It’s really great that they took what they learned about the demographics love for that J Mascis necks and are making it a staple in other versions of the Jazzmaster.
Have the green one so can confirm it’s awesome. Played great out of the box, and I love the neck because it feels a little flatter than Fender’s usual C shape.
“It’s the Dad that Stepped-up!” Fucking broke me.😆😆😆 Yes to Road Worn Squiers. Or at least satin necks on all Squier necks. And yes to history series please. Just yes to more Tia and Jason.
So we have a pair of Basement fans here! Good taste and great playing. This video may be the final straw that makes me give in and buy one of these. It's gotta be the olympic white gold edition, though I really love the sandy vintage too.
Passed this one by on my last trip to the guitar store, because I knew this was probably going to be pretty awesome, and...you just confirmed it. Thanks for the review!
Great review! Fun, informative and straight to the Grunge! I love this version of the Jazzmaster and bought the Seafoam Green, because (full disclosure) I am Dad and I like to play a little surf, along with a little rock, grunge, punk, and sometimes jazz. The Fender/Squier Jazzmaster delivers on all of these styles and adds a different flavor that can be found in the switching. I just discovered your channel and now I'm subscribed.
I would NOT care if they released a relic'd series. I WOULD LOVE if they kept going on this vintage vibe like the Jazzmaster here. aged hardware, tint and satin on the neck, all welcome. btw you guys are great, subscribed!
Yt recommend this out of nowhere, but I never subscribed to a channel this fast, loved to see you demoning a guitar with deaftones and basement, the last one really a surprise. I felt like it was me or my friends trying a guitar you know haha
I have the 40th LPB version, non vintage. It's wearing SD Antiquity II's. I also picked Mike Adams' brain for wiring a Freeway Ultra switch. Between his input, my findings and the Freeway company I was able to get the wiring sorted for that project. If you haven't heard a JM out of phase you haven't lived. I did match the headstock and had a custom decal in the stock configuration made, just in gold versus the regular black logo/don't. Looks amazing and how the 40th should've came, with tht matching HS. Love the 40th series. Now, for the vintage series, they really should should've done more to seperate this. Pups voiced for the 50's JM would be killer. With the 2010 run of CV Strats, for example, they put 50's voiced pickups in the 50's model. They put 60's voiced pickups in the 60's model. They should've taken this approach for this guitar as well. The cosmetic differences, only, are getting a little lame. At least with the 40th I have a neck profile that is different, larger, so it's an actual difference in feel when picking it up.
@@WorkingClassMusic Of course. Thanks for the video. I love your guys' content. Banter was a hilarious too and the playing rad. Especially the first demo. Absolutely killer! 🤘🏻
Great vid folks, really nice editing especially on the pickup switching, so smooth! As for road worn, I prefer to wear my guitars down myself, and since I don't take them on the road...
I agree! I have the surf green one and love it! Play it more than my Am Pro 2 Jazzmaster tbh. The neck in particular is amazing to play. Great video, thanks 👍
I've got the J Mascis and the 40th anniversary with the laurel fretboard and gibson style inlays. Definitely a bigger fan of the mascis. The 40th anniversary has the bridge sink issues that are common to jazzmasters. I like the radius on the Mascis neck better as well. Different guitars for sure.
Was waiting for this video! I have the same model and love it. Always looking forward to hear you guys review gear. And yes I agree hypothetically fender should reach out to you guys. Tia is right though, kinda looks like an egg lol
I’ve summoned one for tomorrow 😊 your videos are always super helpful. This looks like the Jazzmaster for me as I wanted something very traditional in a Jazzmaster. But also something that won’t break the bank as I already bought the Jaguar ultraluxe not too long ago. 😂 🎉❤❤
I've got the Sherwood green telecaster and both the gold and vintage series are damn good! A Squire Ventera-type worn series would be interesting to see.
You guys should check out some Reverend guitars. They have a lot of really cool offsets. Have you guys seen the pacific peach jazzmaster that Chicago music exchange has?
@@JasonTMays Would you go with the Pacific Peach players jazzmaster or save up for one of the American pro 2 ones? There is almost a $1000 difference and they are so hard to find in stores to try. I was wanting to get your thoughts?
@@scottbussey499 New: Go with the Pacific peach! the ampro2 are awesome guitars, but if you can find a ampro2 used go that route. or maybe a used American original.
Feel that most relics command a premium as they have to make the guitar, then add relic. Adding that expense to a squier, which the buyer could spend on a setup, or some other mod like new pickups or tuners, doesn't make sense to me. Also a squier can be a bit of a beater because it didn't cost thousands, so makes less sense to fake it. But the world would be boring if everyone thought the same so 🤷
Yo.. I got the seafoam 🌊 and it’s my baebae .. I wanna get the contemporary Jaguar next 😅and then I’ll have a strong quiver to work with!!.. (also want a bass vi.. 😝
@@michaelhelgeson6625 th-cam.com/video/kntCZOlWBeI/w-d-xo.html the Jaguar in this baritone is tuned like a Bass VI. I have a Schecter Ultra VI we're going to get around to eventually.
Love you guys!!! And love that guitar...but one in one out...and i cant cope with separerate with any of my eight darlings😦 from Sweden with love/Mathias
road worn squiers? nah. just relic a squier, i say! it'd be cheaper. its like, if you want the shredded jeans, do it yourself, it's not worth the excess price of the factory doing it.... i dont know.
Jesus, I've been looking for a used j mascis for about half a year (They are almost impossible to get in Europe) and I might just get this instead. I've heard that gold edition is pretty meh, but didn't realize the vintage edition existed.
Pre-ordered this model from CME back in January. It looked fantastic as I've wanted a Jazzmaster with a maple neck. I'm also big fan of the desert sand finish with the anodized gold pickguard. I've always had good luck with every Squier I've bought over the years. Unfortunately, this one was a QC disaster. I'm not precious with guitars and I really don't mind a poor setup or some dings/scratches. I ended up returning it as it could not be properly set up. Issues: Extremely shallow neck pocket - i.imgur.com/ckfcMc0.jpg Neck bottom of heel is too thick - i.imgur.com/G41XxH2.jpg Pickups and bridge were set extremely high to actually be playable - i.imgur.com/DqeA7KI.jpg , i.imgur.com/P9hiXnM.jpg A couple of the "aged chrome" pickup screws were basically stripped. All of them are of very poor quality. - i.imgur.com/oo36pAN.jpg Stress crack on body near neck pocket close to neck - i.imgur.com/maVIMzG.jpg. I should have gone through Sweetwater as I'm sure a lemon like mine wouldn't have gotten past their inspection. Maybe I'll go for another through Sweetwater. :)
Ended up taking advantage of Fender's 12 Days of Deals and got one for $359.99. Fit & finish all outstanding. No problem with setup and while the stock pickups are OK, I put in a set of Brandonwound Noiseless Jazzmaster pickups that I had in the parts drawer. Loving the comfortable satin maple neck. Outstanding guitar overall! 👍So glad I grabbed another. Thanks for another great review as always!
@@tia.bailey I got a shock when I heard that after initially being like "was that BASEMENT?!" earlier in the vid. At that point, I was like 'these people are cool af'. VERY well played too, you make it look effortless. You and Jason kick ass and have absolutely sold this guitar to me. After looking up Alex Henery on Equipboard it turns out he often uses a Jazzmaster, so no wonder the sound is PERFECT with this gear. I gotta have one. It's just one of those rare guitars that looks as good as it sounds. And it's stupidly affordable, for a change!
@@tia.bailey Could Jason possibly tell us what the riff from 02:28 is? It's driving me insane. I am absolutely convinced it is Basement, but I've been listening to them all night and can't find that riff!
@@Joormode AH! So it is! I knew I recognised it from somewhere. Basement have definitely used some similar riffs and the same chords at some point. Thanks for clearing that up!
It’s really great that they took what they learned about the demographics love for that J Mascis necks and are making it a staple in other versions of the Jazzmaster.
This is not the J Mascus neck, Only in finish is it alike. It is narrower and not as chunky.
I love your channel because you demo the guitars with music that I would actually play.
Have the green one so can confirm it’s awesome. Played great out of the box, and I love the neck because it feels a little flatter than Fender’s usual C shape.
ROADWORN 🤩 yeah yeah!
“It’s the Dad that Stepped-up!” Fucking broke me.😆😆😆
Yes to Road Worn Squiers. Or at least satin necks on all Squier necks.
And yes to history series please.
Just yes to more Tia and Jason.
I love the editing on these videos so much
love my 40th anniversary vintage jazzmaster!
So we have a pair of Basement fans here! Good taste and great playing. This video may be the final straw that makes me give in and buy one of these. It's gotta be the olympic white gold edition, though I really love the sandy vintage too.
Happy birthday Squier!!! 🎉
Passed this one by on my last trip to the guitar store, because I knew this was probably going to be pretty awesome, and...you just confirmed it. Thanks for the review!
Of course!
*GLAD TO HELP*
Great review! Fun, informative and straight to the Grunge! I love this version of the Jazzmaster and bought the Seafoam Green, because (full disclosure) I am Dad and I like to play a little surf, along with a little rock, grunge, punk, and sometimes jazz.
The Fender/Squier Jazzmaster delivers on all of these styles and adds a different flavor that can be found in the switching.
I just discovered your channel and now I'm subscribed.
Yes! Short (or maybe even medium?) history videos please :)
Another great review from one of the best music instruments reviewers! I love you both! Keep up the good work....best no non sense demos!!!
😂 the editing 🔥Great review thank you!
*Thank You, Thank You*
Nelsen appreciates the validation.
I would NOT care if they released a relic'd series. I WOULD LOVE if they kept going on this vintage vibe like the Jazzmaster here. aged hardware, tint and satin on the neck, all welcome.
btw you guys are great, subscribed!
Finally a guitar channel playing music like ours! A nice break from all the shredders that make every guitar sound the same. Nice BQAD riffing too!
He's right about the High Life point. I like how it looks.
Yt recommend this out of nowhere, but I never subscribed to a channel this fast, loved to see you demoning a guitar with deaftones and basement, the last one really a surprise. I felt like it was me or my friends trying a guitar you know haha
Glad you caught the vibe. Hopefully you enjoy the rest of our videos while you're here
I have the 40th LPB version, non vintage. It's wearing SD Antiquity II's. I also picked Mike Adams' brain for wiring a Freeway Ultra switch. Between his input, my findings and the Freeway company I was able to get the wiring sorted for that project. If you haven't heard a JM out of phase you haven't lived. I did match the headstock and had a custom decal in the stock configuration made, just in gold versus the regular black logo/don't. Looks amazing and how the 40th should've came, with tht matching HS. Love the 40th series.
Now, for the vintage series, they really should should've done more to seperate this. Pups voiced for the 50's JM would be killer. With the 2010 run of CV Strats, for example, they put 50's voiced pickups in the 50's model. They put 60's voiced pickups in the 60's model. They should've taken this approach for this guitar as well. The cosmetic differences, only, are getting a little lame. At least with the 40th I have a neck profile that is different, larger, so it's an actual difference in feel when picking it up.
Thanks for the insight!
@@WorkingClassMusic Of course. Thanks for the video. I love your guys' content. Banter was a hilarious too and the playing rad. Especially the first demo. Absolutely killer! 🤘🏻
I have that one too! I replaced the black switch and roller wheels with white ones and now its all matchy matchy. Great guitar.
Great vid folks, really nice editing especially on the pickup switching, so smooth!
As for road worn, I prefer to wear my guitars down myself, and since I don't take them on the road...
I agree! I have the surf green one and love it! Play it more than my Am Pro 2 Jazzmaster tbh. The neck in particular is amazing to play. Great video, thanks 👍
Another dope video ! Love y’all !! 🔥🔥🔥
love you both, thank you!
I've got the J Mascis and the 40th anniversary with the laurel fretboard and gibson style inlays. Definitely a bigger fan of the mascis. The 40th anniversary has the bridge sink issues that are common to jazzmasters. I like the radius on the Mascis neck better as well. Different guitars for sure.
Would love a history series. Also, can't believe I've never stumbled across you guys before -- subscribed.
Nice review, guys! Best tones of any other demo I've seen of these. Itching to press go one one of these (in sea foam green)...
Sounds good!
About to pull the trigger on one of these. Not a big maple neck fan but the whole aesthetic of this guitar screams mojo. Great video!
@workingclassmusic Bought it! Here's to hoping for that anniversary guitar before death! 🍻🥴
"Step Dad Rock" is my new favorite genre. Not a fan of the Road Worn (tm) stuff, but not opposed to it :)
Shouts out to Tia for playing some Basement
OMG did you really just play Deftones for the intro tune?? Just discovered this channel and I subbed immediately!
Yes!!!!! Yes, I did!!! I love Deftones!
WCM has a video. I like it. I’m
Simple that like! Keep up the great work!!!🎃
*Thanks buddy*
sounds sweet. Just bought the white gold version. Thanks!
Love you guys. I just bought one as my 3rd Jazzmaster. I'd be all about a roadworn Squier. Or just a nitro so I can road-wear it myself!
Great review!
About to get this guitar, love the color of the neck so much
Squier 40th Anniversary Vintage Edition Jazzmaster $359.99 @ Sweet Water.
Was waiting for this video! I have the same model and love it. Always looking forward to hear you guys review gear. And yes I agree hypothetically fender should reach out to you guys. Tia is right though, kinda looks like an egg lol
New fan. Fun times. Great review and not crazy long which is all awesome. -cool middle aged dad fan
Double entendres and Miller High life jokes within 3 seconds makes this the Champagne of TH-cam guitar channels.
cheers, buddy
Thanks For Sharing 🎸
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I’ve summoned one for tomorrow 😊 your videos are always super helpful. This looks like the Jazzmaster for me as I wanted something very traditional in a Jazzmaster. But also something that won’t break the bank as I already bought the Jaguar ultraluxe not too long ago. 😂 🎉❤❤
played one yesterday, the worn looking trem plate just looks like some sort of weird scratched alloy. Everything else about the guitar was perfect.
I just got one of these for $300 new. Can’t wait for delivery.
I bought the green one. I fucking love it
holy mountain of doom... look at those amps! 🌩️
Mount Doom is a cool name for our backdrop
I've got the Sherwood green telecaster and both the gold and vintage series are damn good! A Squire Ventera-type worn series would be interesting to see.
Damn. I’ve been waiting for this review - and then I find out I can’t buy it in Msia yet. Congrats on the wide nuts and thick string Jason!
He's very proud of them
@@WorkingClassMusic 😂
I like it too.
Kinda wanna hear y'all play that model T back there...
Soon
“I’m also a fan of fruits” 😂 nice one 👉🏽👉🏽
Short history videos in y'all's style would be welcomed. Emphasis on short tho
The frets on yours are medium jumbo? Every listing I have seen says that they are narrow tall.
I'd like to hear more about the tuning stability side of things, because trem arm.
I just dropped a set of lollar JM pickups in this guitar and it’s amazing !!!!
How much does the anodized guard matter to the sound? Certainly does look cool!
Mike Adams aka Puisheen has a really cool video that answers this question.
I wanted a host for the new cunife or colbolt pickups. This might be it.
Good vibes
Bodacious review!
Does the guitar feature modern or vintage vibrato spacing?
Also, is the neck pocket angled?
Those are very good questions!
@JasonMays can definitely answer when he sees this
You guys should check out some Reverend guitars. They have a lot of really cool offsets. Have you guys seen the pacific peach jazzmaster that Chicago music exchange has?
Funny enough, we tried to check out reverend at NAMM last year. Yea that pacific peach has me feeling some kind of way.
@@JasonTMays Would you go with the Pacific Peach players jazzmaster or save up for one of the American pro 2 ones? There is almost a $1000 difference and they are so hard to find in stores to try. I was wanting to get your thoughts?
@@scottbussey499 New: Go with the Pacific peach! the ampro2 are awesome guitars, but if you can find a ampro2 used go that route. or maybe a used American original.
I want to have a hangout/jam with this channel :>
Feel that most relics command a premium as they have to make the guitar, then add relic. Adding that expense to a squier, which the buyer could spend on a setup, or some other mod like new pickups or tuners, doesn't make sense to me. Also a squier can be a bit of a beater because it didn't cost thousands, so makes less sense to fake it. But the world would be boring if everyone thought the same so 🤷
Yo.. I got the seafoam 🌊 and it’s my baebae .. I wanna get the contemporary Jaguar next 😅and then I’ll have a strong quiver to work with!!.. (also want a bass vi.. 😝
Y’all did a Bass vi review.?.. 🤔
@@michaelhelgeson6625 th-cam.com/video/kntCZOlWBeI/w-d-xo.html the Jaguar in this baritone is tuned like a Bass VI. I have a Schecter Ultra VI we're going to get around to eventually.
The Squier 40th Anniversary EggMaster.
Sounds like a Sonic the Hedgehog boss
Best comment ever! 🎉
I like a satin neck but a satin body is kinda weird. Still ordered the desert sand jm. If it was gloss I would've got the green one.
Will the satin finish on the body relic over time?
*only time will tell*
Love you guys!!! And love that guitar...but one in one out...and i cant cope with separerate with any of my eight darlings😦 from Sweden with love/Mathias
Relic'ed guitars? That's fine. Paying a premium for relic'ed guitars -- also fine I guess? But *kinda* silly, too 🙃
LOL was that a fart at 5:45 ?
lol yea
road worn squiers? nah. just relic a squier, i say! it'd be cheaper. its like, if you want the shredded jeans, do it yourself, it's not worth the excess price of the factory doing it.... i dont know.
I was so close to ordering a Squire Late 50s Jazzmaster, but now I'm curious about the 40th Anniversary Jazzmaster. Do y'all have a preference?
If you want a Squier with a more "built in USA" feel (the neck) then get the 40th Vintage. If you prefer a slimmer neck get the Classic Vibe.
Jesus, I've been looking for a used j mascis for about half a year (They are almost impossible to get in Europe) and I might just get this instead. I've heard that gold edition is pretty meh, but didn't realize the vintage edition existed.
Did Jason rip a fart at 5:45?
maaaaybe lol
@@WorkingClassMusic DUDE, that sounds rancid
*slow head shake*
ok am i the only one who saw what happened with ur hand @ 3:10??
you could say it was a little *slight of hand*
#1 change that garbage bridge
To be honest, I had expected more something, all those knobs. A good Strat is better.
Pre-ordered this model from CME back in January. It looked fantastic as I've wanted a Jazzmaster with a maple neck. I'm also big fan of the desert sand finish with the anodized gold pickguard. I've always had good luck with every Squier I've bought over the years. Unfortunately, this one was a QC disaster. I'm not precious with guitars and I really don't mind a poor setup or some dings/scratches. I ended up returning it as it could not be properly set up. Issues:
Extremely shallow neck pocket - i.imgur.com/ckfcMc0.jpg
Neck bottom of heel is too thick - i.imgur.com/G41XxH2.jpg
Pickups and bridge were set extremely high to actually be playable - i.imgur.com/DqeA7KI.jpg , i.imgur.com/P9hiXnM.jpg
A couple of the "aged chrome" pickup screws were basically stripped. All of them are of very poor quality. - i.imgur.com/oo36pAN.jpg
Stress crack on body near neck pocket close to neck - i.imgur.com/maVIMzG.jpg. I should have gone through Sweetwater as I'm sure a lemon like mine wouldn't have gotten past their inspection. Maybe I'll go for another through Sweetwater. :)
Ended up taking advantage of Fender's 12 Days of Deals and got one for $359.99. Fit & finish all outstanding. No problem with setup and while the stock pickups are OK, I put in a set of Brandonwound Noiseless Jazzmaster pickups that I had in the parts drawer. Loving the comfortable satin maple neck. Outstanding guitar overall! 👍So glad I grabbed another. Thanks for another great review as always!
02:28 is that Basement!?
4:20 is :)
@@tia.bailey I got a shock when I heard that after initially being like "was that BASEMENT?!" earlier in the vid. At that point, I was like 'these people are cool af'. VERY well played too, you make it look effortless. You and Jason kick ass and have absolutely sold this guitar to me. After looking up Alex Henery on Equipboard it turns out he often uses a Jazzmaster, so no wonder the sound is PERFECT with this gear. I gotta have one. It's just one of those rare guitars that looks as good as it sounds. And it's stupidly affordable, for a change!
@@tia.bailey Could Jason possibly tell us what the riff from 02:28 is? It's driving me insane. I am absolutely convinced it is Basement, but I've been listening to them all night and can't find that riff!
@@Molotov_Milkshake Deftones - Be Quiet And Drive . th-cam.com/video/fMs_n9G_TfI/w-d-xo.html
@@Joormode AH! So it is! I knew I recognised it from somewhere. Basement have definitely used some similar riffs and the same chords at some point. Thanks for clearing that up!
This woman is a horribly guitar player and makes you feel awkward
this comment is horribly written and you should feel bad
@@WorkingClassMusic no I don't because she always has excuses why she can't do things
I just watch Puisheen