Mustangs rule. I have the Player 1 P90 version. Swapped out the P90s for two Seymour Duncan humbuckers. It is AMAZING! So lightweight. Easy to bend. Great tone. Can’t recommend them highly enough. The OG single coils are fine too… you can always swap them out and throw in hot rails if you want a warmer sound without doing any routing. If you want an out-of-phase tone, have your guitar tech put in a push-push tone pot so you can get that nasal tone.
Can happily confirm that the Player II Jazzmaster (got mine from Fender in Germany) in the traditional Sunburst is an absolute keeper, with pickups that really do the Jazzmaster justice!!! I also am lucky enough to own a Jazzmaster Made in Japan (MiJ) Traditional Late 60s, and it‘s also fantastic. The two instruments feel very, very similar overall. Workmanship is on a par, even though the MiJ was over 40% more expensive. And the pickups on the Player II are more Jazzmaster-like, for sure - with greater clarity and transparency (not that the ones on the MiJ are at all dull-sounding, though). I love both, and will now have the pleasure of going back and forth on them without ever having to betray my one big love…of the Jazzmaster. ;-) P.S. Even the bridge on the Player II works great. No buzz or rattle so far. The one on the MiJ rattled and buzzed (also due to my ignorance and inability to set it up properly) until I swapped it out for a German-made JAM Bridge (by Kiss My Strings), which I just installed today and absolutely recommend! But as I said, the Player II simply worked right out of the box.
Thanks for the video guys, there’s been very few on these models👍 Great improvements in the Player 2 Jazzmaster - love that rosewood’s back, the classic gear tuners, proper Jazzmaster pickups and a bunch of cool new colours . . Oh and I can definitely live without the rhythm circuit. Personally love the birch green! 😀
Those are the tuners that came on my American performer tele and I like them better than any other tuners. My only advice with them is to put some extra winds on the g string with the winds going down to the bottom of the post. This gives the g string a better break angle if you don’t have a 3 string tree.
I love Mustangs and Jazzmasters. If others are happy with these Player IIs, that's awesome. I love that Rosewood came back. Just disappointed that the vibrato was moved and that the rhythm circuit was removed as well as the lack of normal switching and vibrato on the Mustang.
@@GuitarsRgood7 So I only have experience with more traditional JMs but my thought is that the overtones you get from the string behind the bridge would be reduced but may help with stability when using 9s or 10s? Not sure. I'm perusing Reddit's r/jazzmaster and r/offset to see it it does so I'll come back and let you know if I find anything from someone who's played them
Mustangs and Duo Sonic are almost twins, I have a both, this hard tail bridge mustangs are Just fantastic, the tone, the stability, the playability, so easy, so simple, BUT if Fender is removing the duo sonic, they should offer 3 model Mustang, 2 x Single coil, the P90 jems and finally a humbucker and single coil mustang (this is the best of all the options).... Mustangs are so easy to love!!
Great improvement, especially offering the classic tuners. Dissatisfied that they did not include the important (I think) extra Jazzmaster pickup configuration which I actually use on mine!
@@NotALizardPerson81 Not really. You can go even darker with the rhythm circuit and turn the tone down on that below what you really would normally. You can get a great Woman tone with drive like that. Also, why is it an issue to you if some people want a rhythm circuit without having to rout the body? It's fine if you don't care but a lot of Jazzmaster fans like the rhythm circuit
@@grawman67 bull. The entire reason it existed in the first place was because back in the 50's tone pots basically did nothing. Now there is a HUGE difference between all the way up and all the way down.
@@NotALizardPerson81 Yeah, but the rhythm circuit traditionally uses a different value of potentiometer that's lower, allowing for a darker tone if you roll that back as opposed to the 1k or 500 pots in the volume and tone. Again, why does people just mentioning they wished the Player IIs had the rhythm circuit bother you? I get not liking it but it can just be ignored
I started with a Duo Sonic and switched to a Mustang SS because the body was more comfortable and the neck less beefy. I put a twang banger pup in the bridge and kept stock pup.
I think the Hileah Yellow looks best with the maple fingerboard and the other 3 new colors best with the rosewood. I can't lie, I really like the Coral Red and will probably wind up getting one in Strat form.
@@jeremywills9303 it's interesting what appeals to each person it's very personal. The Yeloow for me I don't like I much prefer a vintage creamy yellow or butterscotch over the yellow it's funny how personal it is with guutars
I got a Player II Jaguar on day 1 and I love it! I know people are salty about the “missing” switches, but a straightforward guitar with Jag pickups is still a Jag, and that’s alright by me.
The very important question no one asks is, HOW MANY PIECES OF WOOD IN THERE!? cause I can tell you, it's probably more than 5 which is unacceptable. I'll stick with my 2 piece 70s mustang, it just feels really compared to my 3 MIMS.
What’s in a name? I am probably like a lot of guitar consumers. Not a professional but a commited hobbyist that appreciates a finely crafted guitar. But many of us are on a tight budget so should one pay the extra dollars just for a famous brand name when you can get a similar guitar- some with even more features -for $200 less…or in some cases even half the price of these famous names? A Larry Carlton S3 or T3 is half the price of these Players II’s; their S7 has locking tuners and a roasted neck for $200 less. Harley Benton’s have some fine guitars with the same features as the Sires but even less. And if I bring up Jet guitars we are talking even more savings and from what i see they are fine guitar. Savings that could be put into a better amp and/or pedals that will easily get the sound of any Fender (and you have to get a good amp anyway to make a Fender shine.) I tried the Player II Jazzmaster. (Darn no rhythm circuit) It was just alright. The pickup switch had weird noises and there were some strange ringing sounds when i played without an amp. Maybe if I had the budget to keep a few guitars around I might have kept it but i was not so so impressed by it and I am still looking for that (next) special fine lady of a guitar.
I will never own a mustang. If you've got the right strat then you don't need another single coil guitar. Unless it's of course P90 equipped. Jazz master are cool but again if you've got the right strat you don't need it. The tele with dual humbuckers can find it's way into a lot of hands. I play Gibson SG s and love Les Paul but they're just too heavy and bulky for me. A tele though just fits nicely.
I have a Fender strat and I have a Mustang, they have very different tones, Mustang has a Thicker tone and if you install a humbucker/hotrails in the bridge the Mustang get a huge sound, its like a having a great Les Paul but with much better articulation and clearer tones (mustang are really light), Mustangs are a MUST... the playability is FUUUUUUUN. get one...try it for a week....and you wont let it go. FInally....hard tail mustangs (player series) are really trustable... not getting out of tune very often
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Sometimes, the red boarder used in your thumbnails makes me think I’ve already watch that vid. Just FYI… 🤙
Same
…also on my bucket-list, longer vids of just Mr. Greenberg throwing it down! 🤘🎸🤙
Same here.
That's exactly what I was thinking when I looked at this video! They definitely need to remove it. I'm sure it affects their views.
Yup 🎸
Thank you for finally demonstrating the new mustang. Nobody covered it for too long
Update I bought one and returned it lol the stripped down electronics combined with the mediocre hard tail just completely killed the vibe.
Tele HH looks and I’m sure sounds great in person!
Mustangs rule. I have the Player 1 P90 version. Swapped out the P90s for two Seymour Duncan humbuckers. It is AMAZING! So lightweight. Easy to bend. Great tone. Can’t recommend them highly enough. The OG single coils are fine too… you can always swap them out and throw in hot rails if you want a warmer sound without doing any routing. If you want an out-of-phase tone, have your guitar tech put in a push-push tone pot so you can get that nasal tone.
Can happily confirm that the Player II Jazzmaster (got mine from Fender in Germany) in the traditional Sunburst is an absolute keeper, with pickups that really do the Jazzmaster justice!!! I also am lucky enough to own a Jazzmaster Made in Japan (MiJ) Traditional Late 60s, and it‘s also fantastic. The two instruments feel very, very similar overall. Workmanship is on a par, even though the MiJ was over 40% more expensive. And the pickups on the Player II are more Jazzmaster-like, for sure - with greater clarity and transparency (not that the ones on the MiJ are at all dull-sounding, though). I love both, and will now have the pleasure of going back and forth on them without ever having to betray my one big love…of the Jazzmaster. ;-) P.S. Even the bridge on the Player II works great. No buzz or rattle so far. The one on the MiJ rattled and buzzed (also due to my ignorance and inability to set it up properly) until I swapped it out for a German-made JAM Bridge (by Kiss My Strings), which I just installed today and absolutely recommend! But as I said, the Player II simply worked right out of the box.
Thanks for the video guys, there’s been very few on these models👍 Great improvements in the Player 2 Jazzmaster - love that rosewood’s back, the classic gear tuners, proper Jazzmaster pickups and a bunch of cool new colours . . Oh and I can definitely live without the rhythm circuit. Personally love the birch green! 😀
Aqua-tone blue is very reminiscent of a popular 57 Chevrolet color. Cool.
All the color options in this line are based off classic car colors.
@@epitaph3988that’s true. I have fond memories of my family’s 3 color sunburst woody wagon from that time
Player IIs are so cool. They did everything right. My special favorite change is the vintage tuners.
I had slotted tuners on my Contemporary Tele and its the best thing ever, looks so much cleaner and no poking string ends.
@@daviddenoncourt757 yeah, that's so cool!
Those are the tuners that came on my American performer tele and I like them better than any other tuners. My only advice with them is to put some extra winds on the g string with the winds going down to the bottom of the post. This gives the g string a better break angle if you don’t have a 3 string tree.
I love Mustangs and Jazzmasters. If others are happy with these Player IIs, that's awesome. I love that Rosewood came back. Just disappointed that the vibrato was moved and that the rhythm circuit was removed as well as the lack of normal switching and vibrato on the Mustang.
Does moving the vibrato make a big difference? I've only played a couple Jazzmasters and really want one. Trying to find the right one.
@@GuitarsRgood7 So I only have experience with more traditional JMs but my thought is that the overtones you get from the string behind the bridge would be reduced but may help with stability when using 9s or 10s? Not sure.
I'm perusing Reddit's r/jazzmaster and r/offset to see it it does so I'll come back and let you know if I find anything from someone who's played them
Those offsets look great. Like to see a black Mustang II demo.
Mustangs and Duo Sonic are almost twins, I have a both, this hard tail bridge mustangs are Just fantastic, the tone, the stability, the playability, so easy, so simple, BUT if Fender is removing the duo sonic, they should offer 3 model Mustang, 2 x Single coil, the P90 jems and finally a humbucker and single coil mustang (this is the best of all the options).... Mustangs are so easy to love!!
Nice, the tele HH looks cool.
Omigod, I want the HH tele!!!
Just bought the Mustang and I love it. The shorter scale length plus the pickup config just rocks my Fender tremolo amp setup.
Nice! What color did you get? I kinda like the green but also like the black and the blue too.
Cheers
@@brianrollins7275Also want to know, torn between the Black & Birch Green 😭
You’ve been putting out a lot of new notes lately Coops. Love it 🎸
Mustang and DouSonic, my favorite Fender models. I would love to see a custom Shop DuoSonic or Mustang.
Looking forward to hearing the Jag and hearing your reaction to the chambered bodied models. Thanks for the vid.
THANK YOU for being the first to review the mustang. seems like everyone (including fender) dont give a d*mn about the new mustang ;)
I was thinking the same thing.
Great improvement, especially offering the classic tuners. Dissatisfied that they did not include the important (I think) extra Jazzmaster pickup configuration which I actually use on mine!
Same here. I find the rhythm circuit really usable and it can be great for solos for a different flavor
Just stick it on the neck pickup and turn the tone knob all the way down. Same damn thing.
@@NotALizardPerson81 Not really. You can go even darker with the rhythm circuit and turn the tone down on that below what you really would normally. You can get a great Woman tone with drive like that.
Also, why is it an issue to you if some people want a rhythm circuit without having to rout the body? It's fine if you don't care but a lot of Jazzmaster fans like the rhythm circuit
@@grawman67 bull. The entire reason it existed in the first place was because back in the 50's tone pots basically did nothing. Now there is a HUGE difference between all the way up and all the way down.
@@NotALizardPerson81 Yeah, but the rhythm circuit traditionally uses a different value of potentiometer that's lower, allowing for a darker tone if you roll that back as opposed to the 1k or 500 pots in the volume and tone.
Again, why does people just mentioning they wished the Player IIs had the rhythm circuit bother you? I get not liking it but it can just be ignored
Love my new player II tele (non-HH), very good stuff from Fender Ensenada.
Perhaps there are also new player Plus 2nd series on the way soon!
I started with a Duo Sonic and switched to a Mustang SS because the body was more comfortable and the neck less beefy. I put a twang banger pup in the bridge and kept stock pup.
Coop has insane chops!
I like Mustangs but the Duo Sonics have their own charm with a slightly Strat-ier sound and look.
I like the aqua tone blue but the rest of the colors I have not warmed up to yet just personal taste though it's totally subjective
I like the red too. Not digging the green though. Wish they went with Sherwood green.
I think the Hileah Yellow looks best with the maple fingerboard and the other 3 new colors best with the rosewood. I can't lie, I really like the Coral Red and will probably wind up getting one in Strat form.
@@jeremywills9303 it's interesting what appeals to each person it's very personal. The Yeloow for me I don't like I much prefer a vintage creamy yellow or butterscotch over the yellow it's funny how personal it is with guutars
I like the black jazzmaster
Girls, he has the ring. Happy Days Cooper and family!
I feel like a Mustang without the switches is basically a Duo-Sonic.
Player Plus 2 will have locking tuners, rosewood, stainless steel frets.
Long-Live the medium jumbo fret!
Let the boy watch!
Hahaha
Let. The boy. Watch. Like I learned from my father. Like he learned. From his father.
Jazzmaster hack. Turn that tone knob down to about 7. I never run mine all the way up on 10. It's just too dang bright
I got a Player II Jaguar on day 1 and I love it! I know people are salty about the “missing” switches, but a straightforward guitar with Jag pickups is still a Jag, and that’s alright by me.
The very important question no one asks is, HOW MANY PIECES OF WOOD IN THERE!? cause I can tell you, it's probably more than 5 which is unacceptable. I'll stick with my 2 piece 70s mustang, it just feels really compared to my 3 MIMS.
THE WAY I LEARNED... THE WAY MY FATHER LEARNED...
Still no circuit in the Jazzmaster clone. What a stupid decision. That ain't a Jazzmaster.
Fender does humbuckers so much better than gibson. Ironic since fender's all about the single coils.
Especially if it's the cobalt wide range humbuckers. Those things sound so good.
I want the jazzmaster, I can feel it in mah pluuums 😂
I'd love a jaguar
lindo azul
bought one of them telles mail order,, its Made in Mexico with pao ferro board and metalic grey/green pearl colour,, its beautifull.
What’s in a name? I am probably like a lot of guitar consumers. Not a professional but a commited hobbyist that appreciates a finely crafted guitar. But many of us are on a tight budget so should one pay the extra dollars just for a famous brand name when you can get a similar guitar- some with even more features -for $200 less…or in some cases even half the price of these famous names? A Larry Carlton S3 or T3 is half the price of these Players II’s; their S7 has locking tuners and a roasted neck for $200 less. Harley Benton’s have some fine guitars with the same features as the Sires but even less. And if I bring up Jet guitars we are talking even more savings and from what i see they are fine guitar. Savings that could be put into a better amp and/or pedals that will easily get the sound of any Fender (and you have to get a good amp anyway to make a Fender shine.)
I tried the Player II Jazzmaster. (Darn no rhythm circuit) It was just alright. The pickup switch had weird noises and there were some strange ringing sounds when i played without an amp. Maybe if I had the budget to keep a few guitars around I might have kept it but i was not so so impressed by it and I am still looking for that (next) special fine lady of a guitar.
So which Fender locking tuners would be a direct replacement for Player IIs? Thanks
Search "locking vintage gotoh tuners" on reverb. You want the 6 in line ones
I will never own a mustang. If you've got the right strat then you don't need another single coil guitar. Unless it's of course P90 equipped. Jazz master are cool but again if you've got the right strat you don't need it. The tele with dual humbuckers can find it's way into a lot of hands. I play Gibson SG s and love Les Paul but they're just too heavy and bulky for me. A tele though just fits nicely.
I have a Fender strat and I have a Mustang, they have very different tones, Mustang has a Thicker tone and if you install a humbucker/hotrails in the bridge the Mustang get a huge sound, its like a having a great Les Paul but with much better articulation and clearer tones (mustang are really light), Mustangs are a MUST... the playability is FUUUUUUUN. get one...try it for a week....and you wont let it go. FInally....hard tail mustangs (player series) are really trustable... not getting out of tune very often
Ew Les Paul 🤮
jags and jms are dope though. especially if you’re a big fan of treble and the noises you can get behind the bridge. also more comfy.
Officially done with Alamo music. Unsubscribing. So insanely sick of Cooper playing the same song for every. Single. Video. Goodbye.
The bald guy says um too much.