Jazzmaster Review #4: Fender 60th Anniversary MIM Classic JM + Demo

[@raavenstark5905]

I'm so soooo happy to have found a very cool guy talking about jazzmaster as a real lover of them. I was so bored to see reviews of guys playing broken blues solos and criticizing the sound just because it's not the guitar sound they like (and it's ok, but stop saying it's sounds worst than a lespaul.. there is no comparaison). You know what you are talking about, your channel is the best place to learn more about our favorite guitar, the jazzmaster. Thank you !

[@Puisheen]

Very kind, thank you!

[@nedim_guitar]

I agree. I don't own a Jazzmaster yet, but it's on my list. So Mike's videos really come in handy! If I buy what he likes, I'll be fine! :D I might start with a Squier, though.

[@Chaps_Jr]

@@nedim_guitar It's hard to go wrong with the Squier Classic Vibe series.

[@doogdoogdoogdoogdoogdoog]

_"You don't want a changing setup as you're playing ska"_ To be honest, this sounds like the guitar's built-in defence mechanism

[@Puisheen]

Awww lol

[@hiroprotagonitis]

this channel is an invaluable resource for jazzmasters and impeccable taste in general. glad someone gets the equation of a JM into an SSBS and Marshall right

[@beaubarber]

I'm so glad you made this. Thanks for the work you did on the guitar for me.

[@Puisheen]

BEAU I didn't even think to tag you! Sorry! I'll correct!

[@pans_nii]

It'd be super cool to see a review of the Troy Van Leeuwen JM in Oxblood. I purchased one myself back in August and i still have it in stock condition. Although, it sounds great as is, a video review with some tips on how to get one to sound and play better would be great!

[@SylvainDumais]

Not sure how you like your TVL but I think it's a very similar guitar than this one in a different colour.

[@nautilushaeuser3604]

Well and a different fretboard radius, different fretboard material, different pickups and a better bridge 🤷🏻‍♂️.

[@The_austinmiller]

I got a 2008 62’ reissue Jazzmaster for Christmas and good lord it’s just fanTASTIC. As a singer songwriter, it’s just perfect for everything I’ve written that’s more lowkey and clean, but it’s just as awesome when I get with my band and wanna throw some dirt on it and be a rock and roller. Never knew how much I’d love a Jazzmaster until I got one for myself 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@Nightpants]

Beautiful guitar. Once again, excellent and informative video. With each one I watch, I get more obsessed with JMs. Your playing is fantastic as well.

[@Tribute2JohnnyB]

Me today: **Clicks on new Mike video** Playing my 2012 CP Jag HH this morning: "Huh- my newly purchased replacement arm is slightly rattling against the collet. Wonder how I can fi-- 13:05 - "SONOFAB%TCH!" Thanks, Mike!

[@Puisheen]

LOL NAILED IT

[@jacobbenitez4562]

This happened with the Jagstang video. “How do I apply loctite to the heigh screws on my JM” *video with tutorial magically appears*

[@timcomella5499]

I love your playing - it brings out the very best of what is possible with offset guitars - this video is no exception. Likewise I find your reviews to be balanced on the good, the bad, and always spot on! I had a blonde version of this guitar from brand new. Sold it. Regretted that. Found another one. There is something magical and sweet about the tones this particular Anniversary model gets, and your video captures it in the lead circuit, both pickups selected. Well done, Mike!

[@smileandbreathe5315]

Man, you are one of my top favorite guitar players. Your creative experimental prowess is fucking amazing.

[@gigfy6010]

Bought the Daphne Blue version, changed the pickguard to mint green and it is good to go! No rattles at all! It's a great guitar! Did apply the hammer trick and the bar stays right where I want it. Thanks for all the great information regarding all things offset! Playing through a 1991 63 Vibro-Verb, sounds amazing!

[@NHail]

at this point i'm not even watching these videos because i'm in the market, just to see you demo some cool guitars 👌👏

[@martiboucat]

Still waiting for a TVL Jazzmaster review and a Meteora complete overview. Great content, as always!

[@MatheusCruzRocha]

Dude.... you played awesome, the jam before minute 20, OMG. GREAT, AWESOME, PERFECT.

[@michaelrenteria1984]

I bought a daphne blue and now it’s more of a surf green now, the lacquer ages sooo good, no issues on mine I lucked out

[@linleechiun]

I'm so glad I run into your channel before buying a Jazzmaster.

[@guitarz]

click for the repair knowledge stay for the jams... man you tone is great takes me there every time.

[@Puisheen]

Thank you, James!

[@major_organ]

great as always mike!!! your playing at the end was beautiful!

[@solidghostband]

Great video once again Mike! Wonderful playing and commentary. Thank you!

[@LotharOfTheHillPeople]

Pau Ferro takes stain really well too! I've used straight up Minwax 'Ebony' to get a super dark rosewood color, never had an issue with binding soaking up color from within the board.

[@Puisheen]

What an amazing KZbin handle oh my god

[@TLDT]

That intro was AWESOME!

[@neilanderson9151]

I got one of these used and put a mastery on it. Replaced the bridge pickup with a jaguar pickup. Now it’s a chime machine with lots of meat, and the neck pickup gets me enough JM tone when I need it. Previous owner changed the vibrato already. Love the pau ferro.

[@vincentribeil3832]

Thank you so much for these remarquable videos… I absolutely love everything, with your reviews… And it's a major source of knowledge for every JM lover!!!!

[@jackw.2084]

These reviews are the only thing keeping me sane I quarantine. Please keep up the amazing work!!!

[@Puisheen]

They have the same effect on me!

[@iamwolf_888]

That’s my blonde!!! I screeched when I saw my Tulip. It still plays great by the way!

[@Puisheen]

DAVID! HOW ARE YOU??? Your guitar was incredible, truly

[@iamwolf_888]

@@Puisheen I’m great! Hope all is well with you! Watching your videos are one of the highlights of my week. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of Jazzmasters!

[@lazarus-lake]

Nobody Mike Adams: C O F F E E

[@joefranz6285]

That is an amazing sounding guitar. Gorgeous. I don’t even like bound fretboards but with the black, it really works.

[@FrettedFlipper]

Enjoyed your stuff on Instagram when i was using that platform. Happy I stumbled upon ypur chanel here! Wonderfully in detail and niche!

[@interludeschannnel]

your tone in this episode is huge. Perhaps I'm just biased by the super menacing black jazz, who knows! Happy B and great video as usual!

[@Puisheen]

Thank you so much!

[@jasonsather4409]

Now this is the JM I wish fender would make and maybe they’d just call it a jazzmaster

[@connormckee4431]

I subscribed cause I saw you on Instagram playing and it sounded really great! I’m staying because you’re so entertaining! (Your playing is also great!)

[@Puisheen]

Thank you Connor!

[@jeffreyorzell]

“This winter....skank your heart out” hahaha I died

[@romanjones4643]

In addition your insight and expertise, I totally relate to your style of playing

[@mcfontaine]

I got the Daphne Blue one, had a Mastery fitted straight away, thanks to you Mike. It has been my goto guitar from the day I got it. My Classic Player hasn’t been touched since I got it. I’ve never played a better neck. I got a 72 Thinline reissue in the late 80’s and never thought I’d play a better guitar for me. It has a beautiful slim neck and over the years I’ve owed or tried so many others guitars and not found one to match ... then I got “Blue”. I can’t recommend the 60th Anniversary model enough. Obviously I’d always say switch out for a Mastery. Gonna go off and gab a hammer ...

[@surfysonic9847]

Another fun video - thanks! For those who can't get past Pau Ferro, there are KZbin vids out there on using Fiebings Dark Brown Leather Colors Dye on the fretboard. I gave it a go with decent results. Highly recommend double or triple painter's tape on the neck (sides, back) as the dye can bleed through the tape into lacquer-coated necks if you accidently get the dye on the tape. Added bonus for those who like the clay dot look (I wouldn't recommend on block inlays), the dye can give the dots the clay look (ymmv). Before applying, I carefully and lightly scuffed with sandpaper the dots before applying the dye. After a day of letting the dye dry, I applied some Jasco Boiled Linseed Oil to seal/protect the fretboards. End result is a darker, lovely fretboard. You may get some dye on your fingers for a bit. :P

[@jamesmarkham7489]

One day i'll get a jazzmaster. It's gonna be awhile, but one day.

[@jakejones8601]

Mastery bridge spotting at 14:58! I have this same exact JM. Minus the mastery bridge unfortunately.

[@guitarman430]

The vibrato on the traditional 60’s JM is like the American one and has the locking button! Works great and no noise!

[@gmanchefboy]

Thanks for the informative vid. I'm in the process of paying off a new guitar, but when that is done.... Guess for what I'll be shopping?

[@BadChizzle]

Never knew about the Cool playing behind the bridge thing as much as and as well as you do it. Mucho thankero. (New word).

[@guitarman430]

I bought a Japanese made traditional 60’s Jazzmaster. It has a dark Rosewood Neck! Can’t stand the look of Pao Ferro! The Tradditional 60’s Jazzmaster looks and plays great!

[@Jayrawk]

I have been playing offsets since 92 and have owned multiple Jazzmasters, Jaguars, and Mustangs. I have owned a couple 60s Jazzmasters, which I really regret getting rid of. I bought both the Classic Players when those first came out in like 2008. And I bought the Daphne Blue 60th anniversary in 2018. After putting a mastery bridge and replacing the pickups with custom made Seymour Duncan JB and Jazz for Jazzmaster, this has become my favorite Jazzmaster I have ever owned. I actually dig the look of the Pau Farro with the Daphne blue. However, I think the lighter fret color on the black looks a little silly. Anyway, long story short, I totally agree with this dude. Great guitar for a great price.

[@ciclosonico]

what a great video! I'm looking for an affordable JM and came across this video. Thank you for your tips, you got a new subscriber!

[@davidlewis8814]

Really nice noodling brother!

[@Puisheen]

[@johncourage9424]

Gods bless the hammer trick! The floor staff is always excited when I pull out a hammer while working on a guitar lol Keep 'em coming Mike!! Love the rundown on these models, and I just installed a set of Novak pickups due to your videos, so it's working ;)

[@void0094]

9:32 see what happened with the saddle for the g string? My bridge did the same thing all the time.

[@soyburglar77]

Wow, that thing sounds phenomenal! It’s a bit of a relief to see that there are fixes for some of the noise issue. I was a bit surprised at the price when I looked on Reverb, but I guess it’s well-worth it, especially with the bound block inlay neck and all.

[@slayingcube8805]

thanks for working on my instructor's guitar. He's told me about this video twice :) he is very cool and I like the band he's in and stuff. That's all.

[@Puisheen]

Beau is a really cool person, and hey, good for you that he's your teacher! Wow!

[@slayingcube8805]

lucky my dad knew him for so long, he’s pretty dang great.

[@seanzinger]

Why do no other Jazzmaster reviews out there have tones this good?!

[@Nightpants]

Not just jazzmaster videos. His tone and playing is fantastic

[@Aniki82]

WOw that was a really killer intro !! ahaha What a people pleaser :D Thanks a lot ::!!

[@alexhowell-fellows7896]

I absolutely love mine! I got the wonderful blonde one. I definitely struggled a lot with the loose and rattling screws on the bridge slipping and sliding around while I was playing, putting everything out of whack and out of tune. I got frustrated enough that I just had to go with the Mastery bridge too.

[@TelecasterMaster1]

15:00 Thank you for a video of the hammer trick! I needed that. (:

[@justonemorepedal4466]

I have this guitar and I love it. I put a .5 degree shim in the neck pocket and a Staytrem bridge and it is just amazing.

[@ryanwhite5482]

Some day I need to get mine to you too replace that synthetic nut with a real bone nut. Especially now that you're in PA! Happy to hear your thoughts on the same model I own

[@Puisheen]

Caaaaan do!

[@FabianSalomonsson]

I would love to see you review one of the Road Worn Jazzmasters. I really like mine!

[@Puisheen]

I loooove the RW.

[@Artefracture]

Hoping to pick one up soon and put a gold pickguard on it. Fake '59!

[@iownagun]

You’re so good man! Glad you’re here. Wondering if you could give advice on some of your favorite Distortion pedals to use with Jazzmaster pickups. You get some really good sounds in you videos. Great player! Peace!!

[@iownagun]

Need to mention..... I love Pancake!

[@Puisheen]

I like RATs, 250s, the SSBS Fuck OD, pretty much anything but a Tube Screamer

[@uptopmikep7065]

Another great review. Thanks. Perhaps you should have another cup of coffee, hmm. Just teasing. Sooo, what are your favorite JM pups? Actually please share; what is your favorite JM model (with AND without mods)?

[@theplourde]

No shout of “skinny nuts” yet but this guitar is lovely. I’d love one of these. The tone in that intro song was just 😍😍😍

[@Puisheen]

I got one coming for you!

[@tomk1tl39]

I use 'blue Loctite' also, especially on the that Fender bridge on my Squire Jaguar...that stopped the screws from moving and changing the string height after a few days of playing !

[@guitarman430]

I replaced the bridge with a Fender Mustang bridge for 20 dollars. I wrapped the post with black electrical tape and lubricated the bridge saddles and but slits with chapstick! No more Bridge problems!

[@MatheusCruzRocha]

I just found this video because I am looking to buy a used one that a guy made some upgrades. I didn't finish the video yet but you already got a thumbs up and a new subscriber.

[@cjkoegl]

Brother, your playing is so enjoyable to listen to.

[@Puisheen]

Thank you!

[@jordan2833]

What a gorgeous guitar... im a sucker for a matching headstock and a bound neck/block inlays!!!!!!

[@mattcostabile4406]

!!! someone is selling one of these near me in “blonde” at a surprisingly reasonable price… but didn’t know if they were worth looking at. i’ll have to take notes for this video!

[@Puisheen]

loooove them even tho a blond matched headstock is a little strange

[@ebones7125]

So what models DO you recommend? Like top 5 under $4k Jazzmasters. Also do you know which jazzmasters have the slimmest necks?

[@notplaying2379]

I have one of these in fiesta red. I have a staytrem bridge and vibrato arm fitted. I prefer the pau ferro to rosewood, the grain is gorgeous once conditioned.

[@Puisheen]

Love the Fiesta Red

[@RayyanKesnan]

This sounds beautiful! And your playing is made for offsets you have a way of bringing out the best in them. For me the MIM Jazzmasters and "higher" models are all desirable. Any plans to review the Vintera soon? I'd really love to hear your thoughts on that one.

[@jrockkai]

Thanks for now making what I thought was an obvious choice for me (American Ultra JM) even tougher. I've been trying to get a BnB Jazzmaster ever since I bought my second JM with a chinese "Big Head" neck on it. Great video, and now to scour the internet D: Marshall cleans is what I love the most! I use my JM with a JCM 2000 and its my go to sound. Keep the vids coming! Always enjoyable to see a new vid from you about my favorite guitar!

[@Puisheen]

I used to have a 2000 DSL head and I miss it so much. Gonna try and buy another soon

[@jrockkai]

@@Puisheen It was my 2nd marshall but the 1st one to change my mind about Marshall tone. That clean tone is to die fore and the upper mid sparkle of the gain in general makes chords ring out with harmonic resonance. Its still my favorite amp so far. I just wish the effects loop worked properly hah.

[@isaiahcoles3274]

Ska defines who I am as a person, and I will NEVER turn my back on Ska!!!

[@Labyrinth1010]

Well Mike, now I’m torn. I’ve owned this guitar since last summer. Upgraded the bridge and trem to Mastery. The pickups to Novak JM-90 and JM-180 (haven’t installed the tap yet, though). But after acquiring an AVRI 62, I realized I love a 7.25” neck and ordered another one for this guitar. Just installed it a few days ago in fact, and I love it. Was going to post the old neck on Reverb today and then...you post this. I’m an absolute sucker for matching headstocks and watching you play this guitar reminds me how nice it looks. Decisions, decisions!

[@Puisheen]

Argh sorry to have possibly complicated this! But hey, my preferences align a bit more with yours so I'd probably end up sticking with what works best for me!

[@Labyrinth1010]

@@Puisheen yep, the neck goes. I’ll miss the headstock! The rosewood board on my AVRI is so deep and rich, too. Really beautiful.

[@MaladroitFilms]

Is it normal for a Mastery bridge to be rocking back and forth like that at 14:58?

[@Puisheen]

Good eye! No, when I first got it the post screws weren't tightened down so it wobbled wildly. I took care of that quickly

[@thepiratelol]

Great Video... Is the first Song any Song I can listen on Spotify? Love the chords, cant get them out of my head xD

[@Puisheen]

I don't have Spotify but you should definitely buy Slacktone records. Dave Wronski is a legend

[@notplaying2379]

I had another Jazzmaster with Seymour Duncan Vintage pickups fitted, on paper the Duncan pickups were higher output than the pickups in my 60th Anniversary JM. In reality, both sets of pickups sounded tonally very similar, apart from the 6k Fender pickups being perceptibly louder than the Duncan 8k pickups.

[@BrandonSorianoMusic]

Really killer playing in this video!!

[@alwaldron7776]

Great playing great review of the axe I love the most!! FAB Virgil

[@cj5939]

Any plans on covering the G&L Doheny (USA or Tribute) or the new Squier Contemporary Jaguar HH?

[@RaiynStorm]

I'd been curious about those myself.

[@Puisheen]

No plans for those. Doheny's are fine, but totally unappealing to me. If I wanted a Strat style trem, I'd get a Strat

[@RaiynStorm]

@@Puisheen That's disappointing. I think an honest comparison between the two by someone who knows how to setup a JM properly might be interesting. I bought a Tribute prior to my introduction to you in the Am Pro II video you did with Ryan over @ 60 Cycle Hum in small part because he covered it in one of his NAMM videos. Prior to that video, (like a good number of people) the JM bridge & vibrato wasn't something I wanted to deal with. Offsets are cool regardless of how they wiggle their stick

[@Puisheen]

@@RaiynStorm Sorry to disappoint, but I just don't want to pretend to be interested in something that holds zero appeal to me.

[@cj5939]

@@Puisheen Nobody is asking you to pretend. An honest comparison would be nice. The other reviews are coming from people who are either trying to sell a guitar or know jack doody poo about how to get a Jazzer running smoothly.

[@MrDJDanny29]

Indian ink for the fretboard, Gibson have been using it for years nuff said

[@slysendice]

I've got one of these in Daphne Blue! Loved it, but I did also get some mods done to address literally every issue you mentioned in this video hahaha. I installed an AVRI trem and an American Pro bridge (the American Pro bridge is the 9.5" radius mustang-style one, supposedly Fender was given a Staytrem bridge to copy for the Johnny Marr Jag and they put the resulting bridge on the American Pro Jags and Jazzmasters) I got a Duncan Quarter Pound bridge & Antiquity II neck installed, and had the whole thing shielded. I did like the original pickups quite a bit, so I had them put into my Squier Classic Vibe JM. Now I have the Classic Vibe for more vintage Jazzmaster tones, and the Anniversary one to get a more powerful, modern sound. The guitar was already an 8/10 for me when I originally got it and with the mods it is SO FANTASTIC

[@jbourke33]

Did you have to drill the guitar for that bridge swap? Considering the same for the narrower string spacing!

[@slysendice]

@@jbourke33 it dropped right in with no drilling required. 10/10 would recommend, the American pro is the perfect choice of bridge for these guitars!

[@jbourke33]

@@slysendice Thank you so much for the reply! Just ordered the bridge and am so relieved it seems like something I can do myself.

[@sergioflores3270]

This model replaced my Squier classic vibe. Has a Rothstein loaded pickguard with Curtis Novak JM-Fat/JM-V, based on your recommendation. Sounds amazing. Mastery bridge is next. Hope there's a tutorial on how to do a thimble swap soon.

[@KevinNeil87]

How bout that matching black headstock!!! Great review Mike. Have you seen the new MIJ Heritage 60s JM? I picked one up and am loving it. Would love to get your thoughts in a future video.

[@TheUnknownReject]

I have this one in blue, I love it, frets kinda sharp though

[@migz2273]

Not sure if I missed it, but does the Mastery bridge just drop in on these?

[@Puisheen]

Yep!

[@jav1159]

Thnk you for your reviews, I found the same guitar for $1000 and I jumped on it right away. The previous owner had already changed the bridge. I just need to fix the vibrato. Where is your shop? I need a set up and would love to send it to you. I also have a Jaguar that needs a set up and a new bridge. thanks Adam

[@essayryan2024]

what is that incredible effect you use around the 19:58 mark?

[@lawrencevaughan5373]

I had one in Daphne blue and LOVED it. But the neck had a fault, fender couldn’t repair it due to Covid. So gave me a replacement, but different model. I didn’t like it as much. I’d love to have that guitar back.

[@christophernoia5197]

I wanted either a black or blue one when they came. I should have pulled the trigger before they sold out.

[@franks.8338]

The hit with the hammer .... man ... wow ... so cool 👍🏻😁

[@ciggy_]

If i had the money at the time i would have gotten one of these in a heartbeat, imagine this with an anodized gold guard!

[@8bitrevolution]

I love your playing in the opening part of this video. What kind of chord shapes are you playing around 30 seconds in?

[@Puisheen]

Honestly I have no idea what they're called!

[@8bitrevolution]

@@Puisheen Ah man, that's too bad. You should do some instructional videos!

[@davidlee2790]

Great review as ever! I have a 60th Anniversary JM but it’s the triple. Quite a different beast (apart from the obvious 3 PUs). US made and equipped, nitro finish, rosewood board. Quite a vintage feel neck, decent bridge and vibrato tho I Staytrem’d it out with bridge and arm (being in the U.K.). Despite being both an offset and Gretsch fanatic it took me a while to warm to it. But it all happened when I raised the pickup heights a bit! I’d love to see what you make of one of these!

[@Puisheen]

I'd love to play one again!

[@renmad0078]

I think it's much better to change this bridge without the need of the lookit glue. Just bye a mustang brigde it cost only 25 to 30 and also buy a buz stop it will increase the angle the bridge behind it and with all this it makes no noise at all and stay stable always and do nit afect at all the sustain and the sound. Nice review 👍😉

[@matt_ess153]

LOVE the sizzle on the opening riff. Is that a combination of the Zvex Factory Fuzz and F#ck OD? Thank you for another video!!

[@Puisheen]

Fuck OD and the Keeley Loomer!

[@roymontero4066]

Binding looks sick!

[@artneue]

Good review. Like my exact same JM, they did a bad job with the electronics however. They forgot to ground wire the pickups so had to do it myself. Put a mastery bridge on it.

[@Puisheen]

I'm sorry to report that I have seen that on just about every new model Fender I've worked on! One in maybe ten or fifteen seems to be either missing a ground or it's not secured.

[@artneue]

Interesting to hear. However the tremolo arm i secure on mine, maybe they did something to it in the store :)

[@kirinomorales9870]

tasty playing at the start!!!!

[@averylangs]

So strange to me how pau ferro used to be a higher-class and more expensive material just a couple years ago- and now it's more common than rosewood on modern fenders

[@successfulerror]

this playing gets me going everytime!

[@TheDeedeeFiles]

Great playing. Happy Friday

[@Puisheen]

Thank you!

[@jhowellkc]

Mike, do you have a setup guide video for the standard vibrato? That would be rad.

[@Puisheen]

I plan on doing that at some point!

[@隠れた]

I wanted a strat but wow that fiesta red is looking nice