I traded 8 guitars for… the MOST UNDERRATED Fender guitar

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[@rontheguitarcollector]

So… you traded all of those other guitars for one $4500 guitar?? That, my friend, was not shrewd dealing.

[@MusicisWin]

There was a little left over ;)

[@steveklick]

Oh the shed was shrewd!

[@TheStrykerProject]

@@MusicisWin Whew...answers that question. I assume the cases went with the guitars, too?

[@crimadellaphone9374]

@@MusicisWin Next time you have the urge to basically give guitars away for free please consider giving me one. I've been poor my entire life, I saved money to buy my guitar, I went through a cheap one($100 with mini shit amp(not that the guitar was any better), then got convinced to "buy the store owners" shitty Ibanez with the crappy Floyd Rose with the "fine tuners" which were awesome and didn't make up for the shitty design that doesn't stay in tune long enough to play 1 song($425). Then got my guitar I'm very grateful for and have had it for about 12 years and will never get rid of it, (MIM Deluxe Series is what is wrote on despite everyone referring to it as a 2010's model "Players Strat" in which nowhere in the manual nor on it is it referred to as a "player's strat". It has/had the vintage Stacked "single" coils (the humbuckers people call single coils(noiseless single coils). I wanted to improve my tone and decided, just a month ago, to update my pickups and surprisingly the $250'ish Seymour Duncan Everything Axe set doesn't really sound nowhere near as good as the pickups that came stock. Being I just spent all that money I'm going to try to stick with them and mod my guitar to give a vast amount of tone changing options. I spent a few weeks studying guitar circuitry, obsessively. I ordered $300 in circuitry parts. I have a unique experiment I'm going to try out so I can hopefully conqour the "multiple volume controls" issue, a special designed setup that of course is only special and unique if it passes the test and actually works. If not though it will be OK, there are plenty of other options and I'll have the parts to experiment with lots of resistors(many different values(caps too) for both the expected and not expected results), caps, 3 dual Stacked Concentric Pots with gold colored concentric knobs(the short ones) and 8 toggle switches(on/on 6 prong aka DPDT). Regardless of if the volume pots work out they(PUPs) will be equipped with toggle switches for use, the 3-way(5-way) switch will be converted to a 4-way cap change for tone knob(on A side of switch(caps in parallel add(C1 + C2 =Cx) ), and the B side will be a 5-way cap change for my low cut tone, switchable by toggle switch(changing from A to B depending on which I will need to better shape tone on any given effect(s), with a standard set for "variable cap switch off" on either the hi cut or low cut(without 5-way side A being cut off the trebble cap will just go through a 0.033uF cap, on the bass side will be a 0.0022uF cap when it's variable caps selection is cut off. I already have that circuit worked out and drawn up. Many other options/mods are going to go into this beautiful guitar that feels just right for me, $900 and something when I bought it and to me it was worth it despite other models going for much lower price. Though this particular model is still selling for around $725. Now that I know the pickups that came stock are actually very good on their own(no need to upgrade) I could really use a 2nd guitar to put them in, a good playability strat, thin and narrow neck that hand effortlessly slides down. Saddly I need my currently only guitar re-fretted, many frets have big flat spots on different strings in different positions. While I did learn how to do most repairs and setups on it, the frets is one thing I'm not comfortable trying to do. I'm going to have to save money for that one. I did get interested in self-made pickups and I'm stoked, I have a particular design "I don't think is being used in market-place pickups. I want to try out a hypothesis, making each poll its own coil(for theoretically more pronounced clarity of individual notes within chords, they will all be one continues coil wire, that will reduce the amount of coil so I figured after I get the limit on each pole(close neighbors, will have to wrap each coil before putting the next on) I will wrap around all 6 mini coils in the traditional way to get more coil on the pickup(s)- if that goes well it will of course become a set. I will make them from the ground up pretty much, so the strings are perfectly centered on the poles in each pickup position(3)x. The only thing I'll buy are the steel poles(screws with mounting chambers(for adjustable poles), which I already know greatly improves clarity of individual notes within chords buy listening to someone comparing Kinman's to the Everything Axe Duncan set(he was also fixated on the poles being accurately lined up(which Kinman does) while the rest, including other individuals irrationally believe that doesn't matter(of course it matters, just as much as the vertical distance from the pole to the string matters, we'll that pole being horizontally off is still a distance off and I could tell in his test by ear with my eyes closed, distinct clarity in the chords of Kinman's with poles perfectly matching string position in all 3 pick-up positions, while the Everything Axe set is clearly more cluttered sounding, less clarity of individual notes in a chord. It's easy to find this old man's comparison, and he has good ears too. I suggest non-believers to give it a listen...KZbin "Everything Axe Kinman" that should bring it up. His shirt changes depending on which set he is using, (clever old man). And yes, I'm aut-ist-ic (Aspergers). PS: If my custom PUPs turn out to work as hypothesized then they shall be dubbed the "Dumbucker", the 14 coil mini humbuckers (for strat single coil PUP slots). Update: since I was linked back here by a like. The PUP idea is a flop, learned this from a guy that builds PUPs and sells them. This is a common idea by people who learn how to build PUPs.

[@anotherheadlessdemo]

The Jazzmaster will only increase in value. All those others, not so much. I'd take a vintage Jazzmaster any day over those.

[@GK-yf8mg]

Sounds amazing. My budget is more along the lines of trading 8 guitar picks for 1 underrated string winder

[@SchwartzerAdler]

How could you afford 8 picks?

[@cdbrown30]

😂

[@superdupergaming7831]

Same, if I could find any of my picks! 😤

[@beefnacos6258]

Lol I love it

[@bn9983]

@@superdupergaming7831 guitar picks and 10mm sockets all depart for Narnia

[@reverb508]

$4479 for the Jazzmaster minus the $300 GC offered you for those 8 guitars brings your out-of-pocket total to $4179. Nice!

[@Sticknub]

LMAO

[@SB-kc8cl]

Hahahaha

[@nathax8174]

Oh wait...you weren't joking that's the actual price of the guitar

[@alexbitzan8747]

😂 I was thinking that the guitars should be worth more than that - at least $6000 on a very rough guess

[@reverb508]

@@alexbitzan8747 Yeah, definitely. I was just making a joke about how GC screws you on trade-ins.

[@haydenqueyrouze3175]

As a guitar center employee, thank you for calling to ask if they could handle all that at once. All those guitars from fancier or less seen brands makes for a hell of a lot of work

[@Shadowman-1960]

You don't know what work is. 🥴 🤡 🤤

[@JGorg8]

Going on eBay to see what they’re selling for and offering half of that isn’t work.

[@Shadowman-1960]

@@JGorg8He wouldn't last half a day doing hot tar roofing.

[@davidjorgensen877]

​@@Shadowman-1960 I did construction in my teens: concrete, framing, roofing - I worked hard doing hard work. In my 30s I was doing software development: countless all-nighters, sometimes 60-70 hour stretches. Not hard work, but I still f*cking-well worked hard. Who are you to say what someone you've never met is capable of, Captain Bluecollar?

[@v1tnimins]

⁠@@Shadowman-1960 you’re being kind of self centered and entitled. im sorry. if you truly know what work is you shouldn’t be commenting like this. its quite disrespectful and ill-mannered. even though you are probably older than me, you need to open your eyes man and realize not everybody is like you. you shouldn’t be uncivilized just because you’re online. you shouldn’t be so self entitled and discourteous period.

[@anthony9162]

By far that jam was the best I’ve ever heard of your playing. So many incorporations of different techniques. I was thoroughly impressed. I hope to see this guitar more on upcoming videos. It seems it fits you!

[@steveeckert8396]

SHHHHHHHH don’t let Paul hear that😳😂😳😂😳😂

[@anthony9162]

@@steveeckert8396 you’re right I better delete my comment! Lol I really liked seeing something out of the norm and I hope this Fender will be a main guitar in future videos

[@bigdan4938]

Seriously, when can I buy Tyler’s smooth jazz album???

[@anthony9162]

@@bigdan4938 he’ll be on tour with Kenny G before you know it

[@Vanjio]

Yes my sentiments exactly!! :) Well done!

[@dashcamcalifornia5003]

This video is so relatable I remember one time when I traded my 8 guitars that were valued over $2,000 each for a single jazz master fucking classic.

[@chadfontana]

😅

[@scottrockit7680]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MrMichaelConstantine]

That is madness

[@momaatouk6294]

I’m not sure throwing away $10K is something to be proud of.

[@gavriilkremastiotis1914]

@@momaatouk6294 The jazzmaster might be worth more than that, you never know

[@riplead]

I'm a humbucker guy, but I noticed how dynamic and responsive these pickups are. Your playing/personality really shines here in my opinion.

[@MatthiasW97]

Oh you can totally put humbuckers on a jazzmaster its great

[@brettadkins7563]

I’ll take those eight guitars man, I’ll play em. You can have my legendary squire

[@MusicisWin]

lol this made me laugh DM me your address on Insta I’ll ship you something legendary

[@notskimmilk]

*sends address* “This is Stryker 3-1, good copy. Strike inbound.”

[@WisdomHouseCreative]

@@MusicisWin Please tell me it's an autographed photo of you.

[@baldbearded9601]

@@MusicisWin That's cool! I don't think he'd push the joke as far as asking for an address in a DM! Good on you for wanting to give back to the community man! 👍

[@brettadkins7563]

@@MusicisWin I don’t have an Instagram or a Facebook anymore, I can send a telegram, or maybe an email if that’s faster.

[@wyattjackson977]

I love how you have every single kind of guitar, every single kind of pickup configuration, every manufacturer, even every type of pedal that exists... But come back to a bonified classic thats tried and true, and absolutely rip it like you've never seen it before.. This was a very refreshing video :)

[@csv8944]

Bona fide. Bonified is funnier though

[@Jonathan-L]

@@csv8944 I always thought that a 'bonified' guitar had been upgraded to a bone nut. Or maybe a sensation one gets when they see their dream guitar?

[@yomi.airsoft]

Derived from the word "Boner", Bonified is the euphoria, or sensation when you .... Nvm jk

[@Incuensuocha]

Jazzmasters are amazing guitars. I’m very surprised they were never successful. I know it’s hard to compete with Strats and Teles, but I believe these belong right at the top with them.

[@John-mf1sz]

They’re majorly successful in the indie/alt rock scene, man. Kevin Shields, J. Mascis, Roland S. Howard, Kurt Cobain, Johnny Marr, etc. Many prolific musicians swear by em. If you go to Coachella or any alt music even you’ll see em everywhere.

[@ajh.7]

@@John-mf1szand surf rock too

[@princebonnie1357]

​@@John-mf1szRowland S Howard played a Jaguar - VERY twangy pick-ups.

[@John-mf1sz]

@@princebonnie1357 That’s my bad, Howard definitely did indeed play a Jag, same with Johnny Marr now that I think about it. It’s like two sides of the same coin of shoegaze/alt rock. Jaguar/Jazzmaster.

[@restojon1]

That's a beautiful sounding instrument. I've never really got into Jaguars and Jazzmasters, but when I worked in a small guitar shop in London I played quite a few. I found that the early ones (and reissues) had a quite bulky uncomfortable neck profile, something of a D profile but quite wide. Fender were punting one out in the 90's with Seymour Duncans in that was quite a nice instrument but very "modern" sounding. One Fender that I did fall in love with, was the old Fender Lead. I think that they date from the early 80's and were available as mk1-mk3. They play and sound amazing and are utterly versatile instruments. If you could lay your hands on one of those I reckon you'd love it.

[@killer268]

Depends entirely on the individual instument. My 1962 jag has the thinest neck Ive ever felt on a guitar, 1965 has a baseball bat. And this has nothing to do with the years they're from, one just has an abnormaly thin A-width neck, and one has an abnormally fat B-width neck.

[@patrickfoster4586]

Yeah, in the pre-CBS years there was quite a bit of variation from one neck to another in thickness, shape and many times variations in the fretboard radius. Not to say QC was bad because it was quite excellent back then- it had to do with which builder shaped the particular neck. While they did have a guide pattern it wasn't strictly followed and each builder shaped those necks by hand and used their personal experience to try to get the best neck they could out of each peice of wood they had. Some of them even had compound radius fretboards before that even became a thing! You can find quite a few earlier examples that start in the "cowboy chord" area at 7.25, of course, and end up at an 8 or even 9 by the 12th or 14th fret! Anyway, that's why back in the day it was imperative to play the instrument before purchasing because player's tastes varied, and of course they still do, as much as the guitar necks varied. Cheers P[>

[@0000song0000]

i really like the sound... but the body being bigger than a strat... one thing i have learned is that i prefer light guitars 🤷🏻 because i can handle them for more hours 😍 (heavy ones feel like cutting blood supply to your leg.)

[@JillandKevin]

@@0000song0000 I can build you a Thinline Turbocaster J-Master that's lighter than most Teles (which are lighter than Strats in general). Just finishing one for myself, with the brand new EMG J-Master pickups. Can't wait!!!

[@isaacmorton7]

the most prized guitar in my collection is a 1964 fender jazzmaster. it was my fathers first guitar and he bought it in the 70s for 150$ and handed it down to me. never ceases to amaze me how good it sounds and feels. leaps and bounds above 99% of modern guitars.

[@SIRiAlerion]

This is ironic, I've been eyeing up a Jazzmaster myself. They used to be heavily underrated but are definitely growing in popularity.

[@erock5b]

I bought a mexican Jazzmaster around 2010 and it's been my favorite guitar ever since. Seems like they really blew up in indie music over the last 10 years.

[@tidymilk5162]

that was my thoughts exactly reading the title of the video… Jazzmaster, underrated? i see these everywhere, almost every local band down here in south florida has at least one guitar player playing one. and now shoegaze is suddenly in vogue and everyone wants to be kevin shields (,:

[@blaaazer441]

@@tidymilk5162 this. I don’t live in south Florida but the jazzmaster is anything but underrated these days

[@skyline2601]

They're in no way underrated. Sure, the strats and the teles are everywhere, but the jazzmasters get a lot of attention.

[@PianoDentist]

Yeah it is weird or driven by the KZbin algorithm! I have been looking at a Jazzmaster for few days. Even the Squier versions get pretty good reviews.

[@chrisvandenbos9764]

I must respectfully disagree. The Jaguar is the most underrated. Jazzmasters get plenty of love. Sounds killer!

[@MrThomrold]

Jaguars Got a more tele like omph to it, than a jazzmaster… I love both for that thing they Got Got to own one again

[@gregoryhassett2813]

Well - jaguars leave a bit to be desired. The pickups aren’t nearly as versatile as the jazzmaster and the short scale makes it that much less rich / and that much less fender-ish. I’ve had a few because the looks are nearly irresistible- but I sold each one I had without regret

[@halfthebattle8913]

I’d take a jaguar any day.

[@GINGI86]

I have to disagree I think the most underrated fender has to be the Mustang but that’s just my opinion

[@soyburglar77]

Lol, no Fenders are underrated! They’re literally the most appreciated guitars on the planet!

[@tuckersossaman4485]

As someone whos blessed to work on these kinds of guitars everyday its cool to see and hear them in the hands of great players

[@Juiceboxbrian]

my word that thing is sweet. Sounds just phenomenal. Outside of the indie/surf/garage scene they are criminally underrated guitars. What a ripper

[@ant-onemusic444]

So it's a jag or a jazzmaster ? (I'll know in a minute)

[@OKtunes]

Some of your best playing right there. More than just the tone, the type of guitar influences the playing style so much.

[@jasonfitzgerald90]

I knew when I saw underrated fender it was going to be a jazzmaster. I just bought one a couple months ago and I am so happy with it. It’s very versatile and just sounds incredible on all levels.

[@Fish_thebard]

This guy is amazing. I'm not thrilled he traded the paoletti tho. I swear, that Paoletti is my dream guitar. he's still amazing tho.

[@mltproductionstudio]

Now you know where to find it😉

[@MusicisWin]

I really liked it but I almost always use my Paoletti Stratospheric, which is one of my favorite guitars!

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

I tried one of the Paoletti Tele's at Gruhn's back in the fall and I didn't like it at all. I couldn't believe it was as expensive as it was.

[@bldallas]

My first thought, too.

[@tannertallentire2404]

He WhAt

[@rvnlvr0599]

I fell in love with the sound of Jazzmasters after hearing Michael Lemmo demo them so much. I bought one myself last year and absolutely love it

[@kjguitarman]

Riff at 3:45 is a sweet and simple yet killer run. Love your style with this guitar. A perfect match! 🎸👍

[@1000nthInLine]

You're playing as well as I've ever heard you play. Technique, tone AND musicality really shining through

[@leskobrandon691]

I can see it was certainly inspiring you. Your playing was off the hook. I've never heard you play like you were on this one. Kudos.

[@norwayva]

Nice choice! I love a Jazzmaster. They do everything and look cool af while you’re doing it. The matching headstock on this model is killer.

[@Fish_thebard]

He finally got a jazzmaster! jazzmasters are my favorite. thy are super versatile and have a really good an unique sound.

[@shadesmoto1138]

I traded my jazzmaster for a RG470 I regret trading it.... should've just bought the RG outright

[@ShanePasqualla]

I’m glad you got a jazz master instead of the typical bunch. I love this guitar.

[@larrykoslick2798]

Well I can attest that the Jazzmaster has increased in value. When I bought mine (black w/ matching headstock) I paid $408 with case. However that was in 1966. Still have it, have had offers to buy it, but it's a great guitar. Only gets better with time!

[@AlexSmith-oq6ju]

£408 in 1966 U sure wasn't 1996 bro.. in UK in 66 a house was only a cpl grand..

[@Chiller11]

@@AlexSmith-oq6juWhen the Jazzmaster debuted in 1958 it retailed for $329. So I’m thinking $408 with a case by 1966 sounds about right.

[@AlexSmith-oq6ju]

@@Chiller11 £/$ rate in 66 must of been great the year we won world cup

[@beamannydanny]

Great choice. It’s always a good thing to consolidate multiple pieces of gear you just don’t use anymore into a single higher quality piece of gear that you’ll find yourself drawn to and using daily. Less is more!

[@snakeplissken44]

Price doesn't always equate to quality

[@whoozworldizthis4221]

No way that is better wualoty better than the PRSs that he traded in

[@hazardeur]

but how can less be more? less is more? MORE is more

[@VeritasGames]

oh wtf im literally making pasta right now you god damn wizard

[@SpiderStratagemVI]

Great choice! Jazzmaster is truly a guitar that can stand on its own- sooo many tones.

[@kellykent131]

Great job Tyler. That Fender is a sweet guitar. I love the sound. It’s very unique. Plus, I love the painted headstock. I wish more guitar companies would sell regular guitars with a painted headstock as a standard feature.

[@timkluntz8362]

Kevin Shields of My Bloody Valentine convinced me to get a Jazzmaster. The floating tremolo arm took a bit to get used to as MBV's "glide guitar" technique requires the whammy bar to be set very high and loose. All in all they look, feel, and sound great, especially with about 3 or 4 different reverb and delay pedals added!

[@SpiderStratagemVI]

Yep, me too! Kevin Shields definitely and MBV are truly genius! J. Mascis as well

[@im3ve1yn]

I initially bought a Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster simply because a friend recommended one, and JM's are relatively common in midwest emo. I got into shoegaze shortly after and my jazzmaster is my best friend in music making now

[@profesormota4109]

Recientemente compré mi primera jazzmaster, una squire VM, ha sido interesante xq este tipo de guitarras con puente flotante y el asunto del tremolo flojo son un dolor de cabeza, pero esa guitarra es excelente para hacer un ruido asqueroso y delicioso

[@evanismakingmusic]

Kevin Shields kicks ass

[@lawrencetalbot55]

Saw-weet!! Love the tone of your new Jazzmaster Relic!! Awesome addition to your collection. I don't usually watch this kind of video but I was intrigued to find out what you traded those 8 cool guitars for, and was quite impressed by the trade you made. I'd like to have one of those. Super nice and super sounding instrument!!

[@stevenflint6864]

Hi Tyler. I've been enjoying your videos for the humor and the interesting trips etc. Lately you've been playing more and I am really impressed. Technique can be practiced and learned but your musical choices ( what notes you choose) is pure talent. I love your style. Where can I find some video of you really playing? Shows, jams, sessions, whatever. That's the real deal.

[@maverickdoe6984]

Your jams are just the most awesomest sounding jams on the planet. I'm always left wanting to hear more. Congratulations on your new guitar. It sounds great!

[@Xcorgi]

I also love how rock solid the Jazzmaster tremelo is. No excess play or wiggle! Just superb!

[@marc-olivierbeauregard8967]

I really like how this Channel is developping and getting better with Time, keep pushing these great videos out!

[@chiefprophet9869]

Love the content man, just picked up guitar in December and you and a few others have really helped me get going, keep up the good work. Started off with a pretty junk bcp guitar but want to eventually save for a kiesel guitar. Would love if you ordered one and did a review on it.

[@AlexCausey]

Keep in mind there is an issue with the slide switches that get dirty and noisy, they just need a little contact cleaner once in a while.

[@ronaldcarmona5485]

It's really good to hear someone use a tasteful backing track and who knows how to play well instead of listening to someone who just plays loud noisy rock licks like most demo videos. Jazzmaster has a 50s sound. I have your kind of style too.

[@dickgitaar2012]

Try Elevated Jamtracks...lots of fantastic backing tracks

[@fretboardmaster70]

Love the faded Fiesta Red on that Jazz Master. And matching Headstock. Great idea to get rid of the ones you don’t play and trade them for this beautiful axe.

[@christopherbaker4955]

was always a shred guy, played Schecter and Ibanez and Jackson and the like, switched to indie like 15 years ago, played Teles for forever, then 5 years ago tried a Jazzmaster and never ever looked back. By far my favorite guitar I've ever played and I'm stoked you are checking this out.

[@patrickpiche135]

Can’t go wrong with a matching headstock. Excellent pick, what a beauty 👍

[@stephenhawkingsfootballboo7885]

If it also had blocks and binding it would be perfect.

[@ricardorito778]

Absolutely beatiful playing, your style really compliments the sound of this guitar

[@johnstroyek3387]

hey man, you are truly a great guitar player ! I like how you can change into various styles of rhythm and lead music. the fender jazz master was a great choice and it sounds awesome !!!!

[@adamsmith8900]

Tyler, I don't know about the others you traded, but that is one sweet sounding guitar, I say great choice! Plus I really enjoyed the improvised "smooth" riffs at the end, great work! You made my day!

[@scottmeli]

Amazing sound! A lot of thought went into the Jazzmaster when it was designed. Without a doubt, it’s one of Fender’s most versatile models.Enjoy that beautiful guitar.

[@magma_fire_bagwan]

The jam at the end has me sitting here with what I can only describe as an awestruck grin on my face. I felt like I was floating, only 1 or 2 songs have made me feel like that before

[@jsirius94]

I've always considered JM pickups to be separate from your usual P90, I think they have a little more sparkle to em. Semi disappointed you didn't pick the Jaguar as your most underrated Fender but the JM deserves the love too. I'd love to get a Candy Apple Red matching headstock JM to match my vintage '69 Jag.

[@RollingMoose]

they are completely different, you're right

[@trevorreniger5670]

100%. They are different construction. (bar magnets vs rod "slug" magnets) They are similar, but JM pickups will sound like a mix of traditional P90s and a Tele neck.

[@billmiller7138]

Wider, flatter coils on a JM also.

[@ScottHz]

@@trevorreniger5670 yeah, plus isn’t “P-90” a Gibson trademark?

[@richardclark.]

They are not even close to a p90 except in looks. And one sound up top? Did they take out his roller pots at the custom shop?

[@GuitarsRockForever]

I cannot believe 8 guitars, each valued at around 2k, only traded for one 4k guitar.

[@somebodyelseuk]

Yeah, bizarre? Couple of weeks ago, I traded two cheapish guitars in, got what I paid for 'em, about three times what I was expecting to be offered. It's a funny old world.

[@dragan4658]

Guitar center agent took advantage of him in my opinion, I understand they need to turn a profit but they raked him over the coals on this trade.

[@somebodyelseuk]

@@dragan4658 yeah, I wonder if age/experience comes in to it, too. I'm in my mid 50s and can grow a real beard 😉 Take me for a mug at your peril. 99 times out of 100, I know more about guitars than the shop employees. You don't tend to question them when you're young.

[@doug4522000]

@@dragan4658 Probably right. My experience was similar to his; they looked my two up on some list and paid me about half the used value.

[@PageMarker1]

I can understand getting what you want, which is what he did, but it does seem he left quite a bit lighter on the wallet. On the other hand, we don't know what he paid for them, this side of an arm and a leg for what they appear to be worth. Nice playing, I've got to admit.

[@systemloc]

That tone is absolutely amazing. i’m a noob and not that familiar with the jazz master. I’m really hearing a very strong David Gilmour tone in there. I’ll bet it’s a killer rock guitar in addition to the jazz

[@tomrwills]

The War on Drugs, Kurt Vile, and Chris Stapleton mainly play them

[@obiwanjacobi]

Pro tip: if your output is in the pick guard, use an angled jack to plug into your guitar (and run the cable behind the strap). I've seen them break out and it's not pretty. On a new guitar not a big deal, just get a new pickguard. But on a vintage guitar you want to keep as original as possible.... [2c]

[@kanker5256]

yes

[@jamierodriguez3554]

This asshole has 40+ guitars do you really think he's worried about something breaking??!

[@malakai.2025]

@@jamierodriguez3554 lol fr who does this guy think he is trying to pass common sense to any seasoned player off as some hidden information

[@Streetpissa]

@@jamierodriguez3554 and he’s an asshole how?

[@bassyey]

He's more pro than you lol. Probably didn't spend time looking for angled jacks.

[@aaronwinter1092]

Dude, you've grown so much as a player over the years. It sounds KILLER! Congrats!

[@bassfishingwiththeantichri2921]

I would have kept the Danelectro if possible, you can always use that guitar recording. But a custom shop aged Jazzmaster in fiesta red is an heirloom that will only increase in value. I would have jumped on it too! “WIN!” When you’re in your deathbed all thats gonna really matter is who’s worthy of wielding your Excalibur.

[@maxmarkowski7641]

You can turn the lead/rhythm switch into a kill switch by turning the volume roller down all the way. It’s a cool thing to mess around with for heavy stuff

[@bubbagumby9912]

The riff at the end sounds like something you’d hear on a Hall and Oates album. Which I think perfectly matches the guitar and sounds amazing

[@codybitterman9387]

I just got a vintera jazzmaster last week and I don't regret a GD thing

[@musclecarmitch908]

I was a huge Gibson guy back in the 80's then I bought a 70's stratocaster and it bonded with me, I think it's the 7.25 fingerboard I'm addicted to, it might be crazy but I absolutely love my 3 bolt neck stratocaster's nowadays! That good old Berryhill store is awesome!😉

[@patrickfoster4586]

I have a 1982 "Vintage Series" '62 Reissue Sunburst Stratocaster. This limited run series of guitars were designed and built by the "custom shop" before it was officially named the custom shop. They are incredible instruments if you ever are lucky enough to find one I highly recommend getting it! It's my #1 and that thing is simply amazing. All of that to say this: I also happen to have a 1974 Sunburst Stratocaster which of course sports the big headstock and the 3 bolt neck with "micro-tilt". It also has a maple fretboard while the other has rosewood. I can say unequivocally that these 3 bolt neck years get a totally undeserved bad rap simply because when they came out everyone seemed to think it was sacrilege to change the Stratocaster and so the hate was heaped on the new design. Frankly in retrospect the micro-tilt system was genius. And some people thought the 3 bolts wouldn't be as strong but in reality the design is actually stronger! The reason is the third bolt is indeed an *actual* bolt (as you know guitar necks are secured by long wood screws- we all call them bolts but that is a misnomer) that goes into the threaded hole in the metal plate under the neck. And the bolt is significantly larger in diameter than any regular guitar neck "bolts". Bottom line: that neck joint is extremely strong and will absolutely stay where you set it. Bottom, bottom line: while my Reissue will always be my #1 (because it's a great ax and my late father gave it to me for Christmas in 1983- it was also my first guitar and I was a kid so it's got serious sentimental value to me) there is no denying my '74 3 bolter is also a very fine instrument that plays like a dream and sounds just like a vintage Strat should! I've been saying for years that folks are eventually going to realize the 70's Strats are nothing like their reputation implies and are great, real deal US Fender's and can usually be had for a bargain because of their unfair image. Of course you can get a lemon from any era but I contend that on average you'll get no more lemons from the 70's than you would from any other decade.

[@musclecarmitch908]

@@patrickfoster4586 very cool guitars you have! I remember looking at a brand new stratocaster in 1977, I played it in the music store and I was 13 years old at the time, it became my dream guitar and I couldn't afford one at the time, I had to go back home and play my old Silvertone amp in case, I think the guitar was actually made by Danelectro. But I was forever hooked on 70's 3 bolt necks from that day in the music store as a young boy!

[@patrickfoster4586]

@@musclecarmitch908 They are definitely great guitars! The micro-tilt was one of Leo's last genius touches before leaving. I think it's too bad it didn't catch on. Sure beats having to take the neck off and trying to guess the right size shim needed to correct the neck angle! Cheers Mitch, P[>

[@musclecarmitch908]

@@patrickfoster4586 👍

[@magnumopus511]

Watching you play Jazz is soooo cool, whenever I hear those kind of licks, I've been thinking of quitting metal and shred.😂mellow sounding Jazz is so heartfelt sounding. Cheers!👍

[@pdbordelon]

Man, I love the jazzmaster you chose and glad you went with it. I have a ton of good guitars and might trade them in on something awesome myself! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@Fallub]

That playing was incredible and sounded absolutely amazing. Thank you. A great trade.

[@TheCatnipCinema]

Agreed. So many people think it was a terrible trade. Sheesh

[@everythingmadeeasier]

@@TheCatnipCinema Good trade. Terrible price.

[@JCW7766]

That is definitely one sleeper of a guitar right there. What amazing sound and versatility.

[@michaeld.mcclish]

When I was in hs, my first band (65-67), our lead player had a candy apple red Jaguar, coolest ever. I had a Framus Star bass, drummer had Gretsch drumset, we were a trio. A friend of ours had a Jazzmaster that was "just okay" but couldn't compare to the Jaguar. Who would have thought they could command such a price now!

[@andrewbettis4247]

Great sounding tones and nice playing as well congrats on the new guitar

[@bensoulsby86]

Was hoping it'd be a jazzmaster. So great, I just bought one and it's easily the best guitar I've owned, kicking myself for waiting 27 years of playing to buy one.

[@williambebeau1506]

Now I've played loads of guitars throughout the years, and I've enjoyed playing plenty of them, but there's really just something about a Jazzmaster that makes me smile most when thinking about them. Like if I had to marry a guitar, it'd almost undoubtedly be a Jazzmaster. XD ^_^

[@floydharper1216]

That jam towards the end brought back such memories of...watching the weather channel around twenty years ago

[@67mlb67]

That sounds so fantastic. So many different sounds from one guitar.

[@scotthack2632]

I’ve been lusting after a Paolette. That fact that you included it with 7 other guitars to get one Fender had me scratching my head 🤔 sounds like a pretty lopsided trade.

[@basheideman]

Especially one with THREE P90's - must sound awesome. Not too fond of the croc-finish, but hey...

[@kevmac1230]

I'm not a guitar expert but 44 hundred for the Fender sounds a bit much.I agree, lopsided.

[@scotthack2632]

@@kevmac1230 Well when you think that a Paoletti will run about four grand by itself let alone the addition of 7 other guitars. Even if the two or three PRS‘s we’re just SE’s. I understand you’re not gonna get retail trading in to a retail store but there’s a lot of dollars in eight of those guitars. Buying selling and trading a lot of guitars myself I also know that it doesn’t necessarily mean you have that much money into them so you can let them go for less sometimes. Plus I saw in another comment somewhere that he kept a Paoletti stratospheric. Which now makes more sense to me.

[@trentfranks4507]

@@kevmac1230 any custom shop guitar us going to be 4 grand or more. Fender, Gibson, and/or PRS. Kiesels are one of the cheapest custom routes you can go but personally I don't desire one.

[@giacomoneri1782]

@@scotthack2632 I was looking at it like whaat? I wouldn't swap that tele alone for a Fender. I know Fabrizio Paoletti in person, he's from my hometown. He handcrafts those in a shop that's probably smaller than an American's garage

[@marioantoniohernandezherna2517]

ive been following you for the past 5 years, your playing has developed a lot in that time, cant wait to see you in 15 years bro!

[@kaleb8518]

In my opinion i think that the Fender Starcaster is a really underrated guitar especially the new squire line ups.

[@breaux2806]

Yes! I loved my Starcaster. Really wish I never traded it

[@crackityjones777]

How dare you play a Jazzmaster for its original intended use and not 90s alt rock!

[@roodowaighkinnen2781]

yeh! not once did he do the jingle jangle behind the bridge out of tune harp thing behind the bridge! very meta. Maybe he called the pickups P90s intentionally too..

[@smmyers5956]

That rhythm tone switch is da bomb. It really give a great warm tone.

[@Gin132456]

Ive considered trading all my guitars for one super guitar, but then I won't have 6 different tones! The struggle is real lol

[@1337wafflezz]

literally don’t lol

[@beefnacos6258]

You will be missing those six guitars

[@youbeknowin]

Man that red headstock is so sick. I’ve been getting re-obsessed with jazzmasters lately, have never owned one but this just inspired me to go drop some 💸 and finally get one, soon! *p.s. that weather channel jazz jam @ the end was spectacular

[@bigtuna4731]

Such a sick headstock! Looks exactly like every Strat headstock, super unique and sick

[@youbeknowin]

@@bigtuna4731 your sarcasm hurts me, Big Tuna

[@JaydepoolMusic]

hey that was ken that said you gonna go with that one. good dude!

[@grungeman86]

I am under the impression that all those guitars combined were waaaay above the price tag of the jazzmaster.

[@terrorizedmars8922]

Facts

[@bassyey]

4 of those guitars were enough to do the job lol. Maybe he really wanted to get rid of those, seems fair.

[@back2the80s]

@@bassyey how about donate to someone who can’t afford to buy a guitar

[@hathatsfunny1911]

@@back2the80s no

[@jamescharles1588]

That Jazzmaster sounds incredible! Why did you not play the other guitars very much ?

[@JillandKevin]

Why bother???

[@danadams8649]

because he only has one pair of hands...

[@ozwaldmusic]

That trade was a great idea. What a badass jm! The matching headstock wins it

[@eddierabinovich779]

This is great, it gives us all guitarists an excuse to buy a lot of guitars: We will trade them for a legendary guitar, so therefore we must keep collecting more!

[@edouglaspratt]

How many guitars do ya really need? Just one, more.

[@danielschear556]

The best sounding, most sustaining Jazzmaster I've ever heard!

[@PDLM1221]

Wow that Jazzmaster sounds so sweet! And you play very nice very nice.

[@avjake]

Well, the Jazzmaster is like 5 guitars in one. Nearly as versatile as my G&L.

[@thebassist2671]

Man...that guitar sounds unique and it's so versatile. Honestly, a very good trade

[@Moe1993x]

No, it wasn't lol.

[@thebassist2671]

@@Moe1993x He said it wasn't the only thing he got. It's not like he traded like 9 guitars for one. He isn't an idiot

[@Igaveyoumyfakename]

LOL. Worst Trade EVER!!!!

[@boogiemorgan]

I have a 1960 Fender Jazzmaster. I purchased it in 1964. I've had it 58 yrs. I have played it all but 30 yrs after an accident. I have started back 5yrs ago. I mostly play a Gibson Les Paul now, but still play my Jazzmaster occasionally. Still love it 😊

[@oFFtheWall518]

Tyler is the epitome of "How many guitars does a guitarist need? Just one more...."

[@liesbepje]

Technically he now has 7 less than before 😉

[@chadfontana]

Technically he now has 7 fewer than before 😉

[@liesbepje]

@@chadfontana thanks for the english lesson, I still have a lot to learn 😅. But I'm too busy playing my few guitars 😂

[@beefnacos6258]

@@liesbepje it was good enough. Just a grammar Nazi in the house.

[@oFFtheWall518]

@beef nacos Grammar Nazi in the haus.

[@XLBiker13]

I LOVE the guitar you chose. Stunning. Sounds incredible. And, of course, your playing is really beautiful. Enjoy. You deserve it and the guitar is in the right hands. Have fun!

[@gregleak5134]

I was totally disappointed that you only showed us one other guitar, was really hoping for so much more

[@darklight4815]

With all the modern guitars we have today, sometimes you just have to stick with a tried and true classic.

[@kirkwilson6229]

JM is definitely the most underrated Fender... Having said that: I would never pay $4000+ for a guitar, and would've kept the eight you traded. Fantastic axe, though.

[@cameronmoore7675]

My first and only "good" guitar is a Jazzmaster. I never want to play anything else. Damn thing sounds and feels absolutely perfect.

[@BootlegCraig]

That matte black ce24 is literally my dream guitar. Been searching high and low for one that isn’t being sold for a small fortune. Out of stock everywhere!

[@mwmcbroom]

Some sweet licks. I've been thinking about adding a Jazzmaster to my stable, but my budget can't afford a custom shop version. Is there really that big of a difference? So, was this a straight-up swap, or did you still have to shell out some cash to get that guitar?

[@markrup6369]

Hopefully he walked away with that guitar and about $10K. The guitars he traded were probably worth about $15k

[@leo._.vincent]

@@markrup6369 I think he likely did the trade in format for entertainment, it's more interesting than selling them all on reverb, but I believe he likely got more money than just that jazzmaster

[@caelebshouse356]

The j mascis signature squire is the best squire guitar I’ve ever played and has one of the best necks I’ve ever seen

[@leo._.vincent]

I've got a fender MIJ jazzmaster and it gives off the same vibe as the custom shop instruments. it helps that mine has vintage threaded saddles they give a lot to the sound, but my pickups are a bit different but it still sounds distinctly like a jazzmaster. EDIT, speaking of build quality, the quality of the made in Japan fenders is astonishing you won't find a defect, the frets perfect and shiney and rounded and smooth. it awesome

[@tg4414]

Yeah it's definitely law of diminishing returns for a custom shop Jazzmaster. Some of the better affordable Jazzmasters are the Squier J Mascis signature and Vintage Modified, the Fender Classic Player, 60s Lacquer, and Troy Van Leeuwen signature (which I currently own)

[@DownInOut]

NOOOOOO TYLER THAT DEMANDS TO BE SHOEGAZED ON 😭

[@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery]

Outstanding. I'm a drummer 😎, but obviously got love for the lead and rhythm guitars, bass too, and well I guess the Cowbell, GOD bless your efforts to bring happiness through 🎶 🎵

[@rocknrollteacherpy]

You made the right decision! That guitar sounds insanely good!

[@0megalul309]

Based asf.

[@outerbanks854]

"Trade in" is always part of the preamble of some of my saddest stories..

[@Utube-s8m]

Yea they give you about and tff to are any guitar store maybe 30% of what you paid and then they bake money off your lies. Better to sell it yourself but I’m this case it’s just easier to do a trade. I don’t think he gave all 8 away for that price. He said he had “leftovers”. The store always comes out on top.

[@outerbanks854]

@@Utube-s8m I just should have kept them that's all... A '70s v a 70s custom Les Paul and a '60s tele... I didn't have any problem with a store making money on the deal, that's what they're there for.... I just instantly missed each of those guitars ..and still do.

[@FrankRizzo2002]

That last jam... dude... "The Weather Channel" -Weather on the 8's LOVE IT

[@TheMicrac]

The sound of this guitar is simply incredible... Would never buy it even if I had the money, just can't stand jazzmaster shape

[@beefnacos6258]

And jaguars. Very awkward right hand positioning

[@sg3215]

I disagree. The most underrated Fender is the Coronado. A Fender semi-hollow which is rare af. And sounds like an absolute beast. Used in some of the best riffs ever (Kasabian use it in Underdog, Bruno Mars uses it a lot too, amongst others).

[@LGRW313]

The original coronado was a hollow body. The reissue from 2013 on is a semi hollow.

[@Sargoneees]

Dude, I'm gonna be honest: the jam sample you did at 3:45 as soon as you got home and unpacked the guitar...I was almost about to cry lol. It was fckn amazing!

[@vinceradical8910]

during the last 20 years, I've seen fender offsets become wildly popular among indy bands. to the point that you hardly ever see a stratocaster being played live. the Jazzmaster you're playing in this video Sounds Great. unfortunately, most of the offsets i hear being played live, sound like ass.