Don't Sleep On This JET! JT600 Review

Checking out the Jet JT600 "T style" Guitar.
Any other T styles under £1k with ALL these features?
Featuring a play through of all pickup positions, clean and dirty, looking at the specs, pros and cons, comparison to a Fender partscaster for... "potentially interesting" reasons 🤷‍♂️ and discussing alternative options at this price point.
Credit: Karl Casey ‪@WhiteBatAudio‬ for the Awesome Synthwave tracks 😎👌
Here's a playlist of a load of Jets:
• Jet & Fazley Guitars
00:00 What is it? & Disclaimer
01:25 How much!?!?
01:48 Rapid Unboxing
02:33 Here's the Specs...
04:27 Clean Tones
06:47 Dirty Tones (minus Neck - soz🙈)
07:18 Pros
10:53 Cons
14:04 Pointless Partscaster comparison?
16:12 Fender Alternatives?
17:06 Jet Vs... Jet? 🤔

[@stevecassidyguitar]

What's your favourite Tele? 🫳⌨⬇ I've got a 50" Sanyo 📺 👍

[@Barbarapape]

Sanyo is a name that i well remember but that was in the 70/80's. I make do with a 43" LG, and only play blu-rays on it, i refuse to fund the BBC.

[@gringogreen4719]

Hey Steve, yeah that maple really adds weight to a guitar. That's why I have come to appreciate veneers since they look great and really don't add to the weight overall.

[@justice100forwin2]

With the rolled edges does the high E string sometimes slip off the fret board? Also how was the guitar playability wise? Action , dead notes , rough frets...really important stuff that people watching want to know. Anyways really glad I found your channel , Subbed ,great review and personality!

[@stevecassidyguitar]

@@justice100forwin2 Thank ya for the sub mate 😃🙏 and welcome to the channel 👋. And yeah Soz, I should have mentioned more about the playability etc. I took it for granted as all the Jet's have the same neck profile, and I've reviewed a lot of them. My bad. Also the vid was already over 20mins. It could have been shorter if i removed the daft jokes tho 😂🙈 But anyway... It comes stock with 10's and around 1.8mm action/relief at the 12th fret. A bit high and tough for me, but I've resolved this on all my other Jets with a set of 9-42's and tweaking the action. Fretwork is solid, zero dead spots. Re the rolled fretBOARD edges, it's very slight, and not to be confused with the actual frets, like the "ball end" frets on the EART's, or Harley Benton ST Modern. I've also never experienced slippage on any of those, but I suppose it maybe depends on your playing style, like if you have a very wide agressive vibrato etc? 🤷‍♂

[@stevecassidyguitar]

@@Barbarapape Agreed! I've not watched terrestrial TV or paid the licence fee since 2016.

[@boneysworld]

I can see your channel getting way bigger man. Very entertaining. Unique. Rock n roll mate 👍

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Thank ya so much mate! 😃🙏 I hope it grows too 😂👍

[@dannysoul1396]

Another great video Steve, even tho I’m never gonna buy one I still loved to watch you. Very informative, keep up the stellar work

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Aww mate! Thank you so much! That's my day made already! and it's like 2am! 😂 (Just home from a gig 😴)

[@jrchanning]

That Jet JT600 is a thing of beauty, amazing looking and a great sounding instrument 👍🎸😄

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Agreed mate! 😃 Cheers 😃👍

[@paolo-1283]

Beautiful, love the contoured neck heel, belly cut and arm rest cut, features that make the guitar comfortable to play, eliminating the squareness on the edges.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Me too mate! That's the best part for me. Wel.. that and the neck 😁👌

[@SisterRose]

Those curves are honestly beautiful. while i prefer "vintage" looking guitars I think that's one of the things on modern guitars that can really help keep old designs looking fresh

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Totally agree! Love that wee detail, but makes a huge difference for comfort 👍

[@brentr6463]

Hello my distant friend! I bought the lake placid blue JT300 because of you and your channel! 🎉

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Hullo mate! 👋 Nice one! 😃👍 I hope you love it! The LPB is by far the coolest 😎👌 I might have to get one too 😂🙈

[@JRobsonGuitar]

If that guitar had a flat top, I'd be hitting the "add to basket" button now! Nice review mate 👍

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Cheers Mate! Much appreciated sir 😀🙏 Is it the forearm contour or the flamey top that's not for you? You're already sorted with your souped up JT350 anyway 💪😎

[@GRBAquatics]

Very cool, Thankyou Steve. WOW, what a stunning looking and sounding guitar and awesome playing as always. My Favorite Tele's are my Tokai Vintage White with Rosewood fretboard and my Artist Guitars TC59 with Maple Neck/Fretboard. Both are amazing instruments with completely individual personalities. All the Best. Cheers

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Thank ya kindly mate! 😃🙏 I will get round to checking an artist one day! I won't forget your high praise of them 😁👍

[@mark_greening_gtr]

Great vid Steve, this sure is a massive step up from my JT300 !!! I'm really a strataholic 😀so unlikely to go and get one of these.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Thank ya mate - the JT300 is still a crackin Tele mate! 😎👌

[@resington]

Informative and had a few wee laughs in there too. Undeniably for the price.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Thank ya kindly mate! 😃🙏 Yeah, if i was more into Tele's this would be a top contender for me 👍

[@jamessievert9813]

I like the Jet, but your parts-caster T style, is not only beautiful, but sounds great (from the couple of strums you gave it here). Nice review, Mr. Cassidy!

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Thank ya kindly mate 😀🙏 I'll try and get a vid done of the partscaster over the summer break (which started today for me 🥳)

[@paulmccabe2966]

Would love a video of the parts caster...love the look, especially the wood pick-guard.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Thank ya mate! Yeah the wood guard really finished it off 😃👍 I'll try and get a vid out on it over the summer 😃

[@RichardKraneis]

I greatly admire your integrity. You received a free guitar to try, tried it, and sent it back. That's why I keep returning to your channel :)

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Thank ya kindly sir! 😃🙏 I've not "completely" sold out... Yet! 😜😂 Hope your channel is going great mate 😃👍

[@memyselfandi3202]

Great to see your review of the JT600. I fully agree with all your conz. Though I honestly do not fancy the laquered body. I was also wondering if upgrading a 'lesser' with the rail pickup would not come just as close, sound wise. Yes, I would love to see a video on the partscaster.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Thank you mate 😃🙏 Soundwise, yeah I think if you put the same rail pickup in with the same pots/electronics etc, it would sound almost identical. 😎👍 Although you could change the pickups to anything more to your taste and get a sound you love. It wouldn't have to cost too much either. Depends on your preferences 👍

[@SisterRose]

No you're thinking of the other Wesley Snipes movie, To Wong Foo: Thanks for Everything! - Jet Guitars

[@stevecassidyguitar]

I'll need to revisit that one 😁👍

[@gringogreen4719]

"Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" is great too! Steve, "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" might be more interesting to you.😉👍✨

[@SisterRose]

@@gringogreen4719 in gay/trans so I've seen all of them LMAO Wong foo is my fave but Hedwig has some slapy songs

[@steveduggan599]

That’s Owen Wilson.

[@justice100forwin2]

@SlisterRose Be honest you guys at Guitar companies must put in a bit of effort to make sure the best examples of your work can be seen and reviewed ? I always find it odd when companies deny they do this , I would , it's just good for your business. Looks like a stunning guitar to me , I'm very tempted.

[@mariadavies0007]

Cool guitar 🎸😎👍

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Agreed! Thank ya Muggs! 😀🙏

[@__Anton__]

Very, very tempted. I love the curves on the Jet, and this would save serious ££ over a Fender Ultra Tele. Would prefer chrome and rather than gold though.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

You could replace all the hardware and still not be anywhere near the Fender prices 😁👍

[@thegaindane]

Might not be a sponsored video, but “product provided” video 🙂 Man, that Tele is nice 😍

[@stevecassidyguitar]

That's the one! I'll need to double check, if i need to "check" any boxes for that 😬 But yeah - it's certainly a looker! 😎👌

[@ericfrattaglia3459]

bon travail monsieur!

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Merci beaucoup mon ami 🙏😀

[@eddiejr540]

Very nice guitar and well done my man…I have an FGN almost identical to that, I put a tone zone rail tele p/u in it and it’s my daily player…best 600 bucks I ever spent 👍

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Cheers! 🍻Nice one mate 😀👍 The FGN Stuff looks class 😎👌

[@scottbecker3485]

Woah, man - finally a dude who reviews stuff and takes the trouble to compare with other stuff (both totally and feature-wise), and who even gives us a sideways glance at other models by the same maker. This has got to be one of the most helpful reviews I‘ve seen, since it doesn‘t just drool about a product or engage in endless sound orgies. Made an instant sub outa me! As for the guitar: Loving it, except for the gol and the weight. But for this sound, this comfort and this overall beauty, I might be willing… That said, I checked out the JT350 a bit and wonder how it might compare tonally and in terms of weight (and contours). It seems its made of basswood, so is presumably a bit lighter? but perhaps it seems to lack the contours. And the sound is obviously going to be a wee bit different due to the different wood. But otherwise, are they comparable?

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment mate! and thanks for the sub - welcome to the channel 😃🙏 The frustrating thing with Jet Guitars is the inconsistency with the weights. I've had about a dozen, and they can vary a bit - even with the same model. I've never tried the JT350, but you're right - Logic would suggest the baswood might be lighter, but the solid maple top on the 600 will also be adding a lot to the weight. The 350 doesn't have that. Contour-wise it just seems to be missing the forearm contour - it looks like the tummy cut, heel carve and scoop are all still there (from the pics). The JT350 is still a great choice imo. For me, I'd have to go with the Blonde S/S version as that's the only one that comes with a roasted maple freboard (Real rosewood on the alternative model 😃) , but I don't like the blonde colour - even though apparently... they have more fun 🤷‍♂️

[@Vincentbrennan1301]

Waiting for the String Tree comment😀

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Any minute now! 😂 I think! 🤔 I'll be gutted if i forgot to mention that! 🙈

[@Vincentbrennan1301]

@@stevecassidyguitar Phew ST mentioned Video saved 😰

[@stevecassidyguitar]

@@Vincentbrennan1301 😂🤣👍 I know - it's getting too predictable now innit? I should just start a 2nd channel all about string tree rants, and keep this channel string tree rant free 😜

[@aminahmed2220]

Absolutely fantastic have a wonderful day also a fantastic weekend Steve also Canada day is Monday where I live ❤😊

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Thank you mate! 🙏 Happy Canada Day to you when it comes! 🥳

[@SisterRose]

Honestly add a trem(sacrilege for a tele I know) and I'm there, never expected a rails pickup to work so well in a tele. agree with the pickguard and gold being a bit too fancy too. a black pickguard would really bring it all together i think

[@stevecassidyguitar]

I'm with ya Re a Trem - I struggle without a wee wiggle 😂👍

[@gringogreen4719]

Check out the Vega Trem system for Teles. That said I think you might have some screw holes showing (the ones right near the pickguard) if you added that Trem system.🤔

[@SisterRose]

@@stevecassidyguitar I'm just too 60 Cycle Hum pulled I need my wiggle stick.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

@@SisterRose 🤓👍

[@eddiejr540]

Jesus Christ Dude, your glasses would make Elton John envious 🫤

[@stevecassidyguitar]

😂🤣🙈

[@thenovicenoisemaker]

Body and neck look fab! Not keen on the headstock shape or logo of course 😂. Great specs but £500 is a no. Too many used guitars is rather have. Great review as always a Steve

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Thank ya Rich! 🙏 It actually does have a bit of a Chapman vibe to it - now I think about it 🤔😁

[@RevoFoto]

Wow I'm impressed. Lots of goodies for a decent price. Sounds really good. I think the neck pickup is darker than a normal tele, but that JET ain't no normal tele. I like the neck pickup tone though, it may be darker because of the mahogany body to some extent. The split h/b sounded awesome and creamy awesome w the neck just wish it had a blend tone mode. I don't care for gold hardware but it does look ok on this one. I agree w you on the pickguard, maybe a 3ply creme perloid/blk/ creme. Overall I think its a great buy especially for the price. BTW "ADRIAN " Sylvester Stallone- Rocky "HEY YOU GUYS" Sesame Street. Your lensless glasses crack me up if you zoom in on them they almost look like they are cardboard cutout. 😂

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Thank ya for your comment mate 🤓👍. My favourite tone out of this was the middle position with the HB split too - Love it 😃👍 If your new here, I'll fill you in... The movie quotes and fake actor signature models is just a daft running joke I have on the channel - It's mainly for my own amusement 😂🙈 So I said Woody Harrelson, but used a pic of Owen Wilson etc 🙈 "Hey You Guys!" Is from the Goonies - If you already knew all of that apologies for over explaining mate 😂👍 Here's another example: (It's in the first 2 mins) kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5nHXp6VbbN_jpI I got a lot of "That's not JCVD" comments 😂

[@AnimalJohn85]

Thats a bloody nice tele there, sounds great and looks fab. My fave would still be the one i bought off local luthier (RH Guitars, based in derbyshire). That parts geetar you made is an absolute beauty!!! You clever man, you got a bloody good eye for these things i tell thee :) And hell yes!!!!! A vid on the partscaster!!!!! :)

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Thank ya kindly mate! 😀🙏 I'm gonna try to get round to doing the T Partscaster vid over the summer 😀👍 Had a look on RH Guitars Derbyshire website just now - Looks like they're just doing acoustics now? Pretty great looking acoustics mind you 😎👍

[@AnimalJohn85]

@@stevecassidyguitar hell yeah! The partscaster will be an awesome vid, looks like you've made a top job of it :) He's mostly focusing on acoustics at min (built a wonerful 7 string multiscale acoustic recently thats goin up to scorland to live) but hes still doin some electrics, and will always be open to custom orders :) think hes still got a couple of stock electrics as far as i know (n a new jr style one which should be tonsa fun). He does cracking repair work too, had me gibson refretted recently there n buggee me its playin better than ever ;) If your after pickups ever check mojo and sunbear out ;) theyre also most awesome :)

[@stevecassidyguitar]

@@AnimalJohn85 I've only heard the best reviews about sunbear pickups 😎👍 Might be a bit pricey for this tightfisted Scot though 😜

[@AnimalJohn85]

@@stevecassidyguitar its not being tightfisted its being sensible. Only reason I got any sets is down to gettin em in geetars over time :) got me sunbears in an ltd that was lovely to look at but didnt feel right so the pups got switched out for an old set of emgs 😈 bit of a sod too as the ltd had the nicest sparkly purple finish to it... but if it aint right it aint right :) It's a shame you're all the way up in the nice bit of UK if you were local woulda lent out a couple of these for you to have a noodle and get your opinion of em, the sunbears are currently residing in a pink prs se 😈 anyone who hates on pink geetars has no soul ;)

[@stevecassidyguitar]

@@AnimalJohn85 Ha! 😁👍Nice one mate - we must have similar tastes with the pinks n purples 🤩👍

[@musoseven8218]

Just a review buddy, fully declared, so you're in the clear. That's a cracking looking and sounding guitar.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Thank ya mate! 👍 Gotta tread carefully with these things 😅

[@musoseven8218]

@@stevecassidyguitar Indeed one has to, not everyone is so ethical and diligent ✌️👍💜

[@DustinRadtke]

The kotzen guitar got me into telecasters! I wanted it brown like Fender site shows, but it's actually yellow IRL I wish this guitar was available when I bought mine. It's beautiful. The only thing i wish it had was stainless steel frets.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Yeah mate - good shout on the stainless steel frets 👍 If Harley Benton, Eart, and Soloking can all do them for around £300, It would be great to see it on a Jet at this price (As long as they maintain the 9.5" radius 😁)

[@TheGoodSon89]

looks fantastic! It’s the perfect poor man’s Kotzen tele😂

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Yu're right mate it's definitely heavily inspired by the Kotzen in terms of looks. But It's got a bit more differences going on than meets the eye 😀👍

[@RGBloke]

Great video thanks Steve, that neck is the business, I do like a Tele that's well hung ... Such a shame it's heavy. When they make your signature guitar that's chambered and weighs 6.5 to 7 lbs, my order will be in - will you sign it for me ?

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Haha! 100% mate! 😂👍 I'm actually gigging my Squier Starcaster tonight (semi hollow) nice n light. Sound wise it's really surprised me - vid in the works 😎👌

[@Krullmatic]

I bought a Tele style from Firefly, and it out Teles a Fender Tele. It's $189. It's got rounded SS Frets, roasted maple neck and fingerboard, alnico 5 pickups, Korean parts, mahogany body, and bone nut. It comes string through with brass saddles. It was in perfect playing condition. I know it's not a hit or miss thing, because I got a Charvel style from them, and it's got the same specs, except it's got a licensed FR and the fretboard is Rosewood. Same thing. Perfect condition. I'm not being hyperbolic, but they could actually actually be mistaken for guitars that costs 4 x as much. I rarely talk anything up. I just wanted to spread the word. I'm not affiliated with them either.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Nice one mate! i've heard great things about the Firefly's 😃👍. I'd love to try one out, but they're not easy to get a hold of in the UK. But specwise they seem very similar to the EART's and SoloKings, So I "think" I have a pretty good idea what to expect 👍

[@scottbecker3485]

Nice to hear! Have a Firefly 338, myself, in spalted maple, and she‘s great! But I had to import her all the way from the U.S. to Germany, and that ended up being rather costly and bothersome, so sadly I‘m unable to get a Firefly tele. The Jet is looking very tempting, indeed, since I really „need“ (haha) a tele, having never had one.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

@@scottbecker3485 I've seen pics of those Spalted 335 Firefly's - An Exquisite choice sir 😎👌 Jet's are definitely worth checking out imo. They necks are the most "Fender like" out of anything else I've tried 👍

[@scottbecker3485]

@@stevecassidyguitar Thanks for the thumbs-up, also on the Fender-esque Jet necks. Sounds like a cool point of entry into the tele world. Had once been flirting with the (much more expensive) Jason Isbell Fender tele, but it seems to have issues that need fixing right out of the gate, despite its high price point, and the QC on the Jet appears to be spot on.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

@@scottbecker3485 I've not had a bad one yet... But that's not been the case for everyone. A few bad un's can slip through the net. Kind of expected at these prices though. If you get a good one - you'll be in for a treat mate 😁👍

[@wendyandgeoffpattison2610]

Yes I agree about that pick guard, I wonder if the routing under it is hidden, because that Beautiful QMT is too good to hide. Maybe a clear plastic pick guard would be the go. And maybe a string tree that goes over the G string as well. Stabilise that sucker.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Ah mate! Now I wish I'd checked it - soz. Always in too much of a rush to get the vids out 🙈 Bit you're right - A clear guard is a great shout 😎👍

[@gedellis701]

I'm not a tele man but this has me thinking!

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Same here mate! An attractive set of features 😎👍

[@gringogreen4719]

I'm a Tele guy and if it said "Fender" up in the headstock you could put a 1 in front of that price. Having a hotter Tele style guitar frees you up to cover more ground sonically. Also you get all the Twang and Jangle you want to boot!😎👍✨

[@gedellis701]

@@stevecassidyguitar I know what you mean about the pickguard, it's just a bit too bright.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

@@gedellis701 It's just plain WRONG! 🧐 and offensive! I get way too wound up about pickguards🙈

[@stevecassidyguitar]

@@gringogreen4719 With these specs on a Fender, it might be more like putting a 2 in front of the price these days 😬

[@spacepodi]

The comfort contours, overall elegance and bridge makes it very tempting indeed. I wonder if it comes in left handed? I’ll be checking their website.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

I've not checked properly, but one of your fellow lefties has just left a comment that it's not available as lefty - soz mate - bummer ☹️

[@andiebetjemann7920]

The Jet JT350 in the traditional pickup configuration would be môre to my liking.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

I think i'd change the pickups on this one either way. But for the 350 I'd have to get the blonde SS one as I "think" that's the only one with the roasted maple fretboard (I "need" that 😜). But then I'd want to sand in all those contours, then refinish it, then change the picku... Actually - I'll just leave it 😅👍

[@lynyrddeville]

I think your final comments are totally on the money, you are right. At a price like that, i would have assumed the maple top was a veneer which to me adds no value or tonal benefits. That full cap on a mahogany body makes my imagination start to get in gear!

[@lynyrddeville]

It's a Lester Caster!

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Thank ya mate! 😀🙏 But yeah.. It's an awesome guitar with hidden specs 😎👍

[@stevecassidyguitar]

😂👌

[@joshscott3271]

You can tell you genuinelly enjoy playing that guitar, your happiness is hanging in the air, quite literally. lol

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Ha! 😂 Cheers mate - much appreciated 😀🙏 I have to admit, I'm a total Jet Fan boy these days 🙈

[@joshscott3271]

@@stevecassidyguitar Winning! buddy...

[@gringogreen4719]

Hey Steve, whwn I was watching this video and you were explaining your Tele, all I could think was yhat a Vega Trem VT2 would be ideal for you. It's not cheap but you are definitely tge kind of player it was meant for. 👍✨ Me, I'm going to stick with vintage trem systems like a Bigsby.😉👍✨

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Great shout mate! I was literally just talking about that last night on the Livestream 😀 I'd love to check one out - very interesting design/idea. But yeah... Pricey though 😬

[@gringogreen4719]

@@stevecassidyguitar True on the price however once you make a big upgrade on a guitar you love, after all is said and done, you are happy. Essentially at that point you have a Steve Cassidy signature Tele that is pretty unique.😉👍✨

[@stevecassidyguitar]

@@gringogreen4719 Ha! Cheers mate - as always - I'll keep an eye out for a deal 😁👍

[@TheCravenIsReal]

Your parts caster is awesome! color, sound, neck looks beautiful too. What are the specs on that?

[@stevecassidyguitar]

I'll need to do a vid on it mate - thank ya! But it's a Fender roasted neck, Squier CV body, and a load of other stuff! 😂👍

[@TheCravenIsReal]

@@stevecassidyguitar - even the pick guard and switch plate color! Thanks amigo

[@stevecassidyguitar]

@@TheCravenIsReal Oh yeah! That was a set off of Ali Express i think. Wooden sunburst stained 😃👍

[@dragan4658]

Hi Steve! Its definately wrong that you dont get to keep this amazing guitar that would cost many times the £500 price tag. Im happy with my fender player tele but this definately seems to be a lot more guitar for the money. I had a js400 but returned it as it should have been labelled as a B grade but wasnt. Great revue as always Steve! Cheers!

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Hullo mate! And thank ya kindly 😃🙏 Sorry to hear about your experience with the JS400 mate - Bummer ☹️👎 At these prices, they can't all be great, some bad un's are bound to slip through. Shame it was yours

[@wlkalong]

Very pretty guitar. Sounds great. If you were going to keep it, I would suggest you get a second pair of your white glasses and have somebody paint over the white parts with some glittery gold paint. You could be the next Scotish Elvis. Just need a matching gold TV.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Ha! Brilliant mate! 🤓 Cheers! 😂👍

[@wlkalong]

@@stevecassidyguitar Just ask yourself how many guitarists/u-tubers have glasses that match their guitars. Henning will be very jealous. He might even trade you one of his animal shirts for a pair of nifty shades.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

@@wlkalong Ha! I'd say - not enough! 🤓👍 I'll certainly ask if he's up for a trade 😁 Great shout! 😂👍

[@johndo9648]

You, always with the wrong celebrity pictures 😂🥳

[@stevecassidyguitar]

😁👍

[@nedim_guitar]

It's a cool guitar! I had a Squire 70's Classic Vibe Deluxe Telecaster, and I thought I would keep it forever or thereabout, but after I bought the Jet JT-350 and upgraded the electronics, it just grew on me more and more, and having played both guitars back to back, I decided to sell the Squier. Jet JT-350 has a better neck, the Squire has a glossy neck and fretboard, and it's not as easy to play when your hands get a bit sweaty. Also, the Tonerider pickups I put in the Jet sound great! The single coil in the neck is just perfect for me, beautiful cleans and a great rocker with distortion.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

I have the same issue with Glossy necks and fretboards. My other Tele and Starcaster, both have the glossy fretboards, they had glossy necks too, but i got rid of it with steel wool 😬 I need to do the fretboards too. I always fancied the Sq CV 70's Dlx Tele too - Especially in white - right up my street looks wise 😎. Which Tone rider set did you go with?

[@nedim_guitar]

@@stevecassidyguitar I think it's the Vintage Vlassic single coil in the bridge position and the humbucker in the neck position is... probably Rocksong. I don't remember, but I've got the boxes still, so I can check it out.

[@nedim_guitar]

It's actually Hot Classics bridge pickup and the Generator humbucker in the neck position. At least I remember the colour of the guitar and that the pickup configuration is HS. 😆

[@bluessumlin...7067]

Had a Jet £150.00 job loved it but when playing live it was heavy so moved it on!.. this JT600 is priced too high imo.. I Agree if you can find a lighter version of a Jet very tempting🤔.. anyway great vid thanks for sharing!🙂

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Thank you mate 👍 Yeah, weight is a big factor for me these days. I'm often asking places to weigh guitars before buying now

[@ReifSpano1]

No stainless frets? An egregious omission on a lovely guitar with such excellent specs!

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Nah - No SS frets. It's funny how we've all come to expect that from the lesser known brands for around this price (and even less) these days now eh? 😂👍

[@ReifSpano1]

@@stevecassidyguitar Wow! An almost immediate response! Respect!

[@stevecassidyguitar]

@@ReifSpano1 I do ma best mate 😁👍 Still trying to respond to every single comment - but it's getting harder 😅

[@markgowans]

Planned on getting one of these this week but got the new prs se nf3 instead. Blame it on the infamous Dundee brain fart. I definitely will get one though.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Nice one mate! I'm keen to check out one of those PRS too - congrats 🥳👍

[@sillysausage4549]

Get the 350 with HB I neck. £270. All same features, no tarty gold, tortoiseshell guard.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

I totally get ya mate 😎👍 different strokes for different folks n'all that jazz... but not quite all the same features. 😁 The 350 with HB neck, doesn't have a variation with a roasted maple fretboard - I "need" that 😜 Mahogany Vs Basswood bodies - This doesn't really mean much to me. But... Them contours on the 600 - Oooft! 😃👌

[@sillysausage4549]

True, Steve, but I think the 350 for half the price is much better value and looks way cooler ​@stevecassidyguitar

[@Reeldin58]

Hi Steve, back in my younger days I was a proper Tele man. My first decent guitar was a no frills white Fender Tele that I got brand new back in 1977. It seemed a fortune at the time, I paid all of £290 for it. I had that guitar for 20 years and then got an offer I couldn't refuse and let it go. (bad move) If I could have just one of my old guitars back it would be that one. I've never tried a Jet guitar. I love everything about this one but it seems to me they might have been better off cutting back on the spec just a little bit (I did say might!) and keeping the price down a little and maybe selling a few more. Once you get to that kind of price point you can be looking at a second hand something with a designer badge on the headstock albeit something with a few dings here and there. There's also the re-sale value to consider if you decide to move it on, Jet are pretty much known as a budget brand so you won't want to pay a big price for a used one. For all those negative thoughts I do think it's a nice guitar though.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Aww mate - Literally the one that got away. Bummer. Sorry to bring up painful memories for you 😬 But yeah, I completely understand. I've already been sold on Jet guitars, so I do see the value in this one, but like you, I can also see how this might be a hard sell for the younger brand trying to go up a weight class.

[@derekjohnson5720]

They should have put a 3 ply black pick guard on it. Black with the sunburst finish looks epic. I'd say it's worth the price especially with the maple cap and not a veneer. Jet should start selling pick guards in various colours for all their guitars, get them told Steve. Beautiful looking guitar. They should do a deal with Tonerider pickups and use them as there stock pups.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

I agree with every single thing you just said! 😎👍 3 ply black 👍 Sell pickguards 👍 Toneriders 👍

[@derekjohnson5720]

@@stevecassidyguitar would love them to do a js 400 in sss formation so you could have the sss set-up with the sculpted neck. How do you find playing your player series neck after playing the jet neck on your js 400?. I don't play my player series anymore because it feels like am playing a lesser guitar due to the Jet neck being perfectly crafted.

[@thelolguy007]

How desperate am I for Jet videos? Now I’m watching Tele videos. That’s how desperate 🤭 Seriously though, another great video mate. Well down 👏👏👏

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Ha! Cheers mate! 😂🙏 I'm not much of a Tele guy myself. But if I was in the market for one - I'd definitely be considering this one (but would change the pickups 😜)

[@thelolguy007]

@@stevecassidyguitar she is tasty looking mate, that’s for sure. I got the Strat version (very impressed). Wasn’t actually 100% sure it was an actual maple top tbh. Very cool. Btw how ya getting on with that search? 🤭

[@stevecassidyguitar]

@@thelolguy007 Yeah mate all the Jet's with the tops are solid 😃👍 (As far as I know). The search? I thought you we're doing it!? 😂 It is a great idea, but I'm very unlikely to get a vid like that done this summer - so much on 🤯 Even thought I'm technically "off" 😂

[@thelolguy007]

@@stevecassidyguitar talk about going down the rabbit hole mate. If I don’t surface in a couple of weeks you know what happened 🤣

[@stevecassidyguitar]

@@thelolguy007 I could imagine, digging through all the forums etc 🤯 First thing I'd do is contact the brands directly. I made the mistake of not doing that initially with the Jet/Fazley Saga. This would be a great 1st vid for you to launch your YT channel! 😃

[@RobbieF]

I've always thought that part of what "Makes a Tele" is the Telecaster pickups. To me, neither of this lovely looking guitar's pickups seem be traditional Tele pickups.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

I get ya mate. If this was mine I'd definitely change the pickups 👍👍

[@ChockHolocaust]

Having recently swapped out the traditional Tele pickups on one of my old Telecasters (and even those single coils I removed were some I'd already upgraded it with a few years ago), for some wide range humbuckers, it has now become one of my favourite guitars and it sounds great. So much so in fact that I'm currently making another partscaster Tele which is also going to have wide range humbuckers on it. But with regard to the 'Tele sound', the truth is, when people talk about that 'Telecaster twang', most of it is down to the fact that when the Tele first came out in the 1950s, it was mainly country music it was used for - we didn't really get mainstream rock and roll music until the mid-1950s and to be honest, much of that is really what you'd call boogie-woogie rather than what most people would call rock and roll these days - so that kind of country chicken-picking sound became associated with the Telecaster very early on and the Tele remains a favourite among those kinds of players, even though you can get that kind of sound out of any guitar really, since it is more about fast picking up near the bridge. I think the best proof of this, is the commonly held belief that the James Bond Theme was played on a Telecaster, since that sound is what people would call the 'Telecaster Twang', even though it was actually played on a big jazzer guitar (a 1939 model Cifford Essex Paragon Deluxe with some De Armond pick ups added to it); again it's the picking close to the bridge by Vic Flick on that recording which gives it that twangy sound. So it's not really the pickups which make that 'Tele sound' and it's one of the reasons why, with the exception of one of my Fender Teles, the rest of them have had the neck pickup swapped out for various types of humbucker (usually a PAF of some kind), as it makes the Telecaster a much more versatile guitar in terms of the sounds you can get from it, but retains the big bridge plate which also has a bearing on some of the sounds you can get from one. Another interesting one with regard to this kind of 'that guitar sounds like this' belief, is the fact that quite a few of Jimi Hendrix' classic rock records, were not done on a Strat, but rather on a Telecaster, yet people think it's a Strat on those records because it is the guitar Jimi was frequently seen with, so again, not the pickups creating the sound, but the playing style and the amplification and effects.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

@@ChockHolocaust Loads of knowledge nuggets in here - cheers mate. Didn't know that about the bond theme - I'd didn't think it was a Tele originally, but only because I'd never really thought about it at all 😂 My other Tele has WRHB's in it too 😁👌

[@resurrectthewitch]

I love the design of it and it sounds great but maybe not for £500. If it was around £350 I would be all over it. That mahogany body looks tasty though.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Yeah I'd like it at around £350 too, but maybe just with a poplar or Basswood body body. I'm not fussed about the Mahogany. It's the Mahongany and Flame Maple top that's driving up the price, and it's those specs I'm personally the least concerned with #TonewoodDenier 😜

[@BudgetPedalChap]

It's really similar to the Richie Kotzen. I kinda dig it 👍

[@stevecassidyguitar]

You know you deserve it mate 👹

[@murraypickett9560]

It's Jet's take on the Richie Kotzen tele.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Spot on mate 😎👍 At least in terms of looks. But it's got a bit more going on than meets the eye 😀👍

[@murraypickett9560]

@@stevecassidyguitar Absolutely Steve. Cheers for the review.

[@onno_vocks]

I have a similar tic. I've got this Tokai Love Rock with this beautiful quilted maple top in yellow that looks a mile deep. It has black binding on both the body and neck, ..and it came with cream pickup rings and pick guard, ..GASP! Why? So I had to buy black pickup rings, all is well now.. Giggles.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Good on ya mate! Glad you got that "fixed" 😂👍

[@ElBauldo64]

It's a looker Steve

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Agreed mate! 🤩👌 It's awfy blingy for sure

[@burrellinvestments5952]

Id like to try a jet i feel like they are in the same range as Harley Benton

[@stevecassidyguitar]

I'd definitelty recommend trying one out - especially if you like Fender style guitars. For me... Harley Benton, Eart, and SoloKing have a really high end modern feel to them, whereas the Jets are just way more comfortable and have more "vibe". You really have to try, to see if it's for you or not. I love em tho😁👍

[@SisterRose]

WAIT I WANT THAT PURPLE JET SO BAD WHAT THE HELL

[@stevecassidyguitar]

I know eh? In love it! It might end up being my no.1 !😎😀

[@SisterRose]

@@stevecassidyguitar is that the UK exclusive one? I know they have some region exclusive variants. Haven't seen the green one turn up here either but yes open!

[@andybushell4423]

Squier contemporary telecasterforsimilar body styling and roasted maple neck

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Good shout 😎👍 that was the first model that came to my mind for comparison, but other than body shape, roasted maple neck, it doesn't have enough in common for... comparison 😜 imo 🤷‍♂️

[@cameronmeikle6766]

Funny you love it ! Nothing bad to say / you are now biased / affiliated and that my friend makes you partial. 😢

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Sorry to disappoint 🤷‍♂️ I've did about 10 Jet vids before this one, all positive because I love the guitars. That's no secret. I did forget to mention about the string tree tho 🙈

[@Barbarapape]

If this had been a JS600 i would agree with you Steve. Now that you have your foot in the door, what else will Jet send you to review ? Can you stretch your fame and persuade other brands to send you review samples, a great way to try before you buy.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Ha! Well... I'm hoping I might be sent one of the new models/series when they come out 😃🤞 Might make some more brand connections at 42gear street this year 😃🤞

[@Jonwsm]

Looks like it's based on the Ritchie Kotzen Tele.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Definitely in terms of looks 👍 I prefer "most of" the specs on the Jet though... and the price 😜

[@derekclacton]

Richie Kotzen on a bud-jet!

[@stevecassidyguitar]

WINNER!!!!! 😂😂👌

[@derekclacton]

@@stevecassidyguitar 😉😂👍

[@timesurfingalien]

Ditch the glasses

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Soz - I can't 😬 looooong story

[@Gaz426]

Will you be putting the Fusion on reverb? I've got another Fusion 2 that I really like so definitely interested.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Soz mate - It's still in my posession, but technically already sold 😬 Great Guitars though - I prefer the coil split switch to the push/pull know they have on the Fusion 3

[@Gaz426]

@@stevecassidyguitar that's fine mate. I prefer the switch too, it's much easier to use. Mine is the blue one they did with the gloss maple fingerboard, really wish they'd bring back the gloss fingerboards. Maybe on future fusions!

[@stevecassidyguitar]

@@Gaz426 Blue one looks super classy too. I remeber being torn between them both 👍

[@Vigilius60]

Hi Steve, you said you changed the pickguards on all your Jet guitars, but where did you find them? I have a JS400 that I'm happy with, but its pickguard is absolutely not compatible with Fenders and I'm not talking about the screw holes, but just the shape; how did you do it? Thanks

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Hullo mate! Loooong story... grab a cuppa ☕😜👍 So basically, I had a few Jet JS400's and a few Fazley Phynica fsst 720's. (Those are the exact same guitars with different branding) And... I also have friends who had the same. So I did a lot of swapping pickguards between them and a few with friends, I also bought a used HSS loaded Jet pickguard off eBay. I also covered a JS300 pickguard in "Fablon" but that didn't work out too great. and I even bought another used JS400 (sunburst) I didn't need just for the tort pickguard! 😂 - I know - I have problems 🙈 But... I have heard of people using aftermarket/3rd party Fender pickguards and getting them to fit via some filling/redrilling and possibly some trimming - but I've never tried this myself. There's a guy on eBay with a store called "Earlpilanz" who is based in Glasgow (I don't know him personally) and he offers a service where you can send in your pickguard to get traced and copied with other pickguard material he has avilable. I've used his services before for an Eart and a Fender (original guard had p90's and I was changing to WRHB's) and that was a good experience. A tad pricey though at near £40 now 😬. I've never tried this with a Jet, but I am going to order another one from him as I'm after a black one for my recently refinished Fazley. I hope that helps mate 😁👍 Sorry all options are a bit complicated.

[@Vigilius60]

@@stevecassidyguitar Many, many thanks for the long answer... not a simple solution, anyway a possible solution.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

@@Vigilius60 Glad to help mate! 😀👍

[@MarkErikEE]

Gold hardware. I'm interested.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Ooooh! Shiny! 🤩 I'm not usually into gold, but id definitely works on this sunburst, sets it apart form the ocean of other sunburst T Types 👍

[@marccarter1350]

Still like your parts caster more. Love the Fret board. I don't like Tele's/Strats, i am a Epiphone guy.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

I love the fretboard too mate! That parstcaster only exists because I spotted that neck on eBay 🤩 I was supposed to be building a Strat 🙈 I'm not a big fan of LP's and SG's but there's some Epi models I do really like - Like the Semi hollows, 335, 339 etc and the Wildkat is cool too 😎👍

[@peskypesky]

We're still waiting for the Harley Benton ST Modern Plus review.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Apologies sir 😬. I do have 4 good reasons why it's not done yet tho 😜 1. I had to wait until I got some gig footage with it - Got that on wed 👍 2. I rushed out the unboxing one because it was hot topic, but I've been taking a bit more time getting to know the guitar to hopefully provide a better review. 3. I've been totally swamped with life! 😂 and have a massive backlog of vids to get through 😅 (I've got more time now though) 4. I'm trying to mix up the vids so that it's not some kind of HSS S type every week 😂🙈 (Even though that's MY favourite 😁) It IS coming though mate - apologies for the wait, please stick with me 😃🙏

[@peskypesky]

@@stevecassidyguitar ok, you're excused. 😂

[@stevecassidyguitar]

@@peskypesky cheers mate! 😅👍

[@paulallen9375]

Think I'd prefer the jt 350 with the humbucker at the neck !!!

[@stevecassidyguitar]

That's the one John Robson (KZbinr) went for - he's had his souped up with stainless steel frets too! 😀👍 Great demo/review of it on his channel 👍

[@gringogreen4719]

I'm the original BS G... Bullsh*t Grego!💩😜 Nice T style guitar! Jet, let me know if you have beat up one kicking around you guys don't want!🤣

[@stevecassidyguitar]

They do a relic JT350 I think... But it's got a different feature set

[@vince8081]

It's the Fender Kotzen without a baseball bat neck, for quarter of the price.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Ha! Yeah 😆👍 and... a solid flame maple top and a roasted maple neck, and nicer contours.... Ok I'll stop! 😂

[@MrMatrix2808]

I have a Jet JT-300, overall not a bad guitar, it's a Rosewood neck which is my thing, it does have a horrible string buzz somewhere that I just can't get rid of, although that's not enough to sell it, especially as I'd get peanuts for it. Plus it was a present from my wife, so I wouldn't anyway lol. The neck is the best bit about it. Jet didn't really want to know about the issue, they did say send it back, but it was bought from Bax music who just distribute them, they don't repair/replace them, so it would've had to go back to Holland, and for a £159 guitar it wasn't worth it. Will I spend £500 on another Jet, maybe, bit not yet, got my eye on a Player 2 Tele.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

@@MrMatrix2808 Nice one mate 👍 I've had the JT300 too. Incredible for the price, but mine didn't have any issues 😬 I'd have a tech look at your neck, might just be a case of a wee hammer tap of a couple of high frets and not too expensive. Worth a go I'd say 😃👍. I just unboxed the player 2 strat the other day. Night manage to get a hold of the Tele in future 🤞

[@sEaNoYeAh]

From a quick look, based on the Richie Kotzen tele?

[@stevecassidyguitar]

You're quick look seems... correct 😁👌 Although only really in looks, it's got a lot more going on than meets the eye 😀👍

[@sEaNoYeAh]

​@@stevecassidyguitar maybe more appealing than the Kotzen for me, apparently that's got a baseball bat of a neck. Great video again Steve

[@stevecassidyguitar]

@@sEaNoYeAh Thank ya kindly sir! 😃🙏 The Jet is definitely more appealing to me - I love their roasted maple necks 😁👌 ... and prices! 😂

[@mantanna2]

What are the frets made of ..are they stainless steel?

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Unfirtunately no - That would have been nice feature to add at this price too. Good shout 😎👍

[@darrengill1987]

Personally I'd go for the 350 and save some cash. Bonny guitar but i dont dig fancy taps on strats and teles.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

I hear ya mate 👍I "think" the only variant of the 350 with a roasted maple fretboard (I "need" that) Is the blonde SS one. But then I'd want to sand in the body carves and refinish it and change the pups and hardware. Actually... I think I'll just leave it 😅👍

[@julianbarlow6408]

I’ve been waiting for a revue of this guitar for months, until today I don’t think there’s a been single revue on KZbin. I shall look forward to watching this later and subsequently putting a kidney on eBay.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

I've seen a couple of other reviews of this one. One is from a shop I think - can't remember which. Maybe gear4music?

[@julianbarlow6408]

@@stevecassidyguitar I’ve seen it for sale in Gear4music but I haven’t seen the review. Just about to watch yours and find out if I should buy one!

[@LockStoppageSandwich]

Steve can you do a JS600 Strat review ??

[@stevecassidyguitar]

It's not one that's appealed to me too much as I'm not a big fan of rosewood fretboards, but other than that they dolook pretty impressive 😎👍 But I've got a note of that now, in case I ever come across one - cheers mate! 😀👍

[@LockStoppageSandwich]

@@stevecassidyguitar Great channel keep up the good work. Keep reviewing and being honest about what you review. I have seen lots of gear reviewers. Who just basically turn into simps. To maintain their access to free gear from the manufacturers. They end up liking everything. Whereas we all know that pretty much anything/everything made. Has its good and its bad attributes. Integrity is everything. Very much like trust. It’s hard earned. I find you reviews honest and refreshing. Long may it continue. New subscriber 👍

[@stevecassidyguitar]

@@LockStoppageSandwich Awesome mate! Thank you so much for the feedback 😀🙏 I've just recently landed a great deal with my local guitar store I've been going to for almost 30 years! They can provide me with gear to review, which is great, I don't need to worry about upseting brands etc, just need to remind people they're available to buy from this store 😀👌

[@LockStoppageSandwich]

@@stevecassidyguitar Hey Steve, I just double checked and the fretboard is Ebony (just says Ebony mix in the spec) 👍

[@stevecassidyguitar]

@@LockStoppageSandwich Ah! My mistake - That is slightly more appealing then - I'll keep an eye out for a deal on one - Cheers 🍻

[@chrisstephens6194]

I think im gonna buy the cheaper one and upgrade it

[@stevecassidyguitar]

That's a smart move mate! 😁👌 I did the same thing with my Jet JS400 here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5nHXp6VbbN_jpI It's now my number 1 guitar. Absolutely love it 😃👍

[@jamestejada3673]

Is the JS 450 stock or modded?

[@stevecassidyguitar]

This one is stock... temporarily 😜 I can't wait to change the pickups in it 😁

[@douglasgreen437]

So Ross Cameron from Warrior Trading can also play guitar..😂

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Had to google that one - But yeah.. I can see it 😂👍

[@paulmckeown5672]

It's a really nice looking guitar with a very interesting spec. But at £500 that's just another example of Jet trying to up the price point it's dealing in. Not sure I would buy one without actually playing it. Whereas with the 3 I've bought already the price made it a no brainer risk wise.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

I hear ya mate 😎👍 I think if people value the body wood construction then this is well worth it. For me I'm "mainly" wood agnostic, happy to play poplar, basswood whatever. The spec sheet is awesome - even better if it's the specs people are after

[@kmatax9237]

Looks like a budget kotzen tele version

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Yup - that's definitelt the look they we're going for. This might have a better spec sheet than the Kotzen tele though 😮

[@legoarmo]

Maybe I'd buy a used one for half the price but hard to justify £500 for me.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

I hear ya - if the specs don't appeal to you, then it's definitely not worth it 👍

[@quiksilver78]

I would get one if they made a lefty. But JET has 'left' us in the dust. Sadly.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Ha! Nice one! 😁👌 I hope they come out with some more lefty models for ya tho🤞

[@underrated5006]

Nice guitar but for some of us only a real Tele (Fender) will do...regardless of price.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Yes indeed - Brand names can be very powerful for some 😎👍

[@TheStratpicker]

My JS400 is actually worth the price of this rather lovely looker (headstock shape and colour questionable).

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Great point mate! I'd have to agree with you - I'd say the more affordable Jets are way underpriced! But don't tell anyone. 🤫 The last thing we want is a Jet price hike 😂🙈

[@TheStratpicker]

@@stevecassidyguitar When I heard the buzz about Jet S types, I didn't need one, (in lurve with my relatively vintage Highway One) but at that price I couldn't resist it. Had it been a more realistic price, I probably wouldn't have taken the chance. Something the marketing folk at Jet would find valuable info I imagine.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

@@TheStratpicker I hear ya mate 👍 I just hope they don't raise the prices of the "entry level" models 😬🤞

[@TheStratpicker]

@@stevecassidyguitar Yes, they need to build the brand from that great value starting point without letting it go.

[@calbrockocat8728]

500 pounds is about $865CAD. Jet needs to be even better than the competition at that price. That's about $150 to $200CAD away from a used Gibson Tribute or Studio. Great demo and review as always, Steve!

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Yeesh! I feel for you guys in Canada - even more difficult being a leftie 😬 limited options. Might not be the worst thing tho. Although you've got plenty axes I can see from the beer o clock stream 😁👍

[@c.h.fieldsports9876]

That’s a nice looking guitar, although not sure I’d spend 500 quid on one myself, I like cheap and nasty , they suit me 😂😂, 👍👍🤠🎸

[@stevecassidyguitar]

I think I'm in the cheap n Nasty gang too 😂👍

[@c.h.fieldsports9876]

@@stevecassidyguitar jet do make some nice stuff though , the cheaper ones can be modded and still not cost too much , unfortunately some people buy expensive guitars thinking they’ll help them play better , it’s just a trap 😂

[@stevecassidyguitar]

@@c.h.fieldsports9876 100% mate! Then there's guys like Jack Pearson (Check him out 😎👌) Unbelievable player! Weapon of choice? Indonesian Squier affinity strats - Unmodded! He's got a few of them too 👍

[@c.h.fieldsports9876]

@@stevecassidyguitar I’ll have a look at his channel 👍, i keep thinking that if I can learn to play on a cheap guitar/guitars 😂, that one day I’ll get a better one but as it is there’s some really good budget guitars around these days, like some of the jet and Harley Benton guitars, a couple of hundred quid and they’ll play some good tunes , so I’m more than happy with the budget stuff , ( plus I’m really tight , I hate spending money) 😂😂, 👍👍🤠🎸

[@stevecassidyguitar]

@@c.h.fieldsports9876 100% I don't think Jack Pearson even has a channel. Older gent - He was playing with the allman bros. Check it oot! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4jCkp2KndhrjNEsi=r85Wz4gF8KxwzAJx

[@vs1146]

Is it me or does it sound a bit flat and dull? It doesn't really sound like a tele should.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

There's a very good chance it's the player 🙈 I didn't love the neck pickup. My favourite tone out of it is the neck and bridge (split)

[@vs1146]

@@stevecassidyguitar I'm serious. The JT-300 sounds much more like a telecaster should. This one doesn't have that tele twang. Not even a little.

[@Alan-zf2tt]

I think my favourite tele is this www.andertons.co.uk/soloking-ms-1-custom-flame-maple-top-in-fire-wakesurf/ I am not sponsored by Andertons and have no arrangements with them at all

[@stevecassidyguitar]

That's a stunning looking guitar mate! 😎👌 The link was to an HH Superstrat though - not a Tele. But all the Solokings look awesome to me 😎👌

[@Alan-zf2tt]

@@stevecassidyguitar 😄

[@laurencehastings7473]

Yes please do a vid on your Tele partscaster. Now to the Jet. Is it worth it ? Definitely. Will it sell ? Nope! It's a Jet and for 500 Smackeroons you can buy a PRS new! Would the PRS be better? Probably not but it's a PRS not a Jet. I'm not a snob Steve but simply from the angle of resale value it's a no go. Gold hardware looks great but ages horribly and you don't need locking tuners on a Tele. Split posts do the job , are just as quick to change strings and cost much less. I love the look of that Jet and the appointments are excellent but in today's market it just won't attract enough buyers because there are too many good guitars for less money. The less you pay, the less you stand to lose when you sell. Fact of life I'm afraid, still it was great to see and hear it and I'm sure this guitar will act as an impulse for modders everywhere.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

This was how I seen it too mate. I've been sold on Jet guitars for a while now so I definitely see the value in this guitar and I think it's worth it. But... I agree, for a young brand it's always gonna be a hard road to step up in price range. Like you say... There's a lot of big brand names people can grab at this price. Probably not as well specced tho 😜

[@steel_horse7570]

Agree on the re-sale. These guitars are fantastic value for money and if you keep it then its worth it but they will only ever decrease in value as for some reason the cheaper branded guitars have zero re-sale value - even if modded. So if you are someone who keeps every guitar and isnt going to sell it then its great. But if you ever do sell it just be aware youll be making a loss and wont even break even. I had a Harley Benton Les Paul and modded it with locking tuners, better nut and the Slash AFD pick ups. It took ages to sell and when it did i just about got my money back but after ebay fees and postage was probably on a slight loss.

[@laurencehastings7473]

@@steel_horse7570 It's the name of the game and unfortunately the game is actually in the name. The advantage for buyers is that they can get really good, hardly played, no name used guitars at throwaway prices. I have 3 Aria STG's which I bought for about 20 quid each. As good as any Bullet or Affinity. All three now severely modded just for fun. Also have a vintage Vox Standard24 with the original DiMarzio SD's in it which I would never mod. Modding is a personal thing that rarely works for resale. Even if it's exactly what the buyer wants he'll try to talk you down with "I wanted everything original." I'm almost 70 now and can remember when extremely bad guitars were sold for extremely high prices. Believe me when I say that today's market is an eldorado for cheap guitars. Named brands are just the opposite, especially Gibson but each to their own.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

@@steel_horse7570 100% 👍 modding, unfortunately, almost always decreases the value. Even if you "upgrade" something, It's to the original owners taste and probably not the new buyer. Unless it's something almost universally accepted as an upgrade like locking tuners etc. For example, If i was looking to buy a used, Squier and someone put a £120 Seymour Duncan Invader in the bridge, that's not an upgrade to me - that's further from my tastes, than whatever was in there stock. Reversible mods is the way to go imo

[@drewrespicio8278]

That’s Owen Wilson not Woody Harrelson tho…

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Well spotted mate 🤓👍 Soz - It's a bit of a running joke on the channel, where I pretend there are ludicrous celebrity signature model guitars (Usually people who don't even play guitar), then I purposely use the wrong names/pics... for fun 🙈 I know it's really stupid, but it kinda makes the "Specs" portion of the vid a bit more fun - for me! 😂🙈 Apologies again - Here's another example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5nHXp6VbbN_jpI I got a lot of comments telling me that's not JCVD! 😂 Now you're in on the joke 😜👍 Admitedly a really terrible joke - but there we go 😁

[@jamesonpace726]

Yer rite, 7.5lbs is a tad too heavy for moi....

[@stevecassidyguitar]

I prefer em lighter too mate 👍

[@ChrisJones-ht9zn]

I think anything up to 8lbs is fine for that body type at this price point.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

@@ChrisJones-ht9zn You must go to they gym? 😜 Jokes mate - I'm just a total weakling 🙈 I like em 7.5lbs and under for gigging 😁 But yeah Mahogany and Solid Maple top is the Les Paul recipe, So i'm not too surprised with the weight

[@boneysworld]

These guitars in the upto 500 hundred quid mark are what everyone is interested in. Not fender this, les paul that..... Where alllllll skint man, we get them on finance 😅😅😅😅

[@stevecassidyguitar]

I agree 100% mate! It's certainly what I'm interested in anyway 😃👍

[@jeffrowlette]

Really nice guitar....but not at that price. And I'm sorry Fender, overpriced too. I'm better off with partscasters......

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Can't argue with you on Partscasters - Love em! 😁👍 I think it's very unlikely I'd ever buy another (new) Fender. They've priced me out, and the QC isn't as reliable as it should be for the prices they're asking

[@jeffrowlette]

@@stevecassidyguitar Yes....and I own a LOT of Fenders....and I do own 1 Jett Strat...and it's a wonderful instrument.....but since I learned to do my own fret work, the Partscasters are my best guitars.

[@jeffrowlette]

@@stevecassidyguitar Please do an episode about the Tele Partscaster you showed!!!!

[@stevecassidyguitar]

@@jeffrowlette I wish I had the patience to learn to do fret work - Good on ya mate 😎👍

[@stevecassidyguitar]

@@jeffrowlette Will do mate - It's been added to the growing list of vids to get done 😅👍 Cheers! 🍻

[@peskypesky]

That guitar looks defective. Only has 2 pickups.

[@stevecassidyguitar]

🤣👌 It's "kinda" got 3 😜 But you're right - every guitar should have AT LEAST 3 pickups 😂👍