Ultimate Jazzmaster Comparison | Fender American Pro II vs. American Professional vs. American Ultra

[@addradz]

Nice clean tone and tidy playing plus a proper analysis of the features. Perfect bro!

[@greensoulmx]

American pro II, absolutely. And about you Cooper, a absolutely guitar killer, love this channel

[@uv97723]

This is called a comparison ... Very nice of you, man. Thanks and greetings from Serbia

[@davids9192]

Excellent review and demonstration Cooper - from someone who clearly understands and appreciates the joy of the Jazzmaster. It was your review of the J Mascis Squier a few years ago that totally converted me to the JM and I haven’t looked back since. Thank you!

[@AlamoMusic]

Thank you so much for watching- so glad you dig on the Jazzmaster. - Cooper

[@isolirionband7300]

@@AlamoMusic You think it's better the 1966 series or the american professional? I want to use this guitar with heavy distortion gain and do a mix of Metal and shoegaze

[@rainypath96]

i love this guy. he has such a chill and calm energy

[@captainbob406]

I know this is an older video, but interestingly enough, (although, they are all very good) I thought the Ultra was my least favorite sound. That surprised me. My second favorite was the American Pro. It had a pretty decent sound. However, the guitar that blew me away was the American Professional II. That axe sounds great. So much so, I ordered one. Can't wait for it to show. Thanks for the comparison. It was really great!

[@isolirionband7300]

You think it's better the 1966 series or the american professional? I want to use this guitar with heavy distortion gain and do a mix of Metal and shoegaze.

[@captainbob406]

@@isolirionband7300 Yes, I think the American Pro II is better than the other guitars you mentioned, especially for the genre of music you want to play. Actually, after having it for a couple months now and getting to know it better, it is a serious guitar for just about any type of music you may want to play. I wasn't sure if I was crazy about the rhythm circuit but now having used it for a bit, I really like it. I use it for blues, classic rock and some jazz. It is really a great guitar. It has a very wide tonal range. I am dialing in the neck to get the action that I like. Very close but not quite there yet. I have an ES 335 that was perfect right out of the box. The Fender requires some fiddling. I did have a couple of minor issues I needed to take care of with the Fender. I do not think their quality control is what it used to be. However, after sorting things out, the guitar is awesome. I highly recommend it.

[@MrWattsi]

Thanks for all the JM love Cooper. Your Ultra JM review pushed me over the line and I pick up my Mocha Burst on Monday. V excited

[@AlamoMusic]

Enjoy it man!! That's a great one.

[@captainbob406]

Forgot to mention, I ordered the three color sunburst. That is the most appropriate color scheme for that guitar in my opinion. Thanks again!

[@marcotaticchi5343]

Thank you. Very useful to understand the differences between the Ultra and the Am Pro II. My preference goes to the American Professional II.

[@Mabel90666]

Thank you so much. Really helped me understand the jazz master and what a versatile guitar it is.

[@ruffryder13]

Just throwing this out there...how about they have an option where it's just a nice JM with normal controls, vintage pups, etc.? Not really into paying more to fix problems that don't exist.

[@toddwilliamson8557]

They have that. Its called the Original 60's Jazzmaster.

[@ruffryder13]

@@toddwilliamson8557 Yeah, recently figured that out and got one. Too bad it had to pretty much be the most expensive non-custom JM available...but was lucky to be able to afford it anyway.

[@jessesmith2906]

Trying to decide between American pro ii jazzmaster and American original 60’s

[@KowboySantos]

just picked up a AmPro2 .. im not disappointed! thank you for the comparison

[@rhabdo_X]

The Pro 1 just seems to have that extra bite to it.

[@realiascailt]

I wish you could buy the ultra pickups separately just like the strat and Tele ones

[@craigthomson3621]

I like that the American Professional II screws do not snag the strings - big improvement.

[@stevemiller1203]

I saw that also, I agree, definitely a big improvement, I want one!

[@simonsmith2642]

The neck as far as I can find is a .80-.82 depth at the 1st fret, and that is NOT even a little chunky.. Example an SG standard batwing guard is around .88! And these were nitro now they are back to using poly again.. old vids have been edited or pulled from youtube. I know because I bought them and had them ALL over covid. I do mean ALL of them.. Im glad because I prefer poly..

[@philh27]

Thanks. I get so confused with all the different Jazzmaster versions. This was really very helpful and cleared up a few questions I had.

[@johnperry9082]

Nothing is getting to Australia from Fender at the moment, everything is to order, due I think to a massive backlog of shipping. I'm waiting for a Jazzmaster II to be available. Really enjoyed this review, very informative.

[@ZeBubba]

Damn nice comparo, great playing too! Just ordered the Pro II lefty in Mercury, cheers!

[@carlweiderick]

Love Jazzmasters! Great playing as always.

[@oliversnow9573]

Man this video is dope! Thank you!

[@pjevans854]

So which is the smaller neck deep c or modern d?

[@mattg082]

Looking forward to grabbing the Pro 2. Seems they finally caught back up with supply. Most vendors have a little wait, and ask to do a pre order. But Fender usually has most colors now, if buying direct. I just think the Pro 2 sounds the best. Pickups wise it sounds decent. But I also like the pure vintage 65 pickups as well. Something I could swap if I wanted, for not much money later. But the Vmods seems to do the trick! I’ve been a Gibson guy most my life, but I just like the sound of these. Gives a very good contrast for more dreamy, and panoramic sounds in a mix. Would go great with my 87 JC77 Amp, and also my tech 21 blonde if going DI to get that Fender amp sound. Great demo, and really showed the difference between Ultra and Pro 2! I tore my index finger ligament on my playing hand..so no guitar till December :(

[@honnaconna7312]

I have the ultra and I just can’t wait to change damn pick ups out. So jarring when I switch from my strat or offset tele to it as the pick ups are so quiet/dull

[@doctorrobm]

Hey I have an ultra too, and while the pickups are very quiet, try changing the volume/gain on your amp to match your other guitars and then compare. Human ears tend to go "Loud = better" but when I matched volumes, I found I liked the sound of the ultra JM pickups a lot.

[@DennisBastian]

Here's the thing. Single coil pickups are supposed to have some noise and it's actually a good thing. It adds to the harmonic richness of the sound and it is one of the things that makes them sound so nice and clear, defined, or whichever term you'd like to use, and thick at the same time. Imo if the noise is still an issue in the context of a full band mix you're probably better off getting some kind of noise reducer or gate then getting noiseless pickups.

[@koreanfriedchildren]

the Ultra sounded so good to me

[@jecoboost7775]

I agree! I want my JM to be the mocha Ultra one day

[@zeroboyrick1717]

Ultra sounds dull, last place for me. Pro II has one great tone but I don't care for the rest of them even though there is a lot of them. I would pick the Pro I because it's simple and has the best tone across all the settings. I would be happy with either the Pro I or II. I like modern C neck shape with 9.5 radius which these have. Excellent comparison. Thanks

[@milko3990]

Have you compared American Fender Pro II Jazzmaster with G&L Fullerton Doheny?

[@ForViewingOnly]

Fender put all of the modern appointments on the Ultra... and then made it 21 frets instead of 22! What?? I don't understand the logic at all.

[@lydmo8287]

The pickups on the American Professional, are they V-Mods or '65? I read they were V-Mods on the Professional and V-Mod II on the Pro II. Can someone please clear this up? Thanks.

[@newmoonsamesun]

Yes my understanding was that the Professional I has V Mod Pickups. Chicago Music Exchange did do a special run with Pure Vintage 65s for the Professional I. And also the new Pro II’s have V-Mod II.

[@benallmark9671]

Clarified

[@musikvonandreas]

Best one is the JM from the Original series.. Shame it wasn't in the video

[@unmondelibre]

The pro II sounds less ice-picky than the pro here, but its tone seems to be backed off (seeing from the pot position). Right ?

[@lueysixty-six7300]

I am so in love with the body shape and general "Jetsons" Space Deco vibe of them... especially the blue one, that's sexxxy! But I just can't love that jangly sound! That tone would pretty much ruin my music, sadly 😥. Cos I want to love them..but in truth I'm a rocker. I play Les Pauls, SG's, Strats and Teles...and if I'm going off script for funky value....a Firebird, Explorer or V. I want to go offscript with a jazzmaster, but...it looks like a Fano or one of those Player series HH, or HS Jag...,or even a Meteora is the go for me. Cos I just can't dig jangly!

[@brianrenk6392]

Get the 3 P90s Noventa?

[@deepfocus888]

I cover mine up with so much pedals and/or distortion…never heard the “jangle” LOL

[@teknomanning]

There’s something odd here I have a 2019 AM Pro and it has the v mods that are essentially overwound strat pickups. Rocks! Try one with the maple neck and mystic sea foam

[@joe6strings]

I've pass more than 60 guitars in the last 20 years including vintage fenders custom shop and the list goes on.... Imo The fender jazzmaster pro i (that blue type....rosewood neck ) just has that classic vintage bite..... I've got it in 3 color burst and it shines more clearly with overdrive pedal. Beautiful.

[@tendingtropic7778]

Great to see your love for the jazzmasters cooper, I probably lived under a rock but I'm falling in love. Question: I really want the best clean tone with a good range as a base for my pedals (ambient / textural music). Which model do you recommend? And I read a lot about bridge problems with jazzmasters. Is it really necessary to replace the bridge (e.g. for a mastery brigde)? Which jazzmasters have this problems, and how big is the problem really?

[@tricko2286]

Nobody used the Rhythm Circuit anyway... 🙃

[@kylersmith709]

Rhythm circuit is my fav tones, also defining characteristic of a jazzmaster.

[@MichaelJones-gw8sg]

Its NOT a Jazzmaster if it doesn't have the rhythm circuit. Great video Coop!!!

[@joe6strings]

No one use it anyways...even back in the day...and when they added a rhythm circuit it wasn't the same old one. Just a mojo t

[@MichaelJones-gw8sg]

@@joe6strings Those of us that know how to use the rhythm circuit do use it.

[@joe6strings]

@@MichaelJones-gw8sg Well.....Never met anyone who uses but that just me ... mention one recording with it..... please When you need a different tone with more warmth and depth (as fender tried to reach by adding this) you have better guitars for that matter.

[@andyleotell]

You’re only gay if you push back! I’m not gay but my boyfriend is!?!

[@MovedbyTruth]

​@@joe6stringsI've never known anyone who uses it, either.

[@mr8ty8]

The AmPro 2 is the best one. Only flaw is its spring. It will buckle in with strings above 10s. You need a stiffer spring if you like playing thicker string gauges. I play 9s so to me it's not an issue.

[@xoxb2]

Why can't they just do a jazzmaster? As in, the same as the old ones?

[@nostro1001]

The American Pro was kinda not a JM without a rhythm circuit. The Pro II is actually quite a big upgrade with all the other new features. For me I love my MIJ 60s hybrid and for the price (out here) it's almost a no brainer.

[@carsonyuh]

It says jazzmaster on the top of the headstock. No one actually gives a fuck about the useless tone circuit. Its not even a real guitar unless its made in america. Enjoy your "Fender"

[@elevenAD]

American Professional sounds much better than the Pro 2 imo.

[@dorianford6227]

American Original beats all 😈

[@jensschettler1732]

You made sound it like a radio. Bad sound.

[@basildog007]

Wuuuuuh bruh.... dude.... do you even shoegaze?? Huuuuuh

[@jojolapraline]

I think it's not a good demo, why don't you play the same riff in one position and immediatly doing the same thing with the others guitars ?

[@craighector3296]

Anyone want to be my Boyfriend 😍💋 💝💖♥️❤️