When Fender Got It WRONG! | Friday Fretworks

[@noahpauley]

I personally believe that the offset fenders are quite possibly the best guitars ever made especially the jazzmaster.

[@Gma7788]

If video makers realised, they're getting erased / banned, one person at a time, they'd stop joking and clowning around. 🤡 Once we all erase him, then only the clowns are watching him. It will soon be the clown talking to the clowns.

[@martyneff4008]

Absolutely agree, I use a jazzmaster, jaguar and Bass VI in our band

[@colin_guitars2582]

I couldn't agree more, I bought my Jazzmaster yesterday and I love it. The most comfortable guitar I own.

[@edwardkujawa]

@@martyneff4008 i feel the same they hang nice and have a more punchier sound than a Strat although a Strat is ok

[@johnnymossville]

Imagine this guitar being your "failure". Shows the genius of Leo. I always thought the name needlessly pigeon holed the guitar.

[@danafortier4085]

As their high end guitar Fender should have named it the Music Master or something. I agree it pigeon-holed the guitar unfairly.

[@Quicksilver_Cookie]

@@danafortier4085While I do think originally the name done more harm than good I must admit that Jazzmaster aged as a model rather gracefully. It went from being a flagship luxury feel model, to an underdog played by flannel wearing teens with a lot of fuzz, to again a dignified gentleman. And I think the name - Jazzmaster couldn't be more fitting. It's not a master of jazz, but it's effortlessly cool like a jazz cat. I like to think of it that way.

[@passerby]

The absolutely jawdropping tastefulness of this guy's playing... Just wow.

[@sharktroubles]

Okay, that initial playing, what a blitz! That got me high.

[@fivewattworld]

Great telling of this story Chris. Thanks for the quote brother.

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

Chris delivers.

[@diego_cabanillas]

Need more videos of Chris Buck playing jazzmasters!

[@jimmyjimmy951]

And CB does it again.. 👍🇦🇺

[@sambolino44]

No mention of one of my favorite features: the little button that allows you to lock the tremolo. This gives you the ability finish a song in tune if you break a string.

[@FelixHureau]

Shows the dedication of Fender to always improve his designs

[@diegomendivil7101]

Holy mother of Jesus! That opening performance!

[@madbrowndog4887]

I'm ALWAYS blown away by your solos. But I'm utterly mesmerised by your occasional "jazzy" efforts such as this outro (and the one from "I can't stand this pedal").

[@markdoughty8780]

The best sounding 'failure', I've ever heard...

[@Dog-jk7nc]

Chris i think you might be a master guitarist

[@jltrem]

Now this is cool, the Buckster with a Jazzmaster.

[@maxjpind]

I just want you to know that I really appreciate your attitude, information, and insight you put into these episodes. However, I must admit that the BIGGEST reason I tune in, is to watch and hear your RIGHT HAND! It’s a friggin’ work of art and I can tell you are always giving it more attention than most guitarists care to, AND IT SHOWS. Tasty, tasty playing as always my friend. 🤟

[@rodgre]

As a Jazzmaster player for almost 30 years now, I love this breakdown of it's history. That said, I can't believe I just saw Chris fingertap on one in the opening jam. Great playing, absolutely, but it's so funny to me that I fell in love with the Jazzmaster BECAUSE it wasn't a shredder guitar! Ha! Nice video.

[@Gma7788]

Born into craziness and don't know anything else. There's more crazy people Born into craziness everyday from now on.

[@edwardkujawa]

alot of people dont appreciate the guitar Don Randall didnt it was noisy buti never thought that thoughhave had four or five now nice guitars

[@edwardkujawa]

some so gs by the Ventures point that out the Jag took care of the noise by pickups sawtooth was supposed to stop it

[@jeffreytucker905]

HOLY CRAP. That intro! Chris, you were channelling something there...

[@barreirosneto]

That ending groove! 🥵 Fantastic Mr. Buck!

[@latebloomer6179]

My GOD, man! That opening jam...maybe Fender got it wrong, but you certainly got it right! :D

[@Funkybassuk]

What about that outro jam? 👍🏽

[@larryhall2805]

That didn't sound like jazz. 😛

[@Astro_touches_children]

Check him out on stage with his band.

[@monarcas5502]

@@larryhall2805 that's the thing stratocaster is called liked that but you aren't casting stratos arent you?

[@larryhall2805]

@@monarcas5502 😄. Jazz or not, I wish I could play that well.

[@freereveller3099]

You guitar playing and writing is really on another level....Way above many other GuitarTubers....

[@wilkowilkins363]

It's because he's a professional musician with two excellent bands first and foremost ... The KZbin is relatively new ....

[@mrmac3971]

you are my favourite guitarist 2022. just cant get enough of those jams!

[@dukeofyorkshire355]

That first solo is the best I've ever seen you do. Respect.

[@kiddcomet3563]

Awesome playing 👍👍

[@sjazzp]

“A truly incredible design” I can’t agree more! Having out there so many offset designs, imho the Jazzmaster is the most ergonomic guitar for those like me that play sitting down. Wonderful playing Chris, I wish we could se you more playing Jazzmasters

[@evanrichter3893]

Michael Lemmo turned me onto these. U can’t listen to Lemmo play a jm and not want to buy one. He’s the man

[@dazdaz713]

Same here never took much notice till I seen him play one .

[@jeffball6656]

All hail King Lemmo! Such a cool talented dude.

[@kevinmurtagh4996]

A ton of classic punk and post-punk bands used them. But I suppose if someone isn’t into those kinds of bands, then they would rarely hear or see them used.

[@evanrichter3893]

@@kevinmurtagh4996 Lemmo was one of the first guitarists I got into when I started playing guitar a couple years ago. I got into the post punk stuff after

[@kevinmurtagh4996]

@@evanrichter3893 Nice! Lemmo is awesome. You can tell that he has had high level training, and has really worked his ass off to get as good as he is. I often wonder if Lemmo is into the classic Jazzmaster bands, i.e. Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr., My Bloody Valentine, Television, etc. I don’t really hear the influence in his personal playing style, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t into those kinds of bands.

[@zeromath20]

The Jazzmaster is easily the best fender guitar ever made and also the most underrated bar none

[@Gma7788]

Thanks to the internet for allowing me to ban this clown forever. I'm so glad the program won't ever show me this guy any more.

[@pwkimbrell-guitar-ringtones]

Gotta get a jazzmaster one of these days!

[@justinmassey5692]

The first vintage guitar I played was a 63’ jazz master and matching Fender Mustang that a guy’s dad bought brand new and kept in its case “because there were always too many kids around.” A magnificent guitar to say the very least. I was the first electric guitar player to play it in 35 years(ish) and I was very honored by it the gentleman loaning the guitar to me for an afternoon of incredibly loud fun. (Jazz master through a 5150 3…).

[@ericmattinen4728]

I always thought the Jazzmaster had such a sweet clean sound. Perfect for modern jazz, not so much for traditional jazz sounds. When you were putting it through its paces, right away I thought of the surf rock sounds of the 60's, then you mentioned it as taking hold in that genre of musicians. Spot on!

[@RedArrow73]

Didn't Al Jardine play one in the heyday of The Beach Boys?

[@bernhardnizynski4403]

Nice playing!

[@cawfeedawg]

The clarity is quite impressive!

[@davidfreiboth1360]

Another quality piece, Chris, with one small nit to pick. While surf music is rightfully credited to Southern California the Ventures germinated up the coast in the Seattle/Tacoma music scene. It was there that their interpretation of the music that would be termed "surf music" first found its audience. Proud as we are of how "grunge music'" put us on the map, we are equally proud of the talent that came before. The Ventures, The Sonics, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Jimi, the Wilson sisters ... all world class in their own way.

[@davidLPST]

The playing in this video is on another level Chris. I feel this one really brought something out of you and you seem to suit each other. Beautiful all the way through.

[@chrisjohnstone6164]

Boy .. what a jam .. massively enjoyed that .. ta

[@less_concerned1221]

Another great one!!

[@msumungo]

My uncle (he is 82 yo) has one he bought as new. He still plays it sometimes.

[@z4570]

Thank you for such a great review of an iconic guitar. Thank you even more for showcasing this guitar without an overdrive of one type or another. I wish more reviewers would follow suite. Well done as usual!

[@russellives6069]

The first jazzmaster video that makes me think I need one. Damnit Chris Buck!

[@robinmiller7958]

Always tasty playing on these videos. Great touch and nice blend of aggressive and subtle dynamics.

[@davidward5225]

My favorite electric guitar body style

[@TheGuitarEffect]

Never enjoyed one of your intro tracks as much as that one. JM really suits your style mate. Sounded fantastic

[@glennmartin4232]

That was one of your best intros Chris, wow! Jaws on the ground stuff

[@hoopy63]

Beautiful playing… as always.

[@TorToroPorco]

Some really powerful and dynamic playing in the intro, the sound feels almost out of place from a guitar that has a laid back vibe to its perceived personality. But then Chris is a true master. Perhaps Fender should build a custom model for Chris called a Tonemaster.

[@benallmark9671]

Love e the idea but we'll have to come up with a different name because tonemaster is the name of their newer line of modular amps.

[@keithshwalbe6981]

Enlightening, thank you Chris

[@jozsefizsak]

Very interesting history and wonderful music!

[@paulbates4100]

Sweet sweet playing Chris!

[@ramonaHQ]

Your playing is so tasteful. That opening bit was next level.

[@grantwilcox3738]

Tasty playing as always and very informative. Thanks and enjoyed that you jammed in several different styles.

[@PaisleyPatchouli]

Excellent history lesson Chris! Nice playing too!

[@judih.8754]

Truly sublime playing on this video!

[@fdfsdfsvsfgsg4888]

Great work "as ever" Chris. Enjoyed it.

[@RichBriere]

Classy in every Word and Note 🎶

[@ipuya]

Wow you really put that trem system through it's paces! And not just gratuitously but beautifully integrated in to a killer composition. And then of course there's the playing.... which i can never find the words to describe 😍

[@frankmitman3347]

Loved the playing as always

[@dobster5819]

Just wonderful sounds Chris, many thanks.

[@robinbow7493]

Wow! Beaut playing Chris, as always. The late Magic Slim played Jazzmasters extensively on the Chicago blues scene. Check him out using finger and thumb picks.

[@guitarswhiskeyandgolf]

Incredible expressive playing as always Chris

[@danielpardejo3350]

that end jam!! uau!! that chord bend and then slide at 11:38 just blew my mind!!

[@williama-d6]

sounds sweet

[@BobPerrone]

I love my Jazzmaster, comfy to play and nice warm tones.

[@LuvHrtZ]

As always, totally spectacular playing!

[@aprilkurtz1589]

Gosh, I love the sound of those. Nice and snarly, if you want it. Reminds me of an SG sometimes.

[@gshick]

Chris has gotta be the best player on KZbin!

[@Poincianaa]

loving the way you make the sounds from the strings and the fingers and everythin

[@vampolascott36]

I got a '60s Fender Jaguar back in the '70s. It was my first good, American made guitar. Guys like me gravitated towards Jags and Jazzmasters because they were an inexpensive way to get a Fender. Fenders were all American made back then. Then they became famous with indy and grunge guitarists that bought these guitars for the same reason I did.

[@dcthegreatest24]

The J Mascis Jazzmaster Indonesian made Squier is a really amazing JM for the money. Mine came set up perfectly, and my favorite of my collection amongst fender tele and strat, prs, and schecter tele deluxe by a lot.

[@Badhands55]

I’ve had the purple sparkle one about 16 years- nothing wrong with mine- it’s killer

[@lysaarvideo]

Thank you for a good, deep tour de Jazzmaster. On the inserted photo of the great Joe Pass it looks to me like he is playing a Fender Jaguar. The Gibson Les Paul in some ways had a similar history. It really gained its place in music in the mid 60s with a sound no one expected.

[@kimhalley8950]

Wow, that opening! My JM will never ever sound like that…

[@simongreen1784]

F*****G HELL! What an intro!

[@edwardhurd6096]

Another great video Chris. Your masterful playing never ceases to amaze and inspire, and your well-researched and articulate commentary rivets my interest from start to finish-thank you! For future consideration, would love to hear your thoughts or musings on Steve Howe along with his extensive gear and/or repertoire. I’m particularly interested in his routine use of seemingly out-of-place jazz boxes for his amazing work with Yes in the ‘70s. Thanks so much in advance. Also, very much looking forward to Cardinal Black’s forthcoming album, BTW. Cheers.

[@Mark-tw6qu]

Tom Verlaine such an underrated player. Television were a ground breaking band.

[@kjatexas3679]

That’s a Jaguar, Joe Pass is playing. The Jazzmaster is still a great guitar. My first good guitar was an early ‘60s sunburst Jazzmaster, subsequently refinished white. Bob Bogle, of the Ventures, probably was the main influence in the purchase, but Fender had the market pretty well tied up, in the ‘60s. Everyone wanted a Fender of one model or another. I’m surprised at what they are asking for that vintage Jazzmaster. Vintage Jazzmasters typically have gone in the 5-6 thousand US dollars range. Really like your outro.

[@fivewattworld]

Or is it a bass vi?

[@modestoney1577]

@@fivewattworld XD he was a rather short guy, wasn`t he?

[@marcmistermarc]

The Jaguar was a loan guitar belonging to the rehab program he was in for some time. Forget the name of the hospital but that’s the story behind him playing the Jag.

[@jackgreenwood1817]

@@marcmistermarc rehab program/ cult! Sounds of Synanon is a great album tho

[@mjf1036]

As usual your solos are indeed masterful! Thank you for these Friday concerts

[@mitchellcutler2888]

Hello from Canada. Great video and you are a great guitarist. I purchased the Squire version and I love it.

[@KevinMerinoCreations]

You are the Guitar Master!😁

[@Guesswho-x4o]

Nice playing, and that's a GOOD guitar

[@justinbishopmusic]

Love my AMPRO II, as my profile picture suggests. It’s my go-to for live playing because of the preset button he mentions here. Flip the switch, and it growls like a humbucker. Truly a versatile instrument. And it looks cool too.

[@craigthomson3621]

The American Pro II is a fine iteration of the Jazzmaster (I have a lefty in Dark Knight with a Rosewood board).

[@justinbishopmusic]

@@craigthomson3621 so with the toggle switch up, any idea what the 3-way toggle switch does? Everything sounds different, but I can’t figure out why? My favorite is with 3-way in the neck position and the push-button up.

[@craigthomson3621]

Justin, the three way toggle switch below the neck pickup at the bottom of the guitar switches from Bridge pickup only (position 1), Both pickups together (position 2), Neck pickup only (position 3). If you pull UP the Master Tone Push-Push switch (which is at the bottom of the guitar by the input jack) then the Bridge pickup is Tapped. When the Master Tone Push-Push switch is in the DOWN position then the Bridge pickup is NOT Tapped. The switch above the Neck pickup at the top of the guitar is the series circuit switch. When this switch is engaged by flicking it toward the TOP of the guitar, this combines the Bridge and Neck positions and allows the use of the rotary wheel Series Circuit Volume and Series Circuit Tone controls (again these are at the top of the guitar). When this switch is in the DOWN position then the series circuit is NOT engaged and the rotary wheel controls at the top of the guitar will not operate. Please note this description applies to the American Professional II Jazzmaster model only (other versions of the Jazzmaster have different controls - specifically the rhythm circuit). Hope this helps.

[@thouston0]

In '79 I brought a '66 Jazzmaster that had been refinished for $180 in a pawnshop. I honestly didn't know much about Jazzmasters, only that my blues idol Magic Slim played one. I gigged and recorded with it until around 1994. There were too many musicians/people looking at it at our shows..one time I was sure that one dude was looking to steal it..so I retired it. I sold it in 2018 for the down payment on our condo. I miss it, it's the only piece of gear that regret selling.

[@kens.5095]

Gotta say Buck may well be THE top slinger working today, bar none. Great jammin'!

[@dw7704]

Don’t forget before the Esquire, Fender was making lap steels. Of course these didn’t have the staying power, but we’re still pretty cool. Jazzmasters may be misnamed, but they are comfortable

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

Thanx 🙂

[@Wardell43]

I went to school with a guy that had a Jazzmaster. It sounded great at a house party that he played at back in 1967. I also had a friend that had a brother that had a Jaguar and wanted me to set it up. The Jaguar is a monster guitar.

[@markcolvin8129]

You're coming to my town! Pemberton barn dance in September. Can't wait! I'll be in the front row trying to figure out how you're doing all that stuff. As always, great little history lesson and tasteful playing. Great video.

[@markcolvin8129]

Ahh, just found out it's a different Chris Buck Band. Shoot. Oh well, if you want to come and tour western Canada sometime. I'll be there.

[@dew-me8yp]

Good God, man. Your tone is amazing….

[@ulfsvensson9710]

Isn't it a Jaguar Joe Pass is playing in that picture? I seen him with one before. I surely miss mine. sold it in a weak moment.

[@roughcutguitars]

There's enough of us who had those weak moments to form a support group :-)

[@pierheadjump]

😎 Thanks Chris ⚓️

[@MatthewSpringer]

The trick with a Jazzmaster, especially with stock wiring, is you're constantly managing the high end. You can get too much to too little and back again very very quickly. I have mine wired with 500k audio volume pots in both lead and rhythm circuits. You absolutely can play jazz with them, but you need the flat wounds in 12+. The high end really helps cut through with effects and not loose your base tone. I have a thin skin avri with the Shelby Pollard black bobbins and they're phenomenal. It's hard to describe the sound you get out of a well dialed in JM, they sound very vocal with a laid back "wise" vibe. The thing is this more than I think any other guitar style the offsets are a thing you just kinda "get" or don't. I own a bunch of other high end guitars, but my JM(s) are homebase.

[@SCARFACE69247]

A wah wah pedal is a big standalone tone knob. You would be surprised by the tone a good one can get you.

[@timchalmers1700]

Incredible playing plus interesting information = great content !!

[@arottie4097]

W0W!

[@RogerThat902]

IMO Chris Stapleton is now the most famous jazzmaster player. He's a killer player and one of the most popular acts in the world.

[@chrisjackson9626]

Chris is a wonderful guitarist and great story teller. Having listened to Chris's stuff on Spotify, to me there's a Vernon Reid feel to his playing at times.

[@mig6953]

they are a pita to setup, even high-end fender variants but once you get them just right, they truly sing

[@MesaGuitarGuy]

I like the way you showed that jazzmaster who's boss

[@jabbahursty]

first of all, you are so much better than i can ever dream of being. secondly, fender never got anything wrong

[@djmojolosangeles]

Fantastic guitar playing 👏👏 I was always intrigued by the sounds of a Jazzmaster, especially in surf music, I recently got myself a J Mascis signature model and I am enjoying it very much! Thank you for putting this video together, God Bless!

[@neiledwards6795]

Absolutely love my 62 jazzmaster I’ve flirted with strats, teles and Even Gretsch but I always come back to the JM it just feels right.

[@stephenpavlik9007]

Dude...love your playing technique!

[@shea086]

Beautiful sound and playing on this lovely guitar. Now youve made my mind up or the guitar playing has. Both. Thanks Sir Chris Buck.

[@indigoburst]

Yo Chris, I hope you do a Jaguar video some day, they've always been my guilty pleasure. Keep on keepin on my brother.