Fender Vintera ii '50s Jazzmaster v Squier 40th Anniversary Vintage Jazzmaster v J Mascis Jazzmaster

[@GetOffset]

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[@joelcarrillo294]

The playing is so much better than most of the blues rock riff bro videos on youtube...subbed.

[@GetOffset]

Thanks for the sub! Make sure to subscribe to Nisebelle's channel for more of her awesome playing!

[@Steven-kj7xq]

I have more expensive and better Jazzmasters, but I can't let go of my Squier! I just love it. Thanks for the fun video. Hope your finger heals soon.

[@GetOffset]

I hope so too!

[@robertlathan4639]

She was looking at the neck the whole time, kind of like what I was saying for you do. Love you all and have a blessed day!!!

[@igavehimadollar3354]

Dam I really love jazzmasters now I don’t know what I was thinking before . Keep up the great work . I don’t know if you’ve discussed this yet but when I was playin shows back in the day it gets hot as hell in Australa and my hands would get sweaty and sticky yes gross . But got a way around this ?

[@JC-je3jc]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for no tired, annoying blues. Also, I'm pretty sure this video has me fiending for that vintera JM now Edit: I just went out and traded in my player squire for a vintera 60s jazzmaster lol thanks guys!

[@nickrosa1334]

How would these compare to the J-Mascics JM?

[@GetOffset]

Sincere question, did you watch the video to the end? I hope that will give you the info you need!

[@nickrosa1334]

@@GetOffsetI didn’t the first time around but I finally did lol thank you!

[@GetOffset]

@@nickrosa1334 happy to help!

[@eduardoeguerrero8122]

I think the longvituesignal is troll testing you guys. Nothing to see here, rock on.

[@GetOffset]

Oh I set up an email filter to send the emails about his replies to my trash bin lol. Is he still going?

[@nudiemusic]

I will purchase the Squier if you still want to unload it...

[@GetOffset]

Thanks for reaching out but that one sold pretty immediately

[@agreencow565]

Please do more gear reviews together. It was really enjoyable watching a comparison video that was about the guitars and not a couple of macho egos trying to outdo each other. I bet the two of you could be just as informative and entertaining reviewing a 10cm patch cable. Thank you. 🙂

[@GetOffset]

Thanks so much! I'd definitely love to do more videos with Nisebelle!

[@JustinWoo]

I agree! More Nisebelle videos please! You guys are a lot of fun together. :)

[@Tonetwisters]

Jazzmaster middle position is THE premiere sound in all of guitardom.

[@DPHC13]

It’s nice to hear a review where the demos are music I would actually listen to. Not just solos. 👍👍

[@jessethetodd]

That was fantastic - like hanging out with a couple friends (who can absolutely wail!). Love the sounds you brought out of those guitars. Sorry Emily you weren't able to play (hope the finger heals up soon) but have to say Nisbelle your playing was incredible! I really liked how you brought out the J Mascis (the vaunted JMJM) at the end and confirmed that it's really a totally different beast than a traditional jazzmaster. I really love my Classic Vibe JM - question I'm working through is whether to save/trade my way up to the V2 or to upgrade the pups and trem and call it a day :). No wrong answer and in the mean time it's my #1.

[@GetOffset]

If you like the overall feel, I say upgrade it! Thanks for the kind words! Finger is already a LOT better.

[@beepbleepboop]

honestly, the pickups might be the last thing you should upgrade. my cv jm has the pickup selector failing already and i got it for christmas 😢 im gonna replace all the pots and switches so i can make sure its gonna be reliable

[@bciecko1]

That Squier is really more suited to be paired against the Vintera Jazzmaster verse the Vintera II. Pups in Squier are 60's voiced and the Vintera II has the 50's voiced and it's gonna make them instantly a different flavor and not indicative of which to get or what to expect from Squier vs Fender.

[@mikesalmo]

It is so refreshing to see a review where it’s not “which one is better” but “which one do you like more and why” and y’all pointing out where/how other people may prefer one you don’t. There are “crap” guitars, but serviceable ones really are a matter of preferences. PRS makes excellent quality guitars, I just don’t like them. I knew it was good when you nailed my opinion on glossy necks: I don’t like them when my hand sticks, which may or may not be the case. I think you’re the first person I’ve heard call out the input jack problem. It’s so real. I can’t even buy jacks as bad as they use on

[@Shiveringpug]

Thanks for showcasing Nisebelle, spent the day watching her stuff and have been super impressed - i'm a fan now. I sadly had to offload all my guitars to fund my studies but my Squier CV Jazzmaster was the sole survivor and have bonded with it so much now, love it. When I can i'd love to do some hardware swaps but they're just really great quality instruments.

[@MrDistill]

Omg when she smiles when she plays. It’s a tangible sign of joy.

[@GetOffset]

Usually a good sign!

[@feinkevi]

Spot on. I’ll add that I think adding some more use of the trem and a closer look at the bridges would show a bigger difference between these three as well. The stock bridge and tailpiece on my JMJM made it totally unusable as it would pull out of tune instantly, swapping to a fender tailpiece and mustang bridge made a massive difference. The squier vintage tuners also feel like a big step down, and the neck radius is a preference thing that might push people towards one or the other, but all that said all three of these are great for what they are (and their price point) - thanks for the great comparison vid!

[@xucaen]

@7:47.. what finger position is that?? Looks like Middle finger on 6th string 4th fret, Index finger on 5th string 3rd fret, and ring finger on ?? I can't tell, and what string and fret is the pinky on?? When I play these notes they sound horrible but when you play them they sound magical. Can you please show us what finger positions you are using?

[@RomanticDrip69]

Get the JM jazzmaster and get a set of pure vintage 65s and you have the best jazzmaster available for under $1000. I would also recommend getting a tune o matic with roller saddles too but that’s not required

[@AKACalebErvick]

Loved this! Shopping for a Jazzmaster but maybe more exciting for me is I spent hours learning what was being played, awesome and inspiring! What more can you ask for?

[@katta959]

Yeah! I really love offset jazzmaster and jaguar squire is really great I make songs with this

[@KaiDown]

Pro Audio Star are super cheeky, they circumvent MAP laws by exploiting the "open box" factor - as soon as they open the box, they're free to sell the guitar for whatever they want to, rather than the MAP set by the manufacturer. Here in the UK, we don't have those MAP laws, so our retailers are constantly fighting for the lowest price. Works out well for the consumer, but really stings the stores - especially smaller stores that can't afford to take a hit.

[@nerdebynature]

This video was one of the most enjoyable comparisons I've watched!

[@sassycat]

The Squier sounds good, but the Fender sounds that much better, at least to my ears.

[@GetOffset]

100% agree

[@theWARMJET]

Indeed

[@BradleyHansonPhotography]

Thanks for the video. Both great guitars, but I’m impressed how the Squier sounds at the price point. You need exponential spending for incremental improvements, but the Fenders seem like less hum/noise from better shielding. It comes down to budget and how important the subtle differences are. The tremolo on my Squier isn’t great… I think Fender and Squier ship with 9s. I replaced mine on my Squier 60s Classic Vibe with 10s and I’m going back to 9 because I prefer the lower tension

[@Musickbox8]

Great video. Y’all make me want to pick up a Vintera II. 💸💸💸

[@GetOffset]

I'm not gonna try to deter you from that

[@danpavlik1554]

Cool review vid. ProAudioStar had some bonkers Squier blowouts over the past year or so. Copped the 40th Anv JM in LPB with the neck binding and block inlays for like $300. Before that, with a tax return one of their blowout sales allowed me to outfit my band with all 3 of the "skyburst metallic" Contemporary Series models for like half retail, now we look super profesh for the 2 or 3 gigs a year we play 🤣

[@troutwithfingers]

i love offsets but ive actually never even played a jazzmaster. i've always stuck to jags and mustangs, but this video is really tempting me...

[@GameyRaccoon]

Could you take a look at the Chicago Music Exchange classic vibe Jazzmaster with maple neck and walnut finish?

[@GetOffset]

Probably not unless they send me one. Unfortunately I can't go out of pocket in guitar demos rn

[@GameyRaccoon]

@@GetOffset oh didnt expect a reply ^_^; i understand, its the jazzmaster i want to buy and ive seen no videos on it really

[@stannousvortalux5655]

0000 steel wool is the finest for that rubbery feeling poly.

[@Kdh683]

Let me tell you one thing. The squire 40th jazzmaster is the best!🎸💜

[@jerrysoetewey7002]

I think the "witch hat" knobs were a CBS thing. Introduced in 1965-66 when they introduced the block and binding neck's on the Jazzmaster. Not sure if the dot and binding (1965) had these....

[@darklight4815]

The current Squier guitars and basses are some of my favorites to play right now...and not just "for the price" either...they just play and feel really good and I easily connect with them ....Squier is killing it

[@Vraxx7]

Really great video you two! I enjoyed that so much! I've had a J Mascis JM for a few years and love it. I really did want something that was closer to a traditional JM but still felt good like my JMJM. I was thinking of buying a second one and doing a pickup swap, when I saw the 40th anniversary squire go in sale about a month ago for $250. I figured it was worth a shot. And it is fantastic! I'm so glad to have it. Thanks for doing this comparison. You can hear the refinements in the sounds of the Fender over the squire however, I really liked the neck sounds on the Squire better on both lead and rhythm circuits. I'm curious what it would sound like to switch out the bridge pickup on the squire with fender? I also like the matte finish better. For the price difference I'll stick with the squire. Super fun video to watch! And Nisbelle always looks so happy when she's playing, it's a beautiful thing to see that kind of joy.

[@BryanHRBrodie]

I agree. Got me the seafoam 40th a few weeks ago and after trying to buy a few more they emailed saying they have been discontinued

[@Vraxx7]

@@BryanHRBrodie yeah I had actually ordered one from fender’s site and paid. I got an email the next day saying they were out. Hopped on GC’s site and grabbed one there. So glad I didn’t miss out.

[@Leel3ones89]

There needs to be more guitar channels with this type of girl talk on KZbin.

[@ogmike6444]

i bought the contemporary tele and debated getting that squier jazz from proaudiostar too and I wish i got the jazzmaster but I love the contemporary tele. The prices were insane like 6months ago on that site and they never restocked any squiers since haha

[@debhart4302]

Does the Vintera II have full size Jazzmaster bobbins, or are they Strat bobbins in a Jazzmaster cover, like the Pro 2?

[@4r1777]

thinking of picking up the 40th anniversary

[@GetOffset]

Hope you love it! It's a really solid guitar.

[@jacobseal]

Thank you! Both are really good guitars but that Vintera ii sounds absolutely incredible. Debating which one to get. I love the desert sand color, too. I think i would be happy with either.

[@buddhamus]

Great video. I recently purchased my first offset, a Squire 40th Anniversary (just like yours). I paid about $400. Currently, it's getting a setup job at Mike & Mike's. So far, I like it. I'm trying to get used to the JM-style pickups. a little trebly for my taste. I like the Vintera II, but not enough to pay the extra bucks, at least not at this time. Maybe somewhere down the line.

[@karabinerstudios]

For me, the secret to a Jazzmaster is to use the heck out of the tone knob. My JM bridge pickup sounds amazing with the tone set in the 5-6 range. For the neck pickup, I drop the volume to 9 to tame just a little highs without losing sparkle. The secret to the rhythm circuit is to use it with fuzz 😀

[@miserableunoriginal]

@@karabinerstudiosagreed. The Tone knob on the jazzmaster is the key to taming that brittle, high end tone.

[@Dungeon_of_Regret]

I brought back a "Jazzmaster Junior Collection" from Japan a few months back, and it's a dream come true for me. It's smaller, MUCH lighter and has a 24" neck like a jaguar. the pickups sound excellent and the paint is a satin matte finish. i don't know why they called them "Junior" because they're only 94% scale, it's not for kids... if you can get your hands on one, i bet you'll love it.

[@GetOffset]

Whoa that sounds awesome!

[@Livelaughlimpbizkit]

Squier has a way nicer finish

[@alexex5513]

Blah blah blah

[@GetOffset]

Probably my favorite Kesha song. Thanks for watching!

[@booitsnick]

Oh geez I just realized that If you get the squier and put black pickups and guard on it it looks like the prototype that norms had for years 🤤I’ve always wanted that guitar somehow

[@GetOffset]

Oh wow!

[@christophervincent8420]

They all sound good. I got the 40th anniversary Squier one. Yes, I got mine on sale, but in the seafoam. I have no need to change the pickups yet. But if I do, I will get some Jazzmaster pickups to put in. Right now, it doesn't seem to need it.

[@BryanHRBrodie]

Same here

[@mauijet]

I got the same 40th anny Jazzmaster last year on a killer Black Friday deal. Liked it, but then proceeded to put major upgrades into it. Electronics, pickups, Descendant vibrato, Stay Trem bridge, some cosmetics. Now I love it!

[@johnm3946]

J Mascis pickups are underwound jazzmaster pickups so he said himself

[@GetOffset]

Are you talking about his pickup set or the ones in his signature?

[@johnm3946]

@@GetOffset in his signature guitar, there's an interview with J going over the guitar. He said it would give it a more vintage sound.

[@danibee535]

i used 0000/super fine steel wool to very lightly take the gloss off my vintera jazz bass neck. it's still not as good as the nicest satins i've felt (though they aren't all good) but it's definitely an improvement to me.

[@GetOffset]

I've been looking into a few methods and that's definitely one of them.

[@lunarpollen]

On the Squier site, the 40th Anniversary JM has a dark (laurel) fingerboard with block inlays

[@sofiag7209]

it's a different model, there is vintage (this one) and gold edition

[@scaredypicker]

Great review! Think it would still be the Troy Van Leeuwen Jazzmaster for me if I got one :)

[@JustinWoo]

Man I've wanted a JM JM for a while. I have a Squier CV, but I kinda want a JM JM for the TOM bridge, which will let me run lighter roundwounds.

[@Alkalineboy76]

Great video! I enjoyed every second🙂. My J Mascis is my favorite guitar that I own.

[@GetOffset]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Syldar]

Hi girls! Thanks for this awesome demo. If I were to play say, Placebo covers, which of the Mascis or 40th anniversary would you recommend? (like in this sound: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp-4iaucirisg8ksi=_EK7KIY_fUCJVyYb&t=261)

[@Nausicaat]

just bought a "used" SB vintera ii jazzmaster. I must say that I'm not disappointed : looks good, confortable to play, really good pickups... thanks for the review that helped me make my choice :)

[@ericinthekitchen]

So much good playing and good sound there !

[@GetOffset]

Nisebelle is a great guitarist!

[@chairmankaga101]

Apparently Fenders come with 10s and Squiers with 9s. I played several Squier Classic Vibe models (JM, Jag and Strat) last week side by side with their Fender counterparts and I noticed the string tension feel too. The shop clrk confirmed the string gauge difference. That said, for a casual player the Squier CVs are weirdly and perfectly good. I'd have a very hard time justifying the 300% price increase to get the Fender.

[@TheLordcasio]

I don't know the name of your guest star, but their "offset channel" has been KZbin recommended to me a bunch. They are a sick guitar player (as are you, my friend "Get Offset"). I'd love to hear a proper song from the two of you. Great video, great vibes. PS: The J Mascis does sorta sound like a fart machine...too much bass.

[@Shredberry]

Very happy to see the two VERY few women running guitar gear/tutorial channels get together! Base off the pinned comment I can tell you and nisebelle both get some really misogynistic comments. I know it's not easy to pretend these toxic sexist trolls don't exist, but you two are doing wonders! Keep rocking!

[@GetOffset]

Thanks so much!

[@shining5695]

JMJM does not have p90s but normal JM pickups that are hotter, they pack a punch. I even play metal with my JMJM. I think one of the greatest bonuses is its bridge also. I am familiar with TOM so I prefer it to the standard JM bridges. I think you guys are used to regular JM's which is why you seemed to like JMJM less. For me, it was the reverse case. If I have to coin it, i would say a J Mascis JM is super JM. Like strats and super strats.

[@johnog8358]

I wonder what the ohm reading is on the pick ups are ,you can do this on the jack and with a cheap meter... Id also be curious what the body woods are , I guess the fender is alfer and the squier is popular? Great video , I'm currently waiting for a tele with the p90/jazz pick ups to arrive should aound similar. 😅

[@riffswamp]

This was an awesome comparison and loved the organic banter and live reactions to the three guitars! Thanks for throwing the JMJM in there too!

[@richarde3378]

I love Jazzmasters. This was a fun review. Thanks!

[@GetOffset]

Thank you!

[@Luke-Emmanuel]

j mascis said he loves loud guitars and abrasive, so it makes sense. That squier is great for noise rock, if u have ever listened to dinosaur jr. j mascis's band for those who dont know, its emotionally loud and in yuh face tamed by j .mascis soft gentle singing

[@ekaterinalexiescanln9105]

Seattle area offset represent 🤘🤘🤘🤘🐈❤️

[@GetOffset]

hell yeah!

[@titi64230]

So usefull video and quality , but , it didnt help me at the end ! I put trigger on macisc and 40th anniversary !

[@HRave2008]

I've got the blue 40th anniversary, I've got Ibanezs and Strats and I love that tone.

[@christineblack4654]

ya so, thanks for this. Just buy the looks of it the real deal looks 10 times better. the huge pickups on the squier alone just look to big etc...better to save up and get the best one. Plus the squier sound really bad lol

[@MrWishihadagibson]

I bought the Vintera II partly because of video. The neck is amazing. One of the best feeling feeling necks I’ve played. I love how thin it is.

[@zzz0...]

Shoutout @nisebelle! She's the reason I'm doing a custom Partsguar project this year.

[@thejuggernaut5327]

Awesome duo, more please 🙏

[@GetOffset]

That's the plan!

[@ksharpe10]

You need to use Martin Guitar polish on those Glossy necks to get rid of the stickys.

[@GetOffset]

I'll check it out!

[@michaelaiello9525]

Martin Polish? Like Martin guitars polish? Thx

[@kanahmal]

Maybe I missed where you said it, but what overdrive/distortion/fuzz where you guys using? Getting some Sonic Youth tones.

[@GetOffset]

Montreal Assembly Too Positive!

[@kanahmal]

@@GetOffset nice, watched your review of it, got excited and then found out it was not in production :p

[@GetOffset]

@kanahmal they tend to do runs of pedals from their website. I'd sign up for the email list or even ask if they have plans to make more. It's a pretty awesome pedal. There's one on Reverb but it ships from NL reverb.com/p/montreal-assembly-too-positive?gspk=Z2V0b2Zmc2V0NzQwNw&gsxid=XX7q3kABadcaRv&ps_partner_key=Z2V0b2Zmc2V0NzQwNw&ps_xid=XX7q3kABadcaRv&

[@kanahmal]

@@GetOffset I'll ask em, I was mostly excited about them being $100 as I currently have my heart set on an Electronic Audio Experiments Limelight which I feel is similar but more expensive.

[@mikem.3305]

Great video! Was 15:30 - 16:30 a real song or just free play?

[@eduardoeguerrero8122]

I have a positive comment for you ladies. THANK YOU for not playing the obligatory and ubiquitous (can I use two 50 cent words together?) blues wanking that 96% of guitarists demoing pedals/guitars/amps play. So thank you for a different approach. Very cool! we need some variety on here.

[@GetOffset]

I appreciate the kind words, thank you!

[@Sensates85]

Liking the cozy vibe here. Loved Jazzmasters but my body never seem to agreed with one.

[@intaketherapy]

Please add timestamps going forward!

[@GetOffset]

I don't really have the time to do that for every video.

[@Dungeon_of_Regret]

You can add the time stamps for her and help out around here!

[@intaketherapy]

@@GetOffset understand for sure, it helps for the longer ones

[@GetOffset]

Someone does do that from time to time! I was doing it for awhile but didn't find it made a big difference in terms of bounce or time spent watching@@Dungeon_of_Regret

[@debhart4302]

Emily, is the neck on the Vintera II chunky, or like a modern C, etc.?

[@mrNobody100]

cool stuff. one day i'll get me a jazzmaster with the standard pickup config (mine has a humbucker in the bridge, so it doesn't do the normal jazz thing).... that squier seems pretty neat, id' get that if i weren't currently over my guitar limit.

[@frankzappa951]

Lovely playing ladies. I think I prefer the Squier.

[@Ky-cp5ht]

What an AWESOME review not to mention such goood guitar playing. Your tone’s, cadence, and just “feel” for the moment was dope! I’ve been on the hunt for a really good JM. I had a J Masic squier but it wasn’t for me! Have you ever played the old Mexican classic series JM’s or the new American vintage ones?

[@GetOffset]

Check out more of Nisebelle's videos!

[@Chiro75]

Really enjoy both of your playing. I’m going to throw all my guitars in the garbage now

[@michaelaiello9525]

I agree @nisebelle, the JM might be my next guitar. The JM is my top VII for certain. Great review! Thanks!

[@altayant3174]

idk..that 40th ann squier jazz tho...

[@UgotdaJonx]

Great and fun video! I think some important differences to consider between the Squier and Vintera are that the Squier has a modern 9.5 radius, bone nut, and truss rod access at the head. Vintera has 7.25” radius, plastic nut, and truss rod access at the heel. For the price of the Vintera you could buy 2 or 3 Squiers which have better specs if not the Fender logo.

[@thelongvirtuesignal8551]

liking 9.5 over 7.25 is not a "better spec" but rather a subjective preference either way, the fender has the superior specs, but remains overpriced.

[@MisterNoob7]

15:30 what song is this?????

[@Fingermush]

9-42 is the gauge listed on Fender's website

[@60yroldRockstar-kl7mt]

Thats the most interesting slide I've ever seen...

[@N_A_Lund]

*pops out from behind houseplant with nearly identical looking MIJ heritage JM*

[@GetOffset]

Okay this made me LOL 😂

[@igavehimadollar3354]

And you snuck a hold steady riff in there

[@JoeBarclay95]

What is the song 15:50??

[@Carritodemercadona]

i really dont get why u dont have more views and subs this videos are so cool (also hello from spain)

[@grantthepilgrim]

Great review! I went to a store to get a pedal, walked out with the Vintera II, it’s a fantastic guitar. Feels & sounds great.

[@GetOffset]

Very relatable!

[@jfinester]

Good heavens, Emily-what did you do to your left-hand index finger?

[@GetOffset]

Tried to halve an English muffin on three hours of sleep and no coffee

[@philbrown6601]

Nice review

[@JasonTMays]

I watched this while texting you and I enjoyed every second of this! This was awesome!

[@GetOffset]

You're awesome!

[@shaddai813]

Lemme pick up my guitar

[@Highglandeur]

Nice review ! what is the string gauge you use on jazzmasters ?

[@GetOffset]

I use 10s

[@mpactdesignmedia]

11:41 - Silversun Pickups! ...that's what you're going to do on a guitar right now.

[@GetOffset]

I get this a lot, but I'm actually playing The Hold Steady right there!

[@mpactdesignmedia]

@@GetOffset Aha! Well, hush my mouf! ;-D Thanks, I'll check them out!!

[@ProudFilthyCasual]

They know J Masic, so you know they're real. Even Stevie T doesn't know how Mascis is.

[@GetOffset]

Does he really not? I listened to weird indie shit when I was in high school (and beyond, obviously). I have a lot of holes in my knowledge bass in plenty of genres, but I feel like J is one of those you should know even if you're not into that kind of sound.

[@ProudFilthyCasual]

@@GetOffset That is also how I felt haha. But yeah, Stevie reviewed the Rolling Stones list of 200 Greatest Guitarists and didn’t know who J was, which was baffling for a guy of his playing level. He wasn’t aware of Kurt Vile either, so maybe it’s just an indie gap in his music collection haha.