Had a seafoam green Classic Vibe Jag as my main guitar about a decade ago but sold it. I'd been itching for that Jag swag ever since, so I pulled the trigger and bought a butter white Vintera II with the maple fretboard and black block inlays and I've been gliding ever since. Appreciate the Jag representation, Ryan!
I've never owned a Jaguar, but I love the scale length and shape. As much as I like lots of tonal options, simplicity is better for gigging. I think the 4 way switch with parralel and series would give this a good range of tones without getting too complex. Just my inexpert opinion.
Ryan you're a beast! That intro song is one of the best I've ever heard! Sold me on the guitar from the first 2 bars and the jam just got better and better and better from there!
I had my Jag modified putting the two jag pickups joined together touching each other as two bridge pickups, they can be engaged separetly or toghether in series or in paralel. In series they produce a nice humbucker tone and it's a great addition to the palete. This second bridge pickup which is only an inch towards the neck has a great fatter sound, it could be considered a mid pickup but with the balls of a bridge pickup.
Great job! The riff at 1:35 was mind bending! Epic! All I could think is, my best life would include fender sending me guitars! I like your style! My hot rod deluxe drips a lot like that maybe I’ll have to learn that “song” today!
I could get behind it..... but just needs more chrome. They also missed a huge opportunity, the three way switch should have been a 4 way to add the pickup in series option which is great on Jags for a beefy tone.
It's nice. I was thinking about getting a Player II Strat, but hearing the Jaguar I'm changing my mind. I already have a Princeton Reverb so maybe I should get the Jag to go with it.
I think its cool - I was one of the people that really didn't like the Pau ferro (I bought loads of them running a shop for a time) so im very happy to see rosewood back - it seems to me on this intro run they have used quite dark rosewood too - hope that lasts!
I've never been a fan of the recycled design from the excellent Jazzcaster, but I do love the bright, confrontational, percussive glass sound of Jagcaster pick ups. I'd like a Meteora with these pick ups.
I haven’t paid much attention to Jags prior to this video, but man that thing has great tone. It sounds exceptionally good through your Princetons. Modding it cosmetically would be cool, but personally, I wouldn’t mess with that tone. If only it came in Shell Pink with a matching headstock and a Vintage Pearloid pickguard. Very nice!
nice Intro again, diver... love you* ... and I like this Jag2.. Some soft Hawaiian tones with reverb and whammy would be interesting..... and when will there be a video for the Strat2?
I ended up trying string joy as part of the hoop jumpers Club and I will never go back I had always preferred the daddario's but the stringjoy strings allow me to set my Les Paul and Tele lower than I ever have and they just feel great.
This thing sounds fantastic. Maybe I don't know what I'm missing but I think a lot of people will dig this guitar that aren't looking for something exactly like an old one
That's interesting that they routed it for humbuckers but didn't go ahead and route for the missing rhythm circuit. The first player series Jaguar had a small routed area up there for that single switch they had.
I like it! I kinda did the same thing to my Squier Jag that this one offers. I put a 4 way tele switch in for an out of phase option, and so I don't shut it off when strumming, haha. Took out the rhythm circuit (left the plate in for looks). Put a P90 in the bridge too. Such a fun guitar model to mess around with and play. C'mon folks, get a Jag of your own!
Pau Ferro done right is beautiful. Had some before CITIES and it was like ebony in feel. Fender just didn't spend the time on them and they were dry and rough on the Mexico stuff. So everyone remembers Pau Ferro as rough, but orange streaks and dry. Which isn't true. Plus the benefit was that it wasn't an endangered/overharvested species of tree.
As a lefty, I would've bought one of these the second they were announced As well as one of the mustangs And then I would've saved up to buy one of the mustang basses. And I am not alone. I am part of quite a few Reddit threads where there are thousands and thousands of fresh posts all talking about this, no love for the lefties. They don't even have a left-handed bass. At all.
I’m interested in the Mustang. Love that the Player II series keeps the short scales in the lineup. Wish we got daphne blue instead of aquatone blue but 🤷🏼♀️
I'm not sure how I feel about the relocated tailpiece, but other than that I like what I see. One of my favorite players has what I assume is a partscaster (partsguar?) with a similar setup and I like the idea of simplifying the circuitry and getting rid of a lot of extra wire that for me never gets used.
I really like the blackguard with white body. Don’t think I’ve seen a Jag with that combo before. But honestly it looks like something is missing even if I wouldn’t use the rhythm circuit. I like the switch better this way for sure.
If it was mine I’d do the telecaster 5 way switch mod, the extra 2 positions being both pickups being wired in parallel (or series if they’re wired parallel stock)and the other with some kind of capacitor to replicate the strangle circuit, or maybe both pickups out of phase, that way it still looks stock.
See, I was never a fan of the switching, and am not a trem user at all, but have gotten along really well with jaguar necks and bodies if not even utilized to their full potential. So, while I would prefer both a hardtail and a string through, making this basically just a Tele sans the trem, the jaguar is the most intriguing to me in the series in terms of having Alnico 5 and 2 single coils, but ultimately I’m not sure if it’s the most attractive buy in the series or if any of them are really necessary. Rolled fingerboard edge will certainly be appreciated but don’t justify the price at all.
Never owned a jag, but I think the standard switching appointments would put me off. I'd be more likely to go for a simple one like this. Maybe the strangle switch could be added on the upper bout as a nod to visual nostalgia, without compromising the playing simplicity that has obviously been a design goal here.
Bought a Player II Tele on 12/20 for $750 Aaaaaand it’s in British Racing Green!!! Gotta say, the player II necks are glorious. I figured the Vintera II might be worth it - blown away by the PIIs… they feel like Americans used to.
Love the sound but I’m really disappointed that there is not a rhythm circuit or strangle switch. All I’ve wanted from fender is a reasonably priced vintage spec jag with a rosewood fretboard. If it was routed for the upper circuit, I could see picking one up to mod but I don’t want to have to cut a brand new guitar.
@60 Cycle Hum... Could you fit two Jaguar pickups (with claws) next to each other in those routes? Could be interesting if you wired them in humbucker style fashion or whatever. Similar to the original Dipinto Galaxie 4s? Also... if you go mint guard but keep the single could Jag pickups, I'd probably change from the aged/parchment color they are to something else. Might look funky against the mint. As it is I kinda don't even like how they are yellow to the body's pure white.
Dear Ryan I was expected your review!.... this Jaguar sounds REALLY GREAT.... the only thing I would love to have included is a humbucker in the bridge...My duo sonic 2022 has one....and its one of the best humbuckers I have played.... this jaguar is missing big part part of the original electronic, but personally I consider two priorities, to have a great sound and great playabilty.... and this Jaguar looks like accomplished both....thanks and best regards from Bolivia...... one question...in the midle position do the pickups had Hum cancelling?
that's a pretty cool axe. and its a good thing for the viewers that you prefer not to "pull out" the "wiggle stick." (cue some beavis & butthead chuckling or whatever)
@@60CycleHumcast oh I see. how do you then reduce crossover from you speaking? do you just fade between the two or does th mic on the amp only pick up the amp?
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Today I learned that Ryan likes to wrap his entire fist around his wiggle stick and he doesnt pull out.
Oh come on dude I was eating my dinner! 😄
He likes to go down
LOL
LOL LOL LOL
Not to mention he prefers to go down.
I gotta love the old ones with rhythm and strangle. Jaguars coolness isnt about being sleek its about cruising in an old classic with chrome.
Absolutely! Neo Fender remains clueless when it comes to the coolest Guitar ever….
A jag without all the chrome feels naked. But hey three cheers for the return of rosewood!
@@HenrySchecker I dislike all the chrome.
@@trailingupwards well you're in luck there's a plethora of choices
Yeah
These are better, the jazzmaster finally ditched the dumb rythm circuit, i might go offset now
@@Ottophil yikes cringe
RYAN THE OPENING JAM MADE ME FEEL LIKE I WAS BEING CHASED BY SPIES WEARING SUNGLASSES
@@ferdinandbeck9719 maybe you shouldnt 've watching tv too much
In my mind I was that spy in sunglasses chasing someone in a 1960s movie😂 while the Ryan soundtrack played .
This sounds fine but looks like an affinity jaguar.
You weren’t tripping you really are being spied on by the boogie switch.
@@ferdinandbeck9719 what's in the briefcase
I think this is incredible. I hope tons of Nashville players will hear all this twang and adopt it.
I am saving this video and then I am going to learn all that surf stuff you do. Love it!
Had a seafoam green Classic Vibe Jag as my main guitar about a decade ago but sold it. I'd been itching for that Jag swag ever since, so I pulled the trigger and bought a butter white Vintera II with the maple fretboard and black block inlays and I've been gliding ever since. Appreciate the Jag representation, Ryan!
I've never owned a Jaguar, but I love the scale length and shape. As much as I like lots of tonal options, simplicity is better for gigging. I think the 4 way switch with parralel and series would give this a good range of tones without getting too complex. Just my inexpert opinion.
Ryan you're a beast! That intro song is one of the best I've ever heard! Sold me on the guitar from the first 2 bars and the jam just got better and better and better from there!
I’m throwing away my Player Onez!
I had my Jag modified putting the two jag pickups joined together touching each other as two bridge pickups, they can be engaged separetly or toghether in series or in paralel. In series they produce a nice humbucker tone and it's a great addition to the palete. This second bridge pickup which is only an inch towards the neck has a great fatter sound, it could be considered a mid pickup but with the balls of a bridge pickup.
I love 60 Cycle Hum. Ryan, your joie de vivre is making me look at all your videos. Thank you and all the best.
I loved that introduction ! Fabulous😳👍👍👍 You make it sound very cool!
I can't be the only one who was so relieved when you got rid of that last little bit of plastic at 23:23 🙂
Great job! The riff at 1:35 was mind bending! Epic! All I could think is, my best life would include fender sending me guitars! I like your style! My hot rod deluxe drips a lot like that maybe I’ll have to learn that “song” today!
I could get behind it..... but just needs more chrome. They also missed a huge opportunity, the three way switch should have been a 4 way to add the pickup in series option which is great on Jags for a beefy tone.
Inspector Pipeline!!! He doesn't Walk, he Runs!!!
Excellent review Ryan, especially your excellent attitude, how refreshing, and of course great playing !, thank you!
It's different but I like it! Recently got a 70s vibe in black and like that too!🎸🎸👍👍
I'd go with the tortoiseshell guard!
6:42 "I like to be able to wrap my whole fist around my wiggle stick"...me too, brother...me, too...
It's like a Jag, but without all the fun stuff that makes a Jag what it is.
100%! Post CBS Fender just doesn’t get it.
.... so what is missing? Pixie dust?
@@artamussumatra6286 ? The CBS buyout was in 1965, Fender has definitely made good guitars since 65
@@reijerlincoln Rhythm circuitry and the strangle switch
@@MayonnaiseOreo Don't forget the mute!
It's nice. I was thinking about getting a Player II Strat, but hearing the Jaguar I'm changing my mind. I already have a Princeton Reverb so maybe I should get the Jag to go with it.
Killer intro, Ryan. Never been a fan of Player Series's non-traditional specs, but it sounds great.
I think its cool - I was one of the people that really didn't like the Pau ferro (I bought loads of them running a shop for a time) so im very happy to see rosewood back - it seems to me on this intro run they have used quite dark rosewood too - hope that lasts!
These musical intros make me want to watch Tarantino films immediately!
Heard the song "Non ho l'eta" by Gigliola Cinquetti on the radio last night and thought of you. That is the drippiest reverb I have ever heard.
I love your intro tune. Sold.
My Squier Jaguar which was $400 (about 10 years ago) seems 100% unquestioningly “Jaguar”.
I've never been a fan of the recycled design from the excellent Jazzcaster, but I do love the bright, confrontational, percussive glass sound of Jagcaster pick ups. I'd like a Meteora with these pick ups.
I haven’t paid much attention to Jags prior to this video, but man that thing has great tone. It sounds exceptionally good through your Princetons. Modding it cosmetically would be cool, but personally, I wouldn’t mess with that tone. If only it came in Shell Pink with a matching headstock and a Vintage Pearloid pickguard. Very nice!
nice Intro again, diver... love you* ... and I like this Jag2.. Some soft Hawaiian tones with reverb and whammy would be interesting..... and when will there be a video for the Strat2?
Awesome review and awesome playing! Cheers!!
I ended up trying string joy as part of the hoop jumpers Club and I will never go back I had always preferred the daddario's but the stringjoy strings allow me to set my Les Paul and Tele lower than I ever have and they just feel great.
This thing sounds fantastic. Maybe I don't know what I'm missing but I think a lot of people will dig this guitar that aren't looking for something exactly like an old one
Oh hell yes, Lord of the 7-Seas in his glory!
The opening jam made me feel!
I would love to see this up against the classic vibe Jaguar.
I love the Player Series I with the humbuckers, particularly the Jazzmaster
That's interesting that they routed it for humbuckers but didn't go ahead and route for the missing rhythm circuit. The first player series Jaguar had a small routed area up there for that single switch they had.
I like it! I kinda did the same thing to my Squier Jag that this one offers. I put a 4 way tele switch in for an out of phase option, and so I don't shut it off when strumming, haha. Took out the rhythm circuit (left the plate in for looks). Put a P90 in the bridge too. Such a fun guitar model to mess around with and play. C'mon folks, get a Jag of your own!
Nice little playing at the top🎉
6:58 "But I never pull out"...me either, brother...me either...
I love it but with jaguars with a trem it needs the top chrome hardware. It looks off without it. Glad rosewood is back though! Real class!
stay tuned! im going to mod it ;-)
The infamous surf riff
They also moved the vibrato closer to the bridge like the classic player series😢
🤘@@60CycleHumcast
Pau Ferro done right is beautiful. Had some before CITIES and it was like ebony in feel. Fender just didn't spend the time on them and they were dry and rough on the Mexico stuff. So everyone remembers Pau Ferro as rough, but orange streaks and dry. Which isn't true. Plus the benefit was that it wasn't an endangered/overharvested species of tree.
Seems like a good value. I would miss the rhythm section and the most complicated switching, but it’s what we have been asking for-a cheaper Fender.
As a lefty, I would've bought one of these the second they were announced
As well as one of the mustangs
And then I would've saved up to buy one of the mustang basses.
And I am not alone. I am part of quite a few Reddit threads where there are thousands and thousands of fresh posts all talking about this, no love for the lefties.
They don't even have a left-handed bass. At all.
Do a reverse Hendrix, and play a righty backwards. I know...I know.
A Jaguar should have Jaguar pickups- good move! The humbucker in the old model made me go another way
Fantastic and I want an Aquatone blue one now to match my player II jazz bass
I’m interested in the Mustang. Love that the Player II series keeps the short scales in the lineup. Wish we got daphne blue instead of aquatone blue but 🤷🏼♀️
I'm not sure how I feel about the relocated tailpiece, but other than that I like what I see. One of my favorite players has what I assume is a partscaster (partsguar?) with a similar setup and I like the idea of simplifying the circuitry and getting rid of a lot of extra wire that for me never gets used.
Face it' it's perfect!😎
Liked before the main course started just for that jam!
I really like the blackguard with white body. Don’t think I’ve seen a Jag with that combo before. But honestly it looks like something is missing even if I wouldn’t use the rhythm circuit. I like the switch better this way for sure.
It’s like the Johnny Marr Jag, but missing the two switches up top. (Well you’d need to swap in a 4-way switch).
I wanted to say “that’s what she said “ so many times. Nice guitar
Great job! A whole surf tune finally! Why ya hiding that prowess..
My 65 Jaguar is just fine. I wouldn't mind getting one of the Mustangs though.
A 4 way switch, and a brown shell guard.............yeah.
4 ways go on any Tele I get. The 4th position in series is really useful for gigs.
I feel like I’m the only person that likes Pau Ferro. Enjoyed the video.
Nice guitar, great playing, excellent shirt!
If it was mine I’d do the telecaster 5 way switch mod, the extra 2 positions being both pickups being wired in parallel (or series if they’re wired parallel stock)and the other with some kind of capacitor to replicate the strangle circuit, or maybe both pickups out of phase, that way it still looks stock.
See, I was never a fan of the switching, and am not a trem user at all, but have gotten along really well with jaguar necks and bodies if not even utilized to their full potential. So, while I would prefer both a hardtail and a string through, making this basically just a Tele sans the trem, the jaguar is the most intriguing to me in the series in terms of having Alnico 5 and 2 single coils, but ultimately I’m not sure if it’s the most attractive buy in the series or if any of them are really necessary. Rolled fingerboard edge will certainly be appreciated but don’t justify the price at all.
Your 巨大リス (giant squirrel) tee looks cool. btw, the Jaguar without preset tone circuit looks weird to me.
Great intro jam!
The infamous surf ridf
That tailpiece is identical to the first Player Jaguar one.
I'd consider moving the 3-way switch to where the rhythm controls would be, but put it at an angle. 😊
I bet you could fit a gibson 3 way and a single vertical strangle in that little space. You would just need to cut a new pickguard for it
Please can you do a review on the squire affinity jaguar🙏🏽
im planning on it but they are currently in pre order status.
That Pelham Blue SG is beautiful! Is that a Murphy Lab?
never understood cumbersome jaguar switching, this seems better imo.
It's the specificity. You can dial them right in to how you like them.
Never owned a jag, but I think the standard switching appointments would put me off. I'd be more likely to go for a simple one like this. Maybe the strangle switch could be added on the upper bout as a nod to visual nostalgia, without compromising the playing simplicity that has obviously been a design goal here.
Awesome video bro 🤘🏻
Bought a Player II Tele on 12/20 for $750
Aaaaaand it’s in British Racing Green!!!
Gotta say, the player II necks are glorious. I figured the Vintera II might be worth it - blown away by the PIIs… they feel like Americans used to.
I just got a player ii tele in trans white. It’s super fun! Might be my favorite tele in years.
@ riiight? Fender knocked out the PII Teles out of the park this time. It rivals my American Pro II Deluxe in terms of feel/finish.
I agree Ryan, you can’t put 9s on a 24” scale. Bendy like rubber bands. I have flat wounds on a couple of my Mustangs. They need the extra oomph!
02:32 Did Fender send you some 'edibles' with the guitar? How nice of them....😄
Love the sound but I’m really disappointed that there is not a rhythm circuit or strangle switch. All I’ve wanted from fender is a reasonably priced vintage spec jag with a rosewood fretboard. If it was routed for the upper circuit, I could see picking one up to mod but I don’t want to have to cut a brand new guitar.
BAck in the day i had a white jag... ... might be time to get another one 😍
Nice playing!
I like it but if I were in the market for a Jag I think I'd go for a Vintera or a Squier VM for the more classic spec.
But even those are incomplete without the mute. They do sell it separately, but it really should come standard.
Great demo, i love jag’s and bass VI es because of their “Twang” …
Playing it right !!!
wow amazing playing
@60 Cycle Hum... Could you fit two Jaguar pickups (with claws) next to each other in those routes? Could be interesting if you wired them in humbucker style fashion or whatever. Similar to the original Dipinto Galaxie 4s?
Also... if you go mint guard but keep the single could Jag pickups, I'd probably change from the aged/parchment color they are to something else. Might look funky against the mint. As it is I kinda don't even like how they are yellow to the body's pure white.
been doin' some wacky wigglestickin'
Dear Ryan I was expected your review!.... this Jaguar sounds REALLY GREAT.... the only thing I would love to have included is a humbucker in the bridge...My duo sonic 2022 has one....and its one of the best humbuckers I have played.... this jaguar is missing big part part of the original electronic, but personally I consider two priorities, to have a great sound and great playabilty.... and this Jaguar looks like accomplished both....thanks and best regards from Bolivia...... one question...in the midle position do the pickups had Hum cancelling?
Have you heard a band called the Swagmen from Vancouver?
If you give them a rhythm circuit and a strangle switch on a Player, why would they pay the extra for a Vintera?
Different colour choices LOL. It'd work too.
Review the JM 2 next!
Great way to transform into the new 'Dr Who'
More is more. My family should know …
can you fit a humbucker in the routing? it looked big
If not some light chiseling would get you there.
Where did you get that shirt, I need one!
A lefty offset that's not 4-digits. That's all I ask Fender to do 😔
My pickguard suggestion: gold MOTO. If you're gonna add some flash, go full ham.
what reverb were you using at 11:23 and onward?
7:01 "I like to go down"...okay, didn't need to know that, but if you're proud of it...
A wiggle jingle! Yay
that's a pretty cool axe. and its a good thing for the viewers that you prefer not to "pull out" the "wiggle stick." (cue some beavis & butthead chuckling or whatever)
6:59 welp. I guess we learned how Ryan became a father.
what do you use to connect the guitar to the computer? Is it just mic'ed up and you sync it in post?
I record with mics on amps into a zoom h8
@@60CycleHumcast oh I see. how do you then reduce crossover from you speaking? do you just fade between the two or does th mic on the amp only pick up the amp?
yeah i cut the mic while im playing. all of that happens in editing. I have mics on the amps and an overhead mic for my voice.