The Ultimate Jazzmaster!? 2023 Black Bobbin!

[@nicholaschavira1743]

Shelby's customer service is unmatched! I had the best experience working with him on my squier jazzmaster upgrades. I got a mastery from him, his wiring kit, and the black bobbin pickups. Kindest guy, superb jazzmaster knowledge, and he was great at following up to make sure my product was functioning well for me. I can't recommend supporting his business enough cause he will ultimately support you haha. Love this review and your playing is great!

[@boringgearreviews]

Thanks so much! I appreciate that. Yes! You’re totally right. He’s really awesome and his work & service are truly outstanding. Congrats on your Super Squier!

[@jesperbc]

I hate that you nailed describing the sound of a Strat so precisely, and it has taken me years to find the right words to describe why I sold my US Standard Strat. 😂 Don't miss it though.

[@boringgearreviews]

Hahahah! Dude, I hear you. Had the same experience with my 96 MIJ Strat. Played well but one day it hit me like a giant plastic beach ball on a windy day. 🤣

[@robertfields1964]

@@boringgearreviews I realize my 1980 CAR USA Strat with matching (too small) headstock is the new underdog. Nothing plastic about it, although it never beat my 1960 Jazzmaster. Which I had to sell, by the way 🙃

[@richarde3378]

Great review. Beautiful guitar! Thanks! :)

[@boringgearreviews]

Thanks for the kind words and support. Black Bobbin does great work.

[@ediththeband]

Your riffs man... and that jazzmaster is something to behold.

[@boringgearreviews]

Thanks so much, dude. Totally agree, it’s a hell of a thing.

[@JP-jy7sk]

So damn awesome! Thanks for the killer playing.

[@boringgearreviews]

Very kind of you. Thanks so much!

[@moose1689]

Amazing tones 🤯

[@boringgearreviews]

Thank you! It’s an incredible guitar!

[@jessejacobs3792]

I love this guitar

[@boringgearreviews]

Thanks! Definitely a cool guitar.

[@ddqd123]

I own a Black Bobbin JM and couldn't be happier. They're incredible guitars on their own, but with Shelby's expert setup and his customer service makes them even better. Always hard to put into words what a guitar is like over the internet but f you've ever been lucky enough to play a truly great vintage guitar - one that sounds great, feels great, and plays great - you get the same "it" factor with these. It's a player's instrument. Not cheap but worth every penny.

[@boringgearreviews]

That’s really awesome. Well put! I completely agree. Thanks so much for watching.

[@marcus_mods]

Excellent demo, per usual! And what a mindblowingly cool guitar...

[@boringgearreviews]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that so much. Agreed. It’s bananas.

[@jasoniversen7124]

I've bought a few things from Black Bobbin and they are great. If they have what I'm looking for I'll buy from them everytime

[@boringgearreviews]

I couldn’t agree more!

[@perro_8688]

0:32 riff!

[@boringgearreviews]

☺️🙌

[@perro_8688]

@@boringgearreviews do you have a band?

[@boringgearreviews]

@@perro_8688 I release music as Grey House. There’s a link in the description of the video if you’re interested in checking it out. Thanks!

[@derrickdavila_art]

Fantastic demo! I once had a JM, but traded it for for a 50’s style strat because it had some wiring issues years ago. I played the most shows with it so there’s some attachment but I’ve always felt it was kinda wimpy compared to a Tele which is now my go to. However I love that JM sound and think you’ve convinced me to try another one someday. Congrats on the rad guitar and experience!

[@boringgearreviews]

Thanks so much! I appreciate that. I think you’ve for sure made the right choice with your Tele. They’re so amazing. I hope you find a JM you love one day.

[@HumanoidFX]

Very nice ❤

[@boringgearreviews]

Thanks, man! 🙌

[@BeesWaxMinder]

SUBBED! (I wouldn't change anything about it however if you really are going to modify the rhythm circuit may I suggest changing the tone wheels to BASS and TREBLE? I have done this on two of mine One of them affects only the next pick up and on the other it's global but I've also replaced the tone knob, on that one, with a four-way selector to allow series of both pick ups as well as parallel and replaced the selector switch with the kill button I love these mods but as I say, I would leave yours well alone!

[@boringgearreviews]

Thanks so much for the sub! I really appreciate it! Thanks for the suggestions about the rhythm circuit too. I’ll look into that too!

[@ChrisDoes_Things]

Do happen to have a video going over your recording setup? I find when I start running a ton of gain, especially fuzz, in front of a plugin it’s so ugly sounding. Yours always sounds incredible so I’m curious about your signal flow.

[@boringgearreviews]

Thanks so much! I don’t have a video on it but maybe I can put something together some point soon. My chain is Guitar > Pedalboard > UAD Apollo x6 > Softube JMP 2203 plugin. I run the amp plugin completely clean and make sure the signal isn’t clipping going in or coming out. I do a tiny bit of eq because of digital distortion and KZbin compression, cutting below 50hz and above 16k. Sometimes a small mid cut because of the telephone frequency that shows up on direct recording. That’s basically it. With amp plugins, they just need a cab sim. If it’s just a preamp, then it’ll sounds wonky.

[@ChrisDoes_Things]

@@boringgearreviews Thanks. I've heard a ton of good stuff about that Softube JMP.

[@bonjonbovi-]

As always nice video! I would like to know your thoughts about teles! I am considering buying one with pull-pull function. I wanted to buy a strat first but blown away by the tele sound. But maybe also a jazzmaster would be the right choice. I am very unsure at the moment.

[@boringgearreviews]

Hmmm. Both awesome choices. It really comes down to trying a bunch and seeing which one you bond with. If you’re buying online, that’s of course trickier. Teles and Jazzmasters are both so awesome. I’d say start with what spoke to you and see what happens. If the tele blew you away, you honestly can’t go wrong there. It’s THE classic electric guitar for a reason. Teles and JMs definitely do their own things but they have similarities too. A tele with humbuckers and push/pull is 🤤🤤🤤🔥🔥🔥 Super solid and versatile. Just dive into the one that speaks to you and don’t second guess it or overthink it. Thanks for the support!

[@bonjonbovi-]

@@boringgearreviews Yes maybe I really shouldn't overthink it and listen to my feelings about it. The only thing I will miss is the tremolo on the tele, but then I also have an ibanez with a floyd, so it should be okay.

[@wildsyd357]

When i got mine, the tone knob kept spinning, Shelby sent a new one asap🎉

[@boringgearreviews]

YES! That’s rad. Shelby is the best.

[@pjevans854]

The wizardry that you speak of staying in tune with the trem is probably largely thanks to a properly cut nut. On all of your other guitars with tuning issues with some form of vibrato, I would bet it’s the nut being too tight on all of them.

[@boringgearreviews]

Good call! 👏👏👏

[@afiqzikri5253]

Do you find the 7.25” radius on this guitar comfortable?

[@boringgearreviews]

It’s a very comfortable neck. I’m primarily a Les Paul style guitar player but this was no problem adjusting to. The slightly thinner frets were the only thing that took a minute to acclimate to but it’s no issue at all now. Can’t recommend them enough.

[@ralfgottschalk206]

Hey man I like strats 😂 maybe I’m floppy

[@boringgearreviews]

LOL! To be fair… I’ve been floppy many times over the years. I actually don’t have a real problem with them 🤣

[@ralfgottschalk206]

@@boringgearreviews 🍻 to floppy

[@boringgearreviews]

@@ralfgottschalk206 indeed 🍻

[@LSDis4me]

In Spiritualized, Doggen often played a surf green jazzy. So they're legit. Nice review. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3iQcmuFbrF7mrM

[@boringgearreviews]

Rad. I’m glad to be in good company then. Thanks for the support, man. #greenguitargang

[@wildsyd357]

Strats - couldn’t get into ‘em

[@boringgearreviews]

Go team! 🥳