squier is in better finis than the last am vintage i have recived...
I haven't noticed this myself but it is an interesting observation. I know that Fender fired 300 people in 2022. It definitely made QA worse for a good while.
What are you using for distortion and or overdrives?
EAE Limelight and 1981 Inventions DRV 🙂
How did you get the tremolo to stay like that? 😮
I pushed it in harder. But use this ua-cam.com/video/r228wRpTWI0/v-deo.htmlsi=IOJiMGyoEpHLZhHv
It works wonders!
Personally I like this more than the copper age. I really need to hurry up and get one if they're being discontinued 😢
I'm not 100% sure about it but I definitely noticed discontinued statuses here and there. Hopefully they'll keep the color, it's the best one for sure!
Song at 0:01?
It's my own, written for the video.
@@alexradsby ah okay, sounded good
@toke7342 Thank you so much! 🙏
Congrats man!
I ordered one, but it has a Pau Ferro fretboard and I’m disappointed that Fender are not using rosewood on a $1,700 guitar, but they are using Rosewood on a cheaper Vintera II range. 😢 Oh Well.
That sucks to hear! Im sorry. Its super weird that they don't confirm this.
You’re full of it, dude, and you know it. They would have been sued if this were true. Whiny man child.
Do these come with Chinese electronics?
I think its all american componets and built in the Mexico factory.
Funny story, I sold my Jim Root MIM JM to purchase the TVL JM. I came here to watch the video and burst out laughing when you said that you did the same. The Jim Root JM is an awesome guitar. I just want to put that out there. It just wasn’t for me at this point in my musical journey. Maybe I’ll grab one later on in life just to have it around .
Haha i love that! I bet the jim root jm is amazing 🙂
You're going to break the lead on that patch cable buddy. Awesome guitar.
Haha thanks for looking out! I use a different cable now 🙂
Switch ends. Elbow goes in for that style guitar. Love the guitar. @@alexradsby
I just buy it 👍😉
Rosewood comes in light colors sometimes also..you can use lemon oil and other oils to darken it..pau ferel is just as good as roswood.its actually considered a harder wood..i dont know were everyone got it in there head rosewood was so much better..its not.also,if that were made in usa,it would be over 4k so be glad its made in mexico
Beautiful axe, man! But if you don't mind me asking, why don't you like Pau Ferro?
It's purely visual for me, it looks too light for me. It's pretty dumb haha but it is what it is. Feel wise it's a bit rougher too, texture-wise but it's not bad in general.
@@alexradsby it's not a dumb reason. I think one should click with his/her own guitar in anyway possible. Having a guitar that looks beautiful to you will make you want to pick it up and play it more often. I own a Mustang vintera and for me the PF fretboard is really great, that's why I like to ask people why they don't like it, because it's a very good wood for a fretboard in my opinion. In any case, thanks for replying :)
I do agree with that it's a good wood for fretboards. It plays really easily in general 🙂
@@alexradsby however, I must admit I'm really jealous haha that TVL Jazzy with the beautiful oxblood colour is undoubtedly stunning. I would love to own one. Enjoy it man!
@@bruno_schumann Haha the oxblood is crazy nice color. I definitely love it 🙂
I play gretsch guitars after watching your video going out to buy the the jassmaster you just played.
Haha that's great man! It is a killer guitar!
9 out of 10 negative gear comments can be ignored. People love to hate nice things,people love to talk shit, and once someone says something people love to repeat it. With no actual hands on experience at all.
That definitely happens a lot for sure. People tend to post negative things easier when they are unhappy too compared to people who are happy with their gear (no need to post about it online when it works as it should).
Can it do country ? Tele like tones, I mean.
It can probably do it. Though jazzmaster has a fatter tone overall. You would reach country faster with a tele but i doesee the reason why it wouldn't work with a Jazzmaster. 🙂
@@alexradsby I love the look of this jazzmaster. Wish I could find pickups to make it sound like a tele.
@@NothingNowhereNoOne Curtis Novak has Tele style pickups for Jazzmasters. 🙂www.curtisnovak.com/shop/jm-t/
J Mascis Jazzmaster costs just 500 and sounds even better.
Very true. Personally I don't like the placement of the trem and the bridge on that one. But it is an incredible guitar for the money.
just say Pure Vintage 65 is THIN.
Didn't I say that?
he did say that....
He said it more than once.
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I don't think this is traditional.
Meaning?
It's got mods on it from factory, it's not traditional.
Traditional would be AVRI series, that tries to approximate the models sold from the years designated, making them truly traditional.
@@caiusmadison2996 Yes of course, this I agree with. I love the AVRI models. That said, I personally prefer the mods that are done for this model. Can't stand the original bridge for example 😅
@alexradsby I agree wholeheartedly, that this model is fantastic. It's one of my faves, however, if you like the TVL, if ever you see one out there, try an AVRI 65' Jazzmaster. They're a bit more rare of the AVRI line-up, but that Jazzmaster is a favorite of Ken Andrew's, an contemporary of TVL from the band Failure.