There’s a bunch of TH-camrs copying each other’s empty trendy videos. And there’s Dave who passionately does his own thing. Long format videos are where you shine Dave.
I worked on the night shift with a David Simpson in a big American Supermarket food store about 30 years ago. A great guy with about 6 kids. Used to bring his Jackson guitar to work (which cost a whole month's salary, even though he was the Night Shift boss). He would play in the employees' bathroom upstairs because he liked the reverb. Thanks for this review, and the playing was a big treat, interesting sounds and skilled playing!
I have been playing guitar in bands since 1969. I have around 40 guitars including many Gibsons and Fenders. I brought a Jet js300 on Dave Simpson's video. I paid £148 for it. I wasn't expecting much due to the price. I thought it may be an OK budget guitar to challenge a squire. How wrong I was. This guitar is great irrespective of price. The neck is one of the best I have played. I would say it is as good as or maybe better than my 1986 USA strat. I have changed the ceramic pickups for an ironsone David Gilmour set and it sounds wonderful. The feel and playability is on par with any £1000 guitar. It blows my classic vibe strat away. Get one now before thay turn into rocking horse shit.
I was never here for the short haul, but long videos are back! I am so happy about that, and it is the right decision. If that's what you do, that's what you do, and whatever it is you want to go with, we will always still be here.
Beautiful intro& outro jams - so full of emotion! 90% of today's "Guitar Heroes" are just showing off how fast they can play, how many modes they're familiar with, what masters of technique they are,etc. But rarely do I feel they are touching my heart. You are a true musician ! As you mentioned on your "Is Music still relevant?" rant... and I paraphrase: "If music doesn't communicate feeling, then what is it for?" You certainly touched me deeply with this here in Catalunya! Bon Any!
from 33:38 to 34:28 no lyrics needed it made me cry, your solos speak to my soul right there where it all hurts, this is a soul cleansing music. thank you Dave.
Yeah I am buying this guitar for playing Gilmour stuff this video showed this will be no problem. I hope the humbucker on the js400 I am buying is hot enough to play some hard rock like Iron Maiden as well.
I bought my first ever T style guitar a JET JT300 recently, needed a couple of frets levelling and the strings changing, it now plays brilliantly. Happy days on the return of long vids.
I'm pretty certain that was made at the Grand Reward factory in China, where they made Squier Classic Vibes and Fender Modern Players for years. Grand Reward's "house brand" is FARIDA.
thanks for the factory ID -- I bet your right. - these kind of seem like a fender clasic vibe with a better Quality Roasted Neck which is the Big feature -- I Like them and the price.
Ordered one yesterday after watching this fantastic video from you. I received it today and it's still as you said, in perfect condition and this is now a year and a half later, it's incredible! I so greatly appreciate that you share, thank you so very much. just love your music to no end! When one spends over four decades among the maple forests you have an infinite bond towards this wood, I feel, and this truly is lovely. Thank you again for being you! ......Buckmartin ........
Love your expression in playing your own emotion and life imprint shines and flows through your soul.... Too many people play covers to much no emotion or life expression.. I suffer from ms and bipolar for over 25 years and played guitar for 22 years and your music of self feeling vibes and helps me loads all the best Dave happy Christmas
man, where did you come from? Your guitar playing is amazing. You should record this. Finally someone who doesn't play like a brainless racer. Something beautiful. You must be sensitive and have a beautiful soul. I envy and admire you at the same time! Greetings from Mexico!
I bought one after seeing this video, have to say I agree with everything Dave has said. I have a few high value guitars and this feels very close, it’s not just a good beginners guitar, with a bit of setup it’s good full stop. Mines came with a lightly flamed roasted maple neck which looks and feels great. No fret sprout and a very reasonable fret job done on them. A few negatives which are to be expected at this price point. I got the blue with rosewood finger board. The blue isn’t like the pictures but more of a duck egg blue. The rosewood has been dyed darker and the dye rubs off on your fingers so hoping that will soon stop. When I tried to change the strings the old ones were stuck in the trem block and took a bit of pressure with a small allen key to push them put. The action at the nut is way too high as stock and I also had one or two high frets but they weren’t high enough to cause any issues. The paint work is nice enough but has been burnt through with polishing in some cases (not noticeable) and in others there are places were the buffing marks remain. Don’t let this put you off as I am talking about niggles here, nothing that wouldn’t be expected at the price. I bought this with the knowledge I was going to mod it. I threw in a gotoh 510 vintage style 6 hole trem. Needed to widen the trem route slightly but other than that a straight fit. It’s much more solid than the stock trem. I also fitted gotoh sg381 locking tuners which feel much higher quality with smooth tuning action. Lastly I’ve fitted a Tusq nut which sorted the action and had a big impact on tone. With D’Addario exl125-10p light top, regular bottom strings..this guitar now rings like a bell unplugged. I play through a jcm800 clone and it sounds good with the stock pickups, I may swap them out at some stage but so far I’m happy with them. Overall the build quality where it matters with the neck feel, quality and neck-body joint. I’ve spent approx £160 extra on hardware and have a guitar that plays as good, if not better, than a guitar at a much higher price point. Highly recommended.
Hi mate - I'm also abuout to start a mod project on this. Ordered new pickups, a Wilkinson wv6 bridge, same tuners as you, but couldn't quite figure out what tusq nut I needed. This will be my first attempt at doing something like this so I'm nervous and excited at the same time. Do you have the name/style of the tusq nut and did you need to sand it much?
@@sgtgonzo5076 I checked my emails and I think the model was PQ-2200-00 Nut 1/8 Blank. It’s a nut blank so I had to sand it for depth to get it lower and also cut the nut slots with a set of nut files. I got the files years ago from stewmac, they were pricey at the time and I have hardly ever used them cause most of the guitars I’ve built have Floyd locking nuts. It’s a daunting task, but if you screw up you can always make a new one, although tusq is pricey enough. You will also need a standard file just thinner than your nut slot so you can file off the glue remaining from the old nut. You need to be careful so you don’t accidentally round over the base of the nut slot so hold the file square. You could get some bone blanks and practice with those first. Bone stinks when being worked but it’s cheap so would be good to practice on first. I ended up swapping put the pickups for some fender fat 50s which completely changed the character of the guitar, for the better. One last thing you might consider, while you are at it shield the pickup cavity with copper self adhesive tape, it just helps to cut down on hum. I would say watch loads of TH-cam videos for advice and Good luck with the project it’s great fun!
Is it good ? I can only get the js-400 with HSS setup and with rosewood fretboard in stead of maple. I will play everything from Pink Floyd to Iron Maiden. Do you think it is up for the task ? It sure sounds from this video that it is made for Pink floyd kind of music anyways 😂
@@mathias6423 Haha, I know what you mean. Personally I think these guitars are extremely versatile and all genres are possible with them, but IMO I think it excels well with Rock and Country style. Then again, I am sure you can get an excellent hard rock/metal style out of it
So impressed am I with Jet guitars. I now own 2 JS400 HSS guitars and Black JT350 telecaster style guitar HS with locking tuners Alnico pickups a coil tap on the HB.. All marvelous.. I'm about to get a sea foam green JS300 same as Dave plays on this video.. My Fender guitars are in their cases upstairs for now. Nothing wrong with them both lovely guitars I simply prefer the Jets.. Nuff said..
Visiting my mum for the first time in years and staying in England for 3 months. 1 month in and I'm getting serious guitar withdrawl symptoms. So guess what I ordered. Yup, one of these JS300's. Coming tomorrow, can't wait. The video was really good and basically sold the guitar to me. Only got my laptop and HX Native through a soundbar at my mums. But better than nothing lol. Main thing is I can sit down and play my guitar to relax.
Glad to have you back Dave, Can see the difference in your in your expression when you said you are doing long videos again. Much love from New Mexico hope all is well.
WHO IS SKIPPING THE INTRO JAM!!!! I WANT THIER NAME AND ADDRESS SO I CAN HUNT THEM DOWN!!!! just kidding, TRUST ME DAVE!!! NO ONE IS SKIPPING THE INTRO JAM!!! it's why we watch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THEN WE LISTEN TO YOUR IN DEPTH INSIGHT AND THOUGHTFUL ANNALASIS is that spelled correct??? WE LOVE IT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!! long, short it's all good
Bought one as my first ever guitar a month ago from GAK in this exact colour, albeit the HSS pickup version. And a 2nd hand Mustang GT100 from eBay for £175. Loving learning so far. I also strapped on some new slinky strings as soon as it arrived.
I just ordered myself the JS400, these Jet guitars are the bees knees from everything I’ve seen and heard…and it all started with you good sir!! Watching you jam has inspired me to dive in !! Thanks for all your awesome videos , amazing playing , and for just being your original self. Respect 🫡
Thank god mate. First time I've listened too you play. Very rarely I come across a player on the same wavelength. Ile be watching regular from now on. Recording and backing tracks is something I struggle with and I think you will inspire me to let myself be me on my guitars love it . One in a million 😊 original
Lets face it Dave, you could play a shovel with baler twine strings and make it sound good with your ability, and through the kit you have on hand. I bought a Squier Bullit Strat on your recommendation as a great budget guitar. Unfortunately it didnt come with your fingers or 1\1000th of your ability. Consequently it sounds no better than my Pacifica...
Pacifica's are highly underrated guitars. Yamaha makes all manner of great musical instruments. There's a reason why when you look at the logo on their motorcycles it's three tuning forks...
@@Swampster70 I tried to play tuning forks while driving my Yamaha motorcycle, it was easy to play one but after two when I took both hands off I crashed and I guess you need a pillion passenger to play a third one hahaha! Ps Yamaha drumsets, amps and basses are excellent too.
@@johncollins5552 On my BMW S1000RR, I would have just set the cruise control and that would have let me play all three and avoid crashing. Oh, the irony :P Yahama really does make some good gear - whether it be motorcycles, musical instruments or cylinder heads destined for Formula 1 teams.
I was looking at Jet Guitars and the burst really caught my eye. Unfortunately not available here in the states yet. Excellent tones Shoeless and thanks for bringing back the long videos.
Thank you for this review I’m in the USA and have been awaiting my seafoam green is400 same except hss and 2 point trem, I have to say your playing inspired me so much my man! I’m in awe of your heart felt playing! You are a true genius Dave and never let anyone tell you different! Much love my brother
Hey man I can only get the js400 in my country, is it also good ? Is the Humbucker hot enough to play some Iron Maiden on or what do you think of the guitar?
Who skips the intro jamming? Skipping any of Dave's freestyling is almost criminal. I watch all these guys. Dave is my number one hands down! Dude fkn kills.
Good gooogly moooogly. When you revealed the price, that's crazy. There's never been a better time to be a guitarist with the great low cost guitars out there. Unless you're left handed, in which case most of the nice budget models aren't available to you. Edit: I just looked and these Jet guitars are made lefty! I may get one at some point.
May i suggest a Harley Benton DC jnr if your a southpaw. Their a good Guitar for the money. Set neck, Mahogany body and neck, Babinga fretboard, single Roswell dog ear P90, Kluson deluxe type tuners, with white keys all for less than 200 quid. There out of stock until next year unfortunately, they are very desirable.
@@fongy200 Looks nice, apart from having only one pickup. I like to have a good range of sounds so I don't think I would get a single pickup guitar. Would like to get a P90 guitar one day though.
I bought a black one of these about six months ago and pretty much fell in love with it too. This review makes me feel pretty good now that I have the opinion of a really good guitarist to back it up . I wasn't overly keen on the pickups and swapped them out. But everything else is unreal for the price
Same, I got one a day ago, ordered new pups within an hour, they are more than fine for the price, but some higher end pups will hopefully make this instrument really sing.
The feeling that you describe when you fist pick up, then get your hands around the guitar's neck, that moment when you just know it's just right for you is really special. Every guitar, electric or acoustic, every ukulele or bass I have in my small collection have all given and still give me that feeling. It's great to watch how you try to describe that feeling Dave.
This video was the review that introduced me to Jet Guitars. After weeks of pondering, I finally pulled the trigger, I just received it 10 minutes ago. After tuning it I did my normal checks/setup, and I am amazed to say I don’t have to touch a thing. The intonation was set up perfectly, string height set up perfectly, pickup height set up perfectly. This guitar blows the doors off some “higher” end guitars I’ve played and owned over the years. It sounds great, looks great, feels great. If I were to knit-pick, about the only thing I could say is the fret ends aren’t “rolled”, however there is no sprout, and no real sharpness to speak of. The frets feel great. Obviously, this is an easy thing to address, but not necessary in the slightest…again it’s a knit-picky thing. A revisit of THIS video was first on my to-do’s after giving it a go. Thank you Dave for the honest review. And for all of your honest reviews for that matter. For others on the fence, I say pull the trigger. It’s a great guitar for the money, and perhaps the same could be said if it was $100 or $300 more. I’m far from a beginner, and I’m quite pleased. If this is how they all come out of the box, a beginner would have nothing to fear. Seriously a great guitar. The craftsmanship is just otherworldly…especially at the price point. PS: I even bought the same color, Dave 😂
I’m in Australia and even over here we’re spoilt with ‘budget’ guitars, I mean I’ve never heard of Jet guitars, but I can hear you playing and it’s bloody incredible.
Artist ST62. Great piece of wood at a very cool price for us having to shop in Aussie $$$$. Shipping is the biggest ball breaker I always find for the overseas gear..👍
That jam today was just so beautiful! Absolutely, loved that. Pretty impressive guitar too. It doesn’t even look like a budget guitar. Sea foam green usually doesn’t look quite right on cheaper guitars, but I think they did an amazing job with the color. Definitely looks like a much more expensive axe. Getting a baked maple neck at that price point is insane. That is really impressive! Sounds absolutely immense too.
Just bought the sunburst one. Wow great guitar. Can,t believe these sell for that price. Its a keeper. 👍 this video helped me decide. Thanks so much and amazing playing by the way.
Hi Dave. Well after watching your video of this guitar decided to take the plunge and order one. They are sold out on every site but as luck had it I had an email saying one was in stock so ordered it straight away. Can't wait to try it out mate. Thanks for sharing your opinion on this guitar. You are a very talented young man. Top man 👍
good jam dave love ya man ,,,i sometimes really need to hear your jams calms me and i do need the calm in my life thanks soooo much for being you mouch love ,,,,andy
Thanks for the video. I have left comments before. I own the same sea foam Jet JS300. Just awesome to sit on my front porch on a beautiful June day in Chicago, listening to you play guitar. Thanks Dave.
They're SO Good! The Teles sound and feel just as great as well. thanks for the shoutout! (we still have some left from our last batch if anybody wants to take the plunge)
Awesome demo Dave. I’ve played these and they are like you said, eminence. I recently acquired a Ibanez EX series made in Korea. I have a review of it in my channel. It’s also a awesome budget guitar.
It really must be Christmas because they finally have the one of these i wanted in stock, it's the HSS in vintage yellow. Can't wait till it gets here.
How to transform your $150 guitar into a $2000 guitar.....just give it to Dave and it will sound amazing. Your an incredible player mate.... love your grooves.
I am the same impressed by that Guitar, really. Just got a JET JS400 (the one with HSS) in and its so..........................................perfect. Unbelievable! Just uploaded a video of it here on YT, and i can't hold back my excitement 🙂
Kudos to Jet for their consideration to Lefty players. As a Lefty, I,m quite astounded to find out that the pots are actually lefty pots. Not just talking about the numbering 1-10 here. The Volume pot is linear and rarely found on even expensive Lefty guitars....Brilliant.
@@Musicology1975 Well I found out cos I,m left handed he he. Joking apart, I may have the terminology wrong as the pot may be logarithmic. Anyhow by turning the pot towards the floor will turn OFF the volume. This is the normal righty way except as a lefty, the pot is turning clockwise (a righty would be anti-clockwise). So okay, that could be done by flipping the wiring ( haven't checked that) on the pots lugs but it wouldn't be correct as I think you need an "Anti-Log" pot. These Jet pots have a finer gradation of volume which I dont usually experience on lefty guitars. The numbering on the pot control is right handed and therefore backwards for a lefty..which is very common. I may have the audio taper terminology wrong as it can get confusing BUT they work in a more incremental way...is all I can say. I rarely find that is the situation and I've got/had a lot of lefties over the years
I just bought the JS-400 version HSS. I'm literally sitting in my studio surrounded by guitars worth 1000s of dollars and I'm excited to try this Jet guitar out.
Wonderful use of delay. Great sound. Never heard you before. Some lovely melodic touches. A real throwback to the hippie era - superb. Evidently not a bad guitar either.
That 150 dollar Jet guitar is a steal for sure!! I bought a Squire Bullet Blackout a year and a half ago based on your demo on that red one you had then and had so much fun with. Mine is an HSS I got for 129 dollars (shipping included) and it plays great. No dead frets, looks great and played awesome right out of the box! The feel of the neck on it is so player friendly. Great playing and demo Dave!! Now the question is, do I need another guitar??? The mathematical formula is (n+1) n = number of guitars you have now.... DAMN YOU DAVE!!! 🤣🤣 You know I'm kidding ya Bro!! I got to catch up on some vids, been away for a week for Thanksgiving. Cheers!!🍻
Oh sick! I'm glad you like it. I've got one of the shell pink HSS models in my Christmas stocking and I can't wait to get at it! I'm glad you like it :-) reassured me that I made the right choice as a present instruction!
Hey Dave, I bought the telecaster, delivered yesterday in blue ( based on your review, which by the way are always so informative), apart from it needing maybe new strings and a fret polish and neck clean , it's a stunning guitar! I paid 149 pounds new , unbelievable 😳 I think you could put fender on the headstock and you'd be none the wiser !! 👍
Good afternoon Mr Simpson. Hope you and yours have enjoyed the festive period and ready for 2022. May your success long continue brother, so thoroughly deserved honestly. Based on your video I was lucky enough to snag one second hand on eBay this morning! I nearly bought new as few stores still have them but got it for £99 plus a ten spot postage. You should hit Jet Guitars up for promotion paid work as many folks have bought based on your videos. I nearly bought the blue one with rosewood neck for £149 but the one I have bought is exactly like yours in the video. Seafoam Greenage.
I also just got the guitar an hour after writing the comment in sparkle gold, sounds amazing, needed a setup, just now finished polishing the frets. I tought if that guitar inspired tou do that outro, then i gotta have it, bf deal for 140gbp here in Romania! Thank you!
I agree with you Mate! That's one beautiful little guitar! I'll have to see if I can get one for a lefty. I will say I agree your mastery of the guitar is beyond anything I've seen before. I grew up on Jimmi, Trower, Page, Blackmore Frampton and the like. Brother you are special in the world of music and the guitar 🎸! Like the rest I will support you the best I can.. Thank you for the great content.
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There’s a bunch of TH-camrs copying each other’s empty trendy videos. And there’s Dave who passionately does his own thing.
Long format videos are where you shine Dave.
Ah yes, with Dave you get an Awesome Sonic Adventure and not just some mediocre sound samples.
I worked on the night shift with a David Simpson in a big American Supermarket food store about 30 years ago. A great guy with about 6 kids. Used to bring his Jackson guitar to work (which cost a whole month's salary, even though he was the Night Shift boss). He would play in the employees' bathroom upstairs because he liked the reverb.
Thanks for this review, and the playing was a big treat, interesting sounds and skilled playing!
I have been playing guitar in bands since 1969. I have around 40 guitars including many Gibsons and Fenders. I brought a Jet js300 on Dave Simpson's video. I paid £148 for it. I wasn't expecting much due to the price. I thought it may be an OK budget guitar to challenge a squire. How wrong I was. This guitar is great irrespective of price. The neck is one of the best I have played. I would say it is as good as or maybe better than my 1986 USA strat. I have changed the ceramic pickups for an ironsone David Gilmour set and it sounds wonderful. The feel and playability is on par with any £1000 guitar. It blows my classic vibe strat away. Get one now before thay turn into rocking horse shit.
Just ordered one last night!
Im geting the js400 one with hss setup hope it is hot enough for playing some Maiden until I have money for a dimarzio or duncan to put in the bridge.
How do you like the guitar? Looking at the same one.@@mathias6423
@@Bridging_the_Political_Divide You pleased?
It sounds fantastic!! These are the original pickups or did You change it?
No joke, the outro solo with the crazy delays is one of the greatest guitar solo's I've ever heard.
YES !!!! ❤
@@Ignigenanope
I was never here for the short haul, but long videos are back! I am so happy about that, and it is the right decision. If that's what you do, that's what you do, and whatever it is you want to go with, we will always still be here.
Beautiful intro& outro jams - so full of emotion!
90% of today's "Guitar Heroes" are just showing off how fast they can play, how many modes they're familiar with, what masters of technique they are,etc. But rarely do I feel they are touching my heart. You are a true musician ! As you mentioned on your "Is Music still relevant?" rant... and I paraphrase: "If music doesn't communicate feeling, then what is it for?" You certainly touched me deeply with this here in Catalunya! Bon Any!
from 33:38 to 34:28 no lyrics needed it made me cry, your solos speak to my soul right there where it all hurts, this is a soul cleansing music. thank you Dave.
I bought a JS 300 after watching this video and I have to say I'm not disappointed, its a thing of beauty. Thank you Dave for your honest reviews
Hugely talented guitarist- his feel and emotion remind me a lot of Dave Gilmour. The JET strat sounds really good as well. Nice one Dave!
Yeah I am buying this guitar for playing Gilmour stuff this video showed this will be no problem. I hope the humbucker on the js400 I am buying is hot enough to play some hard rock like Iron Maiden as well.
I bought my first ever T style guitar a JET JT300 recently, needed a couple of frets levelling and the strings changing, it now plays brilliantly. Happy days on the return of long vids.
I'm pretty certain that was made at the Grand Reward factory in China, where they made Squier Classic Vibes and Fender Modern Players for years.
Grand Reward's "house brand" is FARIDA.
Without China and other far east economies ..this kind of thing would not be possible. period
thanks for the factory ID -- I bet your right. - these kind of seem like a fender clasic vibe with a better Quality Roasted Neck which is the Big feature -- I Like them and the price.
Dave that outro improv was outstandingly beautiful man, you have a great feel for the melodic, loved it .
Ordered one yesterday after watching this fantastic video from you. I received it today and it's still as you said, in perfect condition and this is now a year and a half later, it's incredible! I so greatly appreciate that you share, thank you so very much. just love your music to no end! When one spends over four decades among the maple forests you have an infinite bond towards this wood, I feel, and this truly is lovely. Thank you again for being you! ......Buckmartin ........
Love your expression in playing your own emotion and life imprint shines and flows through your soul....
Too many people play covers to much no emotion or life expression..
I suffer from ms and bipolar for over 25 years and played guitar for 22 years and your music of self feeling vibes and helps me loads all the best Dave happy Christmas
Top-notch playing, my man. You've got some serious soul.
man, where did you come from? Your guitar playing is amazing. You should record this. Finally someone who doesn't play like a brainless racer. Something beautiful. You must be sensitive and have a beautiful soul. I envy and admire you at the same time! Greetings from Mexico!
How dare ANYONE skip the intro jam!!! It's the best bit !
I bought one after seeing this video, have to say I agree with everything Dave has said. I have a few high value guitars and this feels very close, it’s not just a good beginners guitar, with a bit of setup it’s good full stop. Mines came with a lightly flamed roasted maple neck which looks and feels great. No fret sprout and a very reasonable fret job done on them.
A few negatives which are to be expected at this price point. I got the blue with rosewood finger board. The blue isn’t like the pictures but more of a duck egg blue. The rosewood has been dyed darker and the dye rubs off on your fingers so hoping that will soon stop.
When I tried to change the strings the old ones were stuck in the trem block and took a bit of pressure with a small allen key to push them put.
The action at the nut is way too high as stock and I also had one or two high frets but they weren’t high enough to cause any issues.
The paint work is nice enough but has been burnt through with polishing in some cases (not noticeable) and in others there are places were the buffing marks remain. Don’t let this put you off as I am talking about niggles here, nothing that wouldn’t be expected at the price.
I bought this with the knowledge I was going to mod it. I threw in a gotoh 510 vintage style 6 hole trem. Needed to widen the trem route slightly but other than that a straight fit. It’s much more solid than the stock trem.
I also fitted gotoh sg381 locking tuners which feel much higher quality with smooth tuning action.
Lastly I’ve fitted a Tusq nut which sorted the action and had a big impact on tone. With D’Addario exl125-10p light top, regular bottom strings..this guitar now rings like a bell unplugged.
I play through a jcm800 clone and it sounds good with the stock pickups, I may swap them out at some stage but so far I’m happy with them.
Overall the build quality where it matters with the neck feel, quality and neck-body joint. I’ve spent approx £160 extra on hardware and have a guitar that plays as good, if not better, than a guitar at a much higher price point.
Highly recommended.
Hi mate - I'm also abuout to start a mod project on this. Ordered new pickups, a Wilkinson wv6 bridge, same tuners as you, but couldn't quite figure out what tusq nut I needed. This will be my first attempt at doing something like this so I'm nervous and excited at the same time. Do you have the name/style of the tusq nut and did you need to sand it much?
@@sgtgonzo5076 I checked my emails and I think the model was PQ-2200-00 Nut 1/8 Blank. It’s a nut blank so I had to sand it for depth to get it lower and also cut the nut slots with a set of nut files. I got the files years ago from stewmac, they were pricey at the time and I have hardly ever used them cause most of the guitars I’ve built have Floyd locking nuts. It’s a daunting task, but if you screw up you can always make a new one, although tusq is pricey enough.
You will also need a standard file just thinner than your nut slot so you can file off the glue remaining from the old nut. You need to be careful so you don’t accidentally round over the base of the nut slot so hold the file square.
You could get some bone blanks and practice with those first. Bone stinks when being worked but it’s cheap so would be good to practice on first.
I ended up swapping put the pickups for some fender fat 50s which completely changed the character of the guitar, for the better.
One last thing you might consider, while you are at it shield the pickup cavity with copper self adhesive tape, it just helps to cut down on hum.
I would say watch loads of TH-cam videos for advice and Good luck with the project it’s great fun!
@@will01quinn you're a good man - thank you for the write up! i'll take all of this onboard. wish me luck! thanks again.
I have just bought one myself this last week, your video sealed the deal for me. What an absolute gem of an instrument!
Is it good ? I can only get the js-400 with HSS setup and with rosewood fretboard in stead of maple. I will play everything from Pink Floyd to Iron Maiden. Do you think it is up for the task ? It sure sounds from this video that it is made for Pink floyd kind of music anyways 😂
@@mathias6423 Haha, I know what you mean. Personally I think these guitars are extremely versatile and all genres are possible with them, but IMO I think it excels well with Rock and Country style. Then again, I am sure you can get an excellent hard rock/metal style out of it
So impressed am I with Jet guitars. I now own 2 JS400 HSS guitars and Black JT350 telecaster style guitar HS with locking tuners Alnico pickups a coil tap on the HB.. All marvelous.. I'm about to get a sea foam green JS300 same as Dave plays on this video.. My Fender guitars are in their cases upstairs for now. Nothing wrong with them both lovely guitars I simply prefer the Jets.. Nuff said..
YES!! So happy the old, longer format is back! Jet Guitars, never heard of em before now. Sounds pretty damn good! And i love that seafoam green!
Just found this great vid today. You’re the real deal Dave! That outro immediately reminded me of Comfortably Numb!😁
After a crappy day so happy to see the long form videos back, cheered me up no end, enormous thanks, love that guitar, 👍
Visiting my mum for the first time in years and staying in England for 3 months. 1 month in and I'm getting serious guitar withdrawl symptoms. So guess what I ordered. Yup, one of these JS300's. Coming tomorrow, can't wait. The video was really good and basically sold the guitar to me. Only got my laptop and HX Native through a soundbar at my mums. But better than nothing lol. Main thing is I can sit down and play my guitar to relax.
Glad to have you back Dave, Can see the difference in your in your expression when you said you are doing long videos again. Much love from New Mexico hope all is well.
Dave you made me cry. For me this was Buckethead x Gilmour. Thank you for this music 🙏
WHO IS SKIPPING THE INTRO JAM!!!! I WANT THIER NAME AND ADDRESS SO I CAN HUNT THEM DOWN!!!! just kidding, TRUST ME DAVE!!! NO ONE IS SKIPPING THE INTRO JAM!!! it's why we watch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THEN WE LISTEN TO YOUR IN DEPTH INSIGHT AND THOUGHTFUL ANNALASIS is that spelled correct??? WE LOVE IT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!! long, short it's all good
man, i live for your jams. perfect therapy for me. thanks Dave. God bless.
Bought one as my first ever guitar a month ago from GAK in this exact colour, albeit the HSS pickup version. And a 2nd hand Mustang GT100 from eBay for £175. Loving learning so far. I also strapped on some new slinky strings as soon as it arrived.
I just ordered myself the JS400, these Jet guitars are the bees knees from everything I’ve seen and heard…and it all started with you good sir!! Watching you jam has inspired me to dive in !! Thanks for all your awesome videos , amazing playing , and for just being your original self. Respect 🫡
Thank god mate. First time I've listened too you play. Very rarely I come across a player on the same wavelength. Ile be watching regular from now on. Recording and backing tracks is something I struggle with and I think you will inspire me to let myself be me on my guitars love it . One in a million 😊 original
Lets face it Dave, you could play a shovel with baler twine strings and make it sound good with your ability, and through the kit you have on hand.
I bought a Squier Bullit Strat on your recommendation as a great budget guitar. Unfortunately it didnt come with your fingers or 1\1000th of your ability. Consequently it sounds no better than my Pacifica...
No , no one can and that’s not your original thought it’s just regurgitating nonsense.
George Thorogood's advice to guitarists: "Learn to sing, then you won't have to play guitar."
Pacifica's are highly underrated guitars. Yamaha makes all manner of great musical instruments. There's a reason why when you look at the logo on their motorcycles it's three tuning forks...
@@Swampster70 I tried to play tuning forks while driving my Yamaha motorcycle, it was easy to play one but after two when I took both hands off I crashed and I guess you need a pillion passenger to play a third one hahaha!
Ps Yamaha drumsets, amps and basses are excellent too.
@@johncollins5552 On my BMW S1000RR, I would have just set the cruise control and that would have let me play all three and avoid crashing. Oh, the irony :P
Yahama really does make some good gear - whether it be motorcycles, musical instruments or cylinder heads destined for Formula 1 teams.
Christmas came early this year 😍 long videos are back! Makes me very happy!
And the guitar is georgus 🤩
Why you are not more famous and successful I’ll never know, the world is not fair, fantastic playing Dave !!!🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️🎸🎸🎸🎼🎼🎼🔥🔥🔥
Dave is famous and successful! This is his job!
Harry styles might be even more famous but so what, can he play guitar like Dave?
Don't think so, God bless him.
@@johncollins5552
Who's Harry Styles?
I was looking at Jet Guitars and the burst really caught my eye. Unfortunately not available here in the states yet. Excellent tones Shoeless and thanks for bringing back the long videos.
the part at 46:08 sounds amazing and that little mistake added even more character and uniqueness, love your playing man
Dave doesn't make mistakes, we blame the guitar for that.
Wow some seriously good Christmas gravy flowing on the Outro jam Dave. Definitely one of your best! Wow!
Thank you for this review I’m in the USA and have been awaiting my seafoam green is400 same except hss and 2 point trem, I have to say your playing inspired me so much my man! I’m in awe of your heart felt playing! You are a true genius Dave and never let anyone tell you different! Much love my brother
Hey man I can only get the js400 in my country, is it also good ? Is the Humbucker hot enough to play some Iron Maiden on or what do you think of the guitar?
Awesome playing, cool guitar, getting the sunburst, looks amazing for $190.
Who skips the intro jamming? Skipping any of Dave's freestyling is almost criminal. I watch all these guys. Dave is my number one hands down! Dude fkn kills.
Good gooogly moooogly. When you revealed the price, that's crazy. There's never been a better time to be a guitarist with the great low cost guitars out there. Unless you're left handed, in which case most of the nice budget models aren't available to you.
Edit: I just looked and these Jet guitars are made lefty! I may get one at some point.
May i suggest a Harley Benton DC jnr if your a southpaw. Their a good Guitar for the money. Set neck, Mahogany body and neck, Babinga fretboard, single Roswell dog ear P90, Kluson deluxe type tuners, with white keys all for less than 200 quid. There out of stock until next year unfortunately, they are very desirable.
@@fongy200 Looks nice, apart from having only one pickup. I like to have a good range of sounds so I don't think I would get a single pickup guitar. Would like to get a P90 guitar one day though.
I bought a black one of these about six months ago and pretty much fell in love with it too.
This review makes me feel pretty good now that I have the opinion of a really good guitarist to back it up .
I wasn't overly keen on the pickups and swapped them out. But everything else is unreal for the price
Same, I got one a day ago, ordered new pups within an hour, they are more than fine for the price, but some higher end pups will hopefully make this instrument really sing.
I bought a JS300 and it's a mind blowing guitar...🤯🙌
Let's start a petition for John Frusciante to play a jam with Dave
yesss please!
Nah, have him jam with Flea or Chad Smith.
Screw that, we'll get Gilmour he lives just around the road 😁
O yeah, you have pretty sharp ear, dude .. i called this as an expressionist guitarist .. as i love their play and played with heart as they do
Luv'f the pure joy and honesty you have with new guitars, regardless of price point. Always inspiring to watch, Bruvv.
Delicious jams! getting some Gilmour vibes with the outro jam
The feeling that you describe when you fist pick up, then get your hands around the guitar's neck, that moment when you just know it's just right for you is really special. Every guitar, electric or acoustic, every ukulele or bass I have in my small collection have all given and still give me that feeling. It's great to watch how you try to describe that feeling Dave.
This video was the review that introduced me to Jet Guitars. After weeks of pondering, I finally pulled the trigger, I just received it 10 minutes ago. After tuning it I did my normal checks/setup, and I am amazed to say I don’t have to touch a thing. The intonation was set up perfectly, string height set up perfectly, pickup height set up perfectly. This guitar blows the doors off some “higher” end guitars I’ve played and owned over the years. It sounds great, looks great, feels great. If I were to knit-pick, about the only thing I could say is the fret ends aren’t “rolled”, however there is no sprout, and no real sharpness to speak of. The frets feel great. Obviously, this is an easy thing to address, but not necessary in the slightest…again it’s a knit-picky thing. A revisit of THIS video was first on my to-do’s after giving it a go. Thank you Dave for the honest review. And for all of your honest reviews for that matter.
For others on the fence, I say pull the trigger. It’s a great guitar for the money, and perhaps the same could be said if it was $100 or $300 more. I’m far from a beginner, and I’m quite pleased. If this is how they all come out of the box, a beginner would have nothing to fear. Seriously a great guitar. The craftsmanship is just otherworldly…especially at the price point.
PS: I even bought the same color, Dave 😂
I’m in Australia and even over here we’re spoilt with ‘budget’ guitars, I mean I’ve never heard of Jet guitars, but I can hear you playing and it’s bloody incredible.
Artist ST62. Great piece of wood at a very cool price for us having to shop in Aussie $$$$. Shipping is the biggest ball breaker I always find for the overseas gear..👍
I am also in love! I got the JS400 the one with humbucker in the bridge in yellow. I absolutely love it.
Dave the song at the start is awesome, nice playing pal! That budget guitar sounds great too!
The Intro Jam was beautiful man. -- where can I find a hour or 2 of this ?
That jam today was just so beautiful! Absolutely, loved that. Pretty impressive guitar too. It doesn’t even look like a budget guitar. Sea foam green usually doesn’t look quite right on cheaper guitars, but I think they did an amazing job with the color. Definitely looks like a much more expensive axe. Getting a baked maple neck at that price point is insane. That is really impressive! Sounds absolutely immense too.
Love these videos! Keep up the great work. We are all proud of you.
I can only agree with the previous ones, I am overwhelmed by your outro. is this a jamtrack of yours?Love It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow, nice guitar! Nice to see you looking relaxed and not rushed for a video. Two thumbs up!!!
Just bought the sunburst one. Wow great guitar. Can,t believe these sell for that price. Its a keeper. 👍 this video helped me decide. Thanks so much and amazing playing by the way.
I have one like this that I made a Fender. As I rode my bike I kept seeing bridge girders and then I called it "Bridge Green" . great playing.
Hi Dave. Well after watching your video of this guitar decided to take the plunge and order one. They are sold out on every site but as luck had it I had an email saying one was in stock so ordered it straight away. Can't wait to try it out mate. Thanks for sharing your opinion on this guitar. You are a very talented young man. Top man 👍
You played a beautiful song!!!
Stimulate inspiration. Thank you very much Chief. Cheers from Indonesia.
Playing here is stupendous Dave. Can tell you dug that guitar !
good jam dave love ya man ,,,i sometimes really need to hear your jams calms me and i do need the calm in my life thanks soooo much for being you mouch love ,,,,andy
Thanks for the video. I have left comments before.
I own the same sea foam Jet JS300.
Just awesome to sit on my front porch on a beautiful June day in Chicago, listening to you play guitar.
Thanks Dave.
They're SO Good! The Teles sound and feel just as great as well. thanks for the shoutout! (we still have some left from our last batch if anybody wants to take the plunge)
Wow gak watches Dave!! I imagine these will sell quickly. I'm tempted but If I bring another guitar into the house my wife will kill me!!
@@CSW82 Ditto
Awesome demo Dave. I’ve played these and they are like you said, eminence. I recently acquired a Ibanez EX series made in Korea. I have a review of it in my channel. It’s also a awesome budget guitar.
Thanks so much Dave, I just got my JS300 and after lowering the action a touch, I can't believe how good it sounds and plays, amazing for 160 quid!
Phenomenal playing, Dave.
Thank you Dave, I discovered this brand thanks to you and now I have a JS400 which I think is great.
I will never skip your intro playing Dave and this one was buietiful to
It really must be Christmas because they finally have the one of these i wanted in stock, it's the HSS in vintage yellow. Can't wait till it gets here.
How to transform your $150 guitar into a $2000 guitar.....just give it to Dave and it will sound amazing. Your an incredible player mate.... love your grooves.
I am the same impressed by that Guitar, really. Just got a JET JS400 (the one with HSS) in and its so..........................................perfect. Unbelievable! Just uploaded a video of it here on YT, and i can't hold back my excitement 🙂
That was a stunning ending, Dave. Massive.
Love that crunch,.and cry -- 27:24. to 40 Awesome ...
I'm ordering one tomorrow. Can't wait! Never had a s type, always gone for LP Style.
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Good to see and hear you again. Take it easy.
I really like the style of your presentations. Great playing and very informative.
The time stamp idea is a FANTASTIC idea! Makes a great channel even better!
Kudos to Jet for their consideration to Lefty players. As a Lefty, I,m quite astounded to find out that the pots are actually lefty pots. Not just talking about the numbering 1-10 here. The Volume pot is linear and rarely found on even expensive Lefty guitars....Brilliant.
Hi how did you find out they are lefty pots? Because of the wiring.?
@@Musicology1975 Well I found out cos I,m left handed he he.
Joking apart, I may have the terminology wrong as the pot may be logarithmic. Anyhow by turning the pot towards the floor will turn OFF the volume. This is the normal righty way except as a lefty, the pot is turning clockwise (a righty would be anti-clockwise). So okay, that could be done by flipping the wiring ( haven't checked that) on the pots lugs but it wouldn't be correct as I think you need an "Anti-Log" pot.
These Jet pots have a finer gradation of volume which I dont usually experience on lefty guitars. The numbering on the pot control is right handed and therefore backwards for a lefty..which is very common. I may have the audio taper terminology wrong as it can get confusing BUT they work in a more incremental way...is all I can say. I rarely find that is the situation and I've got/had a lot of lefties over the years
I ordered one of these after watching this vid.
It arrived today and I’m very impressed.
👌
I just bought the JS-400 version HSS. I'm literally sitting in my studio surrounded by guitars worth 1000s of dollars and I'm excited to try this Jet guitar out.
Wonderful use of delay. Great sound. Never heard you before. Some lovely melodic touches. A real throwback to the hippie era - superb. Evidently not a bad guitar either.
I watched the full video. Thanks a lot. Love the Jet, but more how you make it alive. You are the insane!
Whaaat..???!!! I could never skip your intros. They make me feel human...get me all misty eyed 😳
That 150 dollar Jet guitar is a steal for sure!! I bought a Squire Bullet Blackout a year and a half ago based on your demo on that red one you had then and had so much fun with. Mine is an HSS I got for 129 dollars (shipping included) and it plays great. No dead frets, looks great and played awesome right out of the box! The feel of the neck on it is so player friendly. Great playing and demo Dave!! Now the question is, do I need another guitar??? The mathematical formula is (n+1) n = number of guitars you have now.... DAMN YOU DAVE!!! 🤣🤣 You know I'm kidding ya Bro!! I got to catch up on some vids, been away for a week for Thanksgiving. Cheers!!🍻
And the outro is so very awsome thanks for the trip🎶🎸 journey Dave💯✊🏾
Oh sick! I'm glad you like it. I've got one of the shell pink HSS models in my Christmas stocking and I can't wait to get at it! I'm glad you like it :-) reassured me that I made the right choice as a present instruction!
Great playing and guitar. I wish I could get that Jet in Texas!
That green guitar suits you so well . I can really hear the connection between you and the guitar .
you know is a good day when dave upload a long video :)
That outro jam is sick Dave :) nice fuzzy tones
Hey Dave, I bought the telecaster, delivered yesterday in blue ( based on your review, which by the way are always so informative), apart from it needing maybe new strings and a fret polish and neck clean , it's a stunning guitar! I paid 149 pounds new , unbelievable 😳 I think you could put fender on the headstock and you'd be none the wiser !! 👍
Good afternoon Mr Simpson. Hope you and yours have enjoyed the festive period and ready for 2022. May your success long continue brother, so thoroughly deserved honestly. Based on your video I was lucky enough to snag one second hand on eBay this morning! I nearly bought new as few stores still have them but got it for £99 plus a ten spot postage. You should hit Jet Guitars up for promotion paid work as many folks have bought based on your videos. I nearly bought the blue one with rosewood neck for £149 but the one I have bought is exactly like yours in the video. Seafoam Greenage.
the outra jam.. OMFG. Id kill to see you live. Amazing. Thank you!
I also just got the guitar an hour after writing the comment in sparkle gold, sounds amazing, needed a setup, just now finished polishing the frets. I tought if that guitar inspired tou do that outro, then i gotta have it, bf deal for 140gbp here in Romania! Thank you!
Crikey, respect for your playing in the second part of the vid was just wonderful. Bravo Sir!
My god, i find no words... Your playing ist wonderful !!! ❤
Insanely good playing. Truly inspiring. Thank you 🙏
Thank you. :)
I agree with you Mate! That's one beautiful little guitar! I'll have to see if I can get one for a lefty. I will say I agree your mastery of the guitar is beyond anything I've seen before. I grew up on Jimmi, Trower, Page, Blackmore Frampton and the like. Brother you are special in the world of music and the guitar 🎸! Like the rest I will support you the best I can.. Thank you for the great content.
Είσαι αληθινός καλλιτέχνης Dave, όχι απλά ένας youtuber. Καλησπέρα από Ελλάδα
That first part of the outro jam is album material. Particularly beautiful.