Japan's New Jazzmaster | 2023 Fender MIJ Traditional 60s Competition Jazzmaster White Demo

[@ImNotOld_ImVintage]

I hate to say it, but if it wasn't for the Custom Shop, there would be no need to have Fenders made in America. There isn't a single production line MIA other than the nitro finished Vintage Reissue models, that I would rather have over a MIJ production line model.

[@docmcbungas3303]

Even the Made in Mexico ones are really nice. My 2017 'Classic Player 60's' strat' plays nicer than any american strat I've had a chance to play.

[@tres311]

Nah my American fender strat elite is nice, I’d rather have a Japanese once though, and what’s it matter anyways? The corona shop is 99% Mexican ladies

[@myoptik3x103]

In addition, the MIJ line seems to be so much more creative. They come up with interesting color ways and unusual specs.

[@buymagicfish]

Something interesting about this one, looks like the tremolo that they're using on the MIJ Fenders moves the screws under the two E strings slightly outwards, so you don't have the issue where the strings can hit the domed screw tops when using the trem. The US Pro II trem moves them inwards but most of the US & Mexican trems have those screws right under the strings. That's what it looks like from the pics and video at least. Nice, non-traditional, but welcomed tweak IMHO.

[@flapjack413]

Sort of. They are actually the same width, but the string spacing on the Fender Japan trem is a little closer together. Both measure 55mm center to center on the widest screws. Just measured string spread too... Japan is 50mm, AVRI 55mm.

[@buymagicfish]

@@flapjack413 ahhhh

[@rexrathtar3893]

This looks absolutely badass. I just love it. As a kid of the 80s, it reminds me of the Autobot Jazz, which is really rather apt, isn't it?

[@RuthlessMojo]

I really like jazzmasters. I’m in the middle of a jazzmaster build at the moment. It’s finish is a purple and gold metallic with an airbrushed graphic. Will have gold hardware and scratch plate and I’ve purchased some gold foil pickups for it which sound awesome. I’ve used them in previous builds. I’ll put locking tuners and a brass nut on it. Should be awesome when I’ve finished.

[@jamesjeager129]

What type of wood materials for the body and the neck? Also where did you get it from? Just asking

[@RuthlessMojo]

@@jamesjeager129 Body is made of mahogany and the neck is maple. I really like a good mahogany body. I make them quite thick too (2 inches) as I like a guitar with a bit of weight (I’m a big and tall guy). The thick mahogany has great sustain, similar to a Les Paul. Built from scratch by me. I created templates for it by tracing out another Jazzmaster I owned. You can get templates and drawings for it online though. Hope this helps. My next project is a Blade themed strat in Midnight Black and Candy Apple Red. It will have 3 single humbucker hot blade pickups in it (see what I did there, Hotblade Pickups). I’m also thinking red binding and brass ammo shell fret markers and red neon dot side markers.

[@leamanc]

@@RuthlessMojo An extra-thick mahogany Jazzmaster? I love it! What pickups are you putting in it, and are you including the rhythm circuit?

[@RuthlessMojo]

@@leamanc Thank you for the comment. I have some gold foils from GFS and Mojo Pickups (I like Gold Foils) which I’ve used before and sound really nice. You can get humbucker golden foils in a P90 size pickup. When it comes to wiring and tone options I’m a mad scientist. I’m thinking of multiple push pull tone pots for coil split and an 8 position rotary switch or a custom pickup selector circuit with toggle switches. Will also have plenty of tone options by putting in a varitone or an active eq circuit to give plenty of different sounds. May place a piezo on it as well. I’m a madman.

[@jamesjeager129]

@@RuthlessMojo cool I have parts-caster of a Stratocaster body and neck from Warmoth. The body material and color is alder in sea foam green and the neck is a flame maple neck with a dark Indian rosewood with stainless steel frets

[@hifibrony]

There has always been something cool about Jazzmasters. I'm not sure just what it is, but it is definitely there.

[@peterburi2727]

The one and only surf generator. Just add some flat wounds and get wet. After some spring reverb.

[@hifibrony]

@@peterburi2727 LOTS of spring reverb. Preferably in a Fender Twin.😀

[@tophertaylor68]

Fender Friday 👏

[@ethanpearson897]

To my knowledge, the made in Japan jazzmasters don’t actually “real” jazzmaster pickups. Instead under the pickup covers are something closer to an overwound Strat coil. This differs slightly from a traditional jazzmaster pickup which is wound wide and shallow instead of a strats tall and narrow coil

[@josephmckidd5481]

These ones do, the older jm66 models don’t

[@jeromestevenfaigin6059]

I'm glad when you take the time to show anything other then Gibson!

[@PrinceOfGenovia]

Dude thank you for doing this video!! I have the ice blue one with the block inlays. Really hoping you’re able to get your hands on one and do a review.

[@PeterMoore350]

So i just go to the Fender Japan site to see your model?

[@Kahuna54]

Hi Austin and all you Troglodytes!

[@bukwok]

jaguar scale length slightly shorter than jazzmaster , how much the different , i mean if play both guitar back to back, when you pick up the guitar and play , is very easy to tell the different , or very quick to get used ..?

[@Toastrodamus]

I can't be the only one who was hoping you'd put the whammy bar on and try out some My Bloody Valentine riffs...

[@peterjones4621]

Hi Austin, I tried to buy the Stratocaster you showed last night, I found the beautiful Sherwood green on Reverb but they wanted $1,606.06 + $227.04 Shipping , it was new but it just seemed overpriced. I know I probably insulted him but I offered $1100 plus the shipping and he immediately said no and I don't blame him, it was a shot in the dark. Guess I'll just keep looking and maybe find a used one in excellent condition for a better price.

[@jonathanhudak2059]

Cool Jazzmaster! The off white with the slightly different shade of white pickguard goes really well with the blue racing stripe. Gives off vibes not unlike a 1966 Ford Shelby Mustang GT.350. I like it and thought it sounded good 👍

[@ckelly5141]

Nice to see that Fender recently has enlarged their headstocks on their Jazzmasters like they should be(especially the bound ones). You wonder if will drive up the prices of the 60’s ones who have the smaller headstocks?

[@krystianchlebek1008]

Hey Trogly love your videos! Would it be possible for you to review the EVH Frankenstrat and compare it to the custom shop one you did a couple years ago? Or review the bumblebee version or the new 78 eruption one that came out. We need more Van Halen!

[@GameyRaccoon]

Definitely saving up for a japanese jazzmaster.

[@JCHAS333]

I bought a Squir Jazzmaster Affinity series....I had a guy do a setup and change out the springs in the tremolo...I own 8 guitars and its my absolute favorite thing to play....Jazzmasters have a uniqueness to them

[@cheebsgod]

It's really tragic that it doesnt have the stripe on the back 😢

[@tzctlpc]

The Mustang that Kurt Cobain played in the SLTS video (that was smashed at one point and then repaired) didn’t have the stripe on the back.

[@WeDreammore]

Just thinking about buying one of these does anyone know if it’s got the correct break angle or is it a shim job ?

[@noiseofcory]

Someone help!

[@ubellubo]

I wonder how these compare to the Vintera models. I can buy one of these for around the same price as a Vintera. One thing that puts me off a little is the basswood, but otherwise it sound the hardware is top notch, unlike the older CIJ models which are made Alder (good) but have very ordinary electronics.

[@alanbennett6305]

A little historical note; until the late ‘60s in international motor racing, each country had its’ own identifying car paint scheme. White with blue stripes was the traditional United States’ livery.

[@charleskonieczki9012]

That guitars racing stripes reminds me of the 1970s British can am race cars.

[@leviathan_is_me]

Love jazz masters and Jaguars. I am by NO means a Fender fan...Metal guy 100% but those 2 models...any day my friend...any...day.

[@lithium3952]

Best looking Fender guitars by far imo

[@RespiteTechnician]

Can you please do review on a firefly guitar please!

[@steveparish9210]

That thing sounded great love the looks too

[@jonathanhudak2059]

Agreed

[@jasonmyers3847]

I wonder if Austin will ever demo a guitar with a maple neck / fret board. I prefer them on the Fenders.

[@martinclayton7260]

I'd love to get one of those.

[@MegaHomie4life]

I can’t really tell, is this a slab fingerboard or a veneer?

[@mastabad2]

Cool that they put real JM pickups in there as opposed to the vmods.

[@crazybone1992]

Man Japanese made guitars never fail to amaze me with the quality they have, would like to own one some day.

[@hifibrony]

I've owned a late 80s FoJ Jazz Bass for 25+ years. Best Jazz of the six Jazzes I've owned, by far.

[@strat0871]

Still miss my '65 JM.. 😥

[@PeterMoore350]

Should you leave the sticker on the pick guard?

[@ТарасЗагайкевич]

So where can I get one of these Fender Japan guitars?? I’ve been after the ST-66 model.

[@Chu_Strums]

Finally some love for the Made in Japan models!

[@PeterMoore350]

He’s reviewed quite a few fender japan guitars. Check his listings. Maybe he should create a playlist ?

[@ralphjmoeller]

I read about this Jazzmaster a few weeks ago and after some consideration (how to tell the wife) I ordered one from a store in Tokyo. Arrived this week. Right from the start I was blown away by the quality of this guitar. Sounds great, looks cool (yes the stripe not going all the way over the back is a bit of a down) - I am super happy with it. Maybe I‘ll order the Mustang later this year as this series is a 2023 limited run.

[@VBVTV]

Love Jazzmasters. Put a Jazzmaster pickup in the bridge of my Ep Les Paul. But I'm not feeling that stripe. Love the color. I have a 2003 Fender Strat that color.

[@TheTurkey79]

The rhythm circuit on Jazzmasters work really well with fuzz pedals B)

[@leamanc]

Love the two days in a row of Fender! The Strat was pretty but otherwise standard stuff, but this beast is something special.

[@brads4606]

Oddly enough, I feel like the Tele is the only one where the racing stripe looked right.

[@snapfinger1]

Surf boards, hot rods, grunge & jazz. Fender MIJ rox.

[@lorddjungelskog903]

The stripe design kind of reminds me of an old matchbox ford gt40

[@joefromcanada2063]

I like it a lot... just needed to continue stripes on the back and in between the pickups

[@pdbordelon]

I love it

[@samiam5557]

Even includes the "whispy wind" decals at no extra cost!

[@krzysztofwaleska]

These cross line lighter areas on wood are from branches. Weak point per-se, but in this use shouldn't make problems. Probably. Not in next few years with proper care with any kind of oil. In regular use. I had acoustic wood-resin combination with this kind of ,,beautification'', ended broken twice. After third one it was not playable.

[@tomleary121257]

Hi Austin good video I enjoyed it I think it sounds a little bit like Stevie Ray Vaughan

[@joermnyc]

Be curious if you’ve checked out the G&L Doheny, it’s their take on a Jazzmaster.

[@leahcaudill6559]

Finally, a guitar company that realized, that. Racing stripes on a guitar, makes you play faster! Thanks, for being cutting edge.

[@gayrodeo]

No wonder why Kurt Cobain always taped down his switch in the bridge position.

[@Kahuna54]

I looked for that after yesterday’s show and couldn’t find one.

[@victorbeebe8372]

Yes more Jazzmaster please

[@silvernuggets1285]

Alot of sounds and alot to play with there. Neat. Fender Japan has been absolutely smashing it.

[@casperjakobsen423]

fender should just start doing matching headstocks

[@reno145]

I played a Jazzmaster and immediately realized I have been playing the wrong guitar since 1987. It may only be a Squier Affinity, but I love it.

[@davidreed3246]

Woohoo!!!

[@mickeya.4940]

I live in Connecticut and have no idea how much Yen is. Please start converting to dollars!!

[@GRBAquatics]

Very Cool. Thankyou. Stunning Guitar and playing. Cheers

[@ethanhitchcock5431]

Stripes...? meh !...but I love Jazzmasters !....Thanks Trogly !

[@edcantplay]

yesss keep the fender videos coming!

[@TylerJohnstonGuitar]

Thanks to that Tele you bought, I can’t look at this and not think of Donald Duck.

[@jameshughes6049]

Evening all!!

[@ElQuintoViernesAzul]

Modifying pickguard to see the racing lines heheheheh😂😂😂😂😂

[@glaucosouza1971]

Hey Trogly, what about a review on the gold foil Telecaster? They seems very nice and those mini humbuckers are tempting.

[@rikkr1307]

Should've ran those stripes all the way up the pickups. Jmo

[@peterjones4621]

I think they goofed up on the Jazzmaster, if they had continued with the blue stripes onto the headstock it would have been amazing! I think you've been practicing Austin, you're playing seems to be greatly improved! Take care.

[@ArchieOnEarth]

Agreed. At least one stripe on the headstock or just a blue headstock.

[@garthkolbeck8674]

Trogly, I think you just sold me a Fender!😂

[@tippytailmckitty2658]

Good thing you mentioned exchange rates varying. People were mad you didn't convert into dollars your last Japan Fender video.

[@jonathanhudak2059]

It would have helped if Trogly gave the USD amount but n this day and age all you have to do is Google that

[@sgt.grinch3299]

Congratulations on climbing to the summit of the Mole Hill and earning a Gold Medal.

[@Madakalim]

Ahhh, true rosewood.

[@McGarveymusic210]

The 501st guitar

[@erikkorhonen]

they really needed to run that stripe onto the back , came out cheap looking by not doing it .

[@davidshepack2484]

I was never into the seven million knobs on the Jazzmaster.....BUT, if you could totally change tone and volume with one TOGGLE switch...It would be very useful.

[@jonathanhudak2059]

6 knobs and switches in total, not too bad

[@davidshepack2484]

@@jonathanhudak2059 I never use controls....I use fingers, where I strum, and amp controls. (And I use my foot tuner to cut the volume off)

[@jonathanhudak2059]

@@davidshepack2484 Well how do you select which pickup you're going to use then? I would think you'd have to use the controls a little bit to predetermine which pickup you'd want etc

[@davidshepack2484]

@Jonathan Hudak I use the 5 way on the strat sometimes. I'm just recording, and jamming now, no gigging

[@jonathanhudak2059]

@@davidshepack2484 that's cool 👍

[@tonygaruba424]

Beautiful but thin sounding

[@markcampbell7554]

I can appreciate a lot of the Fender guitar's made in Japan but I'm not a fan of the Jazzmaster guitar's even from the US. Stratocasters and Telecasters are great guitar's but I really never liked any of their other guitar's. I'm sure they're great for someone but not me.

[@moonbustin]

That blue stripe reminds me of Brian o connor Nissan skyline

[@redpillpusher]

oh man those cars 👍

[@jameshughes6049]

Looks wise, not a fan but it sounds great.

[@Vivbrightman-fm4ox]

Cool dude

[@PeterMoore350]

Austin can you create a playlist with all your Fender Japan reviews if you haven’t already? Cheers from NZ 😎🎸🤘

[@superserioes]

I stopped watching Trogly because of an absolute overdose of Gibson information. But for any other brand I happily click and enjoy.

[@andrewyu7403]

uh these are not actually JM pickups. They sound like strats

[@redpillpusher]

what is a legit JM pickup than? Are you saying these are not JM pu's only because they sound like Strat pickups to you?

[@ja8ames]

I'm in no position to acquire something like this on any number of levels right now, but this is a heck of a sweet guitar.

[@leahcaudill6559]

Sounds, badass,lay it down for these fine folks . Great job Trog!

[@andye3684]

👍

[@badtonestudio]

I’m getting first order trooper vibes on these color schemes. I like 👍

[@Nothing-gv8mv]

Fastback Jazzmaster

[@sixstringer3783]

Fender Friday dose today yes 👍🤘👏

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

Nice to see Fender Japan getting some love !

[@mathewZimmerman-zx5sd]

Howdy

[@sgt.grinch3299]

You made the podium for today and earned a Bronze Medal.

[@EvaFuji]

MIJ Fenders are a vibe

[@elamon51]

Woot woot Trogly's guitars 🎸 🙌

[@hectormutton2542]

✌️

[@wadeguidry6675]

Don't get me wrong, I own several USA Strats, but I find Fenders to be boring to look at.

[@scottyvalero3691]

I hate basswood. Every single guitar I have played with a basswood body has not been resonant and has felt dead

[@sweetnsourchick1761]

If only the stripe continued on the back, it would have been Jazzmaster perfection. 👍

[@nbenning25]

Yahoo

[@wrenchhead6840]

Japanese craftsmanship is incredibly solid…. Try out an IBANEZ Prestige if you don’t believe me…

[@larryburwell8550]

I'm no fender anything fan but Japan makes the best fenders today. Us fenders are just the cheap crap at any level

[@jonathanhudak2059]

T is for Twinkies

[@Steve.Cutler]

Never been a fan of these. So this would be about 2 grand? Yes, you'd really have to want one. This is a paid review?

[@PaulCooksStuff]

No. It's part of his forwarding service. Viewer buys guitar via Troglys contacts in Japan, viewer pays Trogly for his time and import services, gets a teardown+demo vid. Fender wouldn't pay USA creators to review this japan-only model. Fender get antsy about them being exported - he's covering up the serial number so the Japan dealer doesn't get grief for exporting it.