This is actually quite an excellent primer on Fender's most popular guitars. The presentation is very professional, the playing demonstrations are skilled and illustrative, and the ordering and inclusion of facts is reasoned and methodical. When friends and acquaintances ask me about the differences, I will refer them here. Bravo, Sam and PMT!
Very good job of starting with simple/basic ideas of the guitars and working into deeper detail in a very well condensed episode. Thanks for one of the best descriptions I've heard about all four models. I came here out of curiosity about the Jazz and the Jag. I am still a Tele fan. It is hard to beat and it just plain looks good.
look up dinosaur jr thats all on jazz master with loads pedals alternitive rock J Mascis when he plays rock the jazzmaster tones work well with it as dose the grunge work well with the jag for nirvana live gigs
THE best overview of Fender electrics on TH-cam. Great work PMT Every guitarist should have a Tele, Strat, and a Les Paul. There’s no substitute for the real things. Anyone who says one can do it all just don’t sound as good.
But what if you don't want to sound like any of the above. Jazzmaster and Jaguar give you so much flexibility to experiment and come up with a unique tone. It's not about "one can do it all", it's about all the things it can do inbetween. They're definitely worthy guitars for any collection.
Very, very, very good vid. Exceptional explanations. I've played them all over 50+ years...a few things you omitted, but very nicely done. Should point out there is a DEFINITE difference in TONE in each line, depending on series date of manufacture, which tonewoods (in each style), etc. Most won't be able to discern, but seasoned, experienced guitarists certainly do. That's
...that's why certain production years (per style) are most desireable. You just did a super job on this video...outstanding work !!! ... Crossbow, BMI, pro musician & songwriter, USA
I've been playing guitar for quite a while and have too many guitars, for sure... but this reminded me of something I once said on social media to stir the pot with all my other guitarist friends, and that is that all electric guitars basically sound the same (within certain obvious parameters, of course). The reaction to that was about what you would expect it to be... Now, I could easily tell that the first guitar in the tone comparison section was a Strat before it cut to him playing it, but it's easy to forget that it took me a few years to be able to do that reliably. But I was surprised when I realized that the video had cut to the Tele neck pickup from the Strat neck pickup while I was looking away for a moment, because I thought he was still playing the Strat. (On my laptop speakers, granted.) Anyway, I mention this because I think we guitarists could use some measure of intellectual honesty with ourselves... namely that we buy and play the guitars that we play primarily because of how they make us feel while playing (assuming a certain standard of playability). And that's OK. But in terms of pure tone, I could use any of my guitars interchangeably a majority of the time, albeit with some tweaks to my amps and pedals. Doesn't mean I would LIKE doing it... The truth is, people who don't play electric guitar don't really care what gear we have. They care how we make them feel. They might care what an instrument looks like, especially if it's unique and eye-catching... but with all the minutia we obsess about with guitar gear, it's helpful to remember that we're probably just doing so for our own entertainment.
i could as well tell each guitar with out looking as soon as i here the strat i thingk of this kinda music but the tele i think country blue grass tones jazz master surf tones 50s 60s 70s music simular with jaguar jazzmaster that work well with a springy reverb genre with that being said to compair them with a same riff as this made for a strat to the others is kinda like takeing willy nelson brian wilson bob dylan and comairing them singing to turbo lover by judas priest
My 2 go to guitars are my Jaguar clone that I built from a kit and my modded Squire '51 (technically a Fender but not a fender). Thanks for the great video, sounds like you helped a lot of people choose their next axe.
Big thank you from outside Cleveland ohio usa.... Loved what you did here.im 46 been a bass player now most of my life...but i dabble with guitar....i love the stratocaster and telecaster. I come from the Nile rogers school...grew uo on his amazing strumming technique with chic...also the guys in heatwave...and the guitarist for kc and the sunshine band...i love some heavier things...but those listed from my perspective where important things for me as a kid... D
Great job, very well done, professional to a T! Really enjoyed your presentation, knowledge and great 'down to earth playing' in the demos. Well done cheers Roy
One of the best review / history video I've ever seen! Everything is shown in the right order, no confusion, no frills, all peculiar features are perfectly described. Pretty good job! Btw, I own a Strat (Mex), a Jag (Squire) and three Telly (Mex and Squire). Guess what's coming soon...😉
I've always been a strat guy (single coils only) for as long as I played guitar, mostly because all my guitar idols play them. The other day a friend messaged me saying he's looking to sell his Jazzmaster. I've heard of it obviously, just like I've heard of the Jaguar, and what kind of music they're usually associated with. But I never had a chance to try one myself, and I knew nothing about what all those little switches do. Your video absolutely sold me on it, and I just messaged him back to tell him I'll buy it. It provides so much range, from bright almost tele-sounding tone, to a warm nearly humbucker-like tone. Not to mention the little trick you did when strumming behind the bridge. I am gonna have so much fun experimenting with my new Jazzmaster.
I must admit, I think I've missed out on Jaguars. For some reason I let other people's opinions on the Jaguars influence me without my having even tried one! Man, that thing sounds great, really unique sounding , probably my favorite here.
I've got a Fender player plus strat, a Player jaguar, a squier affinity tele, a cv jaguar, and many more guitars, but I really want a Mustang next. It seems like the perfect guitar for someone who likes Strats and Jaguars.
Very informative straight to the point. Visually appealing to compare/contrast between each guitar quickly. I already have a strat but the tele is my next purchase. Then a jag and jazz. Gotta have em all.
I’ve got a Jaguar with Gibson setup( tunimatic bridge n hard stop tailpiece , humbuckers, 3way switch). Really like it. Wasn’t sure about the scale though . Thanks
I’m so glad I grew up in a time where you went to a local music shop and tried out every guitar that caught your eye & grabbed your ear; all these TH-cam guitar videos make me chuckle; compare this to that blah blah blah…get a quality instrument & amp then learn to play with other humans…you know, like in a room all together…
Wow! what a wonderful video you've made here dude! You really break it all down and explain the deep workings of all the instruments. I now have a much better understanding of these 4 legendary guitars...thanks to you! My favourite is the Stratocaster...I own an American Olympic white, maple fingerboard Strat (ala Jimmy Hendrix Woodstock...the only choice for me really) and a Candy Apple Red Tele! The Jag and Jazz look way cooler in my opinion...but the Strat is the best guitar overall...!...if it was good enough for Jimmy...right?
Wow Sam is so good at this, I was never able to understand all those things, but he explains stuff really well and it's so fun to listen. And I love Jonny Greenwood, too.
Thank you so much. This was the perfect review - a comparison between all. Having played acoustics most of my life, I wanted to get more tones. I love the feel of electric guitars, always wanted a Strat (which I bought) but then also fell in love with the Tele. Then came the sounds of the different decades. After a few purchases I wish I hadn't made, I was bowled over by the Original 60's, bought a Tele and then went back for a Strat. So I have a few to sell!!!
You've made a great comparison video here. I prefer my Strat to my Tele, maybe as I improve in playing that could change. I'm going to try to trade for a Vintera Jazzmaster today and I'd like to add a Jaguar someday as well. A kudos to Fender's Vintera series. I have a Vintera Strat, also an American Pro II Strat & Tele, and I find the Vintera to be my go-to guitar because it produces similar tones to the Pro II.
Fantastic review I wish I had been able to learn this stuff so many years ago when I was starting out! One comment...you can't talk about Tele's without mentioning Danny Gatton!
They complement each other imo. Try owning one and think of swapping with the others, u would think that instead of swapping, buying the other model is better
I tried squire tele and strat in store. Only strat felt like comfortable but sound sucks, then I was recommended a Yamaha. You see it’s quite different to shop for different prices
Would love someone to suggest which guitar is best suited for soft/chill music. I like a indie jazzy type tone/style. From this review I’m gravitating towards the jazz master but would love to hear ppls opinions.
Great video. I would have been interested in the neck width though. When I bought my first electric 10 yrs ago I didn't know any of that so went for a squier affinity strat, which for example has a slimmer neck. I prefer the original width though, so would be cool to know if there's any significant differences between the 4?
Thx for splaining the Jazzmaster controls. Seems to me the simplest and best thing to do is always use the lead circuit and both pickups to kill the hum.
I'm really divided between a jazzmaster or a strat... I love the tone of both but i don't know if the tone of the jazz is too big and can't cut through the mix well, and if the strat tone isn't too "fragile"
I was in the same situation a year ago... Bought a black strat with a humbucker on the bridge and I absolutely love it. That said next year I'll go for the Jazzmaster for sure
I have a stratocaster and a telecaster. And I’m looking to get a new valve amp for home use (not interested in playing anything with high gain, prefer the clean or edge of breaking up sound) any recommendations?
@@dominikruhrig7282 perfect "edge of breakup" at very reasonable volume; if you look for special editions you can get creambacks too which are even slightly darker/warmer 👌
Tele is the most versatile guitar out there. Literally get any tone in any genre. Though I'm a die hard Gibson fan I still prefer Tele over Strat unless you get them both :D
My first Fender was a Jazzmaster. My second Fender was also a Jazzmaster.
@@forevernow9459 blues
surf rock
@@jameswestervelt6808 hell yeah
My first jazzmaster was offender my second jazzmaster was a fender.
@@forevernow9459… not Jazz
0:33 Strat Neck
0:44 Tele Neck
0:58 Jazz Neck (Rhythm)
1:09 Jaguar Neck (Rhythm)
1:21 Strat Middle
1:31 Tele Neck & Bridge
1:45 Jazz Neck & Bridge (Lead)
1:55 Jaguar Neck & Bridge (Lead)
2:06 Jaguar Bridge (Lead)
2:11 Jazz Bridge (Lead)
2:16 Tele Bridge
2:21 Strat Bridge
Cries in Mustang.
Felt this
Lol
Looking at my Mustang right now. It will always be kid brother to those four. But hey, at least we aren’t the Duo-Sonic, amirite?
@@devinftf woah woah, I own a mustang and duo sonic😂
@@Vaz0441 Haha I love the duo-sonic too. Just causing some chaos
Hands down best guitar review I have ever seen! And I have watched tons! Cheers and keep up the excellent work!
I second your statement. This review was thorough AF. No gimmicks, just straight forward information.
This is actually quite an excellent primer on Fender's most popular guitars. The presentation is very professional, the playing demonstrations are skilled and illustrative, and the ordering and inclusion of facts is reasoned and methodical. When friends and acquaintances ask me about the differences, I will refer them here. Bravo, Sam and PMT!
Getting a jazzmaster was the best thing I ever did. Still want a tele sometimes.
Why not have both!
MuikuliWander money
Great watched the whole thing and made up my mind to get a Jaguar probably Ventera thanks ✔️
Build your own, I built a Jaguar clone and it's my pride and joy.
Very good job of starting with simple/basic ideas of the guitars and working into deeper detail in a very well condensed episode. Thanks for one of the best descriptions I've heard about all four models. I came here out of curiosity about the Jazz and the Jag. I am still a Tele fan. It is hard to beat and it just plain looks good.
This was really helpful -- thanks, Sam! Didn't realize how badly I wanted a Jazzmaster...
look up dinosaur jr thats all on jazz master with loads pedals alternitive rock J Mascis when he plays rock the jazzmaster tones work well with it as dose the grunge work well with the jag for nirvana live gigs
This is hands down the best fender comparison video out there. So comprehensive!
I've been playing since i was 12, always loved the jag. Even 10 years later it still sounds the best out of all of these models.
Thank you for clarifying the differences between the four. My favorite is the Jaguar.
THE best overview of Fender electrics on TH-cam. Great work PMT
Every guitarist should have a Tele, Strat, and a Les Paul. There’s no substitute for the real things. Anyone who says one can do it all just don’t sound as good.
I own a tele and strat... now I just gotta save up for that les paul
But what if you don't want to sound like any of the above. Jazzmaster and Jaguar give you so much flexibility to experiment and come up with a unique tone. It's not about "one can do it all", it's about all the things it can do inbetween. They're definitely worthy guitars for any collection.
I found the hum test and comparison very interesting, I wish it was included in all guitar reviews.
Excellent job!
I came back for the intro again beautiful
Very, very, very good vid. Exceptional explanations. I've played them all over 50+ years...a few things you omitted, but very nicely done. Should point out there is a DEFINITE difference in TONE in each line, depending on series date of manufacture, which tonewoods (in each style), etc. Most won't be able to discern, but seasoned, experienced guitarists certainly do. That's
...that's why certain production years (per style) are most desireable. You just did a super job on this video...outstanding work !!! ... Crossbow, BMI, pro musician & songwriter, USA
24:15 - Lithium riff
yes lad
I've been playing guitar for quite a while and have too many guitars, for sure... but this reminded me of something I once said on social media to stir the pot with all my other guitarist friends, and that is that all electric guitars basically sound the same (within certain obvious parameters, of course). The reaction to that was about what you would expect it to be...
Now, I could easily tell that the first guitar in the tone comparison section was a Strat before it cut to him playing it, but it's easy to forget that it took me a few years to be able to do that reliably. But I was surprised when I realized that the video had cut to the Tele neck pickup from the Strat neck pickup while I was looking away for a moment, because I thought he was still playing the Strat. (On my laptop speakers, granted.)
Anyway, I mention this because I think we guitarists could use some measure of intellectual honesty with ourselves... namely that we buy and play the guitars that we play primarily because of how they make us feel while playing (assuming a certain standard of playability). And that's OK. But in terms of pure tone, I could use any of my guitars interchangeably a majority of the time, albeit with some tweaks to my amps and pedals. Doesn't mean I would LIKE doing it...
The truth is, people who don't play electric guitar don't really care what gear we have. They care how we make them feel. They might care what an instrument looks like, especially if it's unique and eye-catching... but with all the minutia we obsess about with guitar gear, it's helpful to remember that we're probably just doing so for our own entertainment.
i could as well tell each guitar with out looking as soon as i here the strat i thingk of this kinda music but the tele i think country blue grass tones jazz master surf tones 50s 60s 70s music simular with jaguar jazzmaster that work well with a springy reverb genre with that being said to compair them with a same riff as this made for a strat to the others is kinda like takeing willy nelson brian wilson bob dylan and comairing them singing to turbo lover by judas priest
Best description I've seen yet describing these 4 iconic Fender designs. I have 3 of the 4, but will likely remedy that problem in the future.☺
Best comparison video I have seen on the subject by miles! Thanks!
This is absolutely the best video on TH-cam for comparing Fender's major models. Excellent job!
My 2 go to guitars are my Jaguar clone that I built from a kit and my modded Squire '51 (technically a Fender but not a fender). Thanks for the great video, sounds like you helped a lot of people choose their next axe.
Big thank you from outside Cleveland ohio usa....
Loved what you did here.im 46 been a bass player now most of my life...but i dabble with guitar....i love the stratocaster and telecaster. I come from the Nile rogers school...grew uo on his amazing strumming technique with chic...also the guys in heatwave...and the guitarist for kc and the sunshine band...i love some heavier things...but those listed from my perspective where important things for me as a kid...
D
Omg that Jazz master has me sold man. Take my cash now. I need one.
Can you play some stoner metal (fairies wear boots?) or droP D metal
More review videos need that sort of music
@@miko1975guitar Lies. Doom sounds great through single coil fenders and p90s even
massive_walnut I assume he was joking but I may be giving too much credit lol
Your voice sounds like a wammy bar and I kinda like it
Great job, very well done, professional to a T! Really enjoyed your presentation, knowledge and great 'down to earth playing' in the demos. Well done cheers Roy
One of the best comparison videos of these guitars that i've seen.
Best video on Fender guitar comparisons, thank you. I loved the sound on the Jag.
One of the best review / history video I've ever seen! Everything is shown in the right order, no confusion, no frills, all peculiar features are perfectly described.
Pretty good job!
Btw, I own a Strat (Mex), a Jag (Squire) and three Telly (Mex and Squire). Guess what's coming soon...😉
You?
I've always been a strat guy (single coils only) for as long as I played guitar, mostly because all my guitar idols play them. The other day a friend messaged me saying he's looking to sell his Jazzmaster. I've heard of it obviously, just like I've heard of the Jaguar, and what kind of music they're usually associated with. But I never had a chance to try one myself, and I knew nothing about what all those little switches do. Your video absolutely sold me on it, and I just messaged him back to tell him I'll buy it. It provides so much range, from bright almost tele-sounding tone, to a warm nearly humbucker-like tone. Not to mention the little trick you did when strumming behind the bridge. I am gonna have so much fun experimenting with my new Jazzmaster.
I really enjoy watching this very interesting video. Please do more of this with gibson and ibanez next on the list!
Extremely well made informative video. Thank you!
Best Detailed Description Comparison Video I've Seen in 2021 & We've All Seen A Ton I Bet? 🙄 Awesome Sound Demos
Also. Love the HM Strat one ya did.
This is a brilliantly definitive video.
I always think "Yeah I'm growing up, I'd love a Tele or a Strat" then I see or hear a sexy sunburst jag and the teenager in me just creams his pants.
LOL I’m giving you permission, listen to that kid!
@@ryanhdmc hold a binder in front of that 🤬 tho
I must admit, I think I've missed out on Jaguars. For some reason I let other people's opinions on the Jaguars influence me without my having even tried one! Man, that thing sounds great, really unique sounding , probably my favorite here.
@@cchavez248 😍😍😍 my jaguar is on order 🙏
The intro demo is just awesome work, is this covering something or Homebrew noodling?
I'm obsessed with these licks they're prolific British Frankie Muniz
I've got a Fender player plus strat, a Player jaguar, a squier affinity tele, a cv jaguar, and many more guitars, but I really want a Mustang next. It seems like the perfect guitar for someone who likes Strats and Jaguars.
This is the best comparison of the popular fender guitars on TH-cam. Woulda been great to see the Mustang tho
Outstanding review. Considering a Jaguar or a Telecaster. This helped a great deal.
Very well explained! Amazing job and very nice playing too! Thanks :)
Thanks for the Fender masterclass!
Good thinking there keeping the "Tone Paint" as Sunburst for all guitars.
Very informative straight to the point. Visually appealing to compare/contrast between each guitar quickly. I already have a strat but the tele is my next purchase. Then a jag and jazz. Gotta have em all.
This was exactly the video I was looking for....
Now I need to have a go of all 4, leaning towards the Jaguar though.
Great video! Thanks for the straight forward approach 👍
Tele neck: 15:08
Tele middle: 15:24
Tele bridge: 15:41
Strat neck: 17:27
Strat pos 4: 17:39
strat middle: 17:49
strat pos2: 18:01
strat bridge: 18:12
JM rythym: 21:45
JM neck: 22:14
JM middle: 22:24
JM bridge: 22:32
Jag rythym: 23:24
Jag neck: 23:51
jag middle: 24:14
Jag bridge: 24:03
Wow I fell in love with the jazzmaster!
Excellent, thorough presentation
Tremendously informative video! Admirable playing skill, too! I wish Sam was my best mate.
I’ve got a Jaguar with Gibson setup( tunimatic bridge n hard stop tailpiece , humbuckers, 3way switch). Really like it. Wasn’t sure about the scale though . Thanks
Excellent informative video! Thank you
I’m so glad I grew up in a time where you went to a local music shop and tried out every guitar that caught your eye & grabbed your ear; all these TH-cam guitar videos make me chuckle; compare this to that blah blah blah…get a quality instrument & amp then learn to play with other humans…you know, like in a room all together…
This is stunning. Very very helpful!!!
Wow! what a wonderful video you've made here dude!
You really break it all down and explain the deep workings of all the instruments. I now have a much better understanding of these 4 legendary guitars...thanks to you!
My favourite is the Stratocaster...I own an American Olympic white, maple fingerboard Strat (ala Jimmy Hendrix Woodstock...the only choice for me really) and a Candy Apple Red Tele! The Jag and Jazz look way cooler in my opinion...but the Strat is the best guitar overall...!...if it was good enough for Jimmy...right?
Wow Sam is so good at this, I was never able to understand all those things, but he explains stuff really well and it's so fun to listen. And I love Jonny Greenwood, too.
Thank you so much. This was the perfect review - a comparison between all. Having played acoustics most of my life, I wanted to get more tones. I love the feel of electric guitars, always wanted a Strat (which I bought) but then also fell in love with the Tele. Then came the sounds of the different decades. After a few purchases I wish I hadn't made, I was bowled over by the Original 60's, bought a Tele and then went back for a Strat. So I have a few to sell!!!
Excellent video - very informative. I prefer the fixed bridge HSS Strat as it offers a lot of good points.
Really well put together video.👍
I really want a Jaguar but my wife wouldn't let me since I already have a Fender FSR Offset Tele, a Squier Mustang Classic Vibe, and a Banjo lol
Get a new one.
You've made a great comparison video here.
I prefer my Strat to my Tele, maybe as I improve in playing that could change. I'm going to try to trade for a Vintera Jazzmaster today and I'd like to add a Jaguar someday as well.
A kudos to Fender's Vintera series. I have a Vintera Strat, also an American Pro II Strat & Tele, and I find the Vintera to be my go-to guitar because it produces similar tones to the Pro II.
Fantastic review I wish I had been able to learn this stuff so many years ago when I was starting out! One comment...you can't talk about Tele's without mentioning Danny Gatton!
Awesome review! Thank you! Pretty comprehensive.
This is a very well-made and informative video.
Thank You for making Time on this
Great Video. I wanted to buy Jag or Jazz but now I want have both :)
Best explanation on the Tube. Thanks!!
What a brilliant video!! Jaguar, never thought I'd be interested but going to get one!
They complement each other imo. Try owning one and think of swapping with the others, u would think that instead of swapping, buying the other model is better
Really well done. Maybe time for a Jag...
Bien explicado .gracias, el tele creo q es mejor para blues??
always like Teles, but I do prefer the Jazzmaster and Jaguar. It is quite a toss up but the Jag seems a bit more comfortable for me
I tried squire tele and strat in store. Only strat felt like comfortable but sound sucks, then I was recommended a Yamaha. You see it’s quite different to shop for different prices
Excellent video!!
SO useful!! Thank you amigo
Excellent video, thank you.
Very cool overview!
Would love someone to suggest which guitar is best suited for soft/chill music. I like a indie jazzy type tone/style. From this review I’m gravitating towards the jazz master but would love to hear ppls opinions.
Fantastic authoritative perfect. Great presentation Thnx so much
I love Jaguars!
What a helpful video! Thank you very much!!!
This video should be banned as pornography
Winner!
Great video - thank you very much!!!
Great video. Thank you sir
Great video. I would have been interested in the neck width though. When I bought my first electric 10 yrs ago I didn't know any of that so went for a squier affinity strat, which for example has a slimmer neck. I prefer the original width though, so would be cool to know if there's any significant differences between the 4?
Thx for splaining the Jazzmaster controls. Seems to me the simplest and best thing to do is always use the lead circuit and both pickups to kill the hum.
I guess the best solution is to get one of each, and a Mustang ;)
Tele and Jag
Great video. Tele is my favorite.
Very good Video 🔥 pls make more like this 🙏
The telecaster was released in 1952, the broadcaster was released in 1950
yep got a tele and a vintage strat .....need a Jaguar!
the télé and strat sound essentially the same with neck pickup and the Jag and Jazz have darker tones
Good job
Fantastic
Thank you
I'm really divided between a jazzmaster or a strat... I love the tone of both but i don't know if the tone of the jazz is too big and can't cut through the mix well, and if the strat tone isn't too "fragile"
I was in the same situation a year ago... Bought a black strat with a humbucker on the bridge and I absolutely love it. That said next year I'll go for the Jazzmaster for sure
Get a jag!
*Telecasters and Strats are so ubiquitous that I am turned off by them. Everyone and their mom has one. Jaguar for me!*
I have a stratocaster and a telecaster. And I’m looking to get a new valve amp for home use (not interested in playing anything with high gain, prefer the clean or edge of breaking up sound) any recommendations?
colin mcmahon any of the higher end fender amps will do the job, my personal favorite being the Fender Hot Rod
Fender Blues Junior IV - very nice clean tones
If you like fender tones you should get a Princeton reverb 65. Nice clean tones plus valve reverb and tremolo.
@@dominikruhrig7282 perfect "edge of breakup" at very reasonable volume; if you look for special editions you can get creambacks too which are even slightly darker/warmer 👌
I'm torn between the strat and the tele 😫
Tele is the most versatile guitar out there. Literally get any tone in any genre. Though I'm a die hard Gibson fan I still prefer Tele over Strat unless you get them both :D
Im torn between jazzmaster and jag
13:39 okay that was too cool
is that first riff 'whats goin on - 4 non blondes'?