M-Musi Virgo Classic T... WOW!

[@kennytamburro317]

I got one 2 days ago . I have hardly put it down . Every innovation in the last 75 years to guitars . Still is really a blackguard , butterscotch tele with super powers . Really I am blown away by how perfect my new guitar is !

[@j-man9457]

That's great man! Happy for you! I definitely got a lemon!

[@user-ri1el5gj9d]

Восхищена, полный комплект поддержки. Здоровья и всех благ.

[@mabeline7]

What a great find! I’m referring to this channel as well as the guitar. Just down to earth regular Joe relatable content. New subscriber!

[@j-man9457]

Thank you very much Mabeline! Much appreciated as "relatable" is what I'm hoping for. Nothing fancy haha! Thanks for watching, commenting and subscribing! J

[@leodanryan966]

Great looking and great playing guitar , and it's magical in your hands 😉👍!

[@j-man9457]

Thanks so much for watching! This t-style in incredibly well built, and has some incredible features. I like it alot!

[@itsmedonp]

Sounds amazing! Looks like a keeper!

[@j-man9457]

I think you may be right! Lol

[@roberte03915]

Holy cow. Eruption, part II. If I thought that guitar could make me play 1/100th that good, I'd buy it.

[@j-man9457]

It can! Hahaha But seriously, aim higher. I'm not well versed in my playing techniques... Not by a long shot. I do appreciate the comment though🤗

[@flooptydoo1178]

I grabbed one on Black Friday for about $300(US). I had the same reaction - couldn't stop playing it. Great for Tele-Shredding!

[@j-man9457]

Awesome Kevin! Thanks for the update! Keep rocking the Musi!

[@donnaleemccormack8353]

Love those riffs

[@j-man9457]

Thanks D-L. Fun guitar to play!

[@keenedgedesigns]

Just got my Virgo. What you said about the strings trees was spot on. Action is too low for me so after replacing strings with medium bottoms heavy tops I will see where the action is. Ordering string trees today as the two high strings keep popping out. Also going to re-slot the nut.

[@j-man9457]

Oh cool man, just in time for christmas haha! I have 2 fusions. 1 needed a string tree and the other didn't... Set up is a personal thing. Have fun! Merry Christmas!

[@keenedgedesigns]

@@j-man9457 I will let you know how it turns out.

[@markypro57]

Bought the same model and color back in November. Just had it set up at my local guitar shop and everyone in the shop was impressed! Probably the nicest guitar I've purchased in the $300 range.

[@j-man9457]

Yeah crazy good and incredibly well put together! Enjoy!

[@markypro57]

@@j-man9457 If you can get your hands on the Capricorn model, I'd like to see you review that one too.

[@j-man9457]

@@markypro57 never heard of that one. Is that an M-Musi as well?

[@markypro57]

@@j-man9457 Yes it is. I believe they may be out of stock on Amazon at the moment though. It's around $359 US and it's a Strat. They are also coming out with a Taurus which is an LP model.

[@j-man9457]

@@markypro57 cool!

[@Gene_Cali]

I remember the Eart being a Birthday present from your wife.😁 I bought mine for $279. usd on Amazon. Now $258.usd. Canada prices are..ouch! Enjoy that guitar.

[@j-man9457]

Wow Gene, That's crazy! Why do your prices come down, while ours go up? I'm jealous hahaha. Yup, you have a good memory! My wife did pay for my EART! It's hard to believe, but this Musi is a step above the EART! Home run!

[@k8923]

Oh, man. That guitar never had it so good. That tone is perfect for your playing style.

[@j-man9457]

Ahhh thanks man! My playing is pretty rough, but this guitar is awesome! This company is dialed in🤩🤩🤩 Thanks for commenting! J

[@tonysarrio8940]

I got the Fender American Pro ll on a trade last week. There are a lot of things i wish it had that the M Musi does. I'm selling it and getting one of these. The Virgo has what i need in a Tele.

[@j-man9457]

Yup up here I need to spend 1700 on a fender to get anywhere close to these specs... Rediculous!

[@Kestrel-zc1du]

Surprising guitar, and you play it like an ace!

[@j-man9457]

Haha thanks Kestrel! Watch the video again. You'll see that the guitar is really good but me, not so much 🤣🤣🤣!

[@guitarzan0515]

HOLY CRAP😱😱not only is that a Sweet guitar, but you Sir are a Monster!💥👍 New subscriber now! Waiting for more!

[@j-man9457]

Hey Thanks Guitarzan051! Cool name dude! I'm far from a monster, but these Musi guitars are monsterously good right out of the box! Super impressed!

[@j-man9457]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@JLong-py6mx]

Sounds great and looks fantastic!!

[@j-man9457]

Hey buddy! Yeah sweet guitar at any price point, but at 469 canadian, they hit this one out of the park!

[@A-Wall]

Holy cow you actually got one! From your impressions so far it seems like it would be hard not to keep!

[@j-man9457]

A-WALL yup it's a keeper. It's a beast in it's stock form. There's really nothing I want or have to change on it. Other than a ground wire to the bridge. Everything else is perfect! Thanks for the suggestion. My wife now hates you hahahaha🤣🤣🤣

[@A-Wall]

@@j-man9457 haha! No problem, when I saw this one pop up the first thing I thought of was you! Seemed like all of the right specs coming from your first Ammoon video where you talked about that guitar and what you would have to spend to get it how you want, vs buying something already the way you want, vs name brand resale, and to me this one nails it. Last week I was offered a $40 or $60 coupon for the Musi, I'm in Ontario so I don't know if different regions get other offers. I'm more of a traditional 50's spec guy, i already have my Tele fix filled with a mim roadworn 50's Tele with a baseball neck and just love it, but I don't play quite like you haha. Gonna watch your next video on the Musi now!

[@j-man9457]

@@A-Wall cool man thanks! 60$ coupon is awesome. When I orderen I had a 25$ coupon to activate. Every little bit helps for sure! Your telecaster sounds sweet man. I have a thick neck on my IYV thinline and I got to say it's great to play. Take care man!

[@pmarona3667]

I saw a prior demo of this guitar and the reason for the pickup noise was there was no ground wire attached to the bridge. Could be an easy fix. Great demo and playing.

[@j-man9457]

Thanks! And yes I did a video on adding a ground wire as well and yes it totally solved the problem😀

[@j-man9457]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i17RZoqafNhkp9Esi=1AFBKSInlOE82W58

[@michaeldombrowski9934]

I have to say that you have great chops my friend! Love the "Liza Jane" riff. I just grabbed one of these in Shell Pink for $236! Take care!

[@j-man9457]

Thanks buddy! My chops need work LOL! 236? Holy crap, sweet deal! Get 2 lol!

[@madibriannajurilla5327]

Another great video. Mine just arrived today in baby pink color. I was like, wow🎉

[@j-man9457]

Oh cool! Yeah the pink one is a cool looking guitar for sure! Happy for you, enjoy! J

[@jimmyz2098]

Jay-Hey-Hey.... what's goin' down, Bro? Hey man.... super cool guitar. I love that thing! And I've been looking at these axes on The Zon. Some of the Teles, and the Strats as well. I really like the contouring, and the way they designed the head-stocks as well. It seems they've take a classic that has been done, done again, and over-done a thousand times... and done something cool and interesting with them. And seems like they make a quality guitar. Not as cheap as some of the others... but a better instrument, is what it seems like. I dig that guitar! Might have to check one of these out. It seems also, like you are picking up the pace on your guitar acquisitions. Your G.A.S. is getting out of hand... and I love it!!! I've got a bad itch lately. Been 5 or 6 months since I bought one. Maybe more. I'm itching! Edit: Smokin' Hot riffage, by the way, Brother!!

[@j-man9457]

Thanks so much JZ! Yeah this far exceeded my expectations. My G.A.S. budget didn'tplan for this but I may just have to keep this one, it's that good!

[@TheOpinionatedGuitarist]

Came for the guitar, stayed for the awesome playing! New sub here!

[@j-man9457]

Hey Thanks TOG. The guitar is fantastic, but my playing is questionable at times for sure haha! However, I appreciate the comment, and welcome to the family! 😀

[@billdahl7962]

Im a long time player really into finding quality cheaper guitars. New subscriber!

[@j-man9457]

Hey man thanks and great to meet you! These Musi's are my new gold standard now when I look at any guitar at any price range! Love these things. I have 5 of them hahaha one of every model they make!

[@po5541]

My good God that is beautiful and your playing is amazing

[@j-man9457]

Hey Layne! Thanks, you're way to kind! I'm just fair at best compared to some of the players on youtube☺ lol! You're right about the guitar though! Nicest Tele out of the box I've ever seen! This M-Musi company is doing something right!😀

[@po5541]

@@j-man9457 fair u say? U are above average by far i may get this guitar

[@j-man9457]

@@po5541 Thanks Layne! Very kind of you to say! Yeah you can't go wrong with the M-Musi Classic.😀

[@arnmanjohnston]

winner winner chicken dinner nice guitar nice sound zz top in A hmmm interesting lol.

[@j-man9457]

It's a super nice guitar man!

[@zuperdee]

SPEAK OF THE DEVIL! This is one guitar I’ve been really, REALLY waiting for someone to review! Personally, I think this one is better looking and better sounding out-of-the-box than the EART, scratchy pot, grounding, and shielding issues aside. (But I think that all of these things should be relatively easy to fix!) I’ve been trying to decide myself between this one and the Latitude Lark, which seems to be VERY similar-i.e., roasted maple neck, stainless steel frets, etc., but the Lark has slightly more classic/vintage Tele character and aesthetics-i.e., only 21 frets, a more classically Telecaster-shaped body without the contour cuts, wheel truss rod adjustment, and more classic looking T-style pickups. Tough choices! Your comparison with the EART seems apt-I’ve also wondered myself sometimes if EART, Musi, and Latitude aren’t all being designed and made in the same factory, because seriously, the specs and the headstock shape on ALL three of them look nearly identical, with only minor variations like the single vs 2-layer cut where the brand name goes, and matching headstock finish vs plain. You can always make the action a little higher if you prefer it that way, but the fact that it CAN be set that low without fret buzz really speaks volumes about how good the fretwork is. I say keep this guitar and sell 2 others! 😂

[@j-man9457]

100% agree. Looking under the hood today so stay tuned! I've thought the same way about these guitars being built in the same factory however, the fit an finish ont the Musi compared to the EART are definitely different. I would think if they were built in the same factory they would all be similar. I'll decide whether I keep it or not in a week or so. I think I got an open box guitar. Owners guide that came with the guitar says to remove the plastic over the pickups and pickguard before playing. Mine had no plastic whatsoever...

[@Gene_Cali]

Tom Wang at Lattitude is the ex manager from Eart Guitars. Tom took many Eart features for his new line. Eart ( YATE) only makes Eart instruments. Only AcePro in China helps Eart.

[@j-man9457]

@@Gene_Cali interesting

[@robertclarkguitar]

I got lost in your playing. Not big into country but that's amazing. I know it's not easy. Killer chops man.

[@j-man9457]

Ahhh thanks Robert! I'm pretty rough around the edges and I have lots to learn but I truely appreciate your comment! Cheers! J

[@johncox2443]

I just learned about these today. I will be getting one soon.

[@j-man9457]

Cool man! Let me know how you like it😁

[@theguitarprofessionals8584]

Dont make fun of Stoners!!!!!! Excellent Video Excellent playing!!! stop tuning to 440HZ!!!!!! Quilter rules!!! God bless America!!! Have a great weekend!!!

[@j-man9457]

Haha! Amazing guitar, no buzz required!

[@theguitarprofessionals8584]

those options are crazy!!!!!!! wish I could get the neck i want nobody makes it!!!! 12 inch with stainless and amber tint

[@j-man9457]

@@theguitarprofessionals8584 he neck on my EART T-style guitar fits that description. Amber tint, SS frets and 12 radius!

[@theguitarprofessionals8584]

See but I have to buy the whole guitar!!!!!!!!! BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@j-man9457]

@@theguitarprofessionals8584 no... actually if you e-mail EART directly, they would sell just the neck. They seem good to deal with.

[@colinfarel]

Great video. Now if incan find a video how ro shieldnrhe pick ups from all the noise.❤

[@j-man9457]

Hahaha here you go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i17RZoqafNhkp9Esi=OSlQQKgMYgWrKeA6 All you have to do is run a ground wire from under the bridge to the volume pot. However, the new classics already have that ground wire installed from the bridge to the pot!😀

[@keenedgedesigns]

I ended up returning my Virgo. I kept it for a month but when it came down to it I didn’t like the belly and arm cuts. I also didn’t like that for $350 I still had to do work on it. Mine needed the nut slots to be deeper and it also needed string trees like yours did. Additionally, the tuners were binding and felt like the guitar had been dropped on them. I could do all that if it were used but not for new. Also bridge pickup was a bit thin. I ended up purchasing a Sire T7. I will let you know what I think of that. The DR strings by the way were comparable to the D’Addario heavy top / medium bottoms I suggested to you.

[@j-man9457]

Ahhh thanks for the heads up! Hopefully the Sire won't need as much work as the Musi. Here's what I've learned this year... All guitars need work hahaha It doesn't matter what you pay for them. However they shouldn't need parts. Everything on them should work properly😀 Now I love the Body contours on the Musis. Every time I pick up a regular tele, it feels like I'm playing a cutting board hahaha! Different strokes for different folks!

[@keenedgedesigns]

@@j-man9457 I guess I am Neanderthal man when it comes to Tele’s. I did like the neck though and will miss it. And the Wilkinson bridge was great with the brass saddles. Cutting board! Bahahahahahahah!

[@j-man9457]

@@keenedgedesigns I first heard Brad paisley use that term to describe the Tele hahaha. But that's what he loves about it. No frills tone machine hahaha. The only contour I really need is the forearm contour. The others I could do without 😀

[@keenedgedesigns]

@@j-man9457 The contours always turned me off because I associate them with Strats and I hate Strats. That’s a guitar to cut a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on.

[@j-man9457]

@@keenedgedesigns hahahaha!

[@harrisonaldridge5698]

Dude you make this sound incredible. I have the fourth ever production one! The action is sooo low. It plays easier than my MiA strat

[@j-man9457]

Thanks you man! The fourth? Cool! Yeah these are amazing. Fender should take notes lol! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@stonkpuppets6393]

The light part turns me off. I’m interested in the truss rod wheel

[@j-man9457]

Every guitar should have truss rod wheel hahaha!

[@gregperkins7723]

Dang J-Man! Now I have IYVs, EARTS and here we go again....but your'e always right :) My Eart "335" is still by far the best guitar I have and I have some expensive custom shops. LOVE the reiews!

[@j-man9457]

Hey Greg! Good to hear from you! I can't comment ont the EART 335 but I hear the are fantastic. I'm happy to hear tou really like it. As much as I like my EART tele, I have to say honestly that this M-Musi is a step above. I don't know who is behind these but they are not pulling any punches that's for sure. I'm very impressed!

[@bobbywilliams4655]

Just bought one today. Looking forward to its arrival. Thanks for the review.

[@j-man9457]

Cool Bobby! What color did you go with? Let me know what your impressions are when you get it😀

[@bobbywilliams4655]

@@j-man9457 I got yellow like the cool kids.

[@j-man9457]

@@bobbywilliams4655 Nice! Welcome to the cool club then! hahaha!

[@anthonysclafani3963]

wow you can really play very nice

[@j-man9457]

Thanks Anthony. You're too kind! I'm rough around the edges and still have lots to learn, but it's a lot of fun for sure! Cheers! J

[@AndrewAHayes]

Have you had the stings pop out of the nut when doing lower string bends? I have added string trees to a Tele I added staggered tuners to because of the strings popping out of the nut.

[@j-man9457]

Since this video, I did in fact add a string tree. But not because my strings popped out of the nut. It was because the E string sounded like a Sitar... even with staggered tuners you don't get enough break angle over the nut onthe high strings on a 6 on a side headstock...😀

[@AndrewAHayes]

@@j-man9457 Yeah! I agree, the staggered tuners are just not enough, I recently bought a Harley Benton Fusion T 25th anniversary which has came with staggered tuners and also string trees, I took one of the string trees out and realised straight away that it definetly needed to be there! I think it is possible to get them to work without a string tree though, if they were recessed in a round aperture and had a string entry groove it should be possible to get enough break angle, this would probably need a thicker headstock also which in turn would also probably need a complete re-design of the headstock, its cheaper just to add the string tree though LOL

[@JC-uy4yj]

I'm trying to find this to purchase in the UK, but I can't find it anywhere :( This is a dream guitar. A modern tele on steroids.

[@j-man9457]

Hey JC, Yeah unbelievable for the price. I don't know where they are sold other than Amazon. I don't even know where they are built. Overseas somewhere would be my guess. I know they are available on the Amazon Canada and US websites. Not sure if you can buy direct. Did you try contacting them directly?

[@JC-uy4yj]

@@j-man9457 Not yet man! But I will contact them on the US site to inquire. This is too good to pass up! Thanks!

[@j-man9457]

@@JC-uy4yj Cool man! Let me know if they reply. 😃

[@danwhite7678]

Just received mine today in the light blue! I was pretty impressed for the price. However, … when I strapped it on I found it to be neck heavy. That is a major bone of contention with me. Has anyone else had that same issue? It’s really the only thing stopping me from keeping it. Everything else can be swapped or modified if need be down the road.

[@j-man9457]

Interesting Dan, now I don't find mine neck heavy at all and with the way my arm rests on the forearm contour, I don't feel the neck dive at all. That being said I've been playing teles for years and just based on ergonomics, the fact the the upper horn where the strap connects is even with the 16th fret, there is going to be neck tilt for sure unless you're playing a headless or your body alone is 8lbs or more. I find out of all my teles he Musi is the better balanced of them all.

[@alsantariga1085]

I’m not a tele guy but that guitar kills for the money

[@j-man9457]

Yeah it's amazingly good... what kind of guitars do you prefer? J

[@alsantariga1085]

@@j-man9457 Always a Strat guy & a Paul guy but I do love my Ibanez saber. That said I do have SG & a 335 but if I had to pick just one it would be the Strat.

[@DavidLHolzer]

Wow! Been eyeing those up!

[@j-man9457]

Hey David! Glad to hear from you😃 Yeah very impressive guitars! Very similar shape, weight and feel to the EART Teles, but more refined and better componants out of the box! Very impressed!

[@DavidLHolzer]

@@j-man9457 for Christmas I got the Harley Benton te-52 telecaster. It's really amazing. Got that in butterscotch. So if I get a musi I'll go with the pink!

[@j-man9457]

@@DavidLHolzer cool man! I considered the pink as well, but I'm a sucker for a blonde with a black guard hahaha! I've heard good reviews on the HB! Enjoy!

[@DavidLHolzer]

@@j-man9457 I'm a sucker for the blonde ones too..😃👍🏼

[@2bikemikesguitartopics145]

You are not allowed to have that guitar. 😒 I had only seen their fusion at $496 which I didn't want to spend on it. The pink has a pearl guard. 🤔🤔🤔. The neck is like the artec I used recently. I like it.

[@j-man9457]

It's amazingly good. Gonna check under the hood tomorrow to see how good it really is!

[@theguitarprofessionals8584]

Hey R U using that quilter? I watched some Cats Vid and he said the pick ups were mud and they had to go... But from what im hearing the neck sounds kind of hot?

[@j-man9457]

Yup Quilter Superblock US. No way! These pickups are fantastic. Don't know what one could put in there that would be better... plenty hot but they still have that vintagy tele spank!

[@ElmanAuthement]

Just ordered the Fushion T. Impatiently waiting.

[@j-man9457]

Cool Elman! I have one as well and both the Fusion and the Classic are amazing instruments for the price. Love em! Let me know what you think when your's lands😃

[@doloresneilson5349]

Wow....this was so helpful in narrowing down my choices. J-man...thank you. Is the neck skinnier on the Fusion? I have smaller older hands. Thanks so much for your review.

[@j-man9457]

My pleasure! I have small hands too and these necks are great. The Classic and Fusion neck profiles are identical. The only difference is the classic has a maple fret board whereas the Fusion has an Indian Rosewood fretboard 😀

[@doloresneilson5349]

@@j-man9457 A. heartfelt thank you for your video and response. Immensely appreciated. I ordered the fusion (based on your awesome video). So helpful.

[@keenedgedesigns]

They are probably made in the same factory.

[@j-man9457]

Maybe but I don't think so... I had to upgrade the EART for roughly 230$ to get it at the same level as the Musi was right out of the box! Impressive!

[@keenedgedesigns]

@@j-man9457 Based on your review I have one in the cart and I’m waiting to pull the trigger.

[@chucklee347]

Man at 9:30 when you strummed twice back to back. I swear I had the opening riff to honky tonk women ringing in my head. That guitar don't sound bad at all to me.

[@j-man9457]

Hey Thanks! I really love this thing. Haven't even thought about changing the pickups... these stock pickups are very versatile and cut through the mix extremely well. Chuck Lee! Love the name. Guitars and Martial arts! Just doesn't get any better lol! Cheers!

[@chucklee347]

@@j-man9457 strange you say that. I got my blackbelt in Tae-kwon-do in 1988. And yeah I live eat and breathe guitar. But as far as Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee Bruce would kill him. Lol

[@j-man9457]

@@chucklee347 Agreed! I've taken Chito-Ryu, Kyoko-shin- Kai, Tae Kwon Do- Judo, Ninjutsu and Wing Chun.. Wing Chun is the one I liked the most. Simple, linear, no frills close quarter combat at it's best! However, I'd much rather play guitars than fight any day of the week! Haha

[@chucklee347]

@@j-man9457 my sentiments exactly fighting is work. It's called playing guitar because it's fun.

[@j-man9457]

@@chucklee347 hahaha yes sir!

[@bluwng]

Looks like there are 3 similar yet distinct competing companies, EART/ M Musi and Lattitude. How big are those frets meaning are they a big medium or on the smaller side?

[@j-man9457]

Hey bluwng! I don't know about Lattitude, but unless EART has made changes to their fit and finish, fret work, hardware and electronics, out of the box the EART doesn't come close to competing with the Musi. I put 200$ of upgrades into mine just to get it to the Musi standards out of the box! Impressive for sure!

[@bluwng]

@@j-man9457 you are killing me brother, I want the Musi so bad. After my death from shopping I will get resurrected then my wife will kill me.

[@j-man9457]

@@bluwng hahaha! Sorry forgot to answer about the frets. They are medium Jumbo. Not huge, but there is some meat to them for sure!

[@j-man9457]

@@bluwng i have a deal with my wife, "if I sell something I can buy something"... i just don't always specify that I'm selling a 50$ pedal and buying a 400$ guitar... i just tell her I bought this guitar with the money I got from selling my pedal.... which is sort of true🤣🤣🤣 All kidding aside though, my wife is great! She know I would never buy geat before the kids, the house, the bills and of course my wife are taken care of...😀😍

[@bandierrez]

Own the same model. $300 USA. Finish not totally opaque. They say it’s mahogany. Pickups are keepers. Frets don’t end short of the fingerboard edge like some others I’ve seen. Isn’t it a Suhr clone?

[@j-man9457]

Hey Bandierrez! Not sure what it is but for the price, you can't beat it. And for the pickups and frets, 100% agree with you. Could be a Suhr clone🤔

[@davidmultimedia2024]

Man you're a monster country player! I'm very interested in this exact guitar (same color). One thing i'd like to know though... I own an Eart GW2 headless guitar also from Amazon, with very similar strainless steel frets. The fretjob on mine is truly amazing and flawless (perfectly leveled and polished) and the action is CRAZY LOW without a single buzz anywhere... That's insane... BUT... the only thing that bothers me a bit is not the action height, but the ''frets height''. I know they are Medium Jumbo and not Jumbo sized... but it seems like they ended up removing too much material when leveling (I feel a bit too much of the fretboard under my fingers). I got used to it and now it doesn't bothers me as much, but when I put it down and pick up my Ibanez MM1 with Jumbo stainless steel frets, it almost feels like if the frets were scalopped lol. I was wondering if it was the same with this Musi Virgo Classic? As for the Eart ''fake'' roasted maple neck... I was wondering too after looking at the pictures on Amazon. I can't confirm about their Tele model, but I can confirm that the GW2 headless model is in fact TRUE roasted maple. I know that for sure, because I completely sanded off the varnish and refinished it with pure Tung oil... and now, it smells like TRUE roasted maple (exactly the same amazing smell as my very expensive Ibanez MM1 had when I first got it). In fact, if you can smell the roasted maple on the Musi, it means it's probably an oil finish and not a varnish, which is AWESOME (thanks for confirm it haha). Thanks!

[@j-man9457]

Hey Thanks David! You're way too kind... I have lots that I need to learn still😊 I would say the fret size and feel of the Musi would be very similar to your EART. I have an EART tele and an EART Headless, however I took the neck and bridge from my EART headless and built a headless telecaster haha Here it is just completed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpW4Xqehi69jrs0 The frets are not jumbo on the Musi for sure. You do feel the fret board under the strings if you dig in. All my guitats are like that so it doesn't bother me at all. So it's your call really but based on your description, the musi frets will not feel like the ones on your Ibanez... Hope that helps! J

[@davidmultimedia2024]

@@j-man9457 Thanks for the quick and complete reply man! Yes, I saw your "Frankenstein" headless Tele, and it’s VERY cool haha nice job! BTW, I really have to mention that refinishing the headless neck with Pure Tung Oil (wet-sanding with 2000 grit in between coats) definitely transformed both the feel AND the sound of the guitar. I had previously swapped the pickups and electronics for Bare Knuckle Juggernauts and an Ibanez Dyna-Mix 10 switching system, but still.. after refinishing the neck, not only it truly feels like MusicMan level (i’m not kidding), but it truly sounds more open and balanced. The mids are less "boxy" and smoother (clearly varnishes are indeed affecting the sound).. it’s hard to describe, but it’s really now comparable with my Ibanez MM1 that cost me around 4000$ CAD with taxes. These new chinese CNC guitar builds may still lack of hand finishing and quality control sometimes, but the wood selection/neck pocket fit/stainless steel frets and decent hardware make them the perfect crafty-man new project. You can truly end up with an over 2000$ worth guitar without that much work (something that was simply not possible with budget guitars before).

[@j-man9457]

@@davidmultimedia2024 100% agree David. These new guitar companies are really putting out quality stuff but like you said, they will more than likely require some attention in certain areas for sure. I'll have a closer look at my headless again, but I'm pretty sure my neck is not roasted maple. It's a 5 piece maple and padauk back with rosewood fretboard. It doesn't feel like there's much on there varnish wise, but I'll check it out. Thanks for the heads up.😀 Just looking at your last name... Es-tu français?

[@davidmultimedia2024]

@@j-man9457 Yes, French is my first language (i’m from Québec, near Montreal). Sorry for my sloppy english BTW! 😅 Trust me, I can assure you it’s genuine roasted maple + padauk. You can’t smell it because of the poly finish (it’s satin, but it’s still plastic based). When I sanded it down, the finish made a white powder and it smelled like varnish until i reaches the wood.. and that amazing roasted maple smell came out! I was so glad to confirm myself it was not stained maple! Also, the bone nut on mine was awfully finished (not finished at all in fact, it was completely rough, full of saw teeth marks.. but slots were fine, so i just used a piece of 2000 grit sandpaper and I polished it by hand to a point where it now looks like human teeth (and it took 5 minutes). I also polished the fretboard edges with 2000 grit sandpaper as the final touch. This isn’t the same guitar!

[@j-man9457]

@@davidmultimedia2024 awesome David! Je vais faire cela a la mienne! Merci pour l'information! And your English is better than my French 😀 My sister lives in Brassard. I'm in PEI.

[@oyobass]

When you add a bit of drive, that thing gets nasty and snarky sounding, (in the best possible way). Very Jimmy Page-esque tone. I agree - "Holy smokes, this thing is awesome!" lol . You're a monster of a player, by the way!

[@j-man9457]

Hey Thanks oyobass! I'm far from a monster player, but this is indeed a monster guitar so it helps hahaha! I'm really impressed with this brand. I'm curious to see what the future holds for this brand!

[@I.M.Guitar-Nerd]

The headstocks are an homage to Suhr and Friedman guitars.

[@j-man9457]

Sure looks that way doesn't it. I love it!

[@theguitarprofessionals8584]

you can top load that right?

[@j-man9457]

Yes sir you can top load this thing!

[@j-man9457]

Yep through the body or top-load whatever you prefer

[@bluwng]

Ha, you did take the viewers advice.

[@user77434]

Is it possible to change the pick guard?

[@j-man9457]

Hey Tony, Yes it is. One of my Subscribers sent me a picture of the pickguard he changed on his. A standard 8 hole fender telecaster pickguard will fit on these M-Musi Virgo Classics, however you will have to cut out a notch in the pick guard where it meets the neck pocket where the truss rod wheel adjustment is. 😁

[@user77434]

@@j-man9457 thanks for your reply!! Very helpful!

[@j-man9457]

@@user77434 great Tony Thanks! That's why I do these unprofessional videos haha to share information! Enjoy the Musi!

[@j-man9457]

Hey Tony, I haven't change it myself, but I've heard from 2 of my subscribers now who have. They said an 8 hole fender pickguard lines up perfectly. However, on the fender pickguard, you will have to cut out an opening by the fret board for the Musi's truss rod adjustment wheel...

[@user77434]

@J-Man thanks for your reply. Is there a way you could share those photos of the guitar with the pick guards changed?

[@wiseowl2335]

I don't get it, if you have to upgrade everything, why not just buy the better guitar?

[@j-man9457]

Exactly! But in this case you don't have to change anything on these. I have since bought 3 of these and 2 of their fusions as well and all 3 are gig ready in stock form! Amazing. I mentionned that in the video mirroring exactly your comment... these guitars are 500ish dollars. And exactly what you said... if I have to change everything, it's not worth it!

[@theguitarprofessionals8584]

Hey man is it a Virgo?

[@j-man9457]

Yup! "M-MUSI Vergo Classic T" Is what it's called.

[@theguitarprofessionals8584]

You spell it wrong on purpose? I'm their 140th subscriber

[@j-man9457]

@@theguitarprofessionals8584 lol! Oops! Yeah Virgo with an i not e! Thanks dude!

[@j-man9457]

@@theguitarprofessionals8584 Edited! 🤪

[@theguitarprofessionals8584]

I'm a Virgo and you joined on my birthday

[@patrickcasey357]

Too bad they don’t make a lefty. Nice guitar for the money.

[@j-man9457]

I know Patrick. You're not the first to post that comment!. I talked to the company and a lefty is in the works however there is no ETA as of yet!

[@GhislainPelletier]

Very interesting video. The noise problem might come from the bridge missing a ground connection to the pots. This video shows at 24:00 the bridge is not grounded kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5qnd3t3oc13n9k. Hope this helps.

[@j-man9457]

Hey Ghislain, Pelletier, tu dois avoir des racines francophone?😃 Thanks for commenting. Yes you are right... here was my follow up video on the M-Musi for the noise... kzbin.info/www/bejne/i17RZoqafNhkp9E The ground wire and some shielding really helped😁

[@j-man9457]

Hahaha just realised the video you sent me showing the ommitted ground wire was mine lol!

[@GhislainPelletier]

@@j-man9457 C'est trop drôle! Je n'avais pas remarqué. J'espère que le problème de bruit est réglé. Je me suis abonné à ta chaîne KZbin. Continue le bon travail!

[@j-man9457]

@@GhislainPelletier hey oui Ghislain, toute réglé! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i17RZoqafNhkp9E Merci pour l'abonnement! J

[@samboggs3499]

Nice playing and it sounds great. It sounds like you are running overdrive. What do you think of the stock pickups. It sounds like they are holding up and not mushing out or squealing.

[@j-man9457]

Hey Sam, thanks man, much appreciated. I always run my amp on the edge of break-up so even my clean sound is a little dirty😉 As far as these pickups go, they are still in the guitar, I gig with it regularly and I have no intentions of changing them! They are fantastic. I think this is honestly the only guitar I've ever bought where I haven't swapped pickups lol very impressed with this company

[@user-xu5yx8jr7h]

Its a eart rip off

[@j-man9457]

They are close, but after close inspection, as much as I love my Eart I had to sink $230 of mods into it to get it at the same level as the stock Musi. Stock, the Musi as Roasted maple neck, alnico pickups, full size CTS pots, a trutone Jack, and american 3 way blade switch, braas compensated saddles, a bone nut, carved headstock, and staggered locking tuners and it was10$ less expensive than the Eart tele when I bought it! Very impressive!

[@5664788]

My good man the J-man,....indeed the noisy pots very disappointing ,....it sounds very very good,.awesome tone,..you smoke on that thing for just getting your hands on it.,...this is the T-style tele,.....to point out the differences in mine ,..I got the fusion model,.....it does have the gromets and no plate on the back,..fret markers are abalone shell like my Fender,...both knobs push/pull for wider variety of Tones,...Zero noise or hum,.....the shape is also far more unique with no pick guard,......and its also $359,....those prices you have to pay are a little steep ,....but just to let you know,....this is not the model I was referring to when informing you of this company,......I agree with you though that its not exactly budget,..for $350 it would of probably agreed with your mind alot more,..and I really do believe if you could of paid $359,..got the Fusion,..seen the differences I was referring to ,..your opinion would of been far more positive over this T-style model,.......Cheers from the very problematic USA...haha,............love your playing style.

[@j-man9457]

Hey Howie! Yeah I figured from your description that you had something different. Here those are 495. Beautiful guitar for sure, but I'm not a Trem and Humbucker guy at all. I struggle enough playing 6 strings on a fixed bridge as it is hahaha! This thing is amazing. Blows my EART Classic T out of the water for the same price! Don't know how they do it. Gonna look under the hood today to see what's inside. Stay tuned lol! Thanks for watching😁