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I ordered a hybrid 50s Telecaster in Arctic White from Japan. It is simply the best Fender I have ever owned, and 1 of the best guitars I own next to my Gibson and Kiesel. They are simply the best.
I bought this white Fender 2 months ago, I have some reason like you, I cannot stop thinking when I first looked at it, it’s beautiful and it’s Fender.
Hi Jonathan, I know exactly what you mean about the MIJ Fender Vintage Strats. The workmanship is excellent! I bought mine new in '87. It's black into a tobacco burst. Maple C neck (or U as I don't know the difference, single layer white pickguard, ), tremolo bridge. The good: I remember reading somewhere that the MIJ version's lacquer is closer to the original 54' than the USA Vintage 54 version. This is one of those vintage models that they really sweat the details. The only modification I made was a 5 way switch as the 3 way was a little too original for my needs. It has an Aldor body as best as I can tell. It's fairly light weight, but not bass wood light. It's wonderfully balanced, and removing the pickguard, it's very revealing how tight the tolerances and fit are. It allways stays in tune (ridiculously), and not one neck adjustment needed. This has been my 3rd Fender Strat, as the first two were fairly poor builds. That was fairly common for mid to late 70's regular Fender Strats. Shoddy workmanship and they were also boat anchors! So I finally got what I wanted in a Strat anyway. The bad: unfortunately, my MIJ Strat has always been a bit noisy. The 2 and 4 switch positions are more quiet, but 1, 3, and 5 are almost unusable. I'm researching some alternatives, and better shielding. I really want to keep the original pups. If I get it really quiet. I can reliably use the guitar in the Studio. Currently I can't. Yours: Looks gorgeous! Sounds completely quiet, and it has that precious old Strat sound. I know what you mean about thinking a few days on it. When I bought mine, they brought up two others thinking I'd want a fresh one in wraps. Tried them. Then said "No, the one one the wall is the real player". When they're good, they're good! Good luck with yours!
Sounded as good or better than any Strat I've heard for awhile! I didn't hear any bad tone coming from the Basswood. From here it seems like a fantastic guitar. Congrats!
Jonathan, congratulations! Just a beautiful instrument that I am sure will give you many years of pleasure. From a tone perspective, it sounds top notch.
I have 90s strat made in japan. Neck never moved and never had buzzing. Stays in tune can do whammy screams and dive bombs. Guitar tech at guitar center tried to tell me it was worth 200 bucs😂. Great video love your reviews.
Excellent playing and Fender Japan Stratocaster. Thanks for the review it was very useful. I have an EJ Strat that has the same old style truss rod adjustment access it's not moved in 12 years.
I have watched a couple of your vids Jonathan and i'm always impressed. Love the Harley Bentons and what a fantastic white japanese Fender Strat, but most of all I love your beautiful and velvety playing style. Fantastic heart felt playing. Thank you! Roddy.
Hi john, i have a 1989 japenese 57 re_issue strat, and a white 1991 squire japanese strat.They sound amazing, I sold an american de luxe strat, it was not as good as theese japanese strats, they are fantastic guitars. Your white one sounded great!!❤
Beautiful guitar! Many years ago I had a teenage friend in a band whose parents bought him a white Strat similar to yours, and I envied my friend for not only having that Strat, but also being able to play it pretty well, at least from a teenager’s point of view. Many years later I still remember that Strat, and the lead for the song that he really played well, “Day Tripper” by the Beatles.
Johnathan, thank you very much for helping me make my mind up on my next guitar. I was trying to find another guitar to match my Ibanez Roadster 11 MIJ 1984 which is also basswood. I'm a 62 year old slow hand strat player who really enjoys listening to a guitar being played by a master guitarist. I loved your playing. Thank you and love and best whishes from Ireland.
Love the MIJ FENDER r.i.guitars....never felt any other guitar so accurately n spot on match up with the usa vintage it's built on...they truly are amazing ...at any price...but when comparing price to other fenders it's a no brainier ...awesome gitfiddle !!
Jonathan, that is really nice. i have been wanting to play one and eventually buy one of the new made in Japan strats. but i live in New York and i can not find one, all i can find is the ones made in mexico and California. I am a big fan of japan quality as i mentioned before. great video.
Beautiful Guitar Jon, and sounds Fantastic! I’ve discovered from talking to Fender that 95% of their Reissue Guitars come from their Japan Custom Craft Shop. I have a ‘70s Reissue Telecaster that was made there I got in 2007. Same situation with the Neck Adjustment Screw, you have to remove the Neck to adjust it, but on mine I found the position is the Screw works well by just removing the Pickguard and shortening an Allen Wrench did a fine job without removing the Neck. Great Vid! Please keep up the Good Work my Brother!! Have a great day!
Really nice quitar. I realise they have copied the traditional spec down to the last details but that truss rod adjustment makes no sense to me. I doubt it will need much attention although it gets quite humid in your neck of the woods (pun intended). Glad to see you got rid of those girlie 9 strings.
Awesome! Gilmour and Hendrix sprung to mind. Also sprung to mind; do you have a favourite guitar? What guitar *must* you bring to pro gigs like the one you played in this video?
you mention U-shaped neck. Can you provide depth/thickness measurements at the 1st and 12th frets? I think it's really helpful, in addition to neck shape and nut size - and usually not done. Typically given in inches eg. .88" and .96"
Hi Jonathan, it’s a treat to listen to you play! I am looking to buy a MIJ Traditional 58 Stratocaster from Sound Alchemy. However I won’t be able to try the guitar because of the circuit breaker situation in Singapore. My only concern is the U shaped neck since I have small to average hands. Is there a big difference between the Fender modern C shaped neck and the U shaped neck on these guitars? Thank you
I love instruments that are made in Japan. This guitar was one of the guitars I was thinking of buying, since it is available in lefty. When I saw your video though, I didn't like the truss rod adjustment system, which is weird to unscrew the neck it self from the body, in order to adjust it, so it's off my buying list. Great video Jonathan! I always watch your videos cause you are doing great work. Awesome player as well!! Keep it up!!
Hi...I understand about the truss rod. Because it's a traditional 50s model, they try to keep it like how it was back then. The truth is.. Once you made your adjustment ( if you even need to) you don't really have have to do it again. The tone of this guitar very clearly outweigh and inconvenience of the truss rod adjustment needs. It is one of my favorite favorites...✌️🤓
Hey Jonathan! Have you ever heard the saying(?) “everybody else works, and all musicians do is play”. LOL, not true is it? Enjoyed the video. Another nice guitar, my friend. Now, GET BACK TO WORK!!! Hope you know I’m teasing you. Really appreciate and value your input.
Lol Donald.... Fact is so far from the truth!! We need to work to hone in our skills.. Hahahaha. We are just seen to be having so much fun!! Have a great week ahead!!
Hi Jonathan; I still dream of having a 50s strat although I have 3 now (A player strat, a Squier CV60s & a Squier VM70s strat hihi). I thought of getting a used MIJ 57 stratin sunburst and I love the V shaped neck. Is yours with a thick neck? White is gorgeous! I saw one previously in Sherwood green with matching headstock. Anyway, excellent licks and tones with seasoned hand. Great demo bro!
Dig your video man. I enjoyed your playing. I first saw your Nick Johnston's Schecter video. Im torn between Fender MIJ and NJ Schecter. I love the sound of the Fender MIJ but the NJ Schecter neck is just lovely to play. Which one should i get because i can only have one at the moment. After 3 years what do you think of the MIJ neck now?
kind sir, its so surprising and uncanny that, whilest i was looking for this very guitar, your style of playing turned out to be similar as well. usually strats are played like dogs tail runover by a car, its so disenchanting.
reffoelcnu alouncelal Many years ago I done the same stupid thing. Was a candy apple red 50s reissue. 1989 or there abouts. I swapped it for a Antoria les paul copy copy. I wanted something with a better sound. Took me years to realise most of the tone was in getting a decent amp and not the shitty 100 H/H 70s solid state amp.
Jonathan Koh I even once had a USA strat. One of the californian series from early 90s. I bought it for 300 UK pounds that was a bargain for a US strat brand new. I got rid of it because I didn't like the edge of the fretboard being sharp. If I know then what I know now I could've made that into a great playing guitar. To get the guitar I traded in a Japanese Fernandes strat for 100 UK pounds. That was before the craze on Japanese instrument started. The Fernandes was a better playing guitar. US guitar felt like it had come fresh from the machine and put in some box and sent. But yeah I wanted a US Strat. So yes I let a few fish through the net. But I have some great guitar around me now and love em to death ☺
hi Jon.. yep u kept busy!!! still need to ask... what do u know of fender japan custom edition?? its a particular decal back of headstock under tuners... that isa imacculate untouched start u got there... true... a good tool can be useless in the hands of a bad master....
Super sweet. Looks like the single ply bakelite pickguard from the 50s. Do you know if it is actually bakelite? Been quite a while since I've tried the 7.25 radius neck. I'm guessing its nice and comfy to fret chords. Sounds nice and spanky like it should. Good choice.
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Sounds great. A lot of the super Strat guitars made by Charvel and Jackson from the 80s were also basswood. It's becoming a choice wood for quality guitars recently, it's soft enough to not wear out router bits too quickly but strong enough to hold screws well. Maybe a little on the heavier side as compared to alder, but mostly on par with ash.
@@JonIsJustTooLoud I think the inferior reputation comes from being used in Squiers. I've not heard the difference either. Glad you love it. Might have to look into a Japanese Strat now....
Nice guitar, you played it, you loved it, it occupied your mind for days, so you were right to buy it. Body wood , we don't care if the guitar sings well. I have a Fender Japan Strat Classic 54, maple fretboard, swamp ash body 2 tones sunburst, so beautiful, perfectly crafted. Neck profile is soft V. I replaced the stock ceramic pick ups with Fender CS54 alnico for a more vintage glassy tone. Also replaced the enclosed switch with that open classical Fender 5ways switch for smoother operation. And offered that beauty a hard case. Only thing I don't like so much is the thick PolyUrethane finish. Other than that it easily compares to an American Vintage 54 reissue.
Well..I can tell you straight off that this guitar has better pickups!! Playing wise..they are about the same except the neck of this Japan Fender seems to be a tad narrower.✌
I have Squier cv 50s stratocaster with this anodised plate kinda cool. The pickups are tonerider surfari alnico 4 magnets they are relatively inexpensive but beautiful sounding. They would suit the HB very well. Again while writing this i hear the Fender and it sounds so good ☺
Japan makes just as good quality, if not better in some cases, guitars I mean. I've tried a couple replicas and they were good. I Can see why fender and Gibson are shitting themselves
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0:00 Intro
1:42 Song
5:38 Demo ( Clean)
8:19 Demo (Dirt)
10:36 Review
15:22 Conclusion
Sir, you have soul! (and amazingly tasteful and skilled chops). Thanks for sharing with the world!
Thank you buddy! 🤓✌
Great ! Thousands likes to the guitarist !
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I ordered a hybrid 50s Telecaster in Arctic White from Japan. It is simply the best Fender I have ever owned, and 1 of the best guitars I own next to my Gibson and Kiesel. They are simply the best.
nice!!
I bought this white Fender 2 months ago, I have some reason like you, I cannot stop thinking when I first looked at it, it’s beautiful and it’s Fender.
Cool!!! 🤓✌
Great video, thanks for the clean sound, that’s what I love about guitars is that clean harmonic sound.
Thank you Jesse🤓✌️
Hi Jonathan, I know exactly what you mean about the MIJ Fender Vintage Strats. The workmanship is excellent! I bought mine new in '87. It's black into a tobacco burst. Maple C neck (or U as I don't know the difference, single layer white pickguard, ), tremolo bridge.
The good: I remember reading somewhere that the MIJ version's lacquer is closer to the original 54' than the USA Vintage 54 version. This is one of those vintage models that they really sweat the details. The only modification I made was a 5 way switch as the 3 way was a little too original for my needs.
It has an Aldor body as best as I can tell. It's fairly light weight, but not bass wood light. It's wonderfully balanced, and removing the pickguard, it's very revealing how tight the tolerances and fit are. It allways stays in tune (ridiculously), and not one neck adjustment needed.
This has been my 3rd Fender Strat, as the first two were fairly poor builds. That was fairly common for mid to late 70's regular Fender Strats. Shoddy workmanship and they were also boat anchors! So I finally got what I wanted in a Strat anyway.
The bad: unfortunately, my MIJ Strat has always been a bit noisy. The 2 and 4 switch positions are more quiet, but 1, 3, and 5 are almost unusable. I'm researching some alternatives, and better shielding. I really want to keep the original pups. If I get it really quiet. I can reliably use the guitar in the Studio. Currently I can't.
Yours: Looks gorgeous! Sounds completely quiet, and it has that precious old Strat sound. I know what you mean about thinking a few days on it. When I bought mine, they brought up two others thinking I'd want a fresh one in wraps. Tried them. Then said "No, the one one the wall is the real player". When they're good, they're good!
Good luck with yours!
Thanks...I love mine!! I actually have 2...one that I bought around the same time as your..back in 85...
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What a gorgeous guitar! You are a blessed man. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Mark!!! Yes I'm truly blessed,,✌️🤓
Perfect playing
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Nice playing and tone as always my friend and welcome to the white strat club. 👍👍✌️
Thank you Bill!!! ✌️🤓
Looks and sounds real good. Nice to watch your Video. Cheers/Kjell 🎸😃🎸😃
Thank you ✌️🤓
What a lovely solo at 4:01. It just gives me goosebumps. Thank you.
Thank you✌️❤️
Now there's the tone! ;)
Koen Strobbe lol.. I was using a different setting on this video✌️❤️
I meant that Strat tone. Nothing quite like it.
Sounded as good or better than any Strat I've heard for awhile! I didn't hear any bad tone coming from the Basswood. From here it seems like a fantastic guitar. Congrats!
Thank you brother!! ✌️
Great playing! Beautiful guitar! Japanese crafted guitars are some of the best out there! 👍
Yes they are 🤓✌️
一音一音の音色がとてもきれい。うっとりします。
どうもありがとうございます。それは非常に良いギターです
Jonathan, congratulations! Just a beautiful instrument that I am sure will give you many years of pleasure. From a tone perspective, it sounds top notch.
Thanks Matt.. I'm sure it will.. She's a keeper ✌️🤓
Wow 🤩 so beautiful strat and the pickups sound like a dream
Yes it sure does!!✌️❤️
Sounds pure fender nice
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I have 90s strat made in japan. Neck never moved and never had buzzing. Stays in tune can do whammy screams and dive bombs. Guitar tech at guitar center tried to tell me it was worth 200 bucs😂. Great video love your reviews.
Thank you for your comments!✌🤓
He's some KID who has NO idea the quality of a wonderful instrument. Keep your Strat bro. .don't sell it ..I like mine better than. My American STD 96
love your playing and the guitar , rock hard brother
So damn melodic. I love it.
Thank you ✌️❤️
Love you and the guitar!
Thank you!!✌♥
you are killing it! thank you for the good feels! and great reviews!!
Thank you Greg!! ✌️🤓
Jon this is my favorite video....among many....thank you!
I’m glad you find it enjoyable!!✌️❤️
What was the song you were playing in the beginning sounded so cool...i keep on going back....
great review. ty!
My pleasure ✌️❤️
Yeah baby Fender Japan ☺🎸🎶I love white strats I have 3 different ones Inc a Squier e series that's one of my favourites ☺
hahah thats a whole lot of white strats!!✌😆
Excellent playing and Fender Japan Stratocaster. Thanks for the review it was very useful. I have an EJ Strat that has the same old style truss rod adjustment access it's not moved in 12 years.
Awesome!!! That's interesting ✌️🤓
Beautiful guitar, fender Japan is amazing. You really make it sing...🔥🔥
Thank you Eduardo✌️🤓
Great review! satisfying.
Thank you ✌️❤️
I have watched a couple of your vids Jonathan and i'm always impressed. Love the Harley Bentons and what a fantastic white japanese Fender Strat, but most of all I love your beautiful and velvety playing style. Fantastic heart felt playing. Thank you! Roddy.
Thank you for your kind comments 🤓✌️
Sweet guitar, sounds great nice tone. You play great so no wonder it sounds good.
Thank you for your kind comment ✌🤓
Still one of the best sounding guitars you reviewed sir.
Glad you think so!✌♥
Hi john, i have a 1989 japenese 57 re_issue strat, and a white 1991 squire japanese strat.They sound amazing, I sold an american de luxe strat, it was not as good as theese japanese strats, they are fantastic guitars. Your white one sounded great!!❤
Thank you!
Sounded like a good 50's Strat....that sparkle . Well done Jon!
Thank you dear Derick ✌️❤️
Beautiful guitar! Many years ago I had a teenage friend in a band whose parents bought him a white Strat similar to yours, and I envied my friend for not only having that Strat, but also being able to play it pretty well, at least from a teenager’s point of view. Many years later I still remember that Strat, and the lead for the song that he really played well, “Day Tripper” by the Beatles.
Memories..they are so vital! ✌🤓
Johnathan, thank you very much for helping me make my mind up on my next guitar. I was trying to find another guitar to match my Ibanez Roadster 11 MIJ 1984 which is also basswood. I'm a 62 year old slow hand strat player who really enjoys listening to a guitar being played by a master guitarist. I loved your playing. Thank you and love and best whishes from Ireland.
You’re most welcome Michael!! And welcome to the channel✌️❤️
Love the MIJ FENDER r.i.guitars....never felt any other guitar so accurately n spot on match up with the usa vintage it's built on...they truly are amazing ...at any price...but when comparing price to other fenders it's a no brainier
...awesome gitfiddle !!
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I am listening reapeted times for hours ❤️
Cool ✌️❤️
Nice bends
Thank you!✌♥
i love your playing. subscribed.
Thank you kindly ✌️🤓
Beautiful...just wow...amazing...
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Congrats - great guitar :-)
Yes it is brother 🤓✌️
Very good. You play very good too.
Thank you very much!
Damn, I don’t blame you for getting it. It’s really nice.
Yep... Means I don't have to see my shrink next week... Hahahaha
Jonathan, that is really nice. i have been wanting to play one and eventually buy one of the new made in Japan strats. but i live in New York and i can not find one, all i can find is the ones made in mexico and California. I am a big fan of japan quality as i mentioned before. great video.
Where in Ny? I'm on long island maybe I can help??
You can get these guitars thru various means...but mostly thru online shopping. I have posted links to it 🤓✌
Kenny Goody Ishibashi is a Japanese store. They'll be able to ship one out ☺
Beautiful Guitar Jon, and sounds Fantastic! I’ve discovered from talking to Fender that 95% of their Reissue Guitars come from their Japan Custom Craft Shop. I have a ‘70s Reissue Telecaster that was made there I got in 2007. Same situation with the Neck Adjustment Screw, you have to remove the Neck to adjust it, but on mine I found the position is the Screw works well by just removing the Pickguard and shortening an Allen Wrench did a fine job without removing the Neck. Great Vid! Please keep up the Good Work my Brother!! Have a great day!
Great info Rick!!! Thank you brother :)
Nice one. I have a '89 MIJ ST57-70. Couldn't ask for more strat-wise.
Nice 🤓✌️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud BTW love your playing, very thoughtful and sensitive. Subscribed
Welcome to the channel Rafael!✌😄
Love it! Enjoy a Japanese Strat neck I have on a build I did. Very nicely done necks.
Sounds great man!
That thing sounds amazing...i gotta get one.
Zachary DeShazo ✌️✌️
Really nice quitar. I realise they have copied the traditional spec down to the last details but that truss rod adjustment makes no sense to me. I doubt it will need much attention although it gets quite humid in your neck of the woods (pun intended). Glad to see you got rid of those girlie 9 strings.
I thought it will be a hassle to adjust the truss rod...but it was actually painless and fast. Didnt even have to take out my stringd hahah
Awesome! Gilmour and Hendrix sprung to mind. Also sprung to mind; do you have a favourite guitar? What guitar *must* you bring to pro gigs like the one you played in this video?
My favorite guitar is the 1985 Fender Japan contemporary strat..ruclips.net/video/cU19DWF6-zg/видео.html
you mention U-shaped neck. Can you provide depth/thickness measurements at the 1st and 12th frets? I think it's really helpful, in addition to neck shape and nut size - and usually not done. Typically given in inches eg. .88" and .96"
No i can't...sorry
Looks and sounds like the Eric Clapton signature model. Great playing Johnathan!
Thank you Lynn✌️❤️
I hate a strat with basswood body, but this one sounds great.
There are various quality of basswood✌❤
Hi Jonathan, it’s a treat to listen to you play!
I am looking to buy a MIJ Traditional 58 Stratocaster from Sound Alchemy. However I won’t be able to try the guitar because of the circuit breaker situation in Singapore. My only concern is the U shaped neck since I have small to average hands. Is there a big difference between the Fender modern C shaped neck and the U shaped neck on these guitars?
Thank you
Yes there is a difference...It's a bit thicker than the modern C... but not overly uncomfortable at all.✌❤
Jonathan Koh Thank you!
Nice sir
Thank you...I use Line 6 Helix Native✌🤓
Sir how to clean tone preamp setting I have gt 6
I love instruments that are made in Japan. This guitar was one of the guitars I was thinking of buying, since it is available in lefty. When I saw your video though, I didn't like the truss rod adjustment system, which is weird to unscrew the neck it self from the body, in order to adjust it, so it's off my buying list. Great video Jonathan! I always watch your videos cause you are doing great work. Awesome player as well!! Keep it up!!
Hi...I understand about the truss rod. Because it's a traditional 50s model, they try to keep it like how it was back then. The truth is.. Once you made your adjustment ( if you even need to) you don't really have have to do it again. The tone of this guitar very clearly outweigh and inconvenience of the truss rod adjustment needs. It is one of my favorite favorites...✌️🤓
I have 51 no caster custom shop , I want to get a white strat in the future
Hey Jonathan! Have you ever heard the saying(?) “everybody else works, and all musicians do is play”. LOL, not true is it?
Enjoyed the video. Another nice guitar, my friend.
Now, GET BACK TO WORK!!!
Hope you know I’m teasing you. Really appreciate and value your input.
Lol Donald.... Fact is so far from the truth!! We need to work to hone in our skills.. Hahahaha. We are just seen to be having so much fun!! Have a great week ahead!!
Hi Jonathan; I still dream of having a 50s strat although I have 3 now (A player strat, a Squier CV60s & a Squier VM70s strat hihi). I thought of getting a used MIJ 57 stratin sunburst and I love the V shaped neck. Is yours with a thick neck? White is gorgeous! I saw one previously in Sherwood green with matching headstock. Anyway, excellent licks and tones with seasoned hand. Great demo bro!
Well it has a U shape neck.. might be thicker than those really thin Ibanez necks.. but for me it’s ok.. I’m really comfortable with the neck.✌️❤️
That is one sweet Strat!
Aye..it is!✌🤓
Hello Jonathan! Just found your channel. What a great musician you are and what nice channel you have. Two thumbs up! / Greetings from Sweden🎶😊👍🏻👍🏻
Hi Christian!!! Welcome to the channel!! Sweden is a place i would like to visit one day!✌🤓
Dig your video man. I enjoyed your playing. I first saw your Nick Johnston's Schecter video. Im torn between Fender MIJ and NJ Schecter. I love the sound of the Fender MIJ but the NJ Schecter neck is just lovely to play. Which one should i get because i can only have one at the moment. After 3 years what do you think of the MIJ neck now?
Still great!! I love my MIJ!✌♥
@@JonIsJustTooLoud that settled it. i sub to your channel.
lol welcome to the Channel!✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Got mine today. Love the Fender 50's MIJ. Where did you buy the string tree sir?
Very nice, is it a 1957 reissue or other?
No Claudio... It's not.. Just a 50's style strat.🤓✌️
kind sir, its so surprising and uncanny that, whilest i was looking for this very guitar, your style of playing turned out to be similar as well.
usually strats are played like dogs tail runover by a car, its so disenchanting.
Lol... oh my 🤣✌️
My first strat was a fugi gen made in Japan . And I’ve always regretted selling it
Awww man.. Yes you should have kept it.. Ah well.. That's life 🤓✌️
reffoelcnu alouncelal Many years ago I done the same stupid thing. Was a candy apple red 50s reissue. 1989 or there abouts. I swapped it for a Antoria les paul copy copy. I wanted something with a better sound. Took me years to realise most of the tone was in getting a decent amp and not the shitty 100 H/H 70s solid state amp.
Aww man
Jonathan Koh I even once had a USA strat. One of the californian series from early 90s. I bought it for 300 UK pounds that was a bargain for a US strat brand new. I got rid of it because I didn't like the edge of the fretboard being sharp. If I know then what I know now I could've made that into a great playing guitar. To get the guitar I traded in a Japanese Fernandes strat for 100 UK pounds. That was before the craze on Japanese instrument started. The Fernandes was a better playing guitar. US guitar felt like it had come fresh from the machine and put in some box and sent. But yeah I wanted a US Strat. So yes I let a few fish through the net. But I have some great guitar around me now and love em to death ☺
Lol... Yea we all been there.. At the end of it all, it's just a great learning experience ain't it??🤓✌️
MIJ Fender pickups have a bit of a bad reputation, but these sound decent. Do you rate them?
Excellent!! ✌️❤️
Super ❤️👌
Thanks 🤗
How is the tuning stability on these, can you do like divebombs without it going out of tune?
The original trem is actually very stable..even when doing dive bombs..✌🤓
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Thanks! Great review aswell, rock on🤘🏼
Such a great guitar! Your favorite possibly?
Yes it is ✌️❤️
hi Jon.. yep u kept busy!!!
still need to ask...
what do u know of fender japan custom edition??
its a particular decal back of headstock under tuners...
that isa imacculate untouched start u got there...
true... a good tool can be useless in the hands of a bad master....
Thanks John... So sorry but I don't have much experience with Fender Japan Custom guitars.. Over here.. It's kinda rare 🤓✌️
Super sweet. Looks like the single ply bakelite pickguard from the 50s. Do you know if it is actually bakelite?
Been quite a while since I've tried the 7.25 radius neck. I'm guessing its nice and comfy to fret chords. Sounds nice and spanky like it should. Good choice.
Thank you for your kind comments! No idea what pickguard it is...Love playing this guitar! ✌😆
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Sounds great. A lot of the super Strat guitars made by Charvel and Jackson from the 80s were also basswood. It's becoming a choice wood for quality guitars recently, it's soft enough to not wear out router bits too quickly but strong enough to hold screws well. Maybe a little on the heavier side as compared to alder, but mostly on par with ash.
@@yargnad True!! but they always seems to have the reputation of an inferior wood...even though my ears can detect no sonic inferiority 🤓✌
@@JonIsJustTooLoud I think the inferior reputation comes from being used in Squiers. I've not heard the difference either. Glad you love it. Might have to look into a Japanese Strat now....
@@yargnad :)
Can you compare with american original 50 white blonde? How the difference?
Well I can’t.. sorry✌️❤️
Nice guitar, you played it, you loved it, it occupied your mind for days, so you were right to buy it. Body wood , we don't care if the guitar sings well. I have a Fender Japan Strat Classic 54, maple fretboard, swamp ash body 2 tones sunburst, so beautiful, perfectly crafted. Neck profile is soft V. I replaced the stock ceramic pick ups with Fender CS54 alnico for a more vintage glassy tone. Also replaced the enclosed switch with that open classical Fender 5ways switch for smoother operation. And offered that beauty a hard case. Only thing I don't like so much is the thick PolyUrethane finish. Other than that it easily compares to an American Vintage 54 reissue.
Nice!!!
Which effect delay reverb
Line 6 Helix Native✌♥
What about a comparison between this and the Harley Benton white strat ?
Well..I can tell you straight off that this guitar has better pickups!! Playing wise..they are about the same except the neck of this Japan Fender seems to be a tad narrower.✌
Jonathan Koh yes the new strat sounds fab. Some decent pickups on the Harley Benton and your good to go ☺
I have Squier cv 50s stratocaster with this anodised plate kinda cool. The pickups are tonerider surfari alnico 4 magnets they are relatively inexpensive but beautiful sounding. They would suit the HB very well. Again while writing this i hear the Fender and it sounds so good ☺
@@malcolmhardwick4258 I do believe that to be so too!
What kind amp and settings are you playing at the beginning?
Hi I'm using the Line 6 Helix Native thru my DAW... I'm basically using a Fender Twin reverb simulation on the Helix. 🤓✌️
Are there many differences between u, v, c neck shape?
Yes there are...most people will find the C shape more comfortable.✌♥
What is the name of the first demo song from JTC? I can’t find it in the store >
Is there a difference between the MIJ traditional 50’s and classic 50’s?
Don’t really know.. I haven’t played on a US classic yet
Ciao... I wanted to know if the guitar also came with a hard case. You can let me know?
Nope it does not ✌️❤️
Hi i am a new sub,I have a Harley Benton guitar (sc-1000) on its way. You plan to get any single cut Harley Benton guitar 🎸??
Not yet as I have a Gibson Classic Les Paul🤓✌️
😍🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
What amp did you use for the lead part?
I was using the Line 6 Helix Native... I was using the Fender deluxe amp..I think ✌️🤓
老師真的彈得好棒! 沒想到日廠Fender不但做工細，聲音也很好~是老師的效果器很棒的關係嗎?
我覺得這把吉他真的很棒:)
Jonathan Koh 謝謝老師這麼棒的影片與回應，希望可以買一把這麼棒的吉他。昨天在教會弟兄的喜酒場合也很開心跟阿邦老師和小弦同桌😀
Nice guitar. But i was just thinking.. how long will i be able to play like you.. haha
You'll be way better than me in time.. Don't worry ✌️🤓
Nisssssssce...
Japan makes just as good quality, if not better in some cases, guitars I mean. I've tried a couple replicas and they were good. I Can see why fender and Gibson are shitting themselves
What's the first song?
better this one or fender japan hybrid 50s??
or vintera 60'
no...its not✌♥
@@JonIsJustTooLoud which one you prefer?
What's better? MIJ or MIM?
Mij are much better made, at least as good as USA if not better however the pickups aren't as good as USA but are still better than mim
why didn’t you get the hybrid 50s model?
They didn't have white in stock✌️🤓
beautiful guitar but to my ear it doesn't sound quite like a fender.
Probably because of the ceramic pickups which I love!!✌️❤️
yes , its confirmed!!! no doubt about it!! you have a serious case of GAS. like any other musician!!! lol lol
lol!!!!
anawrest it's a sign of healthiness ☺
@@malcolmhardwick4258 lol.. And a touch of madness hahahaha
Jonathan Koh always helps ☺
wood or no wood , the diference is you need to know how to play guitar