The Nicest Bass I've Ever Played | Fender Mark Hoppus Jaguar

[@helluvakhai]

i am genuinely happy for a stranger online!

[@TOMBUCK2]

Hey that's the magic of the internet 😁

[@BonElisan]

Very cool! Your excitement and joy for this bass is contagious! So glad you're enjoying it!

[@TOMBUCK2]

Thanks Bon! I was expecting to like it, but not this much! It's soooooo nice 🤯

[@scotteepunk]

The color of the Mark Hoppus bass is Sea Foam Green. It's not Surf Green. BTW, this is a killer review of the bass.

[@Bazan14]

To be fair, I have it, and it's closer to my Daphne blue jazz bass than to my sea foam green Mark Ramsey bass.

[@R.I.PDanny]

I got one like 2 weeks ago. Same color. Blown away with nice it feels and sounds! So happy with it! Glad you like yours too!

[@TOMBUCK2]

It's been so much fun to play! The quality is every bit as good or even better than the American one too.

[@ramsay2234]

Just found your channel and after 10mins, I had to subscribe. Your genuine joy at getting this bass made me smile, very happy for you! I also love surf and sea foam green basses. 😊

[@TOMBUCK2]

Wow thanks! This is really awesome to hear. I can't tell you how much fun this bass has been to play.

[@homestudioacademy]

Congrats Tom! 🎉 Very well deserved. Both beautiful bass guitars! Not gonna lie though, the surf blue P bass still the coolest one I’ve seen. Thanks for all the amazing content and for helping the audio community. Hope you win the Rode giveaway

[@TOMBUCK2]

Really appreciate that!! And yeah, there's always plenty of love for a good p bass 😎

[@HammerAndSickled]

Dude I know that feeling so well of “I have the perfect thing, why would I ever need another thing?” and then you start seeing other things that look REALLY cool 😅 One thing I took to heart and I taught to a lot of students was: the best instrument is the one that gets you EXCITED to play it. Even a technically perfect machine that you loathe playing isn’t at all useful, and a real piece of junk can be worth a fortune if it’s exactly what you’re looking for! And I believe that 100%. All of this is to say, it’s FUN to buy gear and new stuff makes you excited to play and that’s the most valuable part!!! Also you definitely have a “type” lol! The seafoam green to light blue color spectrum is so nice, definitely making me envious!

[@TOMBUCK2]

Haha oh man, it never ends! 😅 You're 100% right about the excitement part. That really matters! Even on my main channel I talk about mics a lot and people sometimes give me a hard time for talking about a microphones design/appearance, but it's exactly like you said: if something makes you excited then you'll want to use it more!

[@TheRoadtoHealth]

​@TOMBUCK2 So true, I love old style mics.

[@djprofessx]

It’s officially listed as “Sea Foam Green” by Fender, but that finish has always fluctuated slightly with different interpretations. I do love this particular shade of Sea Foam, though. I own this one myself and it looks great in person and through photography / film. Very happy you got one for yourself to enjoy! Keep rockin’, Tom. I love your collection and agree with your taste in maple necks!

[@TOMBUCK2]

Oh shoot you're right! I totally had a brain fart and it IS Seafoam Green. But...it's still VERY different from my Seafoam Green Tele 🤔

[@punkish_dad]

The joy it brings you is evident! That’s fantastic. I bought one in the same color and can’t put it down. Enjoy!

[@TOMBUCK2]

I’ve been playing it every day and it’s just so much fun. Definitely rebuilding some calluses here 😁

[@p0werp0pster]

I was today years old when I learned Travis Barker was in the Aquabats. I guess this really comes full circle for you.

[@TOMBUCK2]

Haha right? A few years ago I actually got to see him sit in as drummer for The Aquabats during a show and it was pretty amazing. If you listen to "The Fury..." album that's him on drums at 19 years old and he's phenomenal.

[@kevincollins8620]

​@@TOMBUCK2im glad you're helping spread this info cause Barker wed quite potent already then and some of us older Punkers were totally around for it. Hell some of us still STILL love Raynors work on Dude Ranch. In fact Its my fave blink album... 2nd would have to be the first self titled... followed by enima. I love the aquabats poster back there.

[@blooter6360]

Today years old

[@TheRoadtoHealth]

Very nice. I haven't learned my guitar yet but love the sound of bass and already dreaming of learning.

[@baddayFlo]

I just found your Channel, love everything about this video. It made my day. Thanks for that 😊

[@TOMBUCK2]

Aww that’s awesome! Really happy to hear that 🙏

[@drewsmyser7065]

Mark opting to move the pickups a touch closer to the neck really gives it a subtle but great tonal difference. Still classic P-bass, but just different enough to be associated with him almost instantly for those who are very familiar with Blink's catalog

[@TOMBUCK2]

Yeah, I love it! Been switching back and forth between my two and this one instantly nailed that “Blink Sound” 😎

[@MrElephantshell]

Only have 1 comment to make. Your wife's Coachella Firebirds sweatshirt is 🔥🔥🔥 Subbed on principle!

[@TOMBUCK2]

YES! Let's go Firebirds 🐦‍🔥

[@ULTIMATEhouseTV]

such an awesome unboxing video, it looks so cool! i really want this bass but i dont even play bass (yet!) - i just bought a Squier Affinity Active Jazz Bass for christmas as my starter bass. one day ill start collecting these limited editions!! for now ill live vicariously through your youtube videos

[@TOMBUCK2]

Oh that's an awesome bass to learn on! It's absolutely wild how good budget instruments have gotten in the past 10-20 years. Hope you have a ton of fun with it! If you haven't already, definitely check out the BassBuzz channel. Josh is an awesome teacher and also has a really incredible beginner course.

[@ULTIMATEhouseTV]

@@TOMBUCK2 thanks for the tip! definitely will check out bassbuzz once my bass comes in!

[@wriglarzzz]

The fact that you played Shes Kerosene by The Interrupters on a Hoppus bass makes me very happy

[@TOMBUCK2]

The fact that you caught that makes me very happy 😁

[@trashcat1031]

Best wife ever. 👏🤘I’m new to your channel and love your room, especially The Aquabats stuff in the background.

[@TOMBUCK2]

Hey thanks! And yeah, I’m very glad I don’t have to hide or downplay purchases like this. 😬

[@davidcaine5046]

I bought this bass too ! I have the Tom Delonge signature Fender strat in surf green and it needed a friend! Haha ! I loved that u played The Interrupters! Glad you like the bass !

[@TOMBUCK2]

It's been such a fun bass to play! I've found that dialing the knob back to about 80% gives a really similar tone to my P Bass for things like Interrupters/Rancid, and then cranking it gives a great Blink/pop punk sound.

[@mixministermike]

I have the miami blue p-bass like you, and I'm getting the Hoppus Jag tomorrow. Excellent video! Your color preferences (blue + Seafoam types) match the Seattle Kraken hockey team btw!

[@TOMBUCK2]

My cheapo SX bass is the EXACT right shade of Kraken "Ice Blue" 😁 I have a hoodie in that color and the bass pretty much becomes invisible when wearing it. You have excellent tastes in gear and teams. Hopefully you're loving the Jaguar! I've been playing mine pretty much every day since getting it and it's absolutely fantastic.

[@Cannibal_Actual]

I love to watch people be legit happy about their purchases, I want one of these bad but I also want a mercury colored American pro.

[@TOMBUCK2]

Oh yeah, that Mercury is an awesome finish!

[@sethbrown8912]

Hoppus is a great player. I prefer Precision necks so it seems like the original signature model would be more to my personal taste. That blue Pbass you have is just about the coolest I have ever seen. So unique! And I've been looking at basses for YEARS! You have a new subscriber here. Your wife is just lovely and you are so fortunate to have a supportive housemate! My wife is also supportive. God bless them both!

[@TOMBUCK2]

Hey thanks for the kind words, I passed them along to Heather too! Going back and forth between the two necks has been fun. I love the beefiness of the p bass but also love the slimness of the Jaguar. I don't think I prefer one or the other, they're each just a joy to use. Currently attempting to learn the bassline for Feeling This, which is significantly more complicated than I expected, but a lot of fun.

[@justind6381]

Great vid! Don’t forget the pickups aren’t technically “reversed” the bridge pickup is actually brought up closer to the neck. So they appear inverted, but actually the EA pickup is in the exact same location and the DG pickup is brought above it and closer to the neck. This also contributes significantly to the change in sound! You can tell if you look at a player jag and compare the pickup locations. This Hoppus bass is fantastic and I’ve been playing mine nonstop, the tone is excellent!

[@bassplyr13]

FALSE. The EA pickup is slightly, and I mean slightly, closer to the bridge when compared to the traditional position.

[@TOMBUCK2]

Ooh thanks for that bit of extra info!

[@emsalsalik]

I like your storytelling style very sincerely explaining

[@TOMBUCK2]

Thank you! That means a lot to hear.

[@daleonov]

It's gorgeous! Both of them are.

[@TOMBUCK2]

Thank you! I honestly can't believe there here to just play any time 🤯

[@daleonov]

@TOMBUCK2 I know this feeling haha!

[@SonicSega0964]

Super cool guy. Very down to earth vibe. Very well spoken! I got a daphne blue hoppus signature for my graduation in 2021 and its my prize possesion and what I record on. Cheers you've earned a sub

[@TOMBUCK2]

That's such a cool gift! Thanks for the kind words 🙏

[@Diijkstra]

Great unboxing, I remember when I bought my first expensive guitar.

[@jaredleon3778]

love it! more music/instruments videos please!

[@TOMBUCK2]

I want to do a big overview of all the guitars and basses! I think it'd be really fun.

[@PatrickBoberg]

This was crazy fun and dangerous. You're inspiring a bunch of gear hungry fools out here to buy new instruments. I love new camera gear, but nothing is the same as playing a new guitar for the first three months or so. Enjoy it man.

[@TOMBUCK2]

Oh man, I REALLY thought I was done. I didn't think I wanted any other instruments...and then they went and pulled me back in.

[@p0werp0pster]

Scored a crazy Black Friday deal on this. Tom, my wife (also Heather) is not very happy with you right now, but she assures me she'll get over it.

[@TOMBUCK2]

Oh nice! I'm jealous of the discount!! And say sorry to Heather for me.

[@kerposo]

Fender has been saving the miami blue for their high end instruments. It's a gorgeous color!

[@TOMBUCK2]

It’s so nice! Tough to photograph but gorgeous in person.

[@MaisieSqueak]

A beautiful rainbow of guitars on the wall. 😘

[@TOMBUCK2]

I get genuinely thrilled every time I see it 🥹

[@klinkster19]

Absolutely love your approach with this bass content. Makes me want to get one! Any plans to do blink covers with this one? I got a few on my channel I think you would like!

[@TOMBUCK2]

Oh awesome! I've actually seen some of your covers before and they're great! I've never thought of doing my own...but that could actually be super fun. 😬

[@scottpitner4298]

I really like how yellow the neck wood looks and that pick guard is great. I have an active bass so this one’s simplicity is nice. Bet it feels perfect

[@TOMBUCK2]

It really does! I’ve never used an active bass myself, but they seem pretty fun. 😎

[@AllAboutBasses]

Subscribing! Great unboxing video. Love those surf green/seamfoam green instruments, they look great. Is this one a 32" or 34" scale?

[@TOMBUCK2]

It's a 34" scale. Really glad you liked the video!

[@donbullock-techihound]

Congratulations! Enjoy. 😃👍🏻

[@TOMBUCK2]

It's been a VERY fun day.

[@Randomjackass135]

Journey to the End of the East Bay, what a beautiful piece of music. Prob my fave Rancid song

[@TOMBUCK2]

So good! One of my favorite songs to warm up with since you get some fun timings and nots on all 4 strings.

[@MisArTech_gr]

Nice! Habe fun with it 👌

[@christopherstorrier5560]

Nice, i have a black Jaguar PJ with matching headstock & Ebony ferboard, i fitted 1/4" polepiece Epic Custom pickups, both 9.99K & fitted a brass nut & brass Guykar 3 groove Fender style saddles, i fully sheilded & overhauled the wiring with vintage push back cloth hook up wire, new 250K Linear CTS 8% tolerance pots all round & i rebuilt the Greasebucket tone set up using 5% hifi grade polypropylene caps & a 1% 4K7 resistor, fitted a True Tone jacksocket, mono but 200% more contact, real Kluson Bakelite Jazz control knobs & finally a new scratchplate from Gig Ink, i wanted a PJ Jaguar for many years & put the P pickup A & D half on the neck side like Marks, i am 61 so soz Mark i wanted a reverse P pickup many years ago...back in '77 when a young Punk Rocker...that is a very nice reverse Precision Jaguar..i like it, i'm lucky , got 2 Fender bass's with matching headstocks, my Jaguar PJ & a 75th Anniversary Jazz in anniversary silver/gold with silver decals/fonts....nice... i like that green....

[@j.frankparnell.radiation]

If it’s in the car, it freezes in MN. If you open it up before a half hour the gloss finish on the bass cracks all over the black/red/blue/colored paint. It’s fine, my friends is perfect after he did that 40 years ago. We always set the guitars in cases for 30 minutes during the winter (I moved to FL just now, don’t have to deal with that). Also being on the truck can f’ with the temperature.

[@TOMBUCK2]

This is interesting. Where I live it's either always "warm" or "hot" so crazy to hear about different fluctuations in places with actual seasons.

[@mossy723]

True for the old nitro cellulose thin finishes, not for the thicker poly finishes.

[@IceBreakBottle]

You two seem like a super cool couple!

[@TOMBUCK2]

Haha, thank you! I can definitely say Heather is very cool 😁

[@MikeMena]

Dude! Did you happen to see that tv episode on MTV, not sure context, but they had a guy that showed you how to play blink 182 and songs like “my own worst enemy”… all the best/horrible 90s songs! I just remember it was the first time I saw a guy play bass with a pick lol I was like, wow that sounds HEAVY! Lol

[@TOMBUCK2]

I didn’t, but dang I would LOVE to see that!

[@ilskanondskan182]

Love how you snuck in roots radicals

[@TOMBUCK2]

I'm glad I could play it in a way that was at least recognizable 😅

[@yuketu]

omg.. now I want to buy one...

[@SOADGOD]

I was happy to get the Pink one he did on his site that there was only 300 made of. I want to try that one because I saw the neck profile is thinner and such. So i would love to feel it.

[@TOMBUCK2]

Those pink ones really looked amazing! I didn’t realize there were only 300 of them- glad you got one!

[@SOADGOD]

@@TOMBUCK2 I have a short play video with it on the channel, It was a short video for a friend but left it up in cases like this!

[@christopherbrandel7901]

Bummer about the case! I remember Fender used to make "universal" cutouts - I own the AM Pro II in Miami blue as well and surprisingly haven't tried to fit my jag in there. Good to know! She sounds great though!

[@TOMBUCK2]

Yeah, I definitely understand the value of universal cases now!

[@geirsvendsen8025]

Thanks for a great review. What is the neck like? Does it have rounded edges or does it have sharper edges like the Fender player jazz.

[@TOMBUCK2]

I LOVE the neck! I believer it is just a standard Jazz neck, so the edges feel pretty much the same/sharp as my P bass even though the neck is slimmer.

[@WalkinHorror]

Thanks for the demo! It sounds pretty much like the Take Off Your Pants-era bass tone to me, pretty wild you got the tone straight from the box! A little note on your left hand technique: I see a lot of wasteful movement in your fingers, to the point that they sometimes point forward. This looks unhealthy and you might hurt yourself if you play like this for extended sessions! My advise would be to slllooooww things down and take a moment to mindfully fret some notes, making sure your hand moves as efficiently as possible. Beside health benefits, this will improve your tone (particularly on those ska tunes) and allow you to play faster :)

[@TOMBUCK2]

Thanks for the tips! Unfortunately poor technique has been pretty baked in over the past 20+ years of guitar so I don’t know if it’s possible to rework that muscle memory? Probably worth a try!

[@WalkinHorror]

@@TOMBUCK2 Worth a try if you ask me! They're two different instruments after all ;)

[@sunnyheadcase]

Shout out for the Coachella Valley Firebirds sweater!

[@TOMBUCK2]

Let's go Firebirds! 👏👏 👏👏👏

[@TheRoadtoHealth]

I'm looking forward to see where it ends up on the wall.

[@TOMBUCK2]

I'm honestly panicking about that 😅

[@speakoid]

Which online courses did you take and which would you recommend?

[@TOMBUCK2]

I took “Beginner to Badass” from Josh at Bass Buzz twice (took a few months each time) and it’s the absolute best. He’s such a good teacher. I also signed up for Ultimate Guitar, which isn’t really like a traditional course but still super helpful. And then lots and lots of KZbin videos. Bass Buzz and Talking Bass are my favorites, but Matt Freeman from Rancid started his own channel too and it’s really helpful.

[@stevenbaca587]

I have the same american 2 bass in dark night. I added quater pounder pickups with ernie ball cobalt strings. It is perfect now.

[@TOMBUCK2]

The Dark Night color is so awesome. 😎

[@keyvoshell2264]

Awesome bass! Are you able to get a case for it?

[@TOMBUCK2]

There are cases for it, but they either need to be a “universal” fit or Jaguar specific.

[@hanstollo]

It’s kinda crazy but I’ve been eyeing both of these basses for a while now. The pbass is on sale for around $1485 w/hardshell case I know they’re completely different but if you could only choose one, which would you keep ? I’m kinda thinking although I love the look and the sound of Mark’s bass the pbass might be more versatile. What do you think? Awesome review, thank you!

[@TOMBUCK2]

Seriously the P Bass is that price?! That makes it a very tough decision! The P Bass is definitely more versatile (no surprise there!). But the Jaguar is REALLY fun to play and makes it super easy to get that pop-punk sound (again, probably no surprise there). The quality is where I'm torn. The Jaguar's quality is easily equal to the American P Bass, with better electronics. At full retail price, I think I would actually lean towards the Jaguar, but if the P Bass really is that much cheaper now, then it might be the way to go because of its added versatility. But if you're like me then half of it is just an emotional decision 😬 Logic goes out the window when you're just thinking about which one you'd be more excited to pick up and play every day (I couldn't choose and ended up with both...)

[@p0werp0pster]

A big reason Sweetwater says that about letting it acclimate for 24 hours is particularly important in the winter where the guitar can be subjected to very low temperatures say, in indiana, then warmer temperatures in SoCal and the big danger is finish checking.

[@TOMBUCK2]

Yeah, that totally makes sense, especially if a guitar has a nitro finish. What a bummer that would be!

[@p0werp0pster]

@@TOMBUCK2 Sadly, I've watched in horror as it happened once.

[@seanverso6712]

Great for 3 pieces bands

[@DriveWithDray]

great video! it was never supposed to be surf green!

[@TOMBUCK2]

I mixed up Surf and Seafoam, but it still looks different from traditional Seafoam (I prefer this one for sure, but it’s just different)

[@levyprincipal202]

Nice Bass, who do you play with or what kind of music do you like playing?

[@TOMBUCK2]

I absolutely love pop punk/ska punk mostly. I am very much a bedroom musician, so usually just me by myself 😁

[@HALLOWEENSLASHER]

I have one too. I have the old version too. It's lovely but not worth the money honestly. The tones you can get from an active musicman sub for £350 is the best/closest hoppus sound I've found. Looks 10/10 though I'm happy with it.

[@TOMBUCK2]

The joy it brings is absolutely worth it to me!

[@HALLOWEENSLASHER]

Can't put a price on that 👍​@@TOMBUCK2

[@ia5662]

is is Surf Green or Sea Foam Green? They are definitely different - I love Sea Foam Green and the Mark color is so superior! Great bass

[@TOMBUCK2]

It's listed as "Surf Green" but yeah, it seems to be a very unique shade.

[@jjerkamillo]

According to a reliable luthier, weather acclimation only matters when you're going from extremes. So if it's -30° outside or 120° then ok, let it sit, if it came from a 70° location to a 75° location then just open the damn thing 😂

[@TOMBUCK2]

I do live in the desert, so in summertime if could go from like a 60 to 120 degree climate, but I don't think it was too crazy this year. Plus it sits at the FedEx center for a day or so before getting delivered, so I don't know if that helps things acclimate? It's definitely and interesting thing to think about!

[@andresaries2850]

Its sad that i never get to Buy such things, i did not have the money when the Old signature models came and i still dont have the money for this one. u_u the nicest basses i own are limited edition Squiers and my self modified Squier Jazz Basses with PJ- Configuration Seymour Duncans and Gotoh bridges. :) why did i even botter going a University for? lol I wish you lots of Fun with your basses they luck so amazing!!!

[@TOMBUCK2]

Thank you! I definitely didn’t have the funds when the original signatures were out and have always regretted it. I like this one even more, so definitely didn’t want to miss out again!

[@AudioHotline]

That is a gorgeous bass! That pearl pick guard with that surf green(ish) color is soooo pretty!! Personally, I prefer the color of the Hoppus bass a bit more than the others, just my personal opinion!

[@TOMBUCK2]

It's REEEEAAAALLLLYYY nice. Way easier to capture on camera too- Miami Blue is gorgeous but I swear you can really only see it's True Colors™️ in person.

[@seanverso6712]

The tom.starcasters great too

[@TOMBUCK2]

Yes! Those look amazing!

[@seanverso6712]

​@TOMBUCK2 also got the strats too the reissue and one from.2001

[@seanverso6712]

This comes in march for me in Australia

[@billyjay1]

🔥🔥🎸

[@brokedownsuperman]

It's an illustrious Sea Foam Green

[@chrisw443]

wow you can really play

[@TOMBUCK2]

Thank you! I’m always nervous to play in front of anyone 😬

[@lancedonati]

This was cute as heck.

[@geoffreycarter3981]

I think the 0% interest financing on places like Sweetwater is amazing, but also can be dangerous. My advice, NEVER layer these promotional offers haha do ONE AT A TIME.

[@TOMBUCK2]

Absolutely! I usually NEVER do financing, especially for "want" items like this, but...sometimes you gotta treat yourself

[@breakingblackmagic7617]

my sister bought the fender Mike Dirnt (green day) bass player... the black with white pickguard... loved the old school fender vibe with the OG head stock, its a P bass but its NOT the body is different p bass pickup set up but the body is like a jazz bass..or *Orignal style P bass , loved it , my sister lived in the san fran bay for a couple of years... NEVER PLAYED IT... so i said 'hey ill buy it, i love playing bass i got a couple myself, rick and other;s , loved the look and i wanted a P bass.....so i send her the money , send her a hard case to ship it to me..... WELL I GUESS SHE NEVER CHANGED THE STRINGS, LOOSENED THE STRINGS, NEVER TOUCHED THE ROD, which is a 1 side rod.... so IT DESTORYED THE NECK... so i told her , hey i know u dont know anything about guitars and stuff and bought it cause whatever... but u gotta give me my money back... i knew the neck was done for but i took it to a buddys , and he said i just need a replacement neck (*500), already had 100$ on case, 75$ on shipping and 400$ on the bass......so i told her hey, i just want the money back for the price of the bass since its unplayable, like the action is an inch off the fret board....its nuts...so says "TAKE ME TO COURT" my own family dude.....so i guess i have a parts bass or a WALL HANGER.... i hate people .

[@TOMBUCK2]

Oh man, what a bummer! I know Mike is coming out with a new signature model, but that original one was really cool. I guess it could be a cool decoration? But aboslute shame it didn't get to be played and enjoyed more.

[@xmisterblackhatx]

That headstock is so sexy

[@TOMBUCK2]

I love it. Never had a matching one before!

[@bigjohnson7415]

I'd rather have a P-bass in Heather's hair color!😘😜

[@TOMBUCK2]

That'd be awesome 😁

[@Mr.Monster1313]

I like it..but waayyy too much $$$

[@TOMBUCK2]

FWIW the quality is equal or better than my American P bass which was significantly more expensive.

[@mbrighton1802]

turquoise. pretty