Squiers are SOO underrated it's sickening. Fender is great for many reasons, but a well set up Squier can be had for far less coin. As you demonstrate in your playing, Squier guitars are capable of amazing performance.
@shawnbenz
Жыл бұрын
Squier CV are only good. Affinity is dog scrap. Crap tuners, crap neck wood, crap pickups, trashy electronics.
@JGAbstract
Жыл бұрын
@@shawnbenzeven the bullets are good enough. No idea what you're talking about.
@castleanthrax1833
Жыл бұрын
Mike Rutherford was playing an Affinity during a recent tour. Squier is definitely producing some great entry-level guitars that are worthy of professional play.
@christrouten9606
Жыл бұрын
I have a 2010 CV 50s MIC and a 2020 Bullet. Both are excellent and needed nothing but a slight action tune when I got them. The necks, fretwork, and overall quality of both is superb. Now, I got the bullet exclusively as a cheap platform for modding and it is now even better, subjective to my personal taste. Although now I have quite a bit more money into it.
@Ukedc259
Жыл бұрын
@@JGAbstractbullet mustangs are superb instruments
@marcospiezia
Жыл бұрын
The problem is Chris, that you’d make any piece of wood sound absolutely awesome! 😅 Only way for me to test this is by imaging it myself with my limited skills and see what happens! Massively intrigued and thank as ever for such amazing videos solos and sounds
@williamadamsmusic3025
Жыл бұрын
My God, but this man can play!
@peanutygoodness
Ай бұрын
Not at all something to forward through. Something of a rarity.
@BobPerrone
Жыл бұрын
My Squire CV Jazzmaster became my main instrument about 2 hours after setting it up. Holy cow what a value.
@DevoT
Жыл бұрын
Same here. It is the guitar that got me back into single coil pickups. After all the hype I heard about Mastery bridges I finally took the plunge and ordered one. They aren't necessary but I'd be lying if I said I didn't want to put a Mastery bridge on every offset I own. Also, I swapped the pickups for some Croatian made brand called Q. I also swapped the tremolo with the AVRI. I recommend anyone wanting to dip their toes in the offset world to look into the Squier Classic Vibe series or the J Mascis model. You really can't go wrong - proper set up is required, but same could be said for a thousand dollar Fender these days.
@StarchieSkizzyx
Жыл бұрын
Agreed… my Squier Duosonic, Cyclone, Jaguar, P Bass, Bass VI, and Tele… all make me say, “moo”… I have a MIM Fender Tele and MIJ Fender Strat… they are all excellent… I love the Squiers as much is the Fenders… And because they cost so much less, I was able purchase more, to have a bigger variety of fun Guitars, with different feels and tones
@BobPerrone
Жыл бұрын
@StarchieSkizzyx nice collection! I also enjoy my Bass VI as well as my new Jazzmaster 12string!
@StarchieSkizzyx
Жыл бұрын
@@BobPerrone I saw that jazz master 12 and I wanted it but it was kind of expensive… and I hate the hickey stuck headstock! I broke my budget on the Bass VI… paid extra to find a rare used Olympic white one. I bought a Harley Benton “Chickenbacker” 12 and it’s pretty cool … I love the body shape… but I’m sure it’s never as good as your Squier!
@BobPerrone
Жыл бұрын
@StarchieSkizzyx I gave up on getting the white bass vi, that color is asking high prices. I have the sunburst. Both my 12 and 6 string jazzmasters in Olympic white, just they look great in that color. The 12 was 499, have they gone up price?
@Adutchmaningermany
Жыл бұрын
Bought the wrong Squier. Mine doesn’t do that.
@tuxbrew3635
6 ай бұрын
Made my day! Thank you
@peanutygoodness
Ай бұрын
I got the right one, but it still doesn’t do that - not exactly, anyway.
@calvinbass1839
29 күн бұрын
That's a good one!
@noahtenshen
Жыл бұрын
I don't know about the Squire, but Chris Buck, definitely a Future Classic.
@sgt.grinch3299
Жыл бұрын
He is a modern classic.
@bobdylan-t1r
9 ай бұрын
Quit suking him off
@GG-jw8pt
6 ай бұрын
Who?
@bobdylan-t1r
6 ай бұрын
@@GG-jw8pt 😂
@chazanthony6319
Жыл бұрын
We love our Squier JMascis Jazzmaster! Killer tone. Wonderful to play. Unbelievable value.
@Tiptronics
9 ай бұрын
I’m sorry what is your first language? I’m genuinely curious, I see “we love our” written alot when it should be “I love my” Unless you are talking about some very specific timeshare situation you have.
@brunobrnr
6 ай бұрын
I got mine from 2017 used,killer sound.I sold my USA and Japan made ones.
@cemsarioglu5947
Жыл бұрын
Last time I watched Chris’ videos I bought a Duosonic. Now it is time for a Jazzmaster. Thank you Mr Buck 😇
@oldmanlearningguitar446
Жыл бұрын
Luckily you didn’t see the video where he had a 59 Burst LP.
@Stelly669
Жыл бұрын
@@oldmanlearningguitar446salesman Chris Buck to the front counter please
@cemsarioglu5947
Жыл бұрын
@@oldmanlearningguitar446 Lucky me!
@cemsarioglu5947
Жыл бұрын
@@Domn879 I bought the exact same guitar. Great instrument. I have muitiple Teles, Strats, a ‘71 Mustang. But Duo has its own character.
@jauntyj3257
Жыл бұрын
nice looking and sounding guitar and Chris, you are an amazing melodic player.
@CHlEFFIN
Жыл бұрын
I recently purchased a Squier 40th Anniversary Tele for a bargain deal on Amazon and I couldn’t believe how STUNNING and easy the play the guitar is!! The neck came with rolled fretboard edges, a satin finish on the neck and body, black binding around the contour of the body, anodized pickguard… simply stunning for a $300 purchase. Right now I’m searching for another 40th anniversary but this time I want a Strat. If you haven’t, please give them a try - you will be surprised by the quality.
@TheMultijesus13
Жыл бұрын
Same expect I got the 40th anniversary jazzmaster, got it at a great price off someone basically brand new. He had it set up to his liking but I'd prefer heavier gauge strings and higher action to combat the fret buzz and twang from the lower gauge strings.
@jmeakin4
11 ай бұрын
I got the 40th Anniversary Strat and it's become my go-to guitar. There's no way to improve the neck - shape, size, inlays, and fretwork are perfect and it's the most playable instrument I've ever tried.
@frag4007
2 ай бұрын
I found the ruby red metallic gold start 40th near me its gorgeous. I don’t like strats tho so I wish it was the jazz bass of that volor
@arottie4097
Жыл бұрын
W0W! My J Mascis Squier Jazzmaster became my main Axe, shortly after watching this episode!! Course all Ii need to do now is buy one!? Ha! I must say the guitar sure sounds a bit different in Mr Bucks hands, then in Mr Mascis hands!
@alaoismusic
Жыл бұрын
I’ve said similar before but man your playing can’t be hyped up enough. You’ve really got your own sound, you can tell it’s you playing a mile off. Really tasteful man. Hoping to get to a Cardinal Black show this winter
@LS-wc6mr
Жыл бұрын
Got mine about 10 years ago, put on locking tuners, a roller bridge, and AVR vibtrato (mostly for the lock button). It's fantastic, and even though it doesn’t get as much love as my other guitars, it amazes me everytime I pick it up. Simply a great instrument.
@donaldroberts7055
Жыл бұрын
I got my J Mascis Squire Jazzmaster a few years ago.5? It still blows my mind how great it is. One of the best guitars I have played in the past 50 years. I love it's tone more than my trusty 56 Esquire that I have had since 1971. Such a classic guitar. I also own a Squire Stratocaster that I bought in 1987. Still my favorite Strat.
@CornedWalls
Жыл бұрын
Squier has had my heart for a while now. Some of their runs have been absolute sleepers and true gems of the budget guitar world. Anything made from Japan, the Protone, the MIC classic vibe, the current 40th anniversary vintage editions, all going to be guitars people will love for years and years to come.
@goth_ihop
Жыл бұрын
To add to this- the paranormal jazzcasters have better fretwork than some MIA fenders!
@jakeritchie3805
Жыл бұрын
The pro-tone, have not thought of those in years. Best squier I've ever played. As good as the American standard if u have electronic upgrades.
@christrouten9606
Жыл бұрын
I agree completely on the quality of the MIC CV. I have a 2010 LPB CV50 that is brilliant. @goth_ihop I have never laid eyes on a Paranormal in person but I just found a killer, fully figured Paranormal Strat neck on Reverb so I ordered it to swap onto my Bullet, a guitar I got exclusively for modding. I'm a sucker for a beautiful piece of well figured maple.
@BryanHRBrodie
Жыл бұрын
I bought an s9 1989 samick korean and it is an amazing guitar
@leo._.vincent
Жыл бұрын
I thought they were called offset telecasters, Ive really wanted one for a while but ive got a MIJ tele and I dont think I need two teles, but i wish. @@goth_ihop
@timbaxter9932
Жыл бұрын
Chris, because of you I did buy a Squire Classic-Vibe Jazz Master and I must say I am so impressed with the quality of the guitar. I have American and Mexican Fenders in my arsenal, and I be honest the Squire arrived in the best shape out of all of them. Prefect fit and finish and almost set-up prefect. I just got a Tele Baritone Deluxe and again I was floored with the quality! I agree with you that a good guitar is a good guitar, and it doesn't really matter what name is on the headstock. I see a Chris Buck signature Squire in your future!
@CrazyLazyDave
Жыл бұрын
There's a Baritone Tele Deluxe 🤔....I better go check that out... (I know there's a Cabronita and Custom)
@timbaxter9932
Жыл бұрын
Sorry, it's a Custom@@CrazyLazyDave
@ritwikjs
Жыл бұрын
all squier jazzmasters are good through good amps that often cost a lot more than the guitar itself, so you'll have to make a choice whether that's where you want to go. In terms of build, it's absolutely amazing. it takes a couple of days to get used to the controls, but after that you can have to much fun. THe frets are very nice, an the single coils are nice a brad in range
@evanwyatt9971
Жыл бұрын
Highly considering picking up the 40th anniversary surf green jazzmaster… 298 euro on Thomann. Should I just impulse buy it?
@teodelnorte
Жыл бұрын
YES 😂
@Markybroon
Жыл бұрын
I bought one. It’s fabulous.
@tulyar57
Жыл бұрын
As interesting videos of high end and vintage guitars are most viewers can relate more to discussions about 'budget' models. Yes, there are many reviews on youtube but these are usuelly by guitar outlets pushing their stock. ThanksChris.
@booitsnick
10 ай бұрын
Remember when y’all wouldn’t even look at a squier??? 😊
@charlesharper7292
Жыл бұрын
The only experience I have with a Squire is the one I just bought. A paranormal strat -o-sonic. I think it's great. Not your normal strat. Has a pair of P90s, and a neck scale like a Gibson. Plays great. Looks stunning!
@AndyFerdean
Жыл бұрын
I've been enjoying this guitar since 2020. I've changed the pick-ups with Lambertones Ristrettos and the tremolo with an AVRI and now it's PERFECT! 😍 I still can't believe how well this guitar is made and how well it stays in tune.
@ChuckHughesGuitar
Жыл бұрын
The pickups in the JMJM don't have the high-end shimmer that the pickups in the Classic Vibe JM have.
@tambow44
Жыл бұрын
J Mascis worked with Squier closely when they made this. The pickups are meant to be “hotter”, it suits his style. Also, you can’t just play beautiful and soulful (clean) blues on a JM series anything and tell me it’s a good guitar.. where is the fuzz?? 😮
@lempuujjj2877
Жыл бұрын
I got a squier and did some neck polish this and that and I cannot believe how awesome the Indonesian factory does things nowadays , I think every music brand just charges 70% of the price with the excuse of the brand name itself , Squiers are great for the money and people complain that they don't come out of the box with a great setup.... well thats where it is the job of the player to learn some stuff about how guitars function and do a self setup and learn in the process ! I cant tell u how many guitarists I know of who get their things setup by luthiers and only know how to tune .
@donbishop6994
11 ай бұрын
Exactly. I spent around 35 bucks on Amazon and ordered every single thing needed for a full on setup. The whole deal, slotted straight edge, a level and crown kit, 600 grit wet dry sandpaper, a known straight surface, and a few other things. The videos on yt showing how to use them are free. I've setup at least 12 guitars and saved probably close to a grand and made a few bucks on the side. Well worth the money and time.
@pisotones2348
Жыл бұрын
This is not 100% fair... all you play sounds amazingly good. I'm beginning to think it's you, not the HW 😁
@DMSProduktions
Жыл бұрын
EVERY1 says 'Mascis' wrong, including J!
@rocinblues
11 ай бұрын
Agree, three months ago Pro Audio in the states ran a heavy discount on the entire 40th anniversary line. Picked a beauty of a Jazzmaster. I've owned all the major guitar brands over the decades of playing and the neck on this guitar is outstanding. It'll be a guitar that I wear the frets off, it's that good. Lastly, one thing that wasn't pointed out, these guitars are NOT covered in heavy poly, which has been a common issue with Squiers. Great guitar for the $$ and they routinely go on sale. Cheers!!
@WeaponsRemorse
Жыл бұрын
I bought a black top jazz master because of Andy from Pro guitar shop loved it Put a 63 jazz in the bridge instead of the Humbucker and loved it even more and then my stupid ass sold it for $100 that was like 10 years ago and I still hate myself for that
@joybuzzer
Жыл бұрын
Jazzmaster pickups and P90s are VERY different things.
@R3C-P
Жыл бұрын
The mascis has p90s underneath the hood though?
@DelScully
Жыл бұрын
and as you can easily tell in this guitar, they are basically jazzmaster sized p90 pickups.
@donbishop6994
11 ай бұрын
P90s sit between a standard single coil and a humbucker. A TRUE jazzmaster pickup sits between a standard single coil and a p90. Kind of cool when you think about it. And the tremolo system is awesome.
@thepostapocalyptictrio4762
4 ай бұрын
Breakdowns are available of the pickups on KZitem. Yep… Jazzmaster sized P90s
@michaelforde4373
Жыл бұрын
He is xxx factor just noodling . Super playing
@myeyesarewaiting
Жыл бұрын
Also... Protone Squiers. Also in that sought after bracket.
@lanceholland
Жыл бұрын
Yes - they are that good. It's the neck. I've updated to the American tremolo and Staytrem bridge....as well as Duncan Antiquity 2 pickups for a more vintage sound.
@imdrumzer
Жыл бұрын
Even on the scale that squiers are produced at, they can absolutely be classic guitars. I've found many hidden gems in the FSR range that I could see reaching that level
@MoreMeRecording
Жыл бұрын
Of course they can. Just look at 80s MIJ Squiers. Mine was one of the best guitars I've ever had up until it was stolen
@jessethetodd
Жыл бұрын
Love the thought ant time you put into this. the JMJM is absolutely a phenomenal instrument but as you say the 40th Anniversary (and its cousin the CV) absolutely hold their own. The way I think of it is that the J Mascis has some of the most popular mods that a certain type of player really looks for: satin neck (which the 40th also has), hotter pickups, and a more stable (though less Jazzmastery) trem. I think it comes down to what are you wanting out of your JM - Squier has 2 really excellent offerings the CV/40th for the more traditional and the JM for the more aggressive/modern take.
@NINEWALKING
Жыл бұрын
I needed to comment at 4th minute already 😊 That picture of the pickups is really interesting. Let me try to explain. Most single coil pickups in USA models, including Jazzmaster pickups, have alnico magnets as the pole peaces them self. This gives them their own character we all know and love. That means there are no screws as pole peaces. Now, there are also cheap ceramic pickups used by some Fenders and most cheap Squier guitars that have the ceramic bar under the coil, and pole peaces are steel slugs. This one sounds very different. Even some Japanese and Mexican Fenders use to have them. Those are somehow loved by people who play high gain with Fender guitars. For anything else, they are trash, in my opinion, that is. Now, the difference between the Stratocaster and Jazzmaster pickup is in the depth and width of the coil mostly. Jazzmaster pickup coil is shallower and wider. This apparently makes them see a bit wider part of the string, and that should generate more signal and sound bit warmer in theory. Like reason why the single coil pickups sound more precise and have more details on the clean than humbuckers is often explained with the same phenomenon. Humbuckers pick up a wider part of the string, and some frequencies dampen each other. I believe that's a major thing, but there are a few more things involved as usually is in such complex things. Jazzmaster pickups have distinctive sound in Jazzmaster guitars, and that's a fact. Now Jason Lollard makes Jazzmaster P90 versions, and this picture looks like that a lot. Being Squier I am aware that it's an impossible thing. But coild be some copycat of it. Like the rumor that UK company Toneruder has made even cheaper version of their, great fir the money, Strat and Tele pickups for the Classic Vibe guitars at some moment. Anyhow, P90 has screws for pole peaces, and those screw true the steel rail/spacer under the coil and into the back plate. There are two alnico bar magnets on sides of that metal rail/spacer. So between the coil and the back plate. This is unique construction and is not even shared with the staple pickups that look similar from the top side. Anyhow, I wonder if the construction the same in these pickups and whether they are using ceramic magnets to cut costs. BTW, non related exactly, but staple pickup have alnico pole peaces in the voice coil and sound different than P90 pickups. Original Gibson staple pickup are to big. Require huge routing hole. Though Stu from Sunbear pickups makes an awesome version of his own. Those sound awesome. Would be a great option for at least neck pickup on the Revstar. Neck staple pickup would give it cleaner detailed, more Fender like clean sounds. P90 in bridge would keep more similar to humbuckers tone character of P90's.
@StevieZero
26 күн бұрын
Wow ,you're that arrogant and up ur own arse you think you need to educate everyone else about what P90s are about...That smug smiley face emoji u start with says everything about you
@davidsummerville351
Жыл бұрын
You sound great on that guitar! Nice pickups. Thanks for this demo.
@SingleMaltMac
Жыл бұрын
I have a Squier 40th anniversary Strat and a Squier Paranormal Stratosonic, that are so good, I am selling my Clapton Artist Strat. Squier is making some REALLY good stuff now!
@eljefeguapobarbon
Жыл бұрын
My Classic Vibes are each such a joy to play! I am 58 yrs old and lived through the first wave of bad guitars (all brands) and what players have to choose from today is wonderful and generally need nothing more than a minor setup (if that) and your personal favorite set/gauge of strings.
@szymondudzinski6661
11 ай бұрын
My favourite album is entirely recorded with this guitar!! It's Turnover - Peripheral Vision and the singer's guitar is this very axe!! It ALREADY IS a classic in the indie rock sphere! Soooo glad it gets the recognition it deserves!
@carp_al9998
10 ай бұрын
never thought id see turnover mentioned here 😭😭 love that album!!
@szymondudzinski6661
10 ай бұрын
@@carp_al9998 I've certainly never seen it mentioned here. Such a beautiful album mate
@michaelrosa2589
Жыл бұрын
I have a J Mascis Jazzmaster. The neck is the thing with this guitar. I punches way above it weight. I love mine. You should pick one up before they discontinue them again.
@dinofond
Жыл бұрын
@ChrisBuckGuitar Based on this video I went and purchased the J Mascis Squier Jazzmaster yesterday after playing it WOW!. I was lucky the closest Guitar Center to me had one in stock. No one has these in stock right now in the states, I couldn't believe I found one in the area. I also played about 20 Squier guitars yesterday including the 40th anniversary Jazzy. None of them had fretwork even close to what the J Mascis Jazzmaster has. The first thing I thought to myself was "why can't all Squires be like this?" I bought a brand new Mexico player telecaster just about six weeks ago and the fretwork was nowhere near what the J Mascis signature has. It had a great intonation out of the box and only the 15th fret was a little high. I crowned that fret, and now this guitar is like do I dare say, the US made jazz master with much hotter pick ups lol. The folks that fender took a lot of time to do fret work on these, and quite frankly, I can't keep my hands off of the guitar. Sounds great, and it plays as good as any fender USA made guitar that I own. I am thrilled but at the same time absolutely blown away. I definitely purchased something very special. Thanks very much Chris for bringing this up.
@Stanze
Жыл бұрын
The Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster neck is modeled after the Fender Rory Gallagher Stratocaster.
@zigsrig
Жыл бұрын
I have two Classic Vibes and they're awesome. They play great out of the box, don't need a ton of setup work, and are very upgradable if you want. They're just fine if you're not into upgrading too!
@anthonybowers7571
Жыл бұрын
it's a fabulous guitar , I got one ! love the middle position :)
@richarde3378
10 ай бұрын
I love my grandma and tell her everyday that she's a future classic.
@gregorygetable
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Wonderful playing. I have vintage big name guitars but one of my favorite is my Squier Stratocaster 50s Classic vibe..I was surprised happily so
@JT96708
Жыл бұрын
I bought a squire strat in the early 90’s and love it.
@jordanlamb1907
Жыл бұрын
Love it! Just not a fan of the anodized pickguards.
@mrskullman40
10 ай бұрын
Really enjoying your channel Chris! I recently scored one of those 40th anniversary vintage JMs and am highly impressed with it so far. Check out the used prices on the 40th especially he desert sand color... it may also be a future classic! The mascis seems great i was just looking for more traditional.
@wizz3974
Жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to see the one you’re building!
@jeremythornton433
Жыл бұрын
I have 2 Squires, a Strat and a Paranormal Thinline Cabronita Tele. Both guitars a quite simply freaking amazing!
@johnsmith-oh2xo
9 ай бұрын
Hey Chris you need a Squier artist series model COME ON SQUIER AND FENDER MAKE IT HAPPEN..................
@phil.7064
Жыл бұрын
Really want one- but as usual with almost all guitars- they don't make them in left handed
@phantastes
Жыл бұрын
Chris, are you aware of the complex and subtle process involved in setting up the tremolo system on Jazzmasters? I wonder if this would solve the "clunky" tremolo issue you referred to. The best KZitem video I have seen regarding this is on the "Kersey" channel. It's titled, "FAIL! Fender Jazzmaster locking tremolo --Setup and Test". My setup was all over the shop (from the factory, no less) until I watched this brilliant video. I'd still be putting up with a "clunky" tremolo today if it wasn't for that video.
@joeunite
11 ай бұрын
40th anniversary jazz master is my primary guitar now. Just feels nicer than the telescope, lip jrs, and others I have in my collection
@nlumby
Жыл бұрын
...it's strange, the maple neck looks more 'valuable' to me
@tunnel7
Жыл бұрын
Just love to hear you play any Guitar Chris thanks but nice to see a quality player playing some of the cheaper versions well done Chris. Did you play on blues Cruise recently Chris not seen any vids yet???.
@chavoxo50
11 ай бұрын
I have Squire paranormal I bought during lockdown. All you need to do is change the pickups, pots, input jack, bridge, nut, tuners, selector switch and boom. A killer guitar 🫤
@SandauxBeats
Жыл бұрын
That first jam so nice, I have to see it thrice!
@daviddalziel884
Жыл бұрын
A really interesting video Chris . When you said “ guitar with someone’s name in it “ reminded me of a guitar I’d fancied but the cons outweighed the pros . A Fender Sergio Vallin had caught my eye as a hybrid Strat /Jazzmaster but the controls were even crazier than the Jazzmaster ones .What looks like a tone and volume control is yep a volume but the other one was a selecter switch which was clunky and defaualted to the bridge humbucker . It had a Jazzmaster style trem too which I’m not used too . Pickups great , coil tap on the humbucker but the one I tried had really rough frets . To tie in with your video these now seem to fetch good money £500 on release but unlike other MIM guitars have boomed in price , probably due to rarity but for playability?? That said if one crossed my path ….
@dt9r
Жыл бұрын
I have a Squier Vintage Modified JM, the very first series of squier JM with the vintage bridge, I switched to a Staytrem and I changed the pickups with a uk Mojo pickup set, it sings beautifully, plays great, it's one of my favorite guitar
@BedeLaplume
Жыл бұрын
The Squier Jazzmaster 40th anniversaries I've tried, were also top notch and sounded as good as they looked..
@joerobertson795
Жыл бұрын
The older ones had a Rosewood Fretboard. Thus command a higher price. I love mine!
@memorylane7068
Жыл бұрын
I'm building a Partscaster Jazzmaster out of a Squire at this moment!
@BlacqueJacqueShellacque_
8 ай бұрын
Bought myself this guitar for Xmas. Amazing value. Plays better than my American Standard Strat (although it probably would win if I got it some loving). I do prefer the pickups in the American Strat though.
@AdamLevyGuitarTips
11 ай бұрын
These guitars are a steal. For anyone interested, Black Bobbin in Chicago offers a few nice upgrade options - including custom Lollar pickups and high-quality pots. Also, guitarist Avi Bortnick (from Scofield's Überjam band) has put a couple of these J Mascis necks onto Strat bodies because he likes the neck shape/feel so much.
@antonyedwardson9900
Жыл бұрын
My only disappointment from the CB gig in Hull was that the Squier didn’t make an appearance! It was replaced on that night by some shonky Gibson! I did get to exchange a few words with Chris after the gig which just about made up for it.
@dreamscuba
Жыл бұрын
Great video and a cool guitar. I like the look of the 40th anniversary more. And your playing, as always, is breathtaking. You could make a coat hanger sound cosmic. A very gifted musician! Thank you.
@ThomasHammoudi
11 ай бұрын
I have mine since 2013 : loved it. The electronic was a bit cheap and I had to replace some pots a few years back. Worth mentionning : the "adjustomatic" is set to a gibson Radius (12") and not for the guitar (9,5). They bought them this way I think and don't set them up. So, out of the box, it's kinda impossible to have a proper set-up. My guitar tech, at that time, fix it (he "dig" - i donno how to properly say it- a bit in the bridge to have the radius ocrrect). It really worth doing it.
@NINEWALKING
Жыл бұрын
Btw that trem issue might come from the bridge actually. Saddles can do that on the tunomatic bridge whe in use with vibrola or Bigsby. Maybe quick polish of the saddles would help a little. This bridge, those pickups and rosewood/Indian laurel do give unique characters to this guitar.
@laranjiinha77
Жыл бұрын
I would love to hear that 40th anniversary with same setup (amp, effects, room) like the way you have played the J.Mascis!!
@wednesdaythroughthelens830
Жыл бұрын
That opening sequence ❤️and I’m a listener, not a guitar player.
@maxmarkowski7641
Жыл бұрын
The j mascis is INSANELY good. Like it’s insane. The neck is great. The bridge, while not traditional, helps the guitar stay in tune. At least my JMJM stays in tune better than my tele. I would just upgrade the pots to get a bit more range out of the pickups, but other than that, it’s phenomenal. If you can get one, get it.
@user-kb1hw2yq2f
8 ай бұрын
What does pots mean? Newbie here.
@riffcodgerpetermcaleer8638
Жыл бұрын
👏👏 Buckmaster. Smooth as a moth's nose.
@TraneFrancks
Жыл бұрын
That Anderton's gig was how I found Cardinal Black. What a great band!
@duel2k7
10 ай бұрын
Having taken one of these apart the squire pickups are built the same as p90s with a bar magnet instead of magnetic pole pieces
@leongruneberg4844
Жыл бұрын
Jazzmasters are a very underrated member of the fender family
@bagsbunny
Жыл бұрын
I’ve just ordered the 40th Anniversary Squire Jazzmaster in Sea Foam Green, direct from Thomann. For £259.00 This is not a drill. £259.00 Including delivery.
@mikaelbiilmann6826
11 ай бұрын
Bragging voice: I have a 1982-84 Squier Stratocaster made in Japan, bought for 275 equiv USD in 1987. The serial number only states it as a 1982-1984 model.😎 One of the pu’s died so I installed a prewired EMG DG-20 pickguard instead. 😎
@Kevin-mx1vi
Ай бұрын
Interesting point about rosewood fretboards. I recently picked up a new Squier Affinity PJ bass that I couldn't resist because it feels & plays like a dream - as Chris says, a good guitar is a good guitar. Thing is, I know a bit about woods, and my eyes & fingers are telling me that the fretboard is rosewood, but my head says "On a £240 bass ???". it's definitely NOT Indian Laurel, BTW. The grain & colour are the same as the fretboards on my 60's classic basses with rosewood fretboards, so it's not as though I have nothing to compare the Affinity to, but could I possibly be right ?
@tanukibrahma
27 күн бұрын
Anyone know if the pickups are RWRP like standard JMs? Mine still buzzes in the middle position.
@tunnel7
Жыл бұрын
£259.00 at Thomann for a Squire 40th Anniversary ''Bargain''
@grinne2975
Жыл бұрын
4th he plays this intro jam and it gets better everytime🙏🙏🙏
@iDominic42
Жыл бұрын
Hi Chris Interesting to me as I have a Squier 40th Anniversary Stratocaster and also a (mid 1990s) Made in Japan Fender Jazzmaster - much as played by Manic Street Preacher's James Dean Bradfield on TOTP (Kevin Carter 1996) With that guitar I had to replace the bridge with a Mastery one, or the strings just popped off the saddles every time you did a bend... ... but it also has the thinnest neck depth of any guitar I have. It's totally, well, just not normal... Looks like both your Squier guitars have fixed the bridge issue, which is good I also have a Squier 40th Aniiversary Stratocaster - which has the gold plated hardware, anodised pickguard, and a Laurel fretboard, but with bound edges and block inlays.... ie totally not "strat" - and it has Alnico 5 pickups So totally not base Squier, and very underrated, too
@Mr75044
Жыл бұрын
Over 40 years iv had Gibbos usa strats Prs Yamahas Epiphone ect ect. Last 6 years iv only used squires... Latest a super sonic tele £123. Can't put it down... You won't beat squire guitars..
@timhall3575
11 ай бұрын
I have the 2007 Purple Fender J Mascis Jazzmaster and the more recent Squier J Mascis (an original one i think) and the Squier is a 1/3 of the price but it's FAR FAR better - so much better ... i can't explain enough... better neck/pick ups/trem system - the only bits that slightly let it down is one of the tuners being a little loose and the horn strap lock is a bit iffy.. if i could be bothered i'd address them both... value for money..? One of the best guitars ever released for the price. I picked mine up 2nd hand - £350 - total bargain!!!!
@DaiKatana14
Жыл бұрын
Too bad he's really late to the party... Squier Classic Vibes which were made in China from '08-'18 (and came with Tonerider pickups) are probably some the best Squier guitars ever and on pat with MiM and MiA instruments. Especially the CV 50s Tele with the Alnico 3 pickups. They were killing Fender' s upper range sales.
@mikepj1025
Жыл бұрын
Squier has been putting out future classics for years now. Squier is a legit stage ready guitar
@peanutygoodness
Ай бұрын
Been eyeing these since the purple sparkle model came out. Finally bought one and it’s comparable if not better than my 1990s mij JM. The only thing I modified is the pick guard with a silver anodized version. I can’t be looking like every other intelligent guitar player who bout a JM JM.
@brunswicksquaremusic5905
Жыл бұрын
Please don’t let this turn into yet another Squier worship channel
@KHGuitars
Жыл бұрын
I’m really happy I bought one 3 years ago
@Wxstrn
11 ай бұрын
Are there certain squires, I should be looking at? I see them for sale all the time for $100-$250 online. JMs, 40th Anniversary, and post 2019?
@StealthParrot
Жыл бұрын
It's certainly a nice looking guitar, the fact that it is well made for the price makes it a great bargain regardless of whether or not it becomes collectible.
@Seventeen_Seconds
3 ай бұрын
JM Jazzmaster and the original Squier Cyclones were unreal guitars.
@RomanticDrip69
7 ай бұрын
IMO the j mascis is as good as a MIM fender. The first guitar I bought after my first job was a MIM blacktop jazzmaster (now player series) and I just recently got the jm jazzmaster and they are of comparable quality although one is $300 cheaper than the other. At this point if you’re going to buy fender you might as well buy high end because midrange models are becoming more comparable to high end squiers
@echolalia1965
2 ай бұрын
The price of these in the UK shot up to over £500 when they were discontinued a few years ago, which accounts for the high prices you can see on ebay here. They have just been reissued recently with rosewood necks and currently available (July 24) at Andertons for £449
@mvsr990
11 ай бұрын
The Squier Mascis is great except for the Tune-O-Matic bridge. I know that's how J sets his up but it feels awful using the vibrato. Not a big deal when Staytrem was making drop-in replacement but now you've got to dowel and re-drill to swap in a Mastery or Staytrem.
@DirtyDirkDiggler
10 ай бұрын
Eh, gotta disagree. I got one of these Jazzmasters a few months back, upgraded the tuners, tremolo, bridge, nut, lined the cavity with gold foil to help eliminate the hum (switching out the pickguard) and while it is certainly an upgrade from the stock, at the end of the day it could never compete with American Fender Series. The necks alone are night and day (even though the Indian Laurel isn’t bad, when compared to Maple or Rosewood its very noticeable). Anyway, just my opinion. I got sucked into getting a Jazzmaster after reading all the hype about how great it is after mod’s, etc. and wouldn’t want someone to make that mistake.
@shining5695
12 күн бұрын
I dunno how your copies are but mine had the worst pickup screws ever. They ended up getting jammed (I know its my fault a bit too). We had to cut the screw heads to remove them. Besides that, its a great guitar. It is actually one of the best I have ever played and own luckily.
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