Comparing Jazzmaster Pickups

[@BigSmonk420]

For those who have trouble comparing Seymour Duncan Antiquity II bridge @ 1:15 both @ 1:44 neck @ 2:10 rhythm @ 2:40 Seymour Duncan Antiquity I bridge @ 3:22 both @ 3:53 neck @ 4:23 rhythm @ 5:05 59's bridge @ 7:14 both @ 7:55 neck @ 8:29 rhythm @ 9:53 Nice pickups and playing btw

[@alexstrahle4650]

This is awesome thanks!

[@BigSmonk420]

Alex Strahle btw which of the three pickups demoed had the deepest low end to you?

[@alexstrahle4650]

The 59's, then the Antiquity I's

[@TooLooze]

Big Smonk Thank you!!

[@humbleurchin834]

Big Smonk, thanks for making these shortcuts!

[@joakeen]

Great video, I like the range of genres in the demos. Radiohead, The Smiths, some blues, some jazzy stuff. Well done.

[@alexstrahle4650]

+Joaquin Lopez Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@zackymueller]

What radiohead song is it?? Its driving me nuts

[@MechStep09]

@@zackymuellermy iron lung :)

[@GarthIvers]

The best Jazzmaster tone on KZbin. I love your 59! (Also I bought Antiquity1s after listening to this video! Thanks! )

[@alexstrahle4650]

Thank you so much man!

[@themodularmodular]

How do you like the Ant I?

[@Fatherflot64]

Agreed. There are a ton of videos out there. I hear jazzies run through fuzzes and mulitple delays, shimmer revebs, distortions, etc. And some of that is great, especially the really atmospheric stuff, but this is the gold standard for PURE Jazzmaster tone, in all its supple, sexy, uptown glory. One listens to the gorgeous, unadorned voice of the Jazzmaster and suddenly understands Leo Fender's vision of the perfect solid body jazz guitar. Absolutely mesmerizing.

[@charleswesley9907]

It's so refreshing to see a young person who plays a guitar with great finesse and the ability to get a great tone out of it . I saw a young fellow beating a vintage Moserite to death thinking he was getting the most from it .Anyone that knows Moserite knows it's not a cheap guitar to fram on .

[@zororosario]

Shell Pink was the colour in my two elder sisters bedroom in 1965. Same year I touched a Fender Mustang my brother bought. Seeing these makes me smile! Thanks for the video.

[@abelramirez7320]

Probably the best Jazzmaster demo on KZbin.

[@torontolarrivee7965]

I don't know why you're talking about pickups. Your more urgent issue is knee patches.

[@alexstrahle4650]

Can't afford new pants when you buy all these pickups

[@Renshen1957]

LOL, good reply

[@areyoujelton]

Ur gay

[@Renshen1957]

+Jelton Inc., Immature troll comment.

[@areyoujelton]

No U r

[@feloniousmonk321]

Thanks for playing them clean and delicately, and not putting them through a ton of gain like people like to do in other demo vids.

[@nansenscat9315]

This was so helpful. I’ve been considering some Antiquity 1s for my Jazzmaster and you’ve helped me decide to go for it. Such a great comparison video. And you’re a fantastic player! Thanks so much.

[@alexstrahle4650]

Thank you so so much! Glad it was helpful

[@6AM_YT]

I'm surprised to hear that the II's sound more like the 59's than the I's. Also, surprised that 59's seem to be the highest output. Does the two newer guitars have the same value of volume pots?

[@itdies2dayyo]

The original vintage really sends chills down your whole body....

[@alexstrahle4650]

It's even better in person haha

[@themodularmodular]

depends on your computer volume "knob" setting tho :-D

[@geoffpedd8715]

Fantastic demo and really beautiful tone and playing. Quick question: Your bridge tones are so nice and not "shrill" on the high-end which can happen on Jazzmasters. Were you running the guitar volume and tone knobs on 10 or were they backed down a little? Just curious.

[@patricelongchamps9880]

oufff the original 59 blowed my mind. The bridge is so well balanced. Thanks for sharing.

[@fer_fdi]

Thanks for the great comparison and wonderful playing (and useful clean dynamic playing). Love the sound of the SD Ant. II in both position. It's my fave.

[@donaldfilbert4832]

Great demo - great playing !! Thanks !! I have 14 guitars: Les Pauls; SG; strat; Tele; ES335; ES369; etc. And my Jazzmaster is my favorite of the bunch !! It is a huge mystery to me why they were not way more popular thru the ages ! I LOVE the tone !! The body shape is most elegant and very comfortable to hold/play. And the tremolo is the best design of all types !! In my opinion !!

[@goldwold]

Man I dig your style. Thanks for posting. Got all the info I needed on the antiquity 1's and 2's. Thank you.

[@alexstrahle4650]

Awesome! so glad I could help!

[@Alonzito23]

Is this Morrissey's blond cousin? All jokes aside, tasty playing man, it's always good to see great jazzmaster videos.

[@alexstrahle4650]

Hahahah thanks man!

[@Salverb]

My search for the elusive fsr in shell pink always brings me back to this fantastic video-- thank you!

[@alexstrahle4650]

Thank you so much!

[@francisgori5631]

Alex Strahle- Thanks for this demo, due in great part to it- I ended up putting Antiquity 1's in the lefty Jazzmaster build I just completed. Couldn't be happier! Fantastic tone, and all that bright Jazzmaster goodness. Appreciate you putting this up, it was tremendously helpful! Great playing, and fantastic guitar collection! Cheers!

[@alexstrahle4650]

Thank you so much man! I love hearing that I was able to help someone else!

[@erichlawrence4142]

Why is the jazzmaster so overlooked?!? I have two with antiquity I in one and II in the other. Love them. I enjoy playing them far more than my strats.

[@zororosario]

The Shell Pink Jazzmaster w/Antiques II Seymouur Duncans's is for real, the sound is just like I remember in the mid 60's when I grew up listening to the Ventures.

[@Eramsay121]

The tone on that '59 literally made my jaw drop. Goddamn dude.

[@alexstrahle4650]

Yeah, that guitar is my favorite!

[@bobbyblountmusic4910]

I got some Ants put in mine inspired by this video some time last year and I've been super happy with them ever since. I'd been through the stock ones and some others I didn't care for but loved the sound you got on this video. I got a I in the bridge and a II in the neck. That along with a Stay trem bridge has turned it into a great machine so thanks for your fantastic demo!

[@jordanebacher]

I'm thinking of putting an antiquity 1 in the bridge and an antiquity 2 in the neck of my squire classic vibe Jazzmaster. Does the antiquity 2 in the neck kind of sound like a strat or is it still Jazzmaster sounding and kind of mellow but also has clarity? Also how does the middle position sound? Combining those two pickups still makes it sound like the classic middle position sound of a Jazzmaster right?

[@themindful7342]

Damn I was sold on those antiquity II's right when you got started. Aso I can't believe how close in tone the II neck is with the original 59 neck pickup. Bridge pickups of each guitar were pretty close but more noticeably different. Fantastic tone and really nice, pretty playing!

[@antonr.2101]

Best Jazzmaster demo ever....your riff selections were so spot on...captured all those Jazmaster nuances.....and I sooooo badly want a '59 Jazzy now...thanks !! Lol! They all sounded super... Antiquity II's might end up in my Mascis soon...though Kinman pickups are quite fabulous in their own right...and dead quiet!

[@bravo2789]

Great collection. luv the jazzmasters. Love the J. Marr melodies at the end.

[@alexstrahle4650]

Thanks man!

[@sneakking101]

You’re playing with the Rhythm circuit on the 62’ White Jazzmaster is just making me want to get a Jazzmaster, absolutely phenomenal!

[@KingDilph]

damn i dont get how these vintage pickups have so much more more sparkle. sic vid

[@alexstrahle4650]

Yeah! it's crazy. Thanks!

[@watkinscopicat]

KingDilph the gold guard has a big effect on the sound.

[@enzoantoniazzi1644]

Hello. I have a cuestion ¿what is the value of your pots on the jazzmaster avri whit antiquity I? Thanks a lot.

[@jasonlollar2647]

I have a 59 too and the body wood is alder but its super light and like yours I can get a super sweet round sound out of it. Some of that seems to do with the aluminum pick guard- I have had alot of different pickups in it and compared it to plastic guards. Mine has an unusual neck taper too- very thin at the nut

[@alexstrahle4650]

I feel the same way about the pick guard! and mine has the same neck taper, I think it was a jazz master thing and love it

[@charlieleonardo]

I liked the sound of the shell pink JM!

[@Xxmeca421xX]

I have a from scratch build going. Got a custom body made with a flamed maple top. Still have to get a neck, and pups. Thanks for the video

[@sethhorne7842]

This is brilliant, been debating on antiquity ones or twos as of late, great playing also!!

[@alexstrahle4650]

Glad I could help haha! I'd love to hear which ones you preferred.

[@UrielsJunkDrawer]

That 59 sounds amazing.

[@alexstrahle4650]

Thank you so much

[@YeahBuddyMTB]

Could you breakdown the settings you did to achieve that warm jazzy sound in the last guitar demo? I just picked up a Jazzmaster and I'm working on figuring out the seemingly endless combinations of settings between the numerous switch, rollers, and tone. MY GOD it's overwhelming....and I LOVE it. So many sounds from one guitar. The Tele is going to be collecting dust for a while I believe... Thanks for any help, suggestions, info. you can provide. Great playing by the way....really, really nice!

[@alexstrahle4650]

Its the jazz circuit on the Jazzmaster and the amp is treble on 5 bass on 5 and a little spring reverb

[@nazmoking3171]

Very nice playing my friend! Liked hearing the Radiohead piece in particular but it all was good. Antiquity 2’s sounded great.

[@jpook730]

That '59 is absolute Jazzmaster perfection man. Wow.

[@alexstrahle4650]

Thank you so much! I'm a big fan

[@jeffreybiscoe6]

Thank you ,I am having one built for me and really enjoyed hearing antiquity 1 comparison. They have been my choice but I gotta admit I like the 2s better than I expected but still going with the 1s... Those original pickups have some little different mojo to my ears though ' wow,'. Just finally caught the jazzmaster vibe after spending some time with one..I never even considered owning one,Im a a telecaster guy but now its all I can think about since playing one for about a hour. Thanks again for this amazing comparison. JB

[@alexstrahle4650]

Yeah, they're all good but there are just subtleties about the 1's that I like better

[@vampyros1]

No question, but you play beautifully… Great taste and choice of notes.

[@levijessegonzalez3629]

Also what is the rythem circuits cap in the 59 that you mentioned here? Starting a build and would love to get those tones your getting from the pre cbs fender.. Ceramic disc cap?

[@alexstrahle4650]

The rhythm circuit is a 1 Meg volume pot, 50 K tone pot, .02uf capacitor and I believe it is a ceramic disk cap.

[@levijessegonzalez3629]

@@alexstrahle4650 can you get that tone by just rolling down the tone knob on the standard circuit, or is there something special about the rythem circuit?

[@levijessegonzalez3629]

@@alexstrahle4650 debating about adding in that circuit or not

[@brianbeattie4358]

Great demo! The Antiquity I's are the winner to my ears!

[@DanSZiegler]

Great video and playing! Just learning about Jazzmasters. Interesting to hear the difference in these pickups. Thanks!

[@aanyla6746]

hey for the pink jazzmaster do you know what pots were equipped in them at the time?

[@alexstrahle4650]

I believe they were the stock pots for a Classic Player JM

[@fabiopompeo]

I'm thinking of upgrading my JMVM to II's neck and I's bridge. I like the sound of the open arm (AVRI65) but the sweetest and darkest bridge. You're a great reference on the Jazzmaster, could you share your point of view on this? Thank you

[@alexstrahle4650]

Yeah, thats a great idea. Sometimes I feel as though the neck pickup of the I's is kinda murky so having a II in the neck would help for sure.

[@justincournoyer8853]

What song is that your playing at 3:38 ? that is pretty cool.. sounds Beatle-ish. The little chord progression at 4:23 I'm feeling that too Alex..

[@alexstrahle4650]

The first one is My Iron Lung by Radiohead. The second one is just me messing around haha

[@zackymueller]

I read every single comment to figure out what song that was. It was driving me nuts.

[@mikeseager2399]

Excellent playing beautiful rich 59 tone - others are lovely amazingly different voices! Like similar people except very different!

[@starshineraiser6729]

I’m so lost. I have an American 60s model and I’m in love. But, I want to get different pickups with just a bit more midrange. I’m thinking Antiquity 1 or 2, but I also don’t know which pots I’d prefer, 250, 500, or keep the 1 Meg.

[@alexstrahle4650]

I mean changing the pots is the easiest and cheapest so I'd start there and then look into pickups unless you really want that classic JM sound which 1 meg pots are totally a part of.

[@MarceloDurham]

Hey there great video! I have a question ... are these all with 1m pots? thanks!

[@alexstrahle4650]

Yes indeed.

[@MarceloDurham]

Alex Strahle thanks!

[@alexstrahle4650]

@@MarceloDurham Glad I could help

[@blkcrowe999]

That 59 sounds amazing!!!

[@alexstrahle4650]

blkcrowe999 thanks! It's my favorite

[@TheFRiNgEguitars]

Guitar #1 with SVR-2 pickups on the rhythm circuit sounds closest to my original '65 Jazzmaster. I no longer have the guitar, way back from 1970, but do have two original tunes from my band "The Blank Expression". My '65 Jazzmaster was played on these, the Rhythm circuit and thru a '69 Deluxe Reverb, sweet as can be. Your '59 has a wonderful jazz tone, and this rhythm circuit very special indeed. It sounds wonderful!

[@wmanker1]

Thanks for the Jazzmaster breakdown. Just picked up a Classic Player Jazzmaster & want a more traditional sound. To your ear which Antiquities pickups accomplish that I OR II" s. Thx Wm

[@derrickharmon7980]

Cool collection I want a TVL jazzmaster that ox blood one is such a classy look n I like the layout with the two toggles 👌

[@SnowMonkeySoFunky]

What do you think about the Mastery bridge you have on the '59? I bought a Classic Player back in June, and love everything about it aside from horrific string ringout that happens behind the stock bridge. It's to a point where I keep my microfiber cloth for wiping off dust crammed behind the strings back there. Does the Mastery help with that? And do you feel it keeps tuning more stable with heavy tremolo usage?

[@alexstrahle4650]

The Mastery does sound better to my ear. It also stays in tune for me better. But it will not get rid of the ringing, they make a buzz stop for Jazzmasters that remedies that issue but then you can't play behind the bridge if that's something you like.

[@SnowMonkeySoFunky]

Good to know, thanks dude!

[@alexstrahle4650]

Yeah man!

[@NickGodwin]

for what its worth - bought a Japanese left hand FSR JM last year here in the UK, very happy. Fender have ignored UK lefties for so long in the Jazzmasters coming into UK. Anyway, I persevered with the original bridge but splashed out on Mastery bridge and trem. Best thing I ever did. The string ring out is a quirk I have got used to. It doesn't go away but the guitar stays in tune even when divebombing. Very useful video, helping me decide on what pickups to buy. And lovely playing Alex.

[@Blueguitar007]

The ringing is one of the unique "features"of a JM, it produces overtones when playing and can give a droning to some notes.

[@humbleurchin834]

Alex Strahle, thanks so much for demoing these 3 guitars and pickups! This is exactly what I've been looking for. I've been researching how to best convert my Classic Player JM so that it sounds like a '59 JM for months now. I'd settled on the idea of getting Lollars and cutting the pots down to 500k, but after doing some research I didn't like how hot those pickups are compared to SD Antiquities (or the fact I'd have to spend extra changing the pots out). The SD Antiquity I set is what I was leaning towards, but after watching your video, I think I'll go with a SD Antiquity I neck pickup, and a Antiquity II bridge pickup (the A1 bridge pickup sounded a little muddy compared to the '59 bridge pickup IMO, perhaps you could offer your opinion on that idea? having played a real '59!) Also, great playing, and the proper clean tone in your video is much appreciated.

[@alexstrahle4650]

Awesome! Glad this was helpful

[@chikemazdga]

That '59 sounds killer, man!

[@alexstrahle4650]

Thanks!

[@lueymeteora1410]

Oof! The chime is gorgeous! (Gold guard). Don't know why these never took off - it does cleans cleaner and..well, better, than Strats. We all just have grown accustomed to that spongey sound Strats are known for ...but I would put it to you that Jazzies might just be the tone we all [r/whoosh!] missed.

[@PleksiHeddamo]

Nice playing and terrific tone.

[@alexstrahle4650]

Thanks man!

[@MarceloDurham]

Did you repainted the Classic Player? Never saw it on this color ...

[@steampunk456]

Would love to hear your thoughts on SD Antiquity I's versus the authentic 58 pickups. I have a Squire VM Jazzmaster with CBS spec pickups but the high strings seem to have some nasty peaks to them so I'm considering swapping them out for the SDs or Novak's. From what I've read, any of the 50's spec pickups will have more of a mellow top end. Can you please confirm this?

[@alexstrahle4650]

The 50's have a mellower top end for sure. Jazzmasters are a little on the bright side for some people. Try lowering the pickups on the high string side a little and see if that evens it out.

[@cs1542]

Hey dude - have you tried the Kinman's ? Imma drop them beeatches in soon.

[@cs1542]

also btw - dig your playing style. most videos succk.

[@alexstrahle4650]

No I haven't, have you used them before? and thanks!

[@cs1542]

Have not - gonna try 'em and I'll let you know

[@musicmatty67]

All beautiful sounding guitars and nice playing as well👌

[@haraldwestman6137]

Awesome demo! In tune guitars!!!! Nice playing! Complete absence of wanking through a Big Muff!!! Structured comparison! Great sounds from the Anitiquity 2s and and the 59. Less impressed with the Antiquity 1s. And again: This is how a demo should be done! AAA+++ from me!

[@alexstrahle4650]

Thank you so much man!

[@kingralph543]

Nice playing and nice collection.

[@alexstrahle4650]

Thank you!

[@alexandernolson]

Hey dude I know this is an old video but could you do a comparison of the J Mascis Squier to that ‘59? It would be interesting to see how they compare

[@alexstrahle4650]

I don't have one but if I could get my hands on one I would

[@edwardregemann9410]

I believe played as Leo intended. Nice!

[@jesus_nunez]

I'm contemplating on whether to get my 3rd JM. I've had a couple MIJ's from the 90's and sold them both. I've been a Vox guy for the last few years which was sometimes a harsh combo, and I just switched over to a Fender DR a few months ago… really thinking about getting another Jazzmaster after hearing and seeing your 59 JM. God bless - this junk is so good!

[@4bbl4sp2ex]

that 59 still has so much clarity in the rhythm circuit! holy crap! my antiquity i sounds nothing like that... that thing is rad!

[@alexstrahle4650]

Thanks Man! Something about that 59 haha

[@SMAWA9]

The 59 sounds brilliant ❤

[@germanmartinez1994]

Great comparison, and what an awesome collection of JM's!! subbed =)

[@tears_of_heck]

this is a rad video dude. thank you.

[@alexstrahle4650]

Thank you so much man! hope it helps!

[@borealico]

Perfect demo! Just a question: what do you have for pots in these guitars? Specially in the pink one with the antiquity II? Thanks!

[@cpickell1987]

would also love to know. I'm considering a set of Antiquity II's with 250k pots.

[@stephengordon5085]

Nice demo comparison. Interesting, I thought the antiquity 2 sounded closer to the vintage sound!

[@alexstrahle4650]

Certain aspects of both sound like the vintage pickup. But I like the low end of the originals so the I's appealed to me more

[@crossbones911]

Did you see if the resistor and capacitor values in the rythm circuit are the same across your jazzmasters? Mind sharing what they are in the vintage one?

[@THEItchybruddah]

Thanks. This was VERY useful. Pondering replacing the critters in the Mascis as I have 2 “real” P90 instruments.

[@alexstrahle4650]

If you like the pickups in that guitar I wouldn't change anything but if you're looking for something fresh I absolutely recommend them.

[@THEItchybruddah]

Alex Strahle For “wobble”P90 deployment I have a Reverend 390 that functions beautifully. I need some of that glassy goodness I think. (At least on the bridge.)

[@THEItchybruddah]

P.S. Nice touch. You played things that would actually appear in a rhythm section! HUZZAH!!

[@alexstrahle4650]

@@THEItchybruddah Thanks! Tried to make it useful.

[@TroubleinZION]

This is exactly what I wanted to see. :)

[@alexstrahle4650]

Thanks

[@TannerSmithMusic]

Trying to decide on getting a classic player or investing the money into the 62 AVRI. Any input? Is the American made JM that much better?

[@Chileanseaweed]

Don't know much about JM's (sure love them), but for what I've heard and read, all players come down to the same opinion: Get the real thing for the cheapest price you can find. Look for vintage non-astronomically pricey models. Consider modding with a pickup swap, etc. I'd either save and get the AVRI, or get the Squier J Mascis and mod it heavily. But for MIM's... overall opinion is "why if you'd have to mod them anyways for the real sweet JM sound". That is, if you're a tone freak. If you don't mind, just get any lol

[@alexstrahle4650]

Both are great guitars. Personally I love my 62' reissue more than the classic player, but i've also worked on the 62' more.

[@joshuamauk6759]

This is great. I am building a JM from parts and have a prewired pickguard with Antiquity II pickups on the way. Who do you play with?

[@alexstrahle4650]

That's awesome! I play with a few bands Opus Orange, Loud Forest, and oblio

[@bobbyblount5462]

Love the sounds and playing. My opinion will probably deviate from the popular one, but even though the '59 is the business, I'm loving the Antiquity IIs. Hopefully it's not because I'm a Ric Ocasek fanboy and the color scheme has me going there. Your bridge pickups are everything I want mine to be. Bright, chimey and twangy...where as mine would be more described as...ear piercing, blood curdling, insanity inducing. I had stock MIJs in mine and swapped them for Duncan Hots years ago but it was scarcely an improvement (though the middle and neck sound fine). Love that bridge sound you're getting though, and you and I have similar clean playing styles so it makes me even more like, "I KNOW THIS CAN HAPPEN FOR ME!" Are you running 1M pots in everything and are you rolled off the treble or volume knobs at all? I was looking into a Novak Fat for my bridge but if I can get things warmed up even JUST A BIT for about half that price I might look into the Antiquity IIs.

[@alexstrahle4650]

I am using the stock pots in all of the guitars. Which I should know the value of but I don't. The Deluxe Reverb helps a lot. It pairs nicely with the Jazzmasters. I was using an AC30 6/tb that I loved but it was way too brittle with these guitars. If you want warmth from the bridge pickup, I feel like the I's do that better.

[@77Kaczoszka77]

Nice sound of all of them 😊

[@jeffreybiscoe6]

Alex ,I'd like your opinion..I'm new to jazzmasters, I'm a tele guy and your vision helped as I was thinking of SD Antiquity 1s vs II's in my build..Going with 1s. I, also have a thing for a jazzmaster with tv Jones classics ,( fender custom shop has done this before )what's the general reception of a tv Jones loaded Jazzmaster..Jazzmaster enthusiast seem very critical to mods compared to the tele community from my little experience with this model guitar .Would it be much easier to sell a factory spec type Jazzmaster than a modded one if I ever decided to sell my guitar being built .. Thanks JB - PS well it's now Sept of 2019 ~ finally in final rounds of JM build as 'Lifes unexpected showed up & put it on hold . I never dreamed it would be a two year + build ~ ash body black laquer - USACG before Tommy left company roasted maple neck with extra dark rosewood , illuminated side marker glow green,mint green pick guard . Still stuck on Antquity 1s or 2 or because of cash maybe Fender Vintage 65 they sound good to me too . Hope you are well ,peace out . JB

[@alexstrahle4650]

Depends on who you talk to. I put TV jones in a Jazzmaster for a friend awhile ago. JM players don't mind modding, look at Sonic Youth or MBV. What the Jazzmaster community doesn't like is when people try to remove the quirks from the JM like putting on a buzz stop or removing the rhythm circuit.

[@alexstrahle4650]

Thats awesome! I think people will really dig it!

[@alexstrahle4650]

That'a amazing man! can't wait to see it

[@leopolddenpolder6123]

I like the 59's for their warmth and antique 1 for it's darkness. Antique seem similar to 1's less with less character

[@Orieus]

very cool vid. Ur jazzmasters are awesome, esp ur '59. i guess ur shell pink is a custom ordered color? awesome dude

[@alexstrahle4650]

Thanks man! actually the pink is a Classic Player limited edition, they're surprisingly affordable if you can find one

[@Orieus]

No way! ill def have to look into that! thanks for the info. I have a japanese model in candy apple red, '03. Im soon going to modify the pickups. The neck plays like a dream. Im on the hunt for more JMs. Great playing and awesome Jazzmasters!

[@alexstrahle4650]

That's awesome! can't have too many JMs

[@earthquaker75]

Good sounds! I got a 62 mij with Seymour ant 2s, popped a mastery bridge and trem and still not heaven,ibut there's always something about jazz masters that grinds don't you think? Buzz n noise that you can't quite place? I've had mine 20 years and popped a shim in to reduce the brake angle and feel like it plays better than ever, but now perhaps the pick ups are too far away! Anyway credit to you for having 3! Do you get buzz or too high action? I always return to my first guitar a strat. Charming man is a good tune!!!

[@alexstrahle4650]

The thing I love about Jazzmasters is they have quirks. The squeaks and rings and buzzes make them cool to me

[@j.b.55]

Last question...any idea what the DC resistance is of your '59 pickups?

[@alexstrahle4650]

I believe it was like 7.65 on the bridge and 7.85 on the neck. Not 100% sure though. It was for sure in the 7 range though

[@leopolddenpolder6123]

Can you try out Seymour Duncan vintage pick ups?

[@deesunn3306]

Do u get buzzing on the low e string on your classic player and is it just normal for them to buzz. Ive had nine set up with a staytrem bridge. I have to set the action high for it to not buzz

[@JoeZack]

Wow great playing and sounds!

[@alexstrahle4650]

Thanks!

[@bnastali]

Super playing and demo of all positions. Why does that '59 sound so rich full and better than what we can seem to come up with now?

[@Zack-si9qr]

Which set has the least amount of noise?

[@patricklarson2432]

No, you're right! The 59 rhythm circuit does sound very jazz box-y for a solid body. I'm working on a Warmoth JM build as I don't like 7.25 radius or vintage frets. This was great research for me, other than the fact I realize I must buy original '59 pickups and wiring harness to get the sound I want! Thanks for making this video!

[@Marylandmusicdk]

Watch out. It sounds weird, but my refin 59' JM sounds more hollow/ woody than all new JM's I've tried. New wires, SD ant.1's.

[@patricklarson2432]

I'm thinking about getting a chambered JM body from Warmoth and getting a solid maple neck with maple fretboard(sacrilege, I know) to make up for some of the brightness that may be lost by chambering the body. I think that will get me into the territory I am looking for. I agree with on the SD Ant. Ones.

[@alexstrahle4650]

Sounds awesome! fun fact the original Jazzmaster prototype had a maple fretboard so it's not sacrilege haha

[@stevecox9871]

Thanks Alex, nice vid. Love the Jazzmaster - I have a '66 in Olympic white. I can also vouch that it sounds amazing overdriven through an AC30 - such a fat sound. Rhythm circuit is really usable too. I've had to install a buss stop behind the bridge to stop the strings jumping out if you hit them even moderately hard. Apart from that, great guitar for live work and recording. Steve

[@alexstrahle4650]

Yeah, I love them!

[@crawleytom5649]

Very much enjoyed this excellent video, great pickup comparison. I'm considering the SD Antiquity I's or the SD Vintage for JM pickups for my MIJ lefty Jazzmaster, so if you get a chance to compare the two in a video that would be useful. Anyway, lovely tasteful playing and I appreciate you actually playing the 59 (which sounds fantastic btw!) as guitars are made to be played not to gather dust, good on ya!

[@alexstrahle4650]

Thanks! I don't have the SD Vintage but maybe i'll try and get some from him to try out!

[@egluna212]

so what you're saying is get a 59' jazz, right??

[@j.b.55]

Your '59 sounds unbelievable! It's my favourite year for JM...I have a sunburst '61 JM 'all original'...unfortunately I the Neck pickup died recently..I bought SD Antiquity 1's based on your video...until the original Neck can be rewound. What gauge strings are you using on the '59? I use 11-49 bit trying 12-52 with the Antiquity's.

[@alexstrahle4650]

Thank you so much! I love vintage JM's. Sorry to hear about your pickup, hope it comes back better than ever and I use 11-49 elixirs but i'm thinking about going to 12's haha

[@mwmoriarty]

What are the name brands and models of pickups - hard to pickup details just from your voice...?

[@mainmaines]

Hell yeah. This video is great.

[@alexstrahle4650]

+Evan Maines Thank you so much man!

[@jamesabbott6307]

Thanks for the video. I’d love to hear the Lollar Gold Foil pickups. If you ever snag a set.

[@skyofpureblue]

Great video! Love jazzmasters! I have a question though. Using a mastery bridge does the 59 still require a neck shim? Also what size frets did u go with? Vintage smallish?

[@alexstrahle4650]

I don't think my tech had to shim the neck for the Mastery but she did have to plane the fretboard for the frets. And as far as frets go we went vintage smallish, not as small as were on it when I bought it but not jumbo either.

[@stevegriffith1363]

Hey thanks Alex! Do you think a jazzmaster with Seymour Duncan Antiquity 1's would pair up ok with a Vox AC15C2?

[@alexstrahle4650]

Totally, those are the warmest pickups so they should balance out the highs in the Vox quite nicely

[@matthewjamesscott7189]

I use to work for fender and I sanded SO MANY DANG American made jazz masters, but I haven’t even wanted one until recently :’(

[@connorsmith9242]

love the tone on the '59. awesome video altogether. you play really well. what songs were you playing throughout?

[@alexstrahle4650]

Thanks! i'm mostly just riffing haha I do play My Iron Lung by Radiohead