2018 FENDER STRATOCASTER JIM ROOT DEMO

[@shirinsandi160]

*me trying to sleep* my brain : how jim root can play metal on that jazzmaster & strat and damn tele

[@djjohnson838]

Slipknot isn't my favorite band but Jim Root definitely has my favorite guitar. Love the feel of the Stratocaster and it sets up for metal really well. 10/10

[@striker9726]

I'm so happy I found this video, because there are not many demos of the strat! I have been waiting for mine for one and a half months because there is a shortage in Europe but I'm due to receive it in a week or so and I can't wait

[@michaelneppel1748]

I am getting one.

[@francescobianchi9082]

Rayyyyyy!!! Awesome guitar! Love it at all' Awesome video and song Stay Metal!!!

[@xanderraymondcharles]

You’re the man Francesco. StAy metal haha

[@ChopTop399]

One of these days I will own all of his guitars

[@xanderraymondcharles]

hell yeah buddy me too its a goal of mine to get all 3

[@LP-le9vt]

Dude I can see your army shirt and thank you for your service man I appreciate it.

[@davidsollenberger2998]

Fender does make neck throughs. There have been some Tele’s for years. Also the locking tuners are used on the Elite models as well. Nice demo though.

[@victorradu7874]

I want is so bad! But you should also check the new LTD SN1 HT, because it seems like a good comparison :) Thanks for the excellent review Ray

[@bear237237]

You always have such cool energy, dude. Cool demo

[@xanderraymondcharles]

Just doing what I love to do: geek out and play metal haha

[@61jr33]

Great demo!! Trying to decide between this guitar and the Jazzmaster Jim root

[@xanderraymondcharles]

Hey thanks I really appreciate it. Strat all day dude!

[@61jr33]

Stay Metal Ray don’t like the Jazzmaster body style?

[@xanderraymondcharles]

It's not that necessarily it's just the fact that the Strat is so iconic@@61jr33

[@josebarberena9564]

Amazing demo. Beautiful guitar

[@Hanto_san]

Do you see a real difference between the Tele (mexican Fenfer) and the strat (US Fender) ? I had the first one, it was great, and i'm expecting to buy the start and hoping to have a best feeling and finiton (the price is higher so... I am expecting to have something better).

[@denisgalimov2090]

Sweet guitar 👍

[@xanderraymondcharles]

Thanks big man I dig it

[@NeilDjents]

How are the emgs in it? Should i swap them to fishmans or is it necessary?

[@xanderraymondcharles]

hey buddy I'd say throw some fishmans in there! Fishman moderns are soooo awesome

[@tylernoice8770]

Neil Y.Maggot If it's not too late to respond, I would HIGHLY recommend the Fishman Fluence Stephen Carpenter set. The low end is so beefy but yet all the notes resonate so well. They are very well balanced. Also the set has a glow in the dark strip that goes across the pickup and when it's not lit, it's white and complements the white border on the pickguard.

[@xanderraymondcharles]

HEY MAN IT'S NOT OO LATE I'VE STILL GOT THIS BAD BOY. DO THEY MAKE THE STEPHEN CARPENTER SET IN A SIX STRING VERSION? THANKS

[@shadowalk]

Not to be a prick but do you REALLY need to change the EMGs? I see too many metal guitarists nowadays always jumping on the fishman fluence bandwagon without really hearing them firsthand and just because they’re the ‘hot new’ metal pickups today.

[@adamleeson3483]

A few days ago I changed mine out for a passive bareknuckle impulse. Couldn't be happier with it

[@justinwilliams9871]

Great demo and fun song! Have you happened to try out his signature jazzmaster? I'm torn between the 2 and don't have any local to try out.

[@xanderraymondcharles]

Hey man I’ve been getting a ton of requests on getting the jazzmaster in my channel. It’s in the works

[@denys239]

Man. Your playing is just sick🔥🔥🔥

[@sh3zad690]

Hi SMR, may I ask if you've had tuning issues with this strat? I'm planning to get it and play in standard or Eflat. Can I expect tune drops with large bends?

[@SpiritOfOrange]

Great review of a great guitar. I have both black & white versions, they sound, play & stay in tune great. I’m sure there are dot markers on the side of the fretboard for both Tele, Strat and Jazz versions? Check out the Fender Jim Adkins Telecaster - a Fender guitar with a set neck.

[@pandudewanta4366]

Ray, is this strato's size like a normal one? or is it slightly bigger? I mean to me it's a bit bigger haha. And how tall are you if I could ask.

[@billk9799]

I'm in absolute love with that strat since it came out but man... my budget...

[@jackgildermusic]

Really good demo, just a tip; the drums (to me) are slightly to loud in the mix. Keep up the good work

[@urkelheimer]

Cool clash poster

[@jamiedavis5549]

Very descriptive and informative, thanks very much.

[@azimDUSTY]

What's the gauge size?

[@xanderraymondcharles]

10-52

[@android9404]

Awsome vid, you're the only one who's really done a demo of this. Could you maybe do the other Jim Root models to?

[@xanderraymondcharles]

yeah man I'm actually itching to get another Jim root model. Which one would you wanna see?

[@android9404]

Id definitely love to see the Jazzmaster. His signatures are all amazing though.

[@xanderraymondcharles]

awesome! I'll see what I can do

[@mrghilberto7588]

yeah man....whoooooooooooooooooooo

[@spyrosstavragelos3978]

Same guitar ❤️ strings and tuning !?

[@matthewg3478]

Fender has quite a few models that have a set neck or are neck through. The Showmaster series has a large following. I like bolt on necks myself. Easier to replace/upgrade. It's all personal preference tho. I also don't like fret markets on the face of the finger board. To each his own.

[@ChrisFranklyn]

Oh, just saw this on your pedal demo. It's well mean looking. Reminds me of some of the satin Jericho guitars. I can't help but wonder if it could have done with a matching black headstock.

[@xanderraymondcharles]

Hey Chris whats up man. Actually I've seen Jim Root's Red Jazzmaster has a black headstock. So they do do it, I think it's only a custom order. You could always just use a sharpie haha

[@francescobianchi9082]

Yeahhh love this video!💪💪😍

[@pauldufft1179]

How much?

[@xanderraymondcharles]

$1500

[@pauldufft1179]

Okey sir.

[@cobyd8490]

Are those EMGs 81/85?

[@xanderraymondcharles]

81/60

[@orokusakirecords]

Ritchie Blackmore custom strats are neck through

[@ESPE2M1]

Can you please tell me about the neck profile/shape? I like a thin neck like Jackson's and Schecters.

[@jonathanbishop6205]

It's a standard fender neck so its wide while being pretty meaty, probably not what you would want

[@ESPE2M1]

@@jonathanbishop6205 thanks

[@Decimation13]

Cool. What gauge strings are you using here?

[@xanderraymondcharles]

10's

[@xOPER8Rx]

Do they make those in a lefty? I cant find any. SMR- make it happen! Infantry lead the way.

[@xanderraymondcharles]

I don’t think so

[@Rooster7six]

Slipknot is the shit! Miss my Jim Root Jazzmaster!

[@slipknotmfkrlocust8843]

can you do a, how to get the s/t or Iowa tone with the Jim Root Strat and your mesa boogie mark v 25 and a 1x12 mesa cab

[@xanderraymondcharles]

hey man I would love to but I can't I don't have that cab or head anymore

[@slipknotmfkrlocust8843]

oh, I thought you would still have your dream amp

[@xanderraymondcharles]

oh damn! Calling me out?! hahah

[@slipknotmfkrlocust8843]

lol

[@wanderergrim]

Could it do drop a?

[@jacobschaeche6626]

DominicShaman yes, just have it set up properly.

[@Stretchwreckedem469]

Doesn't sound bad at all. I really want to get one, but i'm also stuck between choosing a signature guitar and choosing a custom guitar with hardware that i prefer to the signature model that i want. Choices choices bro. 😂

[@TheUnknownReject]

You used your thumb for a pick the whole time? Why is no one talking about that? My thumb would be bleeding, da fuq?

[@xanderraymondcharles]

hey bro I used a pick not my thumb

[@dukenukem8493]

I swear I think the cutaways on the Jim root strat are just a lil thinner and sharper than a reg Stratocaster. Or is it just me?

[@jacoobyslaps]

RAZOR RAMOAN The guitar overall is flat. So it has much less of a contour than a traditional Strat.

[@user-zn3wm7pb3w]

yo how do u make drum tracks for ur songz

[@xanderraymondcharles]

superior drummer my dude

[@user-zn3wm7pb3w]

Stay Metal Ray nice

[@ph0kused]

fender's american elite series standard strats come with locking tuners. Same with tele's, same with all fender american elite range guitars. The no SS frets on a sig model does stink. I'd gladly pay extra for SS frets

[@xanderraymondcharles]

Yeah you're right I now know that about the elite series stuff. I appreciate your comment! Take care man

[@Into_the_riffs]

my finish is starting to chip away watch my video on my page you can see it !

[@festeringfiestaspcmon]

You play good as fuck dude🔥

[@bootgrip6]

My biggest issue with this guitar is the lack of a tone control. Guitar would be ideal for me if it had a master tone control. I also agree that the SS frets would be a nice upgrade.

[@moribnd]

wrong band for introduction to metal. interesting guitar though.

[@2112-j9j]

Nope

[@williamtommolino3237]

This is probably one of the best bands to listen to for a taste of metal, not sure what you are smoking bruv..