Why Every Guitarist Needs A Jazzmaster

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↪️ Episode Guide ↩️
» Danish Pete's Intro Loop (0:00)
» History & Specs On The Jazzmaster (1:00)
» How Does It Sound Compared To A Stratocaster? (3:32)
» Fender Original Series Jazzmaster (4:45)
» Jazzmaster Pickups? (7:09)
» Fender Original Series Jazzmaster Playing (12:54)
» Squier Classic Vibe Jazzmaster (21:20)
» Fender American Performer Jazzmaster (26:47)
» Fender American Ultra Jazzmaster (30:44)
Released in the 1950s as a solid-body alternative for the upmarket jazz crowd, the Fender Jazzmaster offered an all-new electric guitar experience with fatter sounding pickups & advanced switching. With an offset design & punchier sound, the Fender Jazzmaster soon became popular among surf & rock guitarists looking for that little extra something to help stand out from the crowd.
The Captain & Danish Pete help run-though all things Jazzmaster in this ultimate guide & help answer the questions you have always wondered about this iconic guitar!
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[@devolve42]

The correct number of guitars you need is the number of guitars you have, plus one. Gn=(Gh+1)

[@nicocoetzee8640]

Absolutely the best formulae I've seen for this complicated calculation.....

[@crimsondragonfly5127]

Nailed it

[@arifq123]

That's very funny!

[@topografer]

This is the law of GAS right?

[@benmoran6642]

devolve42 got that one from music is win didn’t you

[@nikolajbay7933]

Get yourself a girl who looks at you the way the Captain looks at Pete during the intro.

[@CraigCrider]

Man, I almost spit coffee on my screen, well played.

[@fritsvanzanten3573]

Learn to play like Pete and every girl will

[@mkattn]

@@fritsvanzanten3573 EXACTLY!!!

[@Hosea_4-6]

Get your self a girl that isn't into guitars

[@spotthepirate]

Now if only he'd let Pete finish a sentence...

[@13StJimmy]

Anderton’s: Here’s a video about jazzmasters Jazz musicians: sleep Shoegazers: YAS GIMME

[@Official_KC]

It's crazy how it got turned into such a different audience. I just think its one of the most versatile Fenders out there. So many different sounds from it.

[@nobuna2114]

@@Official_KC You can even play metal on it

[@painovoimaton]

It is a good jazz guitar too though

[@caiusmadison2996]

@@Official_KC Agreed, this is the king Fender for tone as far as those in the know are concerned.

[@n00bie96]

we all know why we buy the jazzmaster to become the master of jazz

[@ivurivurivur]

4:28- slow dancing in a burning room *Realises video could be copyright claimed* 4:31- waltzing in a flaming chamber

[@n00bster97]

LOL

[@thisguy2973]

They don’t make money in copyright stuff anyway; they make money on a guitar shop.

[@thedukeparty]

@@thisguy2973 they make money from KZbin ads. And if it gets claimed, they don’t get money from the ads.

[@King_Kuya]

I got so excited for those two seconds, and then it descended into--as you call it--Waltzing in a Flaming Chamber xD

[@willgoodfellow3144]

In a time of Corona craziness, anxiety and isolation thank God for Pete and the captain and their KZbin lovely goodness.

[@nickyd2913]

Will Goodfellow well said ! (Greetings from Sweden)

[@louan_631]

Greetings from France lol I don't go to school anyway and I actually cannot move away from my house😅😂🇫🇷

[@IndigoJo]

Corona the city in California where Fenders are made?

[@deanlatter5657]

Fear is easy to control but love is hard lets be careful with what we are being told by the mainstream media!

[@garyjones7044]

@@deanlatter5657 ya, how dare they report what the medical experts are saying.

[@KiraPlaysGuitar]

If you wanted to A/B (like me) Strat Neck: 4:04 Strat Bridge: 4:11 Strat Middle: 4:18 Strat Mid/Neck: 4:28 JM Neck: 4:54 JM Bridge: 5:07 JM Middle: 5:13 JM Lead: 6:15

[@MikoPellas]

can't forget the classic Lee lick @ 16:01

[@spawn302]

JM sounds better inall except the middle

[@Superdelphinus]

I like Pete because he doesn’t just play endless blues licks/ shreds constantly like 95% of other guitar focussed channels

[@marshsticks992]

I have played Jazzmasters almost exclusively for about eight years. In a live context, they cut through any mix- top tip is to set your amp as you normally would, which will be a bit too trebly with the Jazzmaster's lead circuit pots, then roll the tone down to suit the particular room. Guarantees you always get the cut you need! They're among the most flexible guitars tonally, having so much treble on tap but the extra options for darkening your sound. This also makes them really adaptable to drive pedals- there will be a setting on the Jazzmaster to suit even the most finicky of fuzz pedals. The 'most treble ridden guitar' thing is down to people playing bridge pickup, all controls on full as you might a Les Paul, these are guitars which reward actively shaping your tone. Beyond drive, if you bury the thing in delays or reverbs you can cut through where other guitars might get too muddy. It's no surprise that the surf scene loved them for drenched reverbs or the 90's alt rockers for drive and delay. The rhythm circuit- I remove the tone pot from my rhythm circuit, so I then have a switch which selects neck only with an independent volume and no tone cut. I use this live to jump back in the mix- it's the same as rolling your volume control down except with great precision and at the flick of a switch. I've also used this previously with valve amp distortion as a built in clean channel! Finally, the trem system is much smoother than a strat type which has some disadvantages- it won't dive bomb as drastically nor as quickly. However it can aproximate the Bigsby flutter much better, hence why Johnny Marr is such a fan of the Jazz/ Jag trem these days. It also stays in tune remarkably well when set up properly and lubricated, even under some hard use in hot sweaty gigs. The string behind the bridge gives you added overtones and the ability to make static bursts by strumming back there but if you must record totally silently for a big riff etc, you can lodge a kitchen sponge under there to completely silence the string behind the bridge with no modding needed.

[@talonhackbarth7652]

Really great insights. I love the thought of keeping your amp bright and rolling back the tone on the guitar. I've been considering getting a jazzmaster and this was really informative. Thanks

[@FIGGY65]

Holy cow ! Thank you for the down in the trenches tips and sharing your wisdom!!!

[@groverjuicy]

Dude knows his tones. 🤟

[@ciko_pancho8982]

Great write up. Having always been a Les Paul guy, I’ve recently added a Tele and Jazzmaster to the collection and find they are the most versatile guitars. The Jazzmaster now to me seems to be the most versatile - can literally do everything I need it to do. Such a comfortable guitar to play both standing and sitting. Feels perfectly balanced

[@FoardenotFord]

Just got my first Jazzmaster (have had the Johnny Marr Jag for years and adore it) and your comment felt like a great startup guide! Thanks

[@iceman10129]

I got a Jazzmaster about a year ago and couldnt believe how great it was within minutes. I cant believe I went so long in my life without ever having one. My favorite guitar now for sure!

[@oldgrannywheels]

I honestly can't see me needing another at this point, it does it all, my number one for sure.

[@gainbear8853]

After some mods, it’s an amazing amazing instrument. Before the mods, it’s too quirky.

[@AmanKhan-qk7pu]

Gain Bear what mods?

[@pookachu64]

Aman Khan bridge I bet

[@dep1001]

I know what you mean! I've been a Jazzmaster, Jaguar and Mustang player for many years and just recently got a Telecaster and can't believe I went so long without one :)

[@christophermccoy8689]

That look on Pete's face when he knows he's going to break out the Captain lick is almost t-shirt worthy.

[@andertons]

We can make that happen... 😉

[@prateekpoddar1890]

@@andertons American fan over here who would GLADLY shell out for a shirt with Danish Pete's face on it :D

[@PNWGuitar]

@@andertons do it!

[@Newnodrogbob]

Andertons Music Co yeah, definitely. I’m in the USA and I enjoy your vids, but I’m never going to order a guitar from a shop across the Atlantic. I will totally buy a T shirt with Pete looking smug on it.

[@somethingbl]

Hahaha, it's at 16:00 for anyone looking for it

[@rictube4716]

You completely missed the point about the pickups being shallower. The bobbin is wider so the actual coil is wider and flatter. This means it will be picking up a longer section of string as it vibrates through magnetic field and thus be detecting different harmonics, generating a different tone.

[@timothy2204]

Dope

[@vangoghsseveredear]

Oh interesting. Its an interesting theory, it would be interesting to do an ear comparison between standard spacing and this one, with all else being the same

[@lostindimcarcosa]

exactly! good point.

[@daveritter9372]

The other important point is the distance of the outside windings from the magnet. Although the JM pickup has a similar number of windings as compared to the Strat pickup, the very different coil geometry is responsible for the unique JM tone. And yes, coil geometry does make a difference! (Try winding a lob-sided Strat pickup and compare it to a regularly wound pickup. It sounds quite different.)

[@zacharycochran8096]

I cant speak for every new jazzmaster series ..but I just took apart an American pro jazzmaster ...and it was not a flat wound pickup.. it was an overwpund single coil hidden in the jazzmaster bobbin...the neck pickup still sounds good but the bridge pickup...she is doo doo..

[@mickaelcosta1724]

I went to the store for a Strat (my dream for years) and back home with a jazzmaster. Jazzmaster is all I don't like on a guitar : too many switchs, matching headstock, weird body shape... BUT once I played, everything changed. The sound is just amazing, you can do want you want with this guitar. Switchs are very simple to understand, body shape is very comfortable and about matching headstock...well this is really beautiful 😁

[@sgd5k292]

I know what you mean. I have been a Tele/Strat player all my life and two months ago bought a Jazzmaster copy, and now wish I had bought one a long time ago. I can't keep my hands off of it!

[@papersquares]

So happy to see Andertons finally giving the Jazzmaster the respect it deserves. You guys rock

[@andertons]

It's been long overdue... Glad you enjoyed the video! 🤘

[@spookie4037]

@@andertons Maybe the Mustang next?

[@hiroprotagonitis]

@BluEsMannus Guitar Art Haha they called it "a strat without balls"

[@musicmesse1]

I got my squier Candy Apple red with trem from Anderson’s some years ago. Love it still!

[@joek81981]

Right when Pete is about to show something interesting about harmonics, Lee shuts that s**t down.

[@odd9747]

Yeah I didn't appreciate that either xD

[@cezm1161]

The plates DO make a sonic difference because the wind on the pickup goes all the way to the edge: 8,500 winds. That broad wind allows for a larger spectrum of tones compared to the often peaky tele or strat. In the Rhythm Circuit position, using the Tone Control, this becomes especially apparent.

[@boglot]

There is nothing like the middle pickup position on a Jazzmaster.

[@ruckailo88]

I love that sound ! Sweet .....

[@markcolder1]

Yes, that pure clarity is enough to own one. No other guitar makes that sound!

[@JustinfromNJ]

Oh no, another Andertons "why every guitarist needs" video. My wife will surely not like this.

[@fritsvanzanten3573]

Upcoming video; "Why every wife hates Andertons"

[@davidmgill]

This is why I got divorced.

[@laddcolton8142]

Amen.

[@powerthrashingdeath]

oh my god your pfp is kamina

[@VintageSlide]

I got a Sonic Blue Jazzmaster, and my wife told me it’s a very pretty guitar. Against all odds she loved the fact that i got another guitar. Lol

[@johnwelch557]

Leo and his crew were genius. Still today everyone chases their designs and sounds. No other company changed the modern view of guitar. My favorite, of many, with the Jazzmaster was Bob Bogel, the original lead guitarist and co-founder of The Ventures. Simple, pure and tasty play. Thanks for highlighting this great guitar design. I'll take the classic vibe!

[@latenightthinker4737]

The main highlight of the Jazzmaster to me is damn comfy it is. Leo made them for sit down jazz players and it rlly shows.

[@tossedpenny]

I picked up a 2017 limited edition pine Jazzy a few years ago and love it. I can see daylight through the 100+ year old nail holes in the body. I like how the Jazzmasters put you in a completely different mood and mindset when playing them and and deliver new inspiration and music that you never even knew existed inside yourself.

[@TheFatAndTheFurious]

100+ year old nail holes in the body??

[@michaelkartman3543]

Lee seems extra annoyed by Pete’s shenanigans in this episode lmao. Very fun though guys, love the JazzMaster 😁

[@95awesomenes]

Not as annoyed as he gets with Rob

[@Zeal808]

😅

[@marvellousmachine1180]

In some kinds of music, the Jazzmaster is the only guitar you need to own. Although I find the playing of Pete, Rob, Bea etc. impeccable I think there is a gab when it comes to shoegaze and Indie music on Andertons. You need to be into the music to understand and value guitars like the Jazzmaster or the Mustang. I love the KEXP youtube channel and I see these guitars all the time playing my favorite music. I am not criticizing this channel or the review. Just my two cents on how to make good content even better. Cheers (A Jazz Master owner)

[@Wolf_K]

Anders Kjær Indeed. Did you know the mustang (a 1965 original which were mostly made of poplar) makes a good substitute for a Les Paul? I have both so I know from experience. If you need guts and power beyond Fender single coils then the Mustang with a humbucker (single coil size) and tune-o-magic is fenders best possibility in my experience. The Japanese Mustangs use basswood and are also suitable for a substitute...I have one of them as well. Contrary to the Intewebz Mythos Basswood sounds great. Same goes for the Jaguar, I have one of them as well. However, I’ve left stock AV ‘62 pickups in that. I play doom, drone, sludge, black metal style, but I also play Jazz and Nordic folk. It all works.

[@finishin.my.coffee8780]

@@Wolf_K So, a Jazzmaster could do Sabbath? I'm interested in a Jazzmaster but for me it has to be able to do Sabbath, Ace Frehley's 1978 album, Toys-era Aerosmith, basically anything I happen to be in the mood to play. However, I don't want one with a Strat bridge. The one thing that always concerned me is the bridge and how it affects the tuning when bending strings. How well does the traditional bridge hold tune and what gauge strings would you recommend?

[@Wolf_K]

@Finishin.My.Coffee Absolutely it can. It can do a lot heavier stuff than that as well. Check out Nomakills KZbin channel. Just put whatever pickups are required for your music in whatever instrument you like and that is musical freedom. From single coils to EMGs, it all works. I’ve put full size humbuckers in my jaguar long before fender offered such options and it’s great. From pop to death metal. ;) Contrary to all the misinformation the stock bridge is one of the most solid out there. You just need to set it up correctly (including shimming the neck to the correct angle) and use a decent gauge string. I use 13-56 but you could get away with 11-52 or similar. Once set up right it’s as stable as a Les Paul...and I say this from my own experience as I own both. However, it doesn’t - by design - have the same level of sustain as a LP. if that’s a problem for you then a Mustang would be better suited. It stays in tune perfectly, and again it’s all in the setup of the unusual bridge and vibrato system (and the nut). Once you have successfully set it up once you will never have issues again as once you know, you know. There’s simply no reason for Mastery, Staytrem, Halon, etc to exist other than fixing a problem that doesn’t exist. Also, Whatever string spacing you like - be it fender, Gibson, or other - you can simply adjust at the bridge. You can’t do this with aftermarket bridges. I will bet that those who can’t set up a stock JM so it: 1) stays in tune, 2) doesn’t pop strings, 3) doesn’t rattle, are so few that this is where the misinformation started about a “poor design”. I’ve seen self proclaimed “experts” dis the stock bridge and yet completely fail in a successful setup of it. I’m in the process of making a highly detailed step by step guide in PDF form on how to set up these guitars. If followed it will end the debate about “which bridge is best”. (There’s only one reason why I put a tune-o-magic on my mustangs -> to increase sustain.) I’ve been playing offset guitars since 1994, so I know all there is to know about their finicky nature. They are a conquerable beast well worth the effort.

[@Moveplaylift]

@@Wolf_K Thx. Hows the PDF coming along and where do we find it?

[@Wolf_K]

@@Moveplaylift I have no idea where to post it once finished. I suppose I’ll just link it in videos and on the occasional guitar forum, that way it will get out and make its own way around.

[@dhio9615]

Jazzmasters always has this dreamy sound that I like so much

[@dominikj.6963]

You tried to do your homework this time around, but some bits of this video are still a bit disappointing. No, the large size of the pickup covers is not cosmetic, Lee. A "real" Jazzmaster pickup has a very wide coil (to make up for its low height); P90 or Humbucker housings would, notably, not be large enough to accomodate it. It has to be that large to be a Jazzmaster pickup and it affects the way in which current is induced by the magnetic field and therefore the sound - as you later go on to correctly state. And Pete is absolutely right in saying that the magnets in a Strat pickup are traditionally staggered, whereas vintage Jazzmaster pickups are not. Again, it affects the magnetic field and therefore the sound. The Captain was oddly dismissive of some of Pete's correct remarks.

[@handmadeindustrial]

Pete’s look at the camera after the strat pole staggered shutdown was funny!

[@sidestyle05]

The "Jazz" circuit is pretty awesome with fuzz!

[@Jbeliski]

agreed!

[@MultiDreamer1979]

I've always been torn between the tele and Stratocaster...this might be the solution I've been looking for all this years sounds great! Thanks again guys!

[@g.j.haycock1064]

Don’t let the spacey into music fool you or put you in a trance! Telecaster is the better guitar!

[@clicheguevara9917]

the strat has one more pickup. so its 50% better. might even be 60% if you know how to dime and squeal

[@antondelights686]

Why limit yourself? Get all 3. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@avictorbell2835]

@@antondelights686 best idea I've heard all week

[@daveduffy2823]

Humbuckers

[@Wodawic]

One can never deny the uniqueness of the JM and all of it's derivatives. I started building guitars a couple years ago, and was gravitated towards this platform. It's created it's own swim lane, and seems to be enjoying a resurgence in popularity. Rightfully so. If you don't have one, just get one, and you'll "get it".

[@DurvalLacerda]

The 'why' everybody already knows. The problems is the 'how'.

[@IanNorsworthy]

I absolutely love my american pro jazzmaster - it very quickly became my number one. I bonded with it so quick, not only does it look cool but the sounds are amazing and playing with effects, pedals or digital, it just sounds gorgeous. Glad you guys have done a video on them now!

[@misterknightowlandco]

The jazzmaster with that circuit activated is one of the sweetest sounds ever. Love the jazzmaster.

[@lespauldisciple3349]

Yes! The rhythm circuit is the quintessential Jazzmaster sound. I had a Squier Classic Vibe that I sold but when I had it I used the rhythm circuit almost exclusively.

[@TheUffeess]

It has become so much nicer to see this after Pete joins Andertons. Much more professional and the chemistry between Captain and Pete is perfect! I hope you continue this way.

[@danielparsons4179]

This dude is so much better for demos than Rob Chapman, not everyone plays like they didn't pass the audition for a gun's n roses tribute band

[@nathanhart7146]

Pete makes my day every time. If you like 10's on your strat... 'clap your hands'

[@StephenFarthing]

I played an ultra for about 10 minutes and bought it. Without a doubt it’s the finest electric guitar I’ve played in 40 years. The build quality is amazing, and the tonal range is astonishing. It’s really a delight to play, I’ve quite small hands and the neck profile works for me.

[@fritsvanzanten3573]

17:54 Pete's pedal board: Boss RC-10R rythm station (looper) Strymon Blue Sky (reverb) Strymon el Capistan (tape echo) Way Huge Aquapuss (analog delay) Ibanez Tubescreamer (overdrive) Ceriatone Centura (boost/ 'transparant' overdrive) Keeley Katana (clean boost) TC electronics Polytune (tuner) Mythos Argonaut (octave pedal) served on a Pedaltrain Metro 16 pedal board catered by 1 Spot Pro CS12/T-Rex Fuel Tank power supply

[@callme_joule]

have a reply

[@16jnajm]

I have never had one in my hands, but I think I like the Jazzmaster.

[@mwpv11]

Nice to see the Jazzmaster on the channel. I own my first one I ever bought back in 1965 and it's still going strong. I have since picked up a VIntage, a Van Leeuwen Jazzmaster, an Anniversary Model in Coral and a TeleJazzmaster with a Jazzmaster neck pickup and tele bridge pickup. They are all great. I use them for rock, classic rock, surf rock, pop and jazz and they fit each venue very well. There is something about the sound of that guitar through a Twin, Super Reverb, Princeton or even the Blues Jr that make it special. Once you play one you might not be able to put it down.

[@andrewlinn11]

Why does everyone need a jazz master? Because Andertons just got shipped too many of them!!! Lol

[@michalc2972]

We can laugh about that haha, but the funniest thing is it is actually very true what you said 😂

[@lustycourtier2425]

Because it’s the best guitar fender make

[@cass2771]

My foray into electric guitars started a few years ago started with a lovely 60th Anniversary Strat. Watching this, I think I could have happily started with a JM. I just didn’t know much about the JM at the time. Then again, I could have started with a Gretsch DuoJet . . . So many excellent guitars!

[@samcunningham1313]

"I can't imagine that totally changing the pickup changes the tone" guys a much better review of the Jazzmaster than before but yes it does change the tone. The pickup has the same number of winds of wire but in a thinner and wider profile, so it gives that tone difference.

[@noahpauley]

Why every guitarist needs my favorite guitar

[@ryanboshell6124]

That J Mascis is an excellent squier model btw. From Anderton’s of course.

[@jessesk8777]

Have one and love it

[@robertprokes2678]

Same here, great value and sound

[@warrenb79]

The deluxe in candy apple red is almost the same guitar for even less money. The neck is fantastic. I need a J Mascis too though.

[@ryanboshell6124]

Warren Anthony Brady is it??

[@smoshbooz]

@@ryanboshell6124 yes it's the same guitar

[@ronniejacobsen3000]

My god I love Jazzmasters... That middle position is what it's all about 😍

[@doonilevitin]

I've connected the bridge pickup to the "bass channel" instead of the neck pickup, put a 500 or 250 k pots there, and so when i switch to that "channel" I have a more "regular" sound then the 1meg main pots. these are fantastic guitars.

[@triumphil11]

I just picked up a Squier J Masics Jazzmaster. Couldn’t be happier! Love it!

[@ryanboshell6124]

Phil Rodriguez they’re so bloody cool. I think they’re the best squier jazzmaster, mate.

[@reeceblinman7469]

Johnny Cash’s first guitarist Luther Perkins was the first to try the jazzmaster in 1958 at Fender with Leo Fender

[@BartoszBanachewicz]

When Lee at around 11:00 tried to rush Pete ("c'mon!"), and I was like "uh stop that's interesting stuff" and then looked and realized the video is over 40 minutes long anyway :O

[@VintageSlide]

I just got a Squier CV Jazzmaster. Now i don’t get how i lived before that. They are truly unique and great instruments. Even the Squiers.

[@fueymanchoo1291]

The springs really make that guitar sound different. But by and large, and I feel this applies to all guitars, it's less audible and more visual. What I mean by that is; have you noticed when you pick up a strat, you play strat songs and riffs? And grab a paul and you instantly go to the chunk chunk. Maybe it's just me but I notice that I actually play different based on the guitar in my hands.

[@jbels41]

makes for great rainy day quarantine content! love it

[@andertons]

Glad we can be of service! 🤘

[@davids9192]

Get a J Mascis Squier Jazzmaster. The best £500 you will ever spend and you will have a friend for life. Remarkable guitar and so adaptable.

[@JosephusDalrymple]

Since you asked, I purchased the Ultra in Ultraburst today. I’m very much looking forward to deciphering it.

[@jeremyjensen7144]

I JUST BOUGHT an American Professional Jazzmaster. I'm loving it so much. So much different than my American Elite HSS Strat.

[@surfysonic9847]

FYI, the stock bridge is best suited for flatwound strings like players used back in the day and some still do currently. I'm not one of them. I typically will swap out a stock Jazzmaster or Jaguar bridge with a 7.25" radius neck with a Fender Mustang bridge with deeper string grooves. For 9.50" radius necks, I'd go with a StayTrem bridge made in the UK - great product, you should look them up. Less expensive than the Mastery bridge, which is also another great alternative.

[@davidcunetta4081]

33:53 YES!!! That’s the way I used to rewire the Jazzmaster for people. It just makes more sense. More control. But simple.

[@jamesnolan4412]

Australian musician Rowland S Howard played only one guitar throughout his career that being the only guitar he purchased at 17 yrs of age his Fender 67 Jaguar and through only one amp his Fender twin reverb with only two effect pedals. Showed me, you don't need to have alot to create great music as Rowland did.

[@andrewt248]

Far and away the most ergonomic guitar I own. It would be my #1 if it had a Tele bridge pickup.

[@MrTylero28]

It can be done!!

[@noarrivalsguitar2524]

Lee, please stop interrupting and rushing things along. If you're in a rush, don't make the video. I keep wanting to hear what Pete has to say but right when he's trying to finish a thought "OK ALRIGHT ANYWAY". I genuinely want to hear what guitarists such as yourselves feel/know about these because I have zero experience with them. I'm not in a hurry. If anyone is, they can skip ahead. Please - STOP shutting people up.

[@jasonkurth7473]

I completely agree, but this is the only video I have noticed it in. Thanks for saying something!

[@IAmNigHtMaReTR]

Jason Kurth it literally happens in every video with lee and pete

[@jasonkurth7473]

Eliraz Biton ah that’s annoying. Hopefully chappers sees this and changes!

[@pablo9364]

Six String Theory too many words . I know what you mean it’s a little rushed but you know it’s still better than a lot of the other music channels .

[@mateusbrandao1423]

OK, ANYWAY....bummer

[@barbmelle3136]

From Leo: Bravo! Pete was definitely the right musician to demo the Jazzmaster this time around. He knew how to properly use the switching and he was able to demo the sounds and playing styles. Much better than the last Jazzmaster demo.

[@MartinCliffe]

Much love from HK to anyone dealing with the virus quarantine stuff right now. You'll get through it... we did. Week 7 of school closures and online teaching! I liked the old American Special Jazzmaster. Much like the Performer, but with a TOM and stop-tail. Great working man's guitar. Been meaning to pick one up for a while, this has inspired me.

[@Zappo32]

I'm a late admirer of the Jazzmaster (41 years old, playing guitar since I was 15) because I got an Squier JM in 2018. But I can honestly say it's the perfect guitar for me (it suits the instrumental music I play) and I can hardly wait to purchase a Fender American model (update: already did, waiting for Guitar Center to ship it)

[@DheadslayinG]

I've always liked Jazzmasters and I've always wanted one. This video just helped strengthened those feelings. If price wasn't an option I'd definitely go for the ultra mocha burst, but honestly a shell pink Squier like the guys were talking about sounds very appealing. I also agree with Pete saying if I had a Jazzmaster I'd want to be able to do the Jazzmaster stuff with it.

[@zezuntxiduntxi]

I love the subtle ways in which Lee gets kind of annoyed by certain things that Pete says or does, that are not directly related to the products they are displaying. It's quite entertaining to watch actually ahah.

[@THE_kopfkino]

I turn 40 at the end of this year (eek) and my darling wife has said that I could potentially get a new guitar. This has got me thinking about all the guitars I used to drool over when I was in my teens, so I’ve slowly been curating a line up of contenders: Gibson Les Paul (gold top with P90s), Fender 50s Tele (butterscotch, maple neck), etc... This video has reminded me that I spent my late teens/early 20s obsessing about which I would go for: Jazzmaster or Jaguar. I landed on the Jazzmaster at the time, but in the absence of a pot to piss in I could barely even dream of ever owning one. That Mocha Burst Ultra has just stormed to the top of my wish list!

[@timclark5435]

I bought a Jazzmaster a couple years back to have as a tracking guitar, particularly for multi-tracking heavier guitar lines. Between the original style ultra-bright 1meg lead circuit and the darker/warmer rhythm circuit, and the tendency of the pickups to foster strong transients, the JM can be made to fit around and fill-out high-gain humbucker sounds to enhance just about any set of frequencies, and restore attack transients lost by the natural compression of hum buckers into a gainy amp.

[@timclark5435]

@@bishlap anyone who's multi-tracked guitars knows what's being said. If you don't understand it, you're probably not in the part of the audience for which this comment is useful.

[@jltrem]

Thanks. With 27 guitars in the house I've been trying to talk myself out of a Jazzmaster. Then you guys come along with this.

[@jltrem]

@Mike Grafft I got it in June.

[@guitarguy8963]

I know it's an old post, but I've been playing a 65 jm since 68. My dad got it in 65, and as I got a bit older I started "borrowing" it while he was at work. When he passed away he left it to me, and I'm still playing it they were truly great, and sounded unique. Mine is still in great condition, not really a scratch in it

[@robertvandevelde7870]

Thank you Andertons for your always entertaining content. I am a beginning guitar player for half a year now. As an enthousiastic beginner you search the internet for inspiration , what guitar to buy, what style you would like to develop. There is an enormous amount of content out there. Yours was very helpful and inspiring. A guitar was acquired (offline ;-),Tele, what else haha, but I got hooked on your channel and content, often reviews but that doesn't matter. Inspiring to see what my instrument is capable of giving by watching you guys hitting the notes :-) The interaction between you guys and the equipment discussed is a joy to watch. I know it serves as a purpose to boost online sales, I don't mind, doesn't make it less enjoyable. And now in a few weeks time, the world has changed. It is scary as F*&c! and we don't know yet where and when it will end. The last few days, wether you turn on TV , Radio or visit news sites, all media is shadowed by this fast approaching virus. And the continueous reports make us consume the latest numbers, statistics and measures every minute of the day. And so now , beside trying to focus on work from home isolation, your channel to me has become more than just an occasional channel to visit. It is now a more than welcome "escape" from all other screaming news headlines out there, often followed by some noodling myself. Et voila, no disturbing thoughts entering my mind for at least an hour. Thank you so much for that. Helps me reset. Keep on publishing for as long as the situation allows you to. Stay safe. 🙏 , greetings from The Netherlands.

[@mathoumba9126]

For me the JazzMaster must have Block Inlays and Bound Neck. So beautiful!

[@rileyramone6231]

My theory for one of the possible reasons of why the Jazzmaster was so popular with people like J Masicas and Lee and Thurston from sonic youth is how unbelievably bright they are. Picture those dudes massive pedal boards, back at a time where dedicated loops for pedals weren't really a thing. The amount of signal and treble loss is very high. The Jazzmasters potentially sounded far nicer in those kind of settings compared to say a strat or even worse a Les Paul. Just my take.

[@coreyrenstrom]

60’s pre cbs jazzmasters were also under 400 bucks in pawn shops back then!

[@Shiro128b]

I think I've finally figured out why I enjoy this channel so much. These guys are genuinely having FUN.

[@donaldfilbert4832]

I have 15 guitars - all higher end Gibsons and Fenders and two GLs. If I could only keep one - it would be my Jazzmaster. Best tone - best body style - best tremolo bar !! Love it !! In 1963 I bought my 1st Fender guitar. I couldn't really afford a Jazzy; so I bought a Strat !! To this day I still think that was a mistake !!

[@clarkrice]

Thank God Pete's playing here. Cringe to imagine Chapper's shite shredding on a Jazzmaster!!

[@TheSecondNature]

Two words: Sonic Youth

[@jimgreen8476]

DInosaur Jr???

[@PinataOblongata]

@@jimgreen8476 J Mascis had a signature model. Once I took Dinosaur Jr. to the beach when my promoter friend needed someone to drive them around. Free tix to gig, too, memorable day.

[@seanmaher2987]

Add three more: My Bloody Valentine

[@Zappo32]

One name: Tom Verlaine

[@pstrokeslibsarctic]

Alex Turner

[@enterprisesoftwarearchitect]

“If you’re happy with your 10’s clap your hands ...” - hilarious, Captain! So enjoyable!

[@BushidoPhoto]

I modded my Squire Jazzmaster with USA '65 pickups, new wiring harness, Mastery Bridge and I sanded the headstock to get rid of the Squire logo and put a Fender waterslide on it and then refinished over it. Now I love it with Pyramid flatwounds.

[@christurner2398]

If you guys could self isolate in the video room and just keep pumping out videos, I'll get through this virus thing just fine. We'll send food.

[@andertons]

We will see what we can do...

[@Newnodrogbob]

Chris Turner “We’ll send food...” 😂😂😂 I don’t know why, but that cracked me up...

[@christurner2398]

@@Newnodrogbob I've already stuck a tuna pasta bake in the post...

[@mattstarf4294]

When they are listening to the springs I had flashbacks to Nigel's guitar room in Spinal Tap LOL!

[@grumpyoldwizard]

My daughter just started playing guitar. She has a great ear and talent. I love this stuff. I wishI had played when I was younger.

[@jeffanderson4711]

Got one of my own, a 1960 model with the original case and accessories. Got it off a trucker who was crying in his coffee at a diner in Sarasota Fl. He said he could not leave without a part needed for his truck. I'll even sale my guitar to get this part. He showed me his Jazzmaster and Peavey and the deal was done. Been playing it since 1979.

[@insalinity5558]

Maybe a Jazzmaster / Jaguar comparison? I’d love to hear and see that.

[@HELLHAMMERHANDHIX]

Firstly "fanny and bob" say hi !!! ... and also I totally agree about jazzmaster guitars !!!.

[@Papou67]

I have a white squier mini jazzmaster. I added Duncan pickups and locking tuners. It’s now my favorite guitar!!

[@erikdanerd4176]

I'm a Jaguar guy, but would def go Jazzmaster if i needed the longer scale.

[@lptomtom]

Squier J. Mascis Jazzmaster FTW

[@brandonlbartlett]

Just bought one on reverb. Cant wait!!!

[@patrickmongeon7510]

The jazz master is the red headed step child of the fender lineup.

[@therapist6328]

Sometimes the red head is sexy and talks sweet!

[@patrickmongeon7510]

@@therapist6328 Red heads are great !

[@christossigalos1842]

This video is inspired by the fact that fender made a lot of jazzmasters and it seems that people don't buy them that much.

[@ryanlseaton]

Just bought the American professional jazzmaster in candy apple red. Boom!

[@adiohead]

22:45 _"I'll tell you what...."_ Was he going to say he prefers playing the Squier to the Fender???

[@Bagledog5000]

He got all the way to pre.... Improved bridge, not made in China anymore, I know where I'll spend my money if I buy one.

[@Gruxxan]

he said, "i'll tell you what, there's virtually no difference between the Squier and the Fender". i'd put money on it.

[@garyjones7044]

@@Bagledog5000 yes

[@garyjones7044]

@@Gruxxan no

[@smwatson1512]

The Performer isn't really a Jazzmaster. It's missing all the stuff that makes them so good. Original 60s is the way to go.

[@Weird_Old_Uncle_Kenny]

I just bought the Squier a few days ago, and I love it. Tones I've never had before, and a really fantastic neck (I tried 6 of them to find the perfect neck though!). I'm very pleased. I don't care if every guitar player has one, but I do love having these different tones when I play with a lead player who uses a Strat or Les Paul. I do love the fact that I can pre-set the controls for lead and rhythm (the ONLY thing I ever liked about playing a Les Paul), and in "lead" mode the controls are as simple as a Tele, which has been my go-to for the last 10 years. This sounds nothing like a Tele, it's a new experience for me. I think there's a whole bunch of new songs hiding in this one!

[@adamnemeth5436]

I bought a Performer Jazzmaster. That’s my first ever US made Fender. I fell in love immediately and became my main guitar.

[@brackendale1986]

My vote is not a Jazzmaster but the G&L Doheny, either US or Tribute both are fantastic and has got a much better trem/bridges

[@jonnyguitar4464]

Not true. The Jazzmaster tremolo is one of the best bridges out there

[@JulianA-tr6pt]

Very cool guitars for sure. About the bridge and trem though, it's not objective like that. It's like saying that a Floyd Rose *IS* better than a Stratocaster tremolo. People like Jazzmasters and Jaguars because of the trem and unconventional (but very useful) features. That's half of the fun. Many players and myself like these guitars because they feel, play, and sound different than the alternatives. I'll admit though, they'll make a guitar tech out of you.

[@BeefNEggs057]

Because the Andertons warehouse is overflowing with the darn things. That’s why.

[@timhouston1638]

And, try .12 gauge flatwounds on a Jaguar. Awesome. Also, cut a fridge magnet and put it under the saddles, they won't loosen anymore. If you're playing a Jazzmaster or Jaguar, You should have .11's on there at the least. Solves a lot of problems.

[@jecky82]

I got the performer Jazzmaster back in December. It's been glorious so far. It's the sound that I'm looking for. Hybrid between a strat and a JM. Simple controls too, and the range of the tone. 🤤

[@TheSailor450]

Painful every time Lee interrupted Pete. Good video otherwise ...

[@zoranallen5205]

TheSailor450 yeah what’s the deal with that?

[@t-tone5560]

Maybe Lee's having a bad day. It's usually Pete who interrupts in other videos. Hopefully he isn't getting too big for his purple boots.

[@p3nf9ld]

It's because the video was probably about 2 hours long before they cut it down. There were so many switching options to get through so Lee was trying to make sure the video wasn't 2 hours long after cutting. I'm sure they have stats that people dont watch long videos.

[@davidbutcher8198]

I thought the same caps having a day lol

[@jimmyjames2022]

I agree. Lee is a very successful Boss but I find in many videos even going back a few years with Rob, Lee gets a bit dismissive rather than a gentle nudge forward, and while Rob made light of it, with Pete's videos it shows even more, maybe because he is an employee, to the point of some viewer discomfort. Fine line I know, I have managed people myself, and it is Anderton's own choice since its their channel. I guess if there's 56 takes in every video, it gets annoying for the participants and the fatigue shows.

[@39MercFlathead]

When I can pull my eyes away from Rebecca of Larkin Poe, I notice that she often plays a Jazzmaster. They always seemed too complicated for me. But then I think a single neck pickup wound 6.5k to 8k is sufficient.

[@_-_Michael_-_]

I done it. After 11 years of playing I bought my fist Jazzmaster. It’s CIJ 2007 model in white. Will swap pickups to Pure Vintage but I love it stock also.

[@groverjuicy]

GodDAMN Pete can play! He's the perfect guy to demo different sounds.