When Fender Got It WRONG! | Friday Fretworks

[@noahpauley]

I personally believe that the offset fenders are quite possibly the best guitars ever made especially the jazzmaster.

[@Gma7788]

If video makers realised, they're getting erased / banned, one person at a time, they'd stop joking and clowning around. 🤡 Once we all erase him, then only the clowns are watching him. It will soon be the clown talking to the clowns.

[@martyneff4008]

Absolutely agree, I use a jazzmaster, jaguar and Bass VI in our band

[@colin_guitars2582]

I couldn't agree more, I bought my Jazzmaster yesterday and I love it. The most comfortable guitar I own.

[@edwardkujawa]

@@martyneff4008 i feel the same they hang nice and have a more punchier sound than a Strat although a Strat is ok

[@johnnymossville]

Imagine this guitar being your "failure". Shows the genius of Leo. I always thought the name needlessly pigeon holed the guitar.

[@danafortier4085]

As their high end guitar Fender should have named it the Music Master or something. I agree it pigeon-holed the guitar unfairly.

[@Quicksilver_Cookie]

@@danafortier4085While I do think originally the name done more harm than good I must admit that Jazzmaster aged as a model rather gracefully. It went from being a flagship luxury feel model, to an underdog played by flannel wearing teens with a lot of fuzz, to again a dignified gentleman. And I think the name - Jazzmaster couldn't be more fitting. It's not a master of jazz, but it's effortlessly cool like a jazz cat. I like to think of it that way.

[@passerby]

The absolutely jawdropping tastefulness of this guy's playing... Just wow.

[@fivewattworld]

Great telling of this story Chris. Thanks for the quote brother.

[@diego_cabanillas]

Need more videos of Chris Buck playing jazzmasters!

[@sambolino44]

No mention of one of my favorite features: the little button that allows you to lock the tremolo. This gives you the ability finish a song in tune if you break a string.

[@FelixHureau]

Shows the dedication of Fender to always improve his designs

[@sharktroubles]

Okay, that initial playing, what a blitz! That got me high.

[@latebloomer6179]

My GOD, man! That opening jam...maybe Fender got it wrong, but you certainly got it right! :D

[@Funkybassuk]

What about that outro jam? 👍🏽

[@larryhall2805]

That didn't sound like jazz. 😛

[@Astro_touches_children]

Check him out on stage with his band.

[@monarcas5502]

@@larryhall2805 that's the thing stratocaster is called liked that but you aren't casting stratos arent you?

[@larryhall2805]

@@monarcas5502 😄. Jazz or not, I wish I could play that well.

[@madbrowndog4887]

I'm ALWAYS blown away by your solos. But I'm utterly mesmerised by your occasional "jazzy" efforts such as this outro (and the one from "I can't stand this pedal").

[@sjazzp]

“A truly incredible design” I can’t agree more! Having out there so many offset designs, imho the Jazzmaster is the most ergonomic guitar for those like me that play sitting down. Wonderful playing Chris, I wish we could se you more playing Jazzmasters

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

Chris delivers.

[@maxjpind]

I just want you to know that I really appreciate your attitude, information, and insight you put into these episodes. However, I must admit that the BIGGEST reason I tune in, is to watch and hear your RIGHT HAND! It’s a friggin’ work of art and I can tell you are always giving it more attention than most guitarists care to, AND IT SHOWS. Tasty, tasty playing as always my friend. 🤟

[@justinmassey5692]

The first vintage guitar I played was a 63’ jazz master and matching Fender Mustang that a guy’s dad bought brand new and kept in its case “because there were always too many kids around.” A magnificent guitar to say the very least. I was the first electric guitar player to play it in 35 years(ish) and I was very honored by it the gentleman loaning the guitar to me for an afternoon of incredibly loud fun. (Jazz master through a 5150 3…).

[@freereveller3099]

You guitar playing and writing is really on another level....Way above many other GuitarTubers....

[@wilkowilkins363]

It's because he's a professional musician with two excellent bands first and foremost ... The KZbin is relatively new ....

[@mrmac3971]

you are my favourite guitarist 2022. just cant get enough of those jams!

[@barreirosneto]

That ending groove! 🥵 Fantastic Mr. Buck!

[@rodgre]

As a Jazzmaster player for almost 30 years now, I love this breakdown of it's history. That said, I can't believe I just saw Chris fingertap on one in the opening jam. Great playing, absolutely, but it's so funny to me that I fell in love with the Jazzmaster BECAUSE it wasn't a shredder guitar! Ha! Nice video.

[@Gma7788]

Born into craziness and don't know anything else. There's more crazy people Born into craziness everyday from now on.

[@edwardkujawa]

alot of people dont appreciate the guitar Don Randall didnt it was noisy buti never thought that thoughhave had four or five now nice guitars

[@edwardkujawa]

some so gs by the Ventures point that out the Jag took care of the noise by pickups sawtooth was supposed to stop it

[@kiddcomet3563]

Awesome playing 👍👍

[@dukeofyorkshire355]

That first solo is the best I've ever seen you do. Respect.

[@cawfeedawg]

The clarity is quite impressive!

[@jeffreytucker905]

HOLY CRAP. That intro! Chris, you were channelling something there...

[@ericmattinen4728]

I always thought the Jazzmaster had such a sweet clean sound. Perfect for modern jazz, not so much for traditional jazz sounds. When you were putting it through its paces, right away I thought of the surf rock sounds of the 60's, then you mentioned it as taking hold in that genre of musicians. Spot on!

[@RedArrow73]

Didn't Al Jardine play one in the heyday of The Beach Boys?

[@Dave-from-Mercer-Island-WA-USA]

Another quality piece, Chris, with one small nit to pick. While surf music is rightfully credited to Southern California the Ventures germinated up the coast in the Seattle/Tacoma music scene. It was there that their interpretation of the music that would be termed "surf music" first found its audience. Proud as we are of how "grunge music'" put us on the map, we are equally proud of the talent that came before. The Ventures, The Sonics, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Jimi, the Wilson sisters ... all world class in their own way.

[@davidLPST]

The playing in this video is on another level Chris. I feel this one really brought something out of you and you seem to suit each other. Beautiful all the way through.

[@TorToroPorco]

Some really powerful and dynamic playing in the intro, the sound feels almost out of place from a guitar that has a laid back vibe to its perceived personality. But then Chris is a true master. Perhaps Fender should build a custom model for Chris called a Tonemaster.

[@benallmark9671]

Love e the idea but we'll have to come up with a different name because tonemaster is the name of their newer line of modular amps.

[@z4570]

Thank you for such a great review of an iconic guitar. Thank you even more for showcasing this guitar without an overdrive of one type or another. I wish more reviewers would follow suite. Well done as usual!

[@robinmiller7958]

Always tasty playing on these videos. Great touch and nice blend of aggressive and subtle dynamics.

[@markdoughty8780]

The best sounding 'failure', I've ever heard...

[@zeromath20]

The Jazzmaster is easily the best fender guitar ever made and also the most underrated bar none

[@Gma7788]

Thanks to the internet for allowing me to ban this clown forever. I'm so glad the program won't ever show me this guy any more.

[@jimmyjimmy951]

And CB does it again.. 👍🇦🇺

[@evanrichter3893]

Michael Lemmo turned me onto these. U can’t listen to Lemmo play a jm and not want to buy one. He’s the man

[@dazdaz713]

Same here never took much notice till I seen him play one .

[@jeffball6656]

All hail King Lemmo! Such a cool talented dude.

[@kevinmurtagh4996]

A ton of classic punk and post-punk bands used them. But I suppose if someone isn’t into those kinds of bands, then they would rarely hear or see them used.

[@evanrichter3893]

@@kevinmurtagh4996 Lemmo was one of the first guitarists I got into when I started playing guitar a couple years ago. I got into the post punk stuff after

[@kevinmurtagh4996]

@@evanrichter3893 Nice! Lemmo is awesome. You can tell that he has had high level training, and has really worked his ass off to get as good as he is. I often wonder if Lemmo is into the classic Jazzmaster bands, i.e. Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr., My Bloody Valentine, Television, etc. I don’t really hear the influence in his personal playing style, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t into those kinds of bands.

[@jozsefizsak]

Very interesting history and wonderful music!

[@TheGuitarEffect]

Never enjoyed one of your intro tracks as much as that one. JM really suits your style mate. Sounded fantastic

[@keithshwalbe6981]

Enlightening, thank you Chris

[@bernhardnizynski4403]

Nice playing!

[@paulbates4100]

Sweet sweet playing Chris!

[@less_concerned1221]

Another great one!!

[@Dog-jk7nc]

Chris i think you might be a master guitarist

[@diegomendivil7101]

Holy mother of Jesus! That opening performance!

[@ramonaHQ]

Your playing is so tasteful. That opening bit was next level.

[@grantwilcox3738]

Tasty playing as always and very informative. Thanks and enjoyed that you jammed in several different styles.

[@dobster5819]

Just wonderful sounds Chris, many thanks.

[@judih.8754]

Truly sublime playing on this video!

[@chrisjohnstone6164]

Boy .. what a jam .. massively enjoyed that .. ta

[@ipuya]

Wow you really put that trem system through it's paces! And not just gratuitously but beautifully integrated in to a killer composition. And then of course there's the playing.... which i can never find the words to describe 😍

[@Poincianaa]

loving the way you make the sounds from the strings and the fingers and everythin

[@glennmartin4232]

That was one of your best intros Chris, wow! Jaws on the ground stuff

[@hoopy63]

Beautiful playing… as always.

[@robinbow7493]

Wow! Beaut playing Chris, as always. The late Magic Slim played Jazzmasters extensively on the Chicago blues scene. Check him out using finger and thumb picks.

[@russellives6069]

The first jazzmaster video that makes me think I need one. Damnit Chris Buck!

[@pwkimbrell-guitar-ringtones]

Gotta get a jazzmaster one of these days!

[@fdfsdfsvsfgsg4888]

Great work "as ever" Chris. Enjoyed it.

[@frankmitman3347]

Loved the playing as always

[@danielpardejo3350]

that end jam!! uau!! that chord bend and then slide at 11:38 just blew my mind!!

[@guitarswhiskeyandgolf]

Incredible expressive playing as always Chris

[@edwardhurd6096]

Another great video Chris. Your masterful playing never ceases to amaze and inspire, and your well-researched and articulate commentary rivets my interest from start to finish-thank you! For future consideration, would love to hear your thoughts or musings on Steve Howe along with his extensive gear and/or repertoire. I’m particularly interested in his routine use of seemingly out-of-place jazz boxes for his amazing work with Yes in the ‘70s. Thanks so much in advance. Also, very much looking forward to Cardinal Black’s forthcoming album, BTW. Cheers.

[@vampolascott36]

I got a '60s Fender Jaguar back in the '70s. It was my first good, American made guitar. Guys like me gravitated towards Jags and Jazzmasters because they were an inexpensive way to get a Fender. Fenders were all American made back then. Then they became famous with indy and grunge guitarists that bought these guitars for the same reason I did.

[@LuvHrtZ]

As always, totally spectacular playing!

[@dcthegreatest24]

The J Mascis Jazzmaster Indonesian made Squier is a really amazing JM for the money. Mine came set up perfectly, and my favorite of my collection amongst fender tele and strat, prs, and schecter tele deluxe by a lot.

[@Badhands55]

I’ve had the purple sparkle one about 16 years- nothing wrong with mine- it’s killer

[@msumungo]

My uncle (he is 82 yo) has one he bought as new. He still plays it sometimes.

[@kjatexas3679]

That’s a Jaguar, Joe Pass is playing. The Jazzmaster is still a great guitar. My first good guitar was an early ‘60s sunburst Jazzmaster, subsequently refinished white. Bob Bogle, of the Ventures, probably was the main influence in the purchase, but Fender had the market pretty well tied up, in the ‘60s. Everyone wanted a Fender of one model or another. I’m surprised at what they are asking for that vintage Jazzmaster. Vintage Jazzmasters typically have gone in the 5-6 thousand US dollars range. Really like your outro.

[@fivewattworld]

Or is it a bass vi?

[@modestoney1577]

@@fivewattworld XD he was a rather short guy, wasn`t he?

[@marcmistermarc]

The Jaguar was a loan guitar belonging to the rehab program he was in for some time. Forget the name of the hospital but that’s the story behind him playing the Jag.

[@jackgreenwood1817]

@@marcmistermarc rehab program/ cult! Sounds of Synanon is a great album tho

[@mitchellcutler2888]

Hello from Canada. Great video and you are a great guitarist. I purchased the Squire version and I love it.

[@mjf1036]

As usual your solos are indeed masterful! Thank you for these Friday concerts

[@justinbishopmusic]

Love my AMPRO II, as my profile picture suggests. It’s my go-to for live playing because of the preset button he mentions here. Flip the switch, and it growls like a humbucker. Truly a versatile instrument. And it looks cool too.

[@craigthomson3621]

The American Pro II is a fine iteration of the Jazzmaster (I have a lefty in Dark Knight with a Rosewood board).

[@justinbishopmusic]

@@craigthomson3621 so with the toggle switch up, any idea what the 3-way toggle switch does? Everything sounds different, but I can’t figure out why? My favorite is with 3-way in the neck position and the push-button up.

[@craigthomson3621]

Justin, the three way toggle switch below the neck pickup at the bottom of the guitar switches from Bridge pickup only (position 1), Both pickups together (position 2), Neck pickup only (position 3). If you pull UP the Master Tone Push-Push switch (which is at the bottom of the guitar by the input jack) then the Bridge pickup is Tapped. When the Master Tone Push-Push switch is in the DOWN position then the Bridge pickup is NOT Tapped. The switch above the Neck pickup at the top of the guitar is the series circuit switch. When this switch is engaged by flicking it toward the TOP of the guitar, this combines the Bridge and Neck positions and allows the use of the rotary wheel Series Circuit Volume and Series Circuit Tone controls (again these are at the top of the guitar). When this switch is in the DOWN position then the series circuit is NOT engaged and the rotary wheel controls at the top of the guitar will not operate. Please note this description applies to the American Professional II Jazzmaster model only (other versions of the Jazzmaster have different controls - specifically the rhythm circuit). Hope this helps.

[@jltrem]

Now this is cool, the Buckster with a Jazzmaster.

[@lysaarvideo]

Thank you for a good, deep tour de Jazzmaster. On the inserted photo of the great Joe Pass it looks to me like he is playing a Fender Jaguar. The Gibson Les Paul in some ways had a similar history. It really gained its place in music in the mid 60s with a sound no one expected.

[@aprilkurtz1589]

Gosh, I love the sound of those. Nice and snarly, if you want it. Reminds me of an SG sometimes.

[@ulfsvensson9710]

Isn't it a Jaguar Joe Pass is playing in that picture? I seen him with one before. I surely miss mine. sold it in a weak moment.

[@roughcutguitars]

There's enough of us who had those weak moments to form a support group :-)

[@davidward5225]

My favorite electric guitar body style

[@PaisleyPatchouli]

Excellent history lesson Chris! Nice playing too!

[@gshick]

Chris has gotta be the best player on KZbin!

[@MatthewSpringer]

The trick with a Jazzmaster, especially with stock wiring, is you're constantly managing the high end. You can get too much to too little and back again very very quickly. I have mine wired with 500k audio volume pots in both lead and rhythm circuits. You absolutely can play jazz with them, but you need the flat wounds in 12+. The high end really helps cut through with effects and not loose your base tone. I have a thin skin avri with the Shelby Pollard black bobbins and they're phenomenal. It's hard to describe the sound you get out of a well dialed in JM, they sound very vocal with a laid back "wise" vibe. The thing is this more than I think any other guitar style the offsets are a thing you just kinda "get" or don't. I own a bunch of other high end guitars, but my JM(s) are homebase.

[@SCARFACE69247]

A wah wah pedal is a big standalone tone knob. You would be surprised by the tone a good one can get you.

[@RichBriere]

Classy in every Word and Note 🎶

[@BobPerrone]

I love my Jazzmaster, comfy to play and nice warm tones.

[@Guesswho-x4o]

Nice playing, and that's a GOOD guitar

[@thouston0]

In '79 I brought a '66 Jazzmaster that had been refinished for $180 in a pawnshop. I honestly didn't know much about Jazzmasters, only that my blues idol Magic Slim played one. I gigged and recorded with it until around 1994. There were too many musicians/people looking at it at our shows..one time I was sure that one dude was looking to steal it..so I retired it. I sold it in 2018 for the down payment on our condo. I miss it, it's the only piece of gear that regret selling.

[@Wardell43]

I went to school with a guy that had a Jazzmaster. It sounded great at a house party that he played at back in 1967. I also had a friend that had a brother that had a Jaguar and wanted me to set it up. The Jaguar is a monster guitar.

[@markcolvin8129]

You're coming to my town! Pemberton barn dance in September. Can't wait! I'll be in the front row trying to figure out how you're doing all that stuff. As always, great little history lesson and tasteful playing. Great video.

[@markcolvin8129]

Ahh, just found out it's a different Chris Buck Band. Shoot. Oh well, if you want to come and tour western Canada sometime. I'll be there.

[@dew-me8yp]

Good God, man. Your tone is amazing….

[@dw7704]

Don’t forget before the Esquire, Fender was making lap steels. Of course these didn’t have the staying power, but we’re still pretty cool. Jazzmasters may be misnamed, but they are comfortable

[@simongreen1784]

F*****G HELL! What an intro!

[@neiledwards6795]

Absolutely love my 62 jazzmaster I’ve flirted with strats, teles and Even Gretsch but I always come back to the JM it just feels right.

[@taildragger53]

Very ,very tasteful playing Chris! You coaxed the best tones from the instrument especially during the last few mins. I think jazz/ blues session man Mickey Baker played either a Jazzmaster or Jag, either way it was an offset Fender. He's pictured with it on one of his early LP covers.Looks real cool with his shades on.

[@hippiekarl7]

I have one without the body-contours (I gave it 3 P90s + a Vari-Tone and a Les Trem twang-bar w/roller bridge).....it's an Eastwood non-reverse Firebird called a 'StormBird'. It's heavy AF to wear around for a whole show, but plays and sounds like a good dream.

[@KevinMerinoCreations]

You are the Guitar Master!😁

[@djmojolosangeles]

Fantastic guitar playing 👏👏 I was always intrigued by the sounds of a Jazzmaster, especially in surf music, I recently got myself a J Mascis signature model and I am enjoying it very much! Thank you for putting this video together, God Bless!

[@chrisjackson9626]

Chris is a wonderful guitarist and great story teller. Having listened to Chris's stuff on Spotify, to me there's a Vernon Reid feel to his playing at times.

[@kens.5095]

Chris, do you have any examples of you playing surf-style guitar? Would love to hear what you would do with it. Cheers!

[@shea086]

Beautiful sound and playing on this lovely guitar. Now youve made my mind up or the guitar playing has. Both. Thanks Sir Chris Buck.

[@stephenpavlik9007]

Dude...love your playing technique!

[@kens.5095]

Gotta say Buck may well be THE top slinger working today, bar none. Great jammin'!

[@mig6953]

they are a pita to setup, even high-end fender variants but once you get them just right, they truly sing

[@williama-d6]

sounds sweet

[@NINEWALKING]

One of the best clean Fender sounds for me is Costello's I want you. Sure over years he have had driven variants but clean sound one has the sublime tone imho.

[@TheFlutecart]

Something magical about the 7.25" radius and the narrow nut spacing. It seems Fender took what was cool about the Jazzmaster and left only the look of it in the later made models. Many coming with modern neck specs, flatter 9.25 or 12 inch radius and wider nut spacing. I changes the feel and the way you play it. Not the same guitar without the vintage specs. Look at the vintage one in Chris's video here, you can clearly see the heavy radius on the fingerboard. They almost refuse to make a neck like that anymore. Luckily Allparts still make vintage spec replacement necks in Japan.

[@darwinsaye]

I’d love to see more variety for necks. 7.25” radius is great. Even though I have small hands, I’d love to see a thick U with a narrow nut spacing. I’m also a fan of V and half V necks. Also wish they would roll the edges on *all* necks.

[@sgd5k292]

In the early '60s, I learned to play on a '52 Tele but in 1963 I really wanted that Jazzmaster that was displayed in a music store window. But, as a 16 yr old, I could not afford it (it took many lawns mowed to just buy the Tele!) Fast forward to 2 1/2 years ago, I saw a new Haze Jazzmaster with triple P-90s for only $241 shipped from Australia and I thought "why not!" and ordered it. I found it was a very nice guitar....especially after upgrading the tremolo to a Fender AVRI and the bridge also to Fender. Then, last December, due to how much I liked the Haze JM, I decided I wanted a real Jazzmaster, and after some research, ordered a new American Professional II. It was supposed to be shipped in a "few weeks" which did not happen and a few weeks ago, I was informed it would not ship until this coming December (supply chain issues!). Oh well! In the mean time, I had given the Haze JM to my 14 year old granddaughter who I taught to play on an acoustic. When she tried my Haze JM she loved it.... so guess what? It is now hers and I am now Jazzmasterless! Excellent solo and video about a great guitar!

[@chrisact9601]

Great video, Chris. Do you use a tonne of compression? You seem to have huge sustain without a lot of distortion?

[@Peter7966]

A friend of mine had one in the early 70s. He bought it used from a pawn shop for a mere pittance. At some point he traded it for a Japanese Les Paul imitation, a piece of junk. His Jazzmaster was a great guitar to play. I know he wishes he still had it. And I know he's kicking himself for letting it slip away. It just wasn't cool at the time to be a rock player and be playing a guitar designed and marketed for Jazz players. I wonder if there is a guitars today, that is quietly great but not cool... a guitar that someday will be as sought after as the Jazzmaster?

[@fribersson]

Ouch.

[@michaelhubbell1260]

Gibson robot guitar? lol maybe it'll be sought after for nostalgia alone

[@davidkenneth3983]

Its been my favorite since i had a 60 hang tags on it still in70s since my 58 that was bastdzd.in late 70s punk era w t tops stripped finish bare wood toggle only 3 way best vibrato stock arm still is i paid 600 owner saying it was a jag srewed up had great action grear sound great freak git you couldnt pay to get the sound out of anything.

[@davidkenneth3983]

You dont get it .(yet)sad.amazngly great 2x sad.its allright i hope it stays extremely unpopuler for at least my life time its allready to latemascus costello sonic y. And to many unfortunetly others now.exquisite sound im one whom never understood until my 60 mint hang taged never touched perfect sounding git. To die for i was after of course marshall 50 strat lespaul cliched to death sound which was excellent iggy stooges dead boys everyone who snarled sound .

[@modonnell9284]

@@davidkenneth3983 Remedial English. Check it out.

[@Mark-tw6qu]

Tom Verlaine such an underrated player. Television were a ground breaking band.

[@kimhalley8950]

Wow, that opening! My JM will never ever sound like that…