American Professional ii Jazzmaster Review and Demo - Fender - 2020 - Fret Success Gear Review

American Professional ii Jazzmaster is the latest offering from the USA range of Fender. This guitar has a few new upgrades from the last including a wonderful satin neck finish and new pickups, just for starters. This video talks about all the features and has a play through with loads of sounds. Enjoy the new Fender American Professional ii Jazzmaster.
Thanks to Guitarworks Canada for lending me the guitar for the demo. Check them out here: guitarworks.ca/
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[@scottmeli]

Dan, thank you for a thorough review of the new Fender Jazzmaster! If Fender ever made one guitar that does it all, it would be the Jazzmaster. The clean tones, rhythm circuit and overdrive sounds you dialed in are impressive. Outstanding work, thanks again!

[@FretSuccess]

Hey Scott. My pleasure. I honestly, really enjoyed playing the jazzmaster. A very underrated instrument indeed. I think it's better than the strat to be honest. It's not got that exact single coil strat sound but if you're looking for versatility, man, this is an awesome guitar to add to the test list in a guitar search. Glad all the sounds worked for you. I had fun playing it. What is your guitar of choice then?

[@scottmeli]

@@FretSuccess Dan, my “guitar of choice”... I’ve owned quite a few Telecasters and Strats through the years. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve added Rickenbacker and Gretsch guitars to my collection and I really enjoy their unique sounds. After seeing your video I realized that I’ve never owned a Jazzmaster . My next acquisition will be a Jazzmaster...thanks in part to your wonderful demonstration on KZbin! My best.

[@FretSuccess]

@@scottmeli That's cool man. I've never really fallen in love with the strat. I appreciate them for very particular sounds but I just think the tele plays better and has a better sound for what it's designed for. It's such an underrated rock guitar. I'm delving into the world gretsch much more recently and think their budget line is fantastic for the money. I must hand it to the Jazzmaster, playing this model blew my apprehensions away. Fantastic instruments. keep me posted on your Jazzmaster journey and appreciating this conversation!

[@scottmeli]

@@FretSuccess I decided to add a Jazzmaster to my collection . It’s a beautiful Miami Blue model in the American Profession II series. I’m totally blown away by all the sounds this Fender can make. From glassy Strat tones to Telecaster twang to Jazzy tones that Leo Fender hoped would attract hollow body players...it’s all there. Add in the vintage and modern coil tap function and you’ve got limitless possibilities. Your video helped me to decide I had to have one...thankfully my wife agreed! Thanks and my best to you.

[@FretSuccess]

@@scottmeli I'm so pleased for you Scott!! The Miami Blue is an awesome color. I think if I was getting on, it would be that color. I'm really glad that the video I did helped you make a decision and that you're happy with it. Sounds like you have an extra special wife. Enjoy the new axe. Let me know when you decide on a name. Take it easy!

[@jsiriuspena]

Just bought the Miami blue JM and absolutely love it. Thanks for breaking it down.

[@FretSuccess]

Awesome. Glad the video was helpful. The Miami blue colour is great

[@areyoujelton]

I got the Miami blue with maple for Christmas! I love it!!!

[@FretSuccess]

Oh man. So pleased for you. That color is awesome. How's the maple neck?

[@craigthomson3621]

It’s a good move by Fender to reposition the trem screws so they no longer snag the low and high “E” strings. Nice to see the rhythm circuit back on the Professional Jazzmaster.

[@FretSuccess]

Yeah it was a good move. The rhythm circuit being back in this model is fantastic. You upgrading?

[@craigthomson3621]

@@FretSuccess I may do. I am a lefty so will have to wait a month or two before left-handers become more widely available.

[@Parrampito]

I would have loved to see this one with a matching headstock

[@FretSuccess]

What kind of headstock? like a different color wood?

[@jimmythefish]

@@FretSuccess a lot of vintage Jazzmasters and Jaguars have painted headstocks to match the body. Check out the Vintera JM. Personally I prefer the natural finish.

[@FretSuccess]

@@jimmythefish yes the natural finish. I love how many options there are now though. You can get pretty much anything that suits.

[@igavehimadollar3354]

Got one of these really nice guitar when you said they have a Chime that’s exactly how I would describe them sweet guitar

[@FretSuccess]

They really do chime don't they. Was very impressed with it. What kind of stuff do you use it for?

[@igavehimadollar3354]

@@FretSuccess i dont play in bands as such these days over the hill lol.But to me with the neck pick up you can get a really beautiful blues sound out of it while using a ts9 or my favourite "the duelist" but i also love that indy sound of the 90s 2000s and the neck pick up does that no worrys.There really versatile and they really have a chime.A good friend of mine is a drummer were trying to talk a bass player into having a few sessions im really keen to hear it turned up,Great review its a really sweet guitar

[@jixxxxer17]

I ll guess and say the reason they have the roller dials up next to the rhythm switch is bc if there were standard knobs you would hit them with your hand while playing ?

[@alistairwaling7094]

Love that funky sound. I’d love one of these

[@FretSuccess]

Funky as you like

[@mark78750]

I agree that the neck almost feels like plastic. I have a Pro II and a Pro, and the Pro’s neck is very smooth and feels more wood-like. However the tremolo on the Pro II is exceptional. I also agree with you that the Jazzmaster is a very good Stratocaster alternative. Great demo- you did a great job of bringing out all the tones. This is definitely a very nice guitar.

[@FretSuccess]

Hey Mark. I'm yet to play the pro. I have a video about the new suhr classic s and they've gone for the satin neck also. I must say that I'm a big fan. But it does take a bit of adjustment so you're not overshooting on the frets. Haha. Appreciate your feedback and comments. There's a demo of the proii strat coming this week. Which do you prefer the pro or proii? Yes, the trem is very nice.

[@richieedwards3916]

I like the sound of the satin finish on the neck

[@FretSuccess]

enjoyed the sound? not sure how much it added. you have some impeccable ears mate. or were you meaning me constantly rubbing the neck sound?

[@richieedwards3916]

@@FretSuccess I like the sound of the shaft being stroked

[@jessesmith2906]

I got the same guitar and finish! Cant put it down!

[@FretSuccess]

Oh man. I'm so pleased for you!! That neck feel is something else right. How long you had it? I'd be interested to hear what kind of music you play most on it and what your favourite pickup selection is? Thanks for stopping by to drop a comment. Hope you enjoyed the vid.

[@jessesmith2906]

@@FretSuccess i play all kinds cause it’s my one and only. I love the untapped bridge and then i love the middle position while the bridge is tapped. But mostly play alternative rock. And neck position or the rhythm circuit for blues.

[@FretSuccess]

@@jessesmith2906 I think it's perfect for what you play. it's so versatile. I think it really is underrated for heavy rock also! It's beautiful to play too!

[@rolandoenriquerivasquintan4788]

What about the Jazzmaster american professional II's bridge

[@FretSuccess]

I didn't have any issues with the bridge. Thought it was very playable.

[@mr.j-18]

Beauty guitar👍

[@FretSuccess]

It is lovely! Thanks for stopping by. You getting one haha?

[@tendingtropic7778]

does this line also have the 'jazzmaster bridge issues'?

[@koreanfriedchildren]

Wish the made a Jaguar for the apii

[@FretSuccess]

Yes that would be nice. The jazzmaster is pretty close though. What's your favourite thing about the jaguar?

[@koreanfriedchildren]

@@FretSuccess the sound and the shorter scale

[@FretSuccess]

@@koreanfriedchildren yes, I can appreciate that. I do enjoy a long scale though

[@richieedwards3916]

Is it suitable for the neck to be rubbed with a bare foot or is some kind of lube needed?

[@FretSuccess]

haha. dunno mate. buy one, try it and let me know

[@travroy]

Is it me or does the AM Pro2 JM sound noticeably muffled/muddy?

[@astraljose]

I love this APii. I bought one in the mercury finish in Ottawa.

[@FretSuccess]

Nice one dude. I loved testing it out. The mercury is a cool color. How are you finding that vintage circuit?

[@astraljose]

@@FretSuccess I love all the options for tones with the vintage circuit compared to the first American Professional Jazzmaster I have. The difference is remarkable. However, there's something unique about the APi jazzmaster that prevents me from selling it.

[@FretSuccess]

@@astraljose yeah. I thought the vintage circuit was great. Even just as a lower gain option when playing live. It's so versatile this guitar. Do you prefer the pro or proii? And why?

[@astraljose]

@@FretSuccess I think I prefer the proii. I went into a music store wanting to buy a new amp and grabbed the proii out of curiosity to test out the amps. I bought the amp and a month later I couldn't forget the sounds of the proii. It offers more tone options like the traditional jazzmasters and it's got all the better modern upgrades. It felt smooth, like I didn't have to even consider getting a guitar set up or think of any upgrades of how to make it better. But like I said, the pro also has its own unique sound which has been largely criticized for not sounding like a real jazzmaster. It's a bit ironic that Fender released a modern jazzmaster that its intended market doesn't like / want, just like the original jazzmaster.