Fender Play LIVE: Everything Surf Rock | Fender Play | Fender

Click here to start Fender Play for free now: bit.ly/startfen...
Welcome to Fender Play LIVE! In this episode, Fender Play instructor Matt Lake & Ian Fowles of The Aquabats talk about Surf Rock & the history of the Jaguar guitar.
Start your Free 3-month trial of Fender Play today! (no credit card required): www.fender.com...
#FenderPlay #Fender #SurfRock
SUBSCRIBE NOW: bit.ly/FenderSu...
SHOP FENDER: bit.ly/ShopFender
About Fender:
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is the world’s foremost manufacturer of guitars, basses, amplifiers and related equipment. With an illustrious history dating back to 1946, Fender has touched and transformed music worldwide and in nearly every genre: rock ‘n’ roll, country and western, jazz, rhythm and blues, and many others.
Connect with Fender:
Visit FENDER WEBSITE: www.fender.com
Like FENDER on FACEBOOK: / fender
Follow FENDER on TWITTER: / fender
Follow FENDER on INSTAGRAM: / fender
Follow FENDER PLAY on INSTAGRAM: bit.ly/FenderPl...
Fender Play LIVE: Everything Surf Rock | Fender Play | Fender
/ fender

[@skybluemarshall]

Fun facts about The Ventures: 1. They actually have 60+ studio albums, 30+ live albums and 80+ compilation albums. They claim to have recorded at least 3,000 songs and to have written over 1,000 songs. With more than 120 million record sales, they are the top selling instrumental band of all time. 2. In Japan, where they have toured extensively for decades, The Ventures are one of the most successful foreign bands. In the 1960s, they claim to have outsold The Beatles 2 to1 in Japan. 3. The Ventures are not a California band. They formed in 1958 in Tacoma Washington, which is not exactly a Mecca for surfers. 4. George T. Babbitt, Jr. joined the band in the late 50s as their first drummer, but unfortunately he had to drop out of the band in 1960, just before they recorded their big hit, Walk, Don't Run, because he was too young to play the bar gigs that the band was getting. Almost 40 years later in 1998, Babbitt was invited to sit in with the band and play a show. He played the show in his full military uniform, as he had become a higly decorated, four star Airforce General in the years following his departure from the band.

[@PunkCoverMoose]

That white amp at the beginning looked sweet

[@billnelson9413]

I want that white amp!

[@brich2929]

@@billnelson9413 its just spray painted

[@billnelson9413]

brich2929 cool!

[@JasonTMays]

Man, I really want one of those classic vibe Jaguars!

[@rawdaily]

Definitely do it, I’ve just got one from a guitar trade after years of wanting one and it’s now my favourite guitar

[@johnvicaireiii5537]

Same.

[@atticusfinch6038]

get the squire version thats what i have surf green i love it so much .

[@atticusfinch6038]

literally the one the interviewer is holding

[@randytate6848]

I love mine

[@paveduri]

rest in peace Dick Dale :(

[@augusterb1518]

Yeah! Surf rock!

[@eric6504]

My jaw dropped when he said Aquabats. I loved them when I was growing up (still do now) but never dove into much about them. Wow I'm happy lol

[@arturoprado6698]

Love the reverb and all around sound of surf rock.

[@JsnHgl]

Cool! Please make more Fender Play surf lessons! Songs, riffs, technique...any and all appreciated!

[@babyshamblesx]

YES YES YES a thousand times YES!

[@Brucaleeffo]

Pendleton Board Shirt, Ian is referencing the surf culture and the Beach boys. Nice shirt choice!

[@WS102]

The video is still as cool as it was when you first put it up 3 years ago. As a huge Aqua Bats fan, surf rock player, and Fender guy, this video hit all of the bases. Ian even has his guitar set up to Johnny Marr specs, the only Fender guitar I want that I don't already own. I'll definitely pick one up in the future, I'm just waiting for the factory to make them in Lake Placid blue again. As a big Smith's fan, that will round out my Fender collection.

[@nathanmarshallmusic]

Surf rock is the music the guitar was meant to play. I got a Fender '74 PA 100 head and that old spring reverb is awesome!

[@zr2700]

2019 CLASSIC VIBE! Excited for this new range... that Jagaur looks and sounds really great! Squier seem to have out done themselves. You have to demo some of the new classic vibes please, especially the 70s jazz bass!

[@NIIIIQQ]

I feel the same they keep uping the release date too. Do you know where it's from is it Indonesia? The wiring is the only thing I would wonder about but they seem pretty damn awesome.

[@zr2700]

​@@NIIIIQQ Yes they will be made in Indonesia. I'm also really frustrated with the constantly changing release dates, the suspense kills!

[@surfcollector]

Just for the record, The Ventures did a lot of covers for the first few albums until they started cranking out their own originals. Then they settled into a pattern of twelve songs per album. Six originals, six covers. He says they made 30 of 40 albums. Try over 250 throughout their career. They were HUGE in Japan and created music exclusively for that market.

[@iaiband]

That reverb tank is a blast from the past. Sounds amazing

[@perryg8392]

Make a demo of all your new classic vibe guitars and basses pls

[@tombuck]

This is the video I always wanted but didn’t know how much I needed. Ianbones is such an inspiration and just a completely insane player. 🤯

[@tomk1tl39]

Hey guys, really great vid. I built a Fender 6G15 stand-along reverb unit.....works fantastic (used the 6K6 instead of the 6V6) with my home-brew 5F2A amp....I got my guitar instructor interested in surf music and he loves it....

[@shoro1365]

Yeah surf rock!!!

[@greggabel7238]

The Reverend Horton Heat is a good Band they do good surf music sound

[@vdavis4785]

My instro surf band always insisted that the sound guys mic the amps, no DI. So naturally one of the sound guys sticks a mic in front of the reverb tank.

[@fedayeentaqx9956]

I was just sitting here practicing my vibrato picking and had my full on guitar face going right as he said that, LMAO

[@Cyrus7596]

Yeah! surf rock!!

[@alexandreferreira6049]

Compared with the real tube amp, fender mustang GT is a really cool sounding amp!! Impressive

[@bradcanrockursox]

That Jag is def Sonic Blue, not Surf Green. I own a Sonic Blue JM and a Surf Green Tele. Each are noticeably different in color. However, I enjoyed this video! I have been a Surf Rock Connoisseur for a quite a few years. I wrote & performed a FILTHYYY Surf Rock instrumental, which was released on my EP in Summer 2022, called "Meatballs in Stereo." Keep crushin' it, fellas! 🏄‍♂🤙

[@buicksantos6074]

the guy plays for gerard way..... ian's a legend

[@rolandjgutierrez4147]

That was slick how when the mom asked to give music lessons he said but not in the van and the other guy did a diminished cord now I think it was a diminished that was ausem he communicated the mood the feeling of the story with that cord theses 2 guys knows what guitar is all about. right off the fly of his mind. To me that was amazing...Roland from Magdalena New Mexico usa

[@bruceringrose7539]

Can’t believe he did not know that Pipeline was an original by The Chantays!

[@xcx8646]

The upper circuit is a darker tone because it is designed for jazz. It is not a 'bullshit circuit', rhythm circuit or kill switch. Jaguars sound best with thicker flattwound strings. Use those and then the upper circuit makes sense for jazz, the lower circuit sounds pretty meaty and the low-cut switch gives a genuinely useable thinner tone. Thin gauge roundwound strings make the guitar sound like an ice pick, and with them hte upper circuit doesn't make sense.

[@robertsmith-mm6iz]

would like to make a correction the chantays were from shelter island san diego,ca had a surf band in the 60 so i played against most all of those bands opened for the ventures ,paul reveer on where the action is and many others

[@profile2047]

All the info I’ve found says Orange County. Shelter Island is only hotels and restaurants from my experience. Humphrey’s, Bali Hai, best Western etc. Did it have houses back then?

[@CircusRhapsody]

Perfect, we are just about to start a little recording project in surf rock style and this is a perfect inspiration! Thank you

[@fedayeentaqx9956]

Im sure ill make some enemies on this fender channel saying this, but if you move away from the squires you can get a reproduction Jazzmaster that even has the p90 based jazzmaster pickups, that really gave it the iconic tones it has, from Harley Benton for 155$ plus like 80$ shipping, im sure if you want perfect action and intonation, you would need to have it properly set up unless you are good enough to intonate and do truss rod adjustments (ive not seen any review where truss adjustment was needed tho, and intonation is usually nearly perfect out of the box), usually comes with action at around 1.8mm, but it drops down to 1.5mm or lower with no and it has a LP style tune-o-matic bridge, which a purist would want to replace with a fender bridge, (I like the tune-o-matic for comfortable palm muting), and most important you would want to drop in real fender jazzmaster pickups, although the reproduction ones are made to spec, just with cheap chinese materials, but they arent bad, better than the squires strat sounding single coil, but nothing gives you the tone and clean sound of a JM, you hear every note in a chord, even with heavy overdrive.

[@zacharyjohnson6453]

Nice Beach Boys Pendleton Shirt you got on Ian 🤘🏄

[@billnelson9413]

Still really need the ‘63 reverb unit to get that drip. The pedals and amp tanks don’t get it but I love all of those too. Get that 💧 drip 💧 in a pedal and you’ll have the market cornered. Can’t wait to get my hands on one of those Squiers! Great video, Fender forever!

[@Juiceboxbrian]

You should try the Strymon Flint. It is an incredibly accurate emulation of the 63 tanks, if anything you can get more drip and splash out of it then the tanks because you can crank the dwell up

[@profile2047]

Surfy Bear is arguably the best at the moment.

[@lonestarbug]

Fantastic!

[@StamatisStabos]

Nice video about Surf Rock! next time call Dave Wronski one of the best surf rock guitarist with his unique self made sparkle Jaguar's

[@jefbenley4409]

16:55 reverb end - Deluxe Reverb

[@doctorskull8197]

I use the stand alone reverse tank! The only way to go. Not cheap but you get what you pay for‼️🔥😎🌊🏄‍♀️

[@ThePS3veteran]

Damn these new squiers lookin' hot

[@michaelgreen9866]

I believe that the first 'Reverb Tank' was a septic tan with both ends cut off, the amp on one side and the mic on the other..

[@johnperry9082]

Liked the tip on tremolo picking.

[@irislaviniakids]

R.I.P. Dick Dale. Brazil.

[@RombautsRacing66]

That Tre-verb on 63 sounds sweeeet!

[@jimmymeaty7883]

Yeah! SURF ROCK! 🏄‍♀️

[@NIIIIQQ]

I've been waiting for a demo of the new 70s vibe jaguar. Please do a proper one. Squier has really been stepping it up lately, it looks and sounds great. Of course that amp setup is awesome. I just wonder how the wiring is. Idk if its indonesia or where they come from. But this might be the only Squier I'd cash out the $400 for a new one.

[@phillramirez8323]

Dont forget Indo rock 😄 Electric Johnny and His Skyrockets 😎🎸👍

[@NintenDub]

5:20 yes, a giant spring reverb plate.....

[@gabrieltoneguitars9365]

Totally Cool! Loved it!

[@petergallina1610]

Damn this video is fantastic!

[@forkboy3309]

whats up surf dawgies?

[@kaybhee6]

excellente work,,, now go git some beers

[@jakekoch7448]

When is Fender Play going to come to Poland?! 1 year into lockdown and I am dying to check out the platform!

[@davidmiller9485]

If anyone wants to see how reverb tanks and amps work i would suggest Uncle Doug here on KZbin.

[@simonpettersson6788]

The signal doesn't dlow electrinically through the springs, thats a factual error. The sound travels acoustically through the springs and are converted back to en electrical signal by a pick-up attached to the springs.

[@brich2929]

I'm told that Fender doesn't make or "can't get" lefty Jag/JM cases. So lefties are forced to put their guitars in a righty case upside down. Fender: fix this!

[@chrispendergrass5829]

MATT!!!!!!!! how are you playing that little diddle riff @ 17:39 in this video????? I've been trying to figure it out!!!! sounds like a fun little riff!

[@johnmitchelljr]

Great video. Thanks.

[@Azwad]

Dick Dale in memory

[@incredibledisc]

Man, I wish they would make a lefty version of that Classic Vibe Jaguar.

[@smithy7034]

Great video. Thank you very much. 👍🏻

[@MUFFAFUZZA]

Surf rock forever! #muffafuzza

[@MatthewZmusician209]

Jazzmaster or Jaguar for surf?

[@babyshamblesx]

Both!

[@Fox-86]

Jazzmaster came first. Generally speaking it's got a darker but richer tone. Great dynamic range. The Jaguar was MADE for surf. You can't go wrong with either. Strats work nicely too.

[@circusmichi]

What is the typical Bass for surf rock?

[@spottedsaint957]

A Precision Bass or Jazz master. Also I think Rickenbackers were popular choices as well.

[@basiledaudet5774]

8:10 it’s exactly what I do and it gives a lot more twang

[@katherineberger6329]

"He's a Southern California native..." And a Southpaw, as well.

[@wallyg3]

Apparently recorded very shortly before Dick Dale's passing. Strange coincidence.

[@yourmate5076]

if you guys into surf rock , checkout a band called the panturas , the are really good

[@ever7672]

Love this!!

[@CircusRhapsody]

Anyone got a list of the most important Surf songs(instrumentals)?

[@katherineberger6329]

AW YISS *screws in my tremolo arm and gets ready*

[@hausersmusic]

I like it! absolutely! you did it great!

[@EthanAndViolaVlogs]

Wow. One day after the king of it dies.

[@MLFranklin]

I'm guessing it was already in the pipeline and ready to go and when Mr. Dale passed they bumped up its position in line.

[@flipsietheflippingdogofdoo480]

He didn't kick or hit his spring tank reverb!! Why??

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Have you heard the all girl surf band from Toronto ? The Surfrajettes . 🌊🌊🌊🌊🏄🏽‍♀️🏄‍♂️🏄🏽‍♀️🌊🌊🌊🎸🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼✨✨✨✨🇺🇸🇨🇦🍁

[@greggabel7238]

Yes I have, I Love those ladies

[@raihanshrk1955]

John squires white jags dayumm..

[@justbluesguitar4399]

Surf music is the grandfather of death metal!

[@danirifqihakim9055]

I really want to have a fender guitar but I don't have money to buy it, maybe I should be patient

[@ice00700]

RIP Dick Dale, he died yesterday.

[@sk8forlife782]

R.I.P. Dick Dale

[@petemclinc]

Never knew Fender made a separate reverb pre amp. Are they available as a reissue today?

[@colinedmunds2238]

They’ve been discontinued, and used models are quite expensive

[@phillipflitwick2482]

Is that a Fender Reverb unit that Fender don't make anymore?

[@Shreddios]

RIP Dick Dale!

[@danielsgrunge]

What white amp is that? Holy shit that's sooo beautiful

[@gavinfoote_Music_Surf]

Do any of you think the band, The Shins, count as a indie rock/surf style band?

[@TheTrollMastah]

Too bad fender doesn’t make those spring tanks anymore

[@NIIIIQQ]

RIP Dick Dale

[@prospectnyc]

Is that Classic Vibe Jaguar in Sonic Blue? That doesn't look Surf Green. This blueish color looks so much better than the Surf Green.

[@profile2047]

The surf green color looks so much better than the blueish color.

[@InGrindWeCrust2010]

Great demo NB: It's not pronounced "jag-wire"

[@Black25284]

I thought that ian was always in character like MC bat commentar and the other members.

[@JuanjoMoraPoveda]

Tons, culture tones...

[@MariusGillette]

I would give to world to anyone who could help me sound like he does with the strum at 7:33

[@backaholic]

I would like to help you but I dont understand your question. In the video, they specify all the gear that you need to get that tone/sound... At 7:33 they both play chords through a clean amp with reverb. Thats it as far as I can tell...

[@backaholic]

Edit // one guy is actually tremolo picking on that part...

[@MariusGillette]

@@backaholic Thanks, I kind of rushed in just to hear them play...

[@j3iemstudios512]

Very impressive, buy can you?... Sorry, Wrong Channel.

[@kastle4774]

Ian is basically me (except for playing for 25 years)

[@tayshawnjacksonbluntsmokah9979]

I'm looking for an amp that works for surf that won't break the bank. Any ideas?

[@spottedsaint957]

I use a Fender Mustang III 100 watt amp. I don't use any effects pedals and the built in reverb effect is pretty spot on. I don't how it compares to a tube amp but I'm pretty sure that it'll do the trick until you get something better. I'm pretty happy with mine, but I would like to step up to a tube amp eventually. As for price range, I'm not sure because mine was given to me, but I think that they're about couple hundred dollars plus any shipping charges that might be included.

[@bullet0657]

AMPEG GEMINI 2

[@globalnova]

" that's the correct pronunciation"... sarcasm.. lol

[@sirernest7]

The aquabats rule

[@MLFranklin]

Dick Dale, may he rest in peace.

[@Pannemat]

What's a Jaguire?

[@kaybhee6]

60s surf,,,one must gotsta needing tube amps

[@MrSteve280]

This absolutely kills me. I was born without the guitar gene and I've been jealous all my life.

[@kalebmitchell2258]

Is this because of Dick Dale?