Our New Fender Jazzmaster: The First 24 Minutes - That Pedal Show

[@sambrockelsby522]

When discussing the tremolo: "I would be on this all the time, every note I play".We'll make a shoegazer of you yet Dan.

[@davidlynch4338]

Smartest thing said in this whole video... 15:14 Please don't "treble-up" the rhythm circuit and "treble-down" the lead circuit. That would totally defeat the purpose of this guitar. Set the rhythm circuit so that you have a nice jazz rhythm sound (tone rolled back a bit) and use it as a preset you can jump to. And let the lead circuit be your versatile "cut through the mix" circuit. Don't castrate it with 250/500k pots, then you'll just have another Tele. In that case, play a Tele. People who tape off the rhythm circuit really want a Telecaster and just don't know it. Another great sound possible with Jazzmasters/Jags is to roll the tone all the way down on the rhythm circuit and put on a fuzz. Instant violin.

[@g.koch.]

E bow works also fine AF with the rhytm circuit

[@mvsr990]

Never understood "defeat the purpose of the Jazzmaster" arguments - swapping in 500k or 250k pots doesn't fundamentally change the character of the guitar, it just means you can run them at full and be sitting where most people use the stock pots and have a better sweep. It still doesn't sound like a Telecaster. Most of the sounds/players people associate with offsets were modded - Robert Smith's middle pickup and Buzz Stop, Nels Cline has 250k pots, Lee Ranaldo and Thurston Moore have... everything, Tom Verlaine's Jaguar had lipsticks, J. Mascis uses Tune-O-Matics.

[@Javier-qk7ms]

I say keep it as it is and love if for what it is. Using a different guitar gives you different options and ideas.

[@davidlynch4338]

@@mvsr990 Yeah, my words sort of jumped out I guess. I should rephrase and say changing the pots defeats one of my favourite elements of a Jazzmaster, which is the ability to occupy odd sonic territory. Not for everyone I guess... I play Tele's and Strats as well, and just see so many people who get a Jazzmaster disappointed when they don't sound like they expect Fenders to sound. I really love the versatility of the circuitry these guitars offer and wish others would learn how it all works before gutting them. The video is "The first 24 minutes" with the guitar and he already wants to cut it and dismiss one of its main features before he even understands it. You can see clearly that they don't fully understand the point of the difference between the circuits beyond the instruction manuals explanation. I also mod the hell out of some of my Jazzmasters and Jaguars, that is part of the fun these guitars, it is just disappointing when people mod them to sound like their siblings. Thurston Moore and Lee Ranaldo are perfect examples of people who want the sound of other guitars, but like the look of a Jazzmaster (Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Sonic Youth and will probably get crucified for saying that). They love their signature Jazzmasters for the sound of a Tele custom, but with the added 3rd bridge bells they can get with the behind the bridge tones (Also love that about Jazzmasters). Nels has many many many Jazzmasters/Jags stock and modded that he switches up and definitely uses them in all ways imaginable. And Buzzstops.... Don't get me started... I build/repair guitars for a living and know snake oil when I see it. Adjusting the neck to the proper angle eliminates any need for a Buzzstop. They look bad and interfere with tuning/vibrato stability, just to kill a sympathetic buzz that can be fixed by increasing the neck angle (a 5 minute job). Every Jazzmaster/Jag I have ever done a set up on convinced my clients to get rid of it. Jay uses tune-o-matics on his signature models because Mastery couldn't or wouldn't commit to supplying Fender so many bridges for the JM, the TVL and the Elvis Costello models. The 1meg pots on the Jazzmaster and the choke on a Jag aren't fully appreciated until you are playing in the context of a full band or in the studio where standing out without being louder can be difficult. When I play alone I also find the treble a bit much to take, but in a band, especially a large band with a few guitars, you can easily jump out of the mix with these guitars, which is by design. Anyway... like any religion, offset religion isn't for everyone. ;)

[@tonym7648]

Another +1 for the “leave it as is” thought. Let the Jazzmaster be what it’s meant to be, just give it the time to learn its strengths and weaknesses. I’m sure it’ll be worth it.

[@MooreMatt]

I play with my JM tone at 7ish. I love how my JM goes from so bright to dark and fuzzy. So many great sounds in those guitars.

[@kolewaters1652]

“The unusable circuit” 😂the rhythm circuit is my favorite part of jazz masters.

[@Updog89]

Agreed. Works great for fuzz or as a kill switch! Also nice for a little muddy woody jazz noodling.

[@BobPerrone]

Always surprised by folks who think the rhythm circuit is useless. I live there too!

[@jonathanbolger6173]

Honestly, just got a JM and it's my favourite so far. That partly because the lead circuit is very piercing as mentioned in the video. Definitely need to update the pots.

[@bbmade]

Duco = cellulose nitrate Lucite = cellulose acetate butyrate Duco has an amber tint that gets darker over time and Lucite (acrylic) lacquer is clear sometimes called “water white” lacquer. Car finishes changed to acrylic to make colors more consistent and color matching repairs easier. Duco exposed to sunlight and elements cracked and changed colors quickly and Lucite was more flexible, non Amber and didn’t get darker the way nitro does. Fender sometimes clear coated lucite with duco and sometimes they didn’t so guitars might have been Lake Placid Blue originally but if clear coated with Duco it would turn green over time and decades later be mistaken for Sherwood green until you take the pickguard off and see the finish that hadn’t been exposed to light. I could go on but I’m a finish geek and not everyone shares my enthusiasm. Great video again!

[@Puisheen]

Enjoyed seeing you both dive in to Leo Fender's most brilliant and misunderstood guitar design! Let me know if there's anything I can do to be of service in helping you navigate this strange and wonderful instrument.

[@gitsloth1]

Puisheen ahhh wouldn’t it be amazing to have you on the show?! 🤯

[@Puisheen]

​@@gitsloth1 I'll bring you as my play tester. Look at us, two pals having an old-fashioned chat in the youtube comments!

[@tiorimas]

I do have a question: Can a Jazzmaster cover most of the tonal ranges of a Strat? I would imagine it does happen the other way around. I'm asking because I'm in between getting a Warmoth Strat build or a stock Jazzmaster and I play a lot of Hendrix and RHCP, so not sure the Jazzmaster is really fit for that purpose.

[@gunkanjima3408]

@@tiorimas Do you just like the looks of a JM or something? RHCP and Hendrix are Strat players

[@milkwater1204]

@@gunkanjima3408 Hendrix also played a JM to be fair.

[@jimspinner9030]

Leave it stock and embrace it...

[@RobertNolan]

Only upgrade should be an AVRI tremolo assembly. The lack of a sliding lock is almost criminal to its nearly perfect presentation.

[@RobertNolan]

@kevin paul halliday while I agree that it's very popular, it is one which I believe ultimately depends on string gauge and playing style.

[@rollingon5566]

Well, I'd add one of those roller things to the bridge so it isn't mad hard for me to play

[@ScottJamesHicks]

Leave the 1 meg pots. Maybe install 50s wiring? Use tone control.

[@shckltnebay]

NO 1meg pots are horrible

[@randocalrissian4520]

@@shckltnebay If you don't know how to use the volume and tone knobs, maybe.

[@mcbrodz1663]

Or lower the bridge pick up

[@adriendubois1183]

Those descriptions written by mick deserve so much more recognition they’re the real highlight of TPS videos

[@jonathankrieger9121]

You're so damn right

[@777Yoni]

@C. R. Anderson I believe you just did.

[@ArtAlienTV]

Just turn the tone knob down a third - sounds real fine 😊

[@Deaddinoproductions]

I've owned an American '62 reissue JM since 2008 and it's still my favorite thing to play. But they don't play nice with just any kind of amp or pedal, you gotta find the right pairings for them. It was often too bright or thin sounding through the gear I was using back then and I was never 100% satisfied with the sound until I picked up a 65 twin reissue loaded with NOS tubes. My rig slowly evolved as I got more and more into warm, fuzzy, doomy tones, and although this wouldn't be my go-to guitar for doom or stoner rock, it sounds amazing when plugged into that kind of rig for more straightforward indie rock / dream pop / shoegaze vibes. After finding the right pairings for it, if it still ever gets too harsh on the top end, just roll the tone knob back a couple notches and it smooths right out. No need to change the pots.

[@Dave_Sacca]

Dan, that closing chordal jam you did at the end was outstanding!!! I would sleep overnight in front of the box office, just to get front row for that tune. There where 2 Jazzmasters in this video, and one of them was wearing glasses!

[@ThatPedalShow]

hahaha, ah, cheers mate, that's very kind. Come to the gig on Thursday, i'll do an impromptu chord ting for you ;)

[@gnerd99]

#Jazzmaster I’m not sure why so many people get confused by the separate rhythm circuit and don’t know what to do with it. I find it has a nice thick woody tone that works great with fuzz pedals for rhythm sounds and I use it in a number of ways: to have a contrasting rhythm in the lead sound with the lead circuit being brighter, to reduce the volume on one channel when using a fuzzface type pedal so you can have a quick transition between breakup and full on crunch, or to have a quick mute or toggle/ gate effect. Also contrasting tone control setting between circuits gives you woolly vs. crisp. It gives you a wider pallete and a few useful live options. Just wish it was a big toggle switch as it’s a bit hard to grab quickly.

[@roscoefoofoo]

Agreed, gnerd99! It's a very useful, fun part of the great range that a Jazzmaster offers.

[@JsnHgl]

Well said

[@WhatsUpWhitey]

1. Love how you waited to play it for an honest reaction to the guitar! 2. Thanks for continuing to introduce me to new gear. 3. Great to see you pull out pedals that aren’t the new designs from time to time. IE-BB Preamp

[@ishancooper]

Another great recommended mod is the Staytrem bridge and tremolo arm kit. I had a great result in this and have zero tuning issues.

[@fergadelics]

Dan’s smile has never been so infectious. Great way to start my day. Thanks

[@bluelane]

Thnk u for the comparisons with tele and strat! Lovely jm congrats.

[@ThatPedalShow]

You are the only person to say that. Thank you! Most people are considering jumping off a cliff because we're going to change the pots. Hilarious!

[@Moka8]

What I do on my Jazzmasters is I adjust the pickup height so that the treble side is a little bit further down. It helps even out the top end.

[@richardmills5326]

It’s absolutely brilliant to hear someone’s take on a jazzmaster who doesn’t play noise music.

[@willtuckett5940]

Unsure if this has been commented down below, but the best thing for it is to change the strings to 11 or 12 gauges, leave the circuitry as is and get a Staytrem bridge and vibrato collet, makes the world of difference. If you fancy a pickup swap, Mojo do a fantastic Jazzmaster set. Glad you like it!

[@nicholascaldwell6079]

"Fu... ar. Out." Nice save. On a more serious note, I do love a trebly guitar and now I want a Jazzmaster. Darn it!

[@joshcasper5038]

Nicholas Caldwell I loved that too... definitely didn’t sound like he was gonna say “far out”! Maybe “fu-ar out” can be the new chalk and day?

[@fpsknifer9906]

Perhaps you'd like a Jaguar? It looks like a Jazzmaster but shorter, shinier, and treble-ier.

[@SFolkes97]

Nicholas Caldwell - "Darn it!" Exactly my reaction. The LAST thing I need is another guitar but the sound of that thing! Seems like THE guitar sound that has cut through a million recordings.

[@TheStratfanatic]

Got one in a trade. A 97 Japanese Vintage white. Came with a Mastery bridge and Novak vintage pickups...It's a keeper...

[@copytekk]

MIND.BLOWN. Never touched or even thought about playing a Jazzy before. Do Want Now!

[@CurrieNerd]

Try a few.. the more spendy ones don't necessarily feel better.

[@popvultureatx5656]

A fantastic beast. Increased largeness.

[@EdPettersen]

Love, love, love my Jazzmaster (and my Novelli custom offsets, I have two). Definitely put a Staytrem or Mastery bridge on it. I have a MIM Fender JM and it's surprisingly great with a few mods (and 500k pots). Cheers guys!

[@michaelgreen5206]

Just got a MIM TVL Jazzmaster and am totally blown away by how great this guitar sounds!!!! The setup from Sweetwater was spot on!!! The only minor adjustment had to make was getting the tuning stabilized when tremolo is engaged Vs. tremolo locked-out, and it was easy-peasy!

[@jonnorris419]

An episode on surf guitar would be great, getting that 60s tone especially with the recent passing of dick dale , good work fellas 👌

[@wilzy30]

I think I have just fallen in love with the Jazzmaster....😍😍😍

[@The_Assumptions]

Keep the 1M pots!! They're great once you get use to them - tone on 7 becomes the new normal, then you have extra treble there when you want it.

[@ThatPedalShow]

If you need that much treble, something is very wrong with the rest of your signal chain or amp!

[@The_Assumptions]

@@ThatPedalShow Haha, possibly. I wasn't suggesting you'd need it often..! :D

[@jarofkla]

That is my exact guitar! I got mine as a floor model for $700. Love the tonal options. I utilize the lead and rhythm circuits for 4 quick switching options. I set the lead tone knob at 7 or 8 for a nice non abrasive treble. I also replaced the bridge saddle with a mustang. Thanks for including us 80s guitar worshipers. This my Shoegaze guitar. 😁

[@bu5hm4nn]

Maybe the pots are deliberately so "trebly" because the tone knob was designed to be used at 5 normally so that you can go both ways with the treble. Just a guess.

[@kaiying74]

What, you mean the correct setting for a knob isn't turned up full? Mind blown...

[@slendergems590]

Yea I have this same guitar, I always got to roll the tone down a little over halfway because it’s just so aggressively trebly , but that’s why I like it! That’s what the jazzmaster is all about

[@craigtodd8297]

@@kaiying74 Its difficult to find a guitar review of any type without the tone pot on 10.

[@tlister67]

It is better to be able to turn it down than not have treble in the first place

[@leo._.vincent]

@@tlister67 I honestly just changed my pickup heights a bit and dropped the treble on the bridge and I think it helps imo

[@michaeldorrenbacher8977]

I recently bought an american Performer Jazzmaster with the Strat-Style Trem. Unbelievable good guitar. Doesn't sound like a traditional jm, more in between of a Strat and a JM. Absolutely killer

[@T.H.W.O.T.H]

Don't change the pots guys! Listen to Dan's interlude at 20:00 and tell us that's not perfect. Blimey, look at the grin on his face. You can't take that away from him. :D The JM is it's own beast - you have to learn how to coax it into submission, but when you do you'll find you get it back in spades.

[@ThatPedalShow]

We'll never play it if it stays as is. Or at least Dan won't!

[@ThatPedalShow]

Mick here. Nels Cline uses lower value pots. That's everything I need to know. :0)

[@alexstrahle4650]

@@ThatPedalShow I've come to love the 1 megs in my '59

[@ryanhdmc]

It’s probably been too long, and the change is done but vintage style nickel strings also help tame the high end nicely.

[@ZRJZZZZZ]

You blokes perform a great public service because you demonstrate famous instruments, pedals and amplifiers that most of us would not have access to in a controlled environment, and you do so with open-minded curiosity. I like the fact that you guys have no pretense about you. You are very good players, but are interested in sharing ideas for the benefit of all musicians, instead of blowing your own horns. No pun intended. Thanks again.

[@StamatisStabos]

After 60 years Jazzmasters finally rule the guitar world, Leo Fender was right Strat bitchez 😋

[@AndreaAustoni]

They don't though. Too many issues with the bridge sinking, strings falling off the saddles, the need to shim the neck, carefully adjusting tension on the spring, you name it. Offsets ARE more popular for sure.

[@sgd5k292]

@@AndreaAustoni The ProAm II solves ALL those issues! Have had mine for over 6 months now, and hardly touch my MIA Strat any more.

[@AndreaAustoni]

@@sgd5k292 except the new vibrato doesn't work well worth heavy gauge strings

[@AndreaAustoni]

@Fruit Bat no shit Sherlock. But offsets require way more work than other guitars, they don't work well with light gauge strings etc. They are a flawed design.

[@sgd5k292]

@@AndreaAustoni You are right. However, I have always played with 9's (not on Jazzmasters as this AmPro II is the first Fender JM I have ever owned or even played) and I recently switched to 8's which I love and the vibrato works very well with the 8's also. . I am sure you know you can get a heavier spring for the vibrato system for about $15.00? This guitar should come with the extra spring for those who like the heavier guages....I know the vintage Jazzmaster's were played with the heavier gauge, so many player are used to them.

[@jetsetbetties]

Hey Mick! Matthew here. On some earlier show you made an offhand comment about "Timmy-type" pedals. I do love my Timmy. I'm putting my vote in for maybe doing a show that dives a bit more into where"Timmy-type" pedals sit in the pedal family tree, and why I like mine so much? Cheers!

[@bigschnoz]

Lovely and bright on the cleans, seems a shame to neuter it to make it conform. Not something I would look to buy but for me a guitar collection is all about having instruments that inspire in different ways. Keep up the good work.

[@bsppirate]

I love my American vintage series jazzmaster, but have the same trouble with it being so bright. Try running the treble around 3 o’clock, the mids at 11 and the bass leaning more between 2&3. Trust, those inversions will sound Stella Dan

[@koski666]

I once changed the pots to 500K, and switched back to 1meg soon after. I felt like my JM lost some mojo. I just back off the Tone knob to about 6 when I use the Bridge pickup, and back to 10 for the neck. Sounds and works great like that.

[@bean953]

Jonathan Veillette Yes they are great with those pickups , Leo was right about the 1000k on the Jaguar and Jazzmaster!!!!!

[@MrBradHendrickson]

Might as well hardwire a low-value cap to ground for just the bridge pickup - perhaps even a .0005 uF (500 pF) would be enough? They're cheap enough to just get a few different intervals between that and, say, a .002 uF (2000 pF, 2.0 nF) so that the bridge pickup will always sound to your ear as is does with the Tone rolled to 6. You can still use the Tone for additional treble attenuation, but at least you can then flip between pickups without having to reach for the Tone knob each time. Good luck!

[@randocalrissian4520]

"Wait, you can turn the knobs?" -90% of rock guitar players

[@TheRealFreekBos]

Yes... it's all about the mojo!

[@pablo9364]

Jonathan Veillette it’s not rocket science then. Just turn the knob down or up and all is good. I think he likes to over complicate

[@desmondteague2441]

What works for me with a Jaguar/ Jazzmaster is to use a Mustang bridge & string it with 12 gauge flatwound strings (you could get away with 11s). Tames a lot of the extra highs & keeps it in tune!

[@BrotherHoodMovies331]

Dont pull the 1Megs out, you'll regret it believe me, better to chain two 500s together, so when you want that bite, you can roll them up and get it, also, I hope this is a hint at you doing more surf oriented stuff in the future, might be time to get a fender outboard reverb unit for the show, getting a Jaguar wouldn't hurt as well. Fantastic video, keep up the great work. ~ Jay

[@SwirlyWhirlyXYZ]

The BigTest Channel yes! Also Bass VI and the new Electric XII coming later this year

[@chrisgeorge4325]

Just proves what I've always said...the Jazzmaster and Jaguar are the most underrated of the Fender guitars...and the Jazzmaster tone is to die for...I genuinely believe both guitars are superior to the Strat...and it's the best tremelo system on any Fender...without a doubt

[@Beatsmith2005]

"I love it, sounds great! Let's change it..." ;-)

[@altaylor9186]

Hey guys love the Jazzzmaster! Ive got the am. Pro. Silverburst with ebony fretboard and i love it ! The sounds from this guitar is amazing! Keep it up u guys r great love your show !

[@devinknegt1464]

Very cool, just needs a mastery bridge *the pickups in the classic series jm are very bright seymour duncan antiquites are more representative of an old one

[@camronme917]

im pretty certain the classics have AVRI pickups?, ill admit the antiquites are very cool but a tad too boxy for me

[@vw9659]

It's a Classic 60s lacquer. Same pickups as in the AV65.

[@camronme917]

@@vw9659 haha yea thats what i thought

[@devinknegt1464]

Yep they are(i have set) they sound great but they are brighter the vintage jazzmasters

[@garethware]

I have this guitar and put some Seymour Duncan Antiquity 2s in. Seem to cope with the Jazz top end in a far more pleasing way. Would recommend (and a staytrem)

[@alessandrodecarli2462]

You bloody...you’ve fed my GAS once more!!!! And now, i desperetly seeking for a Jazzmaster!!! Yesterday i went in my favorite musical shop and i tried the J Mascis Jazzmaster, which is often good and i jurked around a lot with her before let her go, while my wife lookin down to the ground, disconsolate and hopeless! I hate ya but i love ya! 🤣

[@jamesciccone112]

The Jazzmaster is quite the weapon with the volume on full! Jason Lollar (sorry, never met him, so no horn) says turning the volume down to about 8 with the 1 meg pot is roughly equivalent tone-wise to volume on 10 with a 500K. I rarely leave mine on 10, but it's nice to have that top end if you need it. Love your surf green Jazzmaster!

[@bean953]

James Ciccone Proper use of the offsets pickups!!!! The bridges are a miss though... I have an AO 2018 Jaguar and instantly changed the stock bridge to a mastery that I had in my CIJ Jag....

[@jamesciccone112]

@@bean953 Do you have the Surf Green AO? I have that one and have to admit I put a Staytrem in it. I tried to get the stock bridge to work--honest, I did! Fender did such a great job with that Jag. Trying to stay stock with my Jazzmaster, though. Call me crazy, but I think the stock bridge has a little more harmonic content to it. Yeah, I'm probably just crazy.

[@bean953]

I have the sunburst AO Jaguar. I tried for about 3 weeks with 11s to make the stock bridge work but I got some buzz and strings popping out of place so back to mastery and a proper setup . We have in Porto a guitar luthier with a good track record on offsets since he takes care of Lee Ranaldo’s guitars when he is touring in this side of the pond. The only other work I had on the guitar besides the bridge swap was copper shielding the body cavities, everything else will stay stock. If I could I would have a StayTrem tremolo arm because fender’s is not very good in staying in place it tends to swing to a low position.I will get the guitar this week.

[@AlexeiOrechin]

That is the ultimate sweet spot! Maybe at 8.5 for me, and the beauty is.. you have an extra 1.5 boost still! I have a vid on my channel of a little jam I did with my '62 AVRI, comparing Space Echo vs El Capistan if you want to check it out :)

[@williama-d6]

I liked the bridge pick up sound on the jazz master

[@theaceofspadesjl]

It's weird because I don't hear the harshness that Dan and Mick hear. It sounds amazing to me. Could it have been that bad in the room?

[@DoodlezMusic]

There’s literally a DB meter behind them, the guitar isn’t louder than that red telecaster like they pretended it is. It’s brighter, but definitely not louder or harsher

[@n0xx295]

@@DoodlezMusic There's another thing though... which is the fact that people's hearing changes naturally with age, and the first thing we loose is sensitivity to the higher frequencies.

[@zeroboyrick1717]

The Jazzmaster out Tele'd the Tele. Blew the Strat away too. Now they are going to screw with it and turn it into something like the others, why?

[@rockstarjazzcat]

Recently hot-rodded a vintage modified squire jag (mastery bridge, copper shielding, ratio tuners, etc.). I can attest to the offset land rabbit hole. Have fun guys! Best, Daniel

[@usernine775]

I’d say it’s time to revisit your shoegaze video now that you’ve got a proper shoegaze-ing guitar :)

[@milk_bath]

S Z and play some proper shoegaze.

[@ebeep]

Yeah, that video was shoegaze in name only.

[@dorianford6227]

American Pro Jazzmaster Guitar’s are awesome and I can definitely shoegaze with it lol

[@tehjohnsonite]

Really think they need to bring in someone who dabbles properly.

[@KaiKutzki]

Finally an offset! I love my jazzmaster (with a Bigsby) dearly!

[@Guitaural.]

Ha! Mick's inner SRV is never very far away...gets a new color and then thinks "let's make it sound like a Strat!" : )

[@monovision566]

When a JM is your go-to, you don't have your amps and pedals set the same as you would for something else. A lot of that harshness is tamed when you're not keeping your settings "standard." You fall in love with the guitar for its feel and response, and you make your rig complement it.

[@felixpopp2760]

I play a Jazzmaster from the Classic Player series released a few years ago in a band context with brass. Setting up my basic sound with volume around 5 and tone on 6-7 for my usual lead guitar work through the regular circuit gives me a great audible frequency window vs. all the other stuff going on in the band. Setting the "unusable" rhytm circuit at full volume against that serves as a great lead/solo tone. So no pedal kicking involved, just a flick of a switch. Love it!

[@danielgrubb9496]

This was excellent in every way. So interesting to see you guys find something genuinely new and take a step into uncharted territory. I am inspired.

[@41DegreesSouth]

Kurt Vile recently taught me to love the Jazzmaster, but I was fine not owning one till this video :o

[@castnoshadow82lr48]

Tried a Japanese version of this in a guitar shop in Huntingdon it was a superb guitar I just didn’t have £1100 spare been thinking about it ever since.

[@Two_Seat_Pete_FatA55]

You see why a lot of Indie bands use them and shoegaze bands and whatnot. People call them Hipster guitars and dismiss them but really, it's not just about image, these kind of bands use them for the reasons you hear in this video, they're just perfect for that kind of thing.

[@mattgilbert7347]

Imagine Sonic Youth without their Jazzmasters...unthinkable!

[@rollingon5566]

@@mattgilbert7347 I can think of that easily I reckon, especially for Lee not so much for Thurston

[@danjack-son4871]

Beautifully done boy's! I love my Jazzmaster but do not bring it out enough... I now will :-)

[@ccombs2666]

Your guitar do what you need, but changing the pots may defeat some of the purpose. They cut me in half but they are a tool and have a place. Neck PU + fuzz = amazing.

[@thomaschapple4749]

No one seems to comment that the rhythm circuit makes total sense for 50s Jazz. You could be comping along with the acoutstic rhythm section and the volume wheel will let you get the right balance... then when it comes to your turn to solo, you just switch to lead which is ready loaded with the tone you want. Sort of 2 guitars in one...

[@nym053]

Higher frequencies also provokes drip from a spring reverb more easily. So makes a lot of sense why especially the Jazzmaster is the prefered choice for most (I think) to use for surf.

[@bjkd73]

Regarding the weight. I think Jazzmaster bodies are usually around 40mm thick while Strats and Teles are around 45mm so while they look bigger the weight is about the same.

[@angelic_slayer]

I have a 1961 Fender Jazzmaster. It’s the most beautiful thing. With the cleans and the verbs and the ambient and the delays it’s a world of stunningly soft clouds and rain showers. It’s a whole new world. A different planet. A wetter planet. Like Venus.

[@zhou_sei]

if by "wetter" you mean "extremely hot and dry on the surface, with sulphuric acid clouds", then yes. the jazzmaster is like that.

[@angelic_slayer]

nepalnt2121 I did say it was different! Cloudburn!

[@nicoboyd]

Try and borrow a couple different Jazzmasters and compare them!! A lot of Jazzmaster fans in this show!!

[@ThatPedalShow]

As we're discovering... And a very particular bunch you are! I have nothing but fear for the damn thing now. Ha!

[@andtrea.]

Jazzmaster owner here! Check out Curtis Novak pickups, especially the JM-V neck : highly recommended!

[@philh27]

I want one!

[@klontart]

I own the same guitar, love it, learned to deal with the treble by actually using the Tone pot. ;) The bridge position is something special. You’ll have to tweak your amp, but once done, really good stuff, and very unlike a Strat or Tele.

[@faboolean7039]

Well I'm definitely getting a jazzmaster now

[@brianricker1703]

I’ve got 26 guitars, including a Jaguar. Now you’ve gone and given me GAS for a Jazzmaster. Bastards! 😎 Oh, and Dan, I can afford a Jazzmaster, but not the chords you used in the intro. 😜 And of course I found a deal on Reverb. One exactly like the one in this episode will arrive next week. 👍🏻😎

[@brianricker1703]

Drive-By Troll - I agree. That would be an awesome episode! Let me guess, you prefer the JM, right?

[@codythedoggo7671]

That Jazzmaster looks great

[@purushswaminathan5693]

Now where can i get the same coat of blue on my mazda 🤔

[@hdsg8361]

Purushotham Kaushik Swaminathan sea foam is better

[@matiascrisaffulli1663]

hi guys , i want to make a suggestion, you should have go on a resonator guitar, like a mule with a pickup and some pedals , like the ones that Joey Landreth and Ariel play , cheers

[@kisicasio]

Can you get Björn Juhl from BJFE (bjfe, mad professor, one control etc.) to your show? One of the most brilliant minds in the pedal world, a true legend. Has this Master Yoda element to him.

[@johndogwater]

The body might be longer because there is traditionally a long tension space behind the bridge, I know this because I was looking at the Classic Player ones and they have been modified to reduce that space - which apparently makes it feel more like any other fender, apparently.

[@JerwxD]

Do the ultimate jazzmaster mod, a fuzzface replacing the rythm circuit!

[@elonmush4793]

Or a parallel/series switch. Very cool tones!

[@daemonelectricity]

I'm a simple man. I see That Pedal Show and Jazzmaster, I click. The Squier Deluxe Jazzmaster is a sweet deal _AND_ it has the Tune-O-Matic bridge, which I think is superior to the Mustang/Jazzmaster bridge.

[@coyotehollowband]

Thank you for clarifying the JM pickup issue. You are correct in saying many people get that way wrong.

[@mastermachetier5594]

I never thought we’d get a jazzmaster video before you finished your strat vids haha !! It’s okay though it was a really fun video to watch . I also want a jazzmaster now.

[@52Tele]

Its about time someone makes a video on car colors and guitar colors

[@matrothwell7461]

I have this same model and it's my absolute favorite #1 guitar. I've played some more expensive American made models and didn't like them nearly as much. A few weeks ago I played a 1969 at the Chicago Music Exchange that was noticeably better but that's it.

[@Mr.Potato1962]

Did You Get the Special Case ?

[@ThatPedalShow]

It came with a 60s type hard case. Very surprised!

[@Mr.Potato1962]

With the Big Fender Metal Logo ,just like on Fender Amps !

[@iansmith7871]

You can always remove treble easily with your tone control. Far more difficult to add it in to a rig that doesn't have it in the first place. What a piece of kit (1 meg pots and all)!

[@zachmatchem]

If I’m not mistaken, the 1 Meg pots were chosen when flatwound strings were standard. They’re supposed to be much darker strings, which is why the 1 Meg pots were chosen to brighten them up. Once you put modern roundwound strings on, the 1 Meg pots become far too shrill.

[@TheFibreman]

Your Jazzmaster's top end is like a delicate flower compared to my CIJ Jaguar (Burgundy Mist Metallic, Dupont 2936-L, colour first appeared in 1959, Oldsmobile the only car manufacturer to call it by that name, Pontiac call it Royal Amethyst - sorry, couldn't resist). The trems work brilliantly, so simple and smooth. The bridge just takes a bit of looking after really, but I get why people go Mastery. a) I think your new guitar needs a name b) sounds incredible, good score.

[@max12fisher]

I have the same jazzmaster but the newer version with pay Ferro fretboard. Absolutely amazing! I swapped out the bridge for a mustang bridge and the tuners for vintage looking locking tuners. It’s my #1 for sure

[@max12fisher]

I like to use a compressor with it, brings in the high end

[@TeleCathster]

Great review. I’ve been wanting a jazz master for some time now , and have been researching all the various models still none the wiser as my local store only had a very limited number of offsets on display so it was great to see you guys choose a made in Mexico and thought it was great when you have some really high end guitars to compare it too. If it’s good enough for you it’s good enough for me! Thanks guys for the shootout! I’ll be looking out for one of these.

[@pablo9364]

I’m getting this one too. American pro too expensive, performer not vintage enough, player has unwanted humbuckers. So will get it, might change bridge maybe

[@TeleCathster]

pablo9364 my thoughts exactly! I’m also planning to try out the J mascis squire looks like he’s done the bridge mod that most players do to the fender equivalent

[@barneyharding]

So excited!!!!!! The guitar to rule them all! Im gonna download this so I can forever see how excited Dan is! He will be taking it home or buying one for himself!

[@christopherreeves5272]

Cool new guitar guys! Cant wait to see what new pots do to the sound. In an unrelated note..Dan if you havent listened to our bought the new album Empath by Devin Townnsend, do it its glorious

[@Jonathan_Bradford]

5 minutes in... turn off the flashlight turn off the flashlight lol! my ocd was up to 100

[@TheRealFreekBos]

Everybody was screaming at the screen... hahaha

[@gargantuangooners]

Unusable loooooooooooooooool - I love the RC

[@austinlsepulvado]

Gonna throw in an unpopular opinion with my vote for the stock bridge! Mastery and Staytrem both sound fantastic, but the original bridge has individual adjustable saddles, which if set up correctly keeps it in the Strat family in terms of response and attack, which is where I like it personally. I’ve had a Staytrem on my Jags and Jazzers, and while it can fix stability issues, you aren’t able to tweak the action string to string with the fixed radius bridge. I also find the response to lose a little snap with a Mustang style bridge. Not a bad thing, just different. I’ve also had Mastery bridges on my offsets, and while they are fantastic bridges that increase or “improve” the fullness and resonance from the guitar, for me they take some of the “Fender” out of the sound of the guitars. Again, not saying this is a bad thing at all, it’s just different. The bridge is no longer rocking, and really changes the feel and response of the original design of the floating trem arm. Regardless, it’s awesome to see an offset on the show and look forward to seeing its journey in your capable hands!

[@xtheory]

Leo’s original design for the JM bridge was to allow it to rock a little to give the vibrato some additional magic. I feel that’s lost when you switch to a bridge that doesn’t rock at all. Trick I found was to use 10-11’s on my JM and make sure the neck pitchback angle was correct with maple shims.

[@Ironworthstriking]

When you discussed the pot values in this video it was a total breakthrough for me. To be honest I always hated Jazzmasters because of how abrasive they are. I then got the chance to play a JM with 500k pots and it absolutely knocked my socks off. I finally understood it. I know purists swear by the 1meg pots but I just couldn't stand them. Now planning out a Jazzmaster build with specs more to my liking.

[@Two_Seat_Pete_FatA55]

Change the pots to 500k and put a Staytrem Bridge on it and call it a day. Well, i don't even mind the stock pots, but for these kind of videos 500k would be better. The Staytrem bridge is just as good as the Mastery, plus it's much cheaper and easier to get in the UK. Also, i always think Jazzmasters are better with the volume rolled back a tiny bit. It tames the highs a bit and still sounds great.

[@ianjarrold6423]

If you want to avoid 60 cycle hum but retain that Jazzmaster pickup sound, I can recommend Kinman's range of pickups... and get a Staytrem or Mastery Bridge!

[@craigtodd8297]

I absolutely love my jazzmaster, I dont know why Strats and teles ever took precedent.

[@williewilson9836]

Very nice playing guys! Excited to hear it at 500k for comparison sake. 🤙🏄‍♀️

[@colinedmunds2238]

Check the pickups to see if they’re truly the “wide/shallow” design. Most stock JM pickups are basically overwound strat pickups these days. You can get more vintage styled ones from Novak and Lollar and even Seymore Duncan. Not sure why fender started changing them, but I believe it started with the Japanese built JMs it n the 90s

[@jonlewis63]

i can watch you silly buggers all day !