What? the Jag had and has great popularity as the go-to guitar with the 60s and later surf music scene, more so than the Jazzmaster. I have a Fender Strat and Jaguar, I always go right back to my Jag. just my personal taste and feel. After playing the Jag and then back to the Strat, the bridge on the Strat really bugs me, and can't stand the feel of it when playing. Jag bridge doesn't have that problem, Both are great guitars, Fender all the way.
The reality is, if Hendrix, Gilmour, SRV, Clapton, etc played Jaguars, everyone would be saying 'Strat sounds too thin and less punchy than the Jag'. Jag absolutely blows the strat out of the water and also gives you much more options.
It is not about what blows what out of the water. And it is not like let's say SRV didn't have a choice between his and other models - there is a reason why he went with his instrument and not with a jag.
@@friskoflash5701 Of course, I agree, but my point was, had these legends instead played with a Jag, a lot of these elitist pretentious guitar players would overly praise the jag and knock the strat down. End of the day, it genuinely doesn't matter what you play, because when it gets recorded, the mixing engineer will cut a lot of frequencies to fit in the song xD
Agreed. I love a lot of Strat players, but I don't like Strats. 1) asinine volume knob placement 2) no neck/bridge switching option (of course there are ways to mod this but, just for me, the middle pickup by itself is completely useless) 3) I don't like how they look.
Strats are nice guitars, but I really don't understand how Jags, Jazzmasters, and Mustangs have been ignored for so long. I know in the 90's they had a little revival, but they still didn't get to the Strat/Les Paul level of fame. Objectively, Jags have more tonal variety than a Strat based on their circuitry alone, plus you can do more experimental stuff like playing behind the bridge, etc; and also, subjectively, I'd argue the Jag has better tone, playability, and a more elegant look than the Strat in general. I'm just surprised(yet kind of glad) they never became as iconic as other guitars.
@@FelixHureau I guess it depends. If you're looking for used, the options are pretty limited because not many people buy jags/jazzmasters/mustangs in the first place, but you can get new Mexican-made Fender models for =/
aside from image, reliability is a huge one. it takes "objectively" more work and experience with difficult-to-source parts to get a strat and a jag playing on an equivalent level. strats and teles are also like the p-bass in that they just "sit" well in a mix, and studio engineers know what to do with them
@@hiroprotagonitis idk man, in terms of immediate playability; when you buy a strat or a jag, you're buying a strat o a jag. You don't need to source parts to start playing. If you're talking about guitars from a studio tech's perspective...well, that's a different story. Heh
@@salopro86 i mean, with the rates for techs these days is it a surprise most players have to think like/be their own techs these days? hahahah but i do mean immediate playability, as someone who's owned both - if you play cowboy chords 90% of the time you'll mostly be fine, but a millimetre in tweaking goes a longer way for an offset: loc-tite, shims, bridge rattling, angles, etc. VS say a tele where theres almost nothing to get wrong. adding the impact of the 80s on guitar culture, while its not impossible, it just literally takes more work to maintain those moving parts in a way that matches modern expectations of playability. tl;dr theres no getting around being a nerd to love an offset, and thats prob why so many of us do ;)
I agree that the strat is less centered. I'm shocked that you didn't demonstrate the beauty of the Jaguar Rhythm Circuit & the iconic 2nd & 4th Strat positions. That's what makes these guitars unique. My rhythm Circuit is always set at different volume and tone so I can instantly go from soloing to playing chords. The rhythm Circuit wide open clean or distorted is a beautiful tone for solos to play at a higher volume without getting shrill.
Well Strat doesn't have a rhythm circuit.. the jag no posit 2 and 4 so using them would ruin the same/same comparison between the two. Now that being said.. YEAH!! I'd like them to have been tossed in at the end!! Strat quack.. vs the EXTRA Jag setting of Rhythm circuit's darker tone!! It's the Jags and Jazzmasters "secret weapon"!
Nice video! I liked the Jaguar a lot more than I thought I would. I liked it an all the rhythm and arpeggio sections. Things got a lot closer with the lead--I think I slightly preferred the Strat, but maybe mostly because I'm so used to the Strat lead sound. Overall, I preferred the Jaguar and now will be on the lookout for one. Nice playing, too, Joey.
Great comparison! I’ve got one of each (well, an American Strat and the Squire Jag) and have a slight preference for the Jag. IMHO, it has more depth, range, and soul but both are awesome guitars.
Another brilliant demo! Thanks so very much once again. I own and play a few different Strat’s but the sound in your Jaguar was quite impressive and has me thinking that I would like to own one, even if it was just to keep me interested in playing. Very best wishes to you from Northern Ireland. Thanks 🌌💕🌠👌🙋♂️
@@pstrokeslibsarctic what pedal do you suggest to make strat sound more like a jaguar? i bought a strat because its a strat :) but at the same time i want my sound to be more like "indie" like johny marr, dream pop ish..so instead of selling my strat and get a jaguar, what mod or pedal can i add to make my strat sound like jaguar, maybe not exactly..but u know what i mea.. appreciated.:)
@@zulhafizzariq3391 Don't chase pedals. Best bet is not to try and sound like someone else. Focus on getting the best tones out of the gear you've got. Strats can do indie just fine. Strats are in Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chilli Peppers just off the top of my head. And how diverse are the sounds just out of those three bands?? And they're from the same genre using the same instrument. Buy a tube amp. That's my only advice. Pedals are like seasoning,use them like a pinch of salt on a well cooked meal that would still be nice even without the salt. I chased the pedal rabbit hole. Now my pedal board is way too big. It gets in the way...each pedal sucks tone (something I learned the hard way. Cos they don't tell ya that, do they!?)...and there is myriad points of failure. Not to mention the big money pit it was. It's easier to jjustify pedals at a couple hundred each ...but I think of that new guitar I want...I coulda had that and another amp instead! And good ones too. Be smarter than I was. (Sorry, didn't mean to preach. Take that or leave it, I guess)
@@lueymeteora1410 This guy knows whats up!^^ Marketing is a big persuader in making you think you need an offset guitar like a jag to get an indie sound (although I wouldn't trade my Jaguar for anything), but yeah listen to Luey's advice its definitely legit.
Interesting video thanks. I am a big Surfrajettes fan. Shermy Freeman plays a Jag and Nicole Damoff plays a Strat. They sound different, but amazing together. Was interested to find out more.
That's the best strat x jag comparison video, thank you so much! I think Stratocasters sounds more soft and smooth and to be honest, once in a while, I wonder to replace my jaguar pickups to stratocaster pickups, but I recently got to the conclusion - What's the point to have one guitar sounding like another? The Jaguar is an awesome guitar and YES, it sounds different. That's not something that needs to change - The jaguar is the proof the world is not divided between Fender Stratocasters and Gibsons Les Pauls, let it sound different! Thanks again for the video Joey!
I'm more used to stratocaster and more familiar with, but Jaguar has a great tone and sound as well. I wouldn't rather one in specific, I just would keep both.
Nice orderly presentation. I own both and love them. The Jaguar has a lot of presence and is more versatile than people give it credit for. The rhythm circuit is great for jazz. And I'm a Strat guy by nature. At the end of the day, tone is in the fingers. I recommend these over the Fender Mexico versions which are double the price but not twice as good. Not just for beginners. With a good setup done by a luthier they're giggable. Cheers!
IMO the strat sounds better for clean rhythm but jaguar beats it in every other test. strat has more warmth but the Jaguar is way punchier and more pronounced. jag also looks 10 times cooler
I was actually quite shocked how different they sound. Oh man, I really was rooting for Jag to be at least at the same level as Strat. Love the aesthetics of it, but now I know the sound Jag produces is not really something that I'm searching from single coils. Love the comparison.
Simple, buy a AVRI 62 jaguar or a AO60s jaguar. They both have AVRI 62 pickups that sound closer to a Strat. A lot more mellow than the jag in this video.
I used to be a strat guy but wow, I loved the way the Jag sounded on every comparison. I want one now. I also liked your riff at around 8:45 well done.
If you mean dot inlays and no binding that's depends of year series - 60s jaguar and jazzmaster have dot inlays and no binding, 70s trapezoid inlays and binding. You can find sometimes 60s cv jaguar, they selling limited with match headstock now
I bought the CV 60's strat after watching your review, and it plays really nicely. I get what you mean with the strat being a bit less immediate. It doesn't punch as hard as the jaguar, but it has its own unique vibe that I really like. To me it's a great guitar to play more dreamy/zaney tunes on.
Mine arrived last week. I ordered it from Musician's Friend rather than my usual go-to, Sweetwater, because I wanted that Daphne Blue. The guitar is fine, no complaints. However it arrived w/o a trem bar and the wrenches, and has signs of having been a returned item. My calls and emails to MF have gone unanswered. So, buyer beware if you order from MF.
Loads of FUNK! in that last lick, my dude! 😎👉 (that's ZZ, the emoji, btw..! Heh heh!). Also... the Jag for the win. I mean, C'mon! Look how cool that thing is!
Cool vid. Thanks for making it. Those are the two guitars I have, a Jag and a Strat. My Classic Vibe 60s Stratocaster DEF doesn't have narrow tall frets though.
I'm only just learning on an acoustic. But to my ears wearing headphones, that Jaguar sound is much more interesting. Is there some reason it's not as p as popular? Maybe not as versatile? It definitely won this comparison imo. Thanks!
Jaguar is not a sweet sounding guitar and the attack may be too much for some people. But the personality of the Jaguar makes your sound more unique and interesting if you play certain styles of music. But look into Jazzmasters if you like the Jaguar, since it is the best guitar to put pedals into the sound, as it is very responsive to any pedal (even metal bands play with them for "cleaner" sounds)
@@joeytheguitarplayer yeah thats kinda what I was curious with, I'm above average height 6'3'', bigger hands and was wondering if its rough to get used to shorter scale, it's basically between jaguar and jazzmaster for me.
@@killval849 Have got about 39 cm , depends on the occasion and yeah adapting to the shorter scale and the narrow talls became an obsession I will never miss again ! 🧢
Thank you for uploading these videos! Subscribed :) I was listening without watching the video and I liked the strat sound more. maybe I'm just used to it. is that a Chinese or Indonesian made classic vibe btw?
Joey Anthony Guitar I'm planning on getting a CV 60's strat made in indonesia soon. what's it like compared to a mexican player strat? let me know if you know :p
Yea I have not had anything from the Player Series yet sorry. So I can’t really help you with that comparison. But, I feel the CVs are a good deal for the price. Some minor things always need tweaking but that’s it from what I have seen so far.
Joey Anthony Guitar Well I had a player series and sold it. it needed a fret leveling so badly. the nut was cut bad and had to replace it. overall it was a bad experience and I'm no longer under the impression that fender always make top products. I prefer a squire with some minor modifications over a fender with a bad fret job
I've only picked up a Jag a couple of times and wondered if I was crazy for really preferring it to the Strat. For some reason, the placement of the Strat bridge bugs me. I've never liked its ergonomics (I'd take a telly over a strat) but to my ears and to my fingers, I have found the Jag suits most of my prefs compared to the strat.
The versatility of the Stratocaster was not explored, in this comparison , for two reasons. Pickup settings 2 and 4 were not used, and conversely multiple pickup output was demonstrated , only, on the Jaguar. Would like to se a comparison that includes all the pickup settings on the Strat. Cheers.
a strat sound is almost like a meme I've heard it so much. it has this unpleasant honky-ness in all positions ive never really been a fan of. something about the jaguar sounds immediately more pleasant and balanced to my ears in this specific example. I've also heard jaguars sound pretty bad, but if i found one that sounds like this i would insta buy
The big difference to me is the scale length, which feels and sounds way different; it's an inch and a half difference, which is huge. The longer scale length strat sounds tighter and twangier. The shorter scale length jag sounds looser and rounder.
The Jag seems to look very nice especially for the price but the pickups are being made by roswell like you pointed out in a previous video and the binding on the neck isn't true to the original size. The blocks aren't the right size either. I pay attention to such small details and that's why I will not buy a CV Jaguar. Kinda sad because they look cool...
Totally agree. I have a Tele and after cutting an album on a Jaguar, I’ve realized it’s the kind of guitar I was meant to play. I still love my Tele, but the Jaguar is truly something special.
@@MickeyDs14 hey man, just curious, how does the sound of a Tele compare to the Jag? Does it have a good punch to it? I just ask because I'm looking to get a new guitar and I'm torn between a Danelectro NOS '59 or a Fender Telecaster. I want something bright but not too twangy and I worry about that with the Tele
@@salopro86 They have bites in different ways. Jag gets that compressed jangle sound naturally, but sometimes the lead position can leave a lot to be desired unless you’re playing with overdrive or distortion. It also has single coils, so it picks up dirt really well. My Tele is versatile because it can handle rhythmic strums a little better, as well as jazz. But my Tele has humbuckers, so overdrives and distortions are harder to dial in since the tone is naturally warmer. It’s also not as punchy without a compression pedal on my board. Both worth the money, but it really just depends on your genre and pickups. If you get a Tele with humbuckers, I think you’ll be golden!
@@MickeyDs14 right on man, thanks for the info. You make a good point about the bridge pickup leaving something to be desired on the Jag. I use a vox ac15, so it's pretty easy to dial up the channel and get natural tube overdrive, also use an mxr distortion+ and big muff for the heavier stuff, but on it's own, the bridge pickup sounds a bit thin. I've actually been thinking about trying to mod my jag with a p90 or jazzmaster pickup in the bridge position(I'll call it a Jagmaster, heh) to get a fatter lead tone. But as much as a Tele with humbuckers sounds pretty cool, I'm thinking of something brighter and single coil-y but with some growl, that's why I'm really interested in those Danelectro NOS 59's. Got the humbucker sound covered with Gibson LP studio
I don't like Fender guitars in general, and I especially don't like strat models, even though I have a strat. Five positions and three pickups, but in all positions the guitar sounds almost the same with small nuances in the middle area and mostly all strat players use only one combination, middle or bridge. few people use neck or positions 2 and 4. I use in 90% middle. Would love to have a jaguar but I don't trust Fender after the disappointment with the Fender Strat. I also have an Aria strat HSH with ceramic pickups, which sounds much more specific and has more useful combinations than the Fender Stratocaster alnico 5
That Classic Vibe Jaguar doesn't sound like Jaguar. I don't like anything that's made of poplar from new classic vibe series. I played several Jaguars from CV series and Vintage Modified is much closer to vintage Jaguar sound.
with that being said if you switch the top switch up on the jag to the tones you get will be lead tones more compairabl you are using a rythem tone with a beefy syrupy sound come paird to strat lead tone with brige tone mids and neck tone no comparission at all fals discription
why are you comparing the middle pickup on the Strat to an inbetween position on the Jaguar? Use an inbetween position on the Strat for the comparison. Comparing two pickups in parallel to a single pickup is apples to oranges. It makes no sense. Strat pos 2 and 4 are the two-pickup positions.
I thought the same but well I guess it's just a moment to compare "the other sound" from both guitars or simply It's time to rest your attention and take a sip of coffee
EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
0:00 - Intro Monologue
0:35 - History Lesson
2:23 - Spec Similarities
3:28 - Spec Differences
7:11 - Rhythm Demo CLEAN
7:58 - Rhythm Demo GAIN
8:44 - Lead Demo CLEAN
9:45 - Lead Demo GAIN
10:25 - Final Thoughts
What? the Jag had and has great popularity as the go-to guitar with the 60s and later surf music scene, more so than the Jazzmaster. I have a Fender Strat and Jaguar, I always go right back to my Jag. just my personal taste and feel. After playing the Jag and then back to the Strat, the bridge on the Strat really bugs me, and can't stand the feel of it when playing. Jag bridge doesn't have that problem, Both are great guitars, Fender all the way.
JAGUAR ALL DAY LONG
The reality is, if Hendrix, Gilmour, SRV, Clapton, etc played Jaguars, everyone would be saying 'Strat sounds too thin and less punchy than the Jag'. Jag absolutely blows the strat out of the water and also gives you much more options.
haha awesome comment Davey
It is not about what blows what out of the water.
And it is not like let's say SRV didn't have a choice between his and other models - there is a reason why he went with his instrument and not with a jag.
@@friskoflash5701 Of course, I agree, but my point was, had these legends instead played with a Jag, a lot of these elitist pretentious guitar players would overly praise the jag and knock the strat down. End of the day, it genuinely doesn't matter what you play, because when it gets recorded, the mixing engineer will cut a lot of frequencies to fit in the song xD
@@bassinblue True - you're totally correct about the impact/influence it would had.
Agreed. I love a lot of Strat players, but I don't like Strats.
1) asinine volume knob placement
2) no neck/bridge switching option (of course there are ways to mod this but, just for me, the middle pickup by itself is completely useless)
3) I don't like how they look.
The jag all the way ! Awesome tone
A man of culture.
Dang I like how the Jag looks, but like the sound of the Strat better!
Strats are nice guitars, but I really don't understand how Jags, Jazzmasters, and Mustangs have been ignored for so long. I know in the 90's they had a little revival, but they still didn't get to the Strat/Les Paul level of fame. Objectively, Jags have more tonal variety than a Strat based on their circuitry alone, plus you can do more experimental stuff like playing behind the bridge, etc; and also, subjectively, I'd argue the Jag has better tone, playability, and a more elegant look than the Strat in general. I'm just surprised(yet kind of glad) they never became as iconic as other guitars.
I wish Jags were more popular, really hard to find one for cheap or just the electronics to make a partscaster 😭
@@FelixHureau I guess it depends. If you're looking for used, the options are pretty limited because not many people buy jags/jazzmasters/mustangs in the first place, but you can get new Mexican-made Fender models for =/
aside from image, reliability is a huge one. it takes "objectively" more work and experience with difficult-to-source parts to get a strat and a jag playing on an equivalent level. strats and teles are also like the p-bass in that they just "sit" well in a mix, and studio engineers know what to do with them
@@hiroprotagonitis idk man, in terms of immediate playability; when you buy a strat or a jag, you're buying a strat o a jag. You don't need to source parts to start playing. If you're talking about guitars from a studio tech's perspective...well, that's a different story. Heh
@@salopro86 i mean, with the rates for techs these days is it a surprise most players have to think like/be their own techs these days? hahahah
but i do mean immediate playability, as someone who's owned both - if you play cowboy chords 90% of the time you'll mostly be fine, but a millimetre in tweaking goes a longer way for an offset: loc-tite, shims, bridge rattling, angles, etc. VS say a tele where theres almost nothing to get wrong. adding the impact of the 80s on guitar culture, while its not impossible, it just literally takes more work to maintain those moving parts in a way that matches modern expectations of playability.
tl;dr theres no getting around being a nerd to love an offset, and thats prob why so many of us do ;)
I agree that the strat is less centered. I'm shocked that you didn't demonstrate the beauty of the Jaguar Rhythm Circuit & the iconic 2nd & 4th Strat positions. That's what makes these guitars unique. My rhythm Circuit is always set at different volume and tone so I can instantly go from soloing to playing chords. The rhythm Circuit wide open clean or distorted is a beautiful tone for solos to play at a higher volume without getting shrill.
Well Strat doesn't have a rhythm circuit.. the jag no posit 2 and 4 so using them would ruin the same/same comparison between the two. Now that being said.. YEAH!! I'd like them to have been tossed in at the end!! Strat quack.. vs the EXTRA Jag setting of Rhythm circuit's darker tone!! It's the Jags and Jazzmasters "secret weapon"!
I have a squier jag..and the rythem circuit is worthless...its all muffled bass.. never use it
4th position pentatonic solos cure my anxiety as I play them
Nice video! I liked the Jaguar a lot more than I thought I would. I liked it an all the rhythm and arpeggio sections. Things got a lot closer with the lead--I think I slightly preferred the Strat, but maybe mostly because I'm so used to the Strat lead sound. Overall, I preferred the Jaguar and now will be on the lookout for one. Nice playing, too, Joey.
Great comparison! I’ve got one of each (well, an American Strat and the Squire Jag) and have a slight preference for the Jag. IMHO, it has more depth, range, and soul but both are awesome guitars.
Just got my Squire Jag today. Love it. Thanks for your video.
Thank you I’ve been searching for this video everywhere
Another brilliant demo! Thanks so very much once again. I own and play a few different Strat’s but the sound in your Jaguar was quite impressive and has me thinking that I would like to own one, even if it was just to keep me interested in playing. Very best wishes to you from Northern Ireland. Thanks 🌌💕🌠👌🙋♂️
Oh geeze, I still might need a Jag.
I got one! Squier 70's Vibe. I paid the guy 250 for it! SCORE!!!!!
Great tone comparisons! Thank you for this!
The Jag has a lot more mids - never realized that. Definitely really cool - thanks for the breakdown
Jaguars have more attitude and personality. I initially thought I was going to get a Stratocastor, but now I'm going to look into the Jag.
Thanks, great comparo.
Great review! I love the aesthetics of the jaguar, but I prefer the sound of the strat.
With pedals, you can make them sound similar, so I would choose them over the aesthetics
@@pstrokeslibsarctic what pedal do you suggest to make strat sound more like a jaguar? i bought a strat because its a strat :) but at the same time i want my sound to be more like "indie" like johny marr, dream pop ish..so instead of selling my strat and get a jaguar, what mod or pedal can i add to make my strat sound like jaguar, maybe not exactly..but u know what i mea.. appreciated.:)
@@zulhafizzariq3391 I’d say you need a good compressor pedal and chorus pedal to get a somewhat close Johnny Marr tone out of a Strat.
@@zulhafizzariq3391 Don't chase pedals. Best bet is not to try and sound like someone else. Focus on getting the best tones out of the gear you've got.
Strats can do indie just fine. Strats are in Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chilli Peppers just off the top of my head. And how diverse are the sounds just out of those three bands??
And they're from the same genre using the same instrument.
Buy a tube amp. That's my only advice. Pedals are like seasoning,use them like a pinch of salt on a well cooked meal that would still be nice even without the salt.
I chased the pedal rabbit hole. Now my pedal board is way too big. It gets in the way...each pedal sucks tone (something I learned the hard way. Cos they don't tell ya that, do they!?)...and there is myriad points of failure.
Not to mention the big money pit it was. It's easier to jjustify pedals at a couple hundred each ...but I think of that new guitar I want...I coulda had that and another amp instead! And good ones too.
Be smarter than I was.
(Sorry, didn't mean to preach. Take that or leave it, I guess)
@@lueymeteora1410 This guy knows whats up!^^ Marketing is a big persuader in making you think you need an offset guitar like a jag to get an indie sound (although I wouldn't trade my Jaguar for anything), but yeah listen to Luey's advice its definitely legit.
The jaguar has the brightiest sound and most beatiful appeareance. Yes, I will buy one.
Thank you for this nice comparison and explanation! Very clear!
Interesting video thanks. I am a big Surfrajettes fan. Shermy Freeman plays a Jag and Nicole Damoff plays a Strat. They sound different, but amazing together. Was interested to find out more.
Yes, very cool band!
That's the best strat x jag comparison video, thank you so much! I think Stratocasters sounds more soft and smooth and to be honest, once in a while, I wonder to replace my jaguar pickups to stratocaster pickups, but I recently got to the conclusion - What's the point to have one guitar sounding like another? The Jaguar is an awesome guitar and YES, it sounds different. That's not something that needs to change - The jaguar is the proof the world is not divided between Fender Stratocasters and Gibsons Les Pauls, let it sound different! Thanks again for the video Joey!
I'm more used to stratocaster and more familiar with, but Jaguar has a great tone and sound as well.
I wouldn't rather one in specific, I just would keep both.
Love the Jag Bridge tone. Waiting for my ordered Jag to arrive!
So I plefer the Jag. I play the Jag with a Fender amp and I use my Marshall amp for the strat. The Marshall and the Jag is too much when using gain.
Nice orderly presentation. I own both and love them. The Jaguar has a lot of presence and is more versatile than people give it credit for. The rhythm circuit is great for jazz. And I'm a Strat guy by nature. At the end of the day, tone is in the fingers. I recommend these over the Fender Mexico versions which are double the price but not twice as good. Not just for beginners. With a good setup done by a luthier they're giggable. Cheers!
Great video brother!
Very nice to blend the Guitars in that way for comparison! Thanks
I own cv jaguar, after full setup leveling fret, bridge and pickup height you will never let this guitar down
Joey! Nice video my friend. That's great and needed to see this! Thank you!!!😀😀😀😀
Thank you Robert! Glad it helped you
The Jaguar is so crisp and clear compared to the Stratocaster. Every note and chord are so pronounced.
I already have a strat and was looking for other guitar models. Definitely prefers the strat sounds
yep strats all the way
I want a jaguar so bad. I have smaller hands and the smaller scale length is so comfortable
I like the lick on the clean lead comparison
I think the jaquar sounded fuller ,a rich sound compared the the Stratocaster
Good stuff man. Thanks
IMO the strat sounds better for clean rhythm but jaguar beats it in every other test. strat has more warmth but the Jaguar is way punchier and more pronounced. jag also looks 10 times cooler
I was actually quite shocked how different they sound.
Oh man, I really was rooting for Jag to be at least at the same level as Strat. Love the aesthetics of it, but now I know the sound Jag produces is not really something that I'm searching from single coils. Love the comparison.
you want the mustang
or jagstang
Simple, buy a AVRI 62 jaguar or a AO60s jaguar. They both have AVRI 62 pickups that sound closer to a Strat. A lot more mellow than the jag in this video.
Thank you this was helpful
I used to be a strat guy but wow, I loved the way the Jag sounded on every comparison. I want one now. I also liked your riff at around 8:45 well done.
Great video just ordered a Jaguar from GAK in London cheapest price around. Thanks mate. Colin. London.
I wish they made jaguars with strat necks. That would be a perfect guitar in my opinion
Nah man that’s what makes a jag a jag if you put a strat neck on it then it’s just a wana be jazzmaster
If you mean dot inlays and no binding that's depends of year series - 60s jaguar and jazzmaster have dot inlays and no binding, 70s trapezoid inlays and binding. You can find sometimes 60s cv jaguar, they selling limited with match headstock now
Like the Jag. Thanks
I bought the CV 60's strat after watching your review, and it plays really nicely. I get what you mean with the strat being a bit less immediate. It doesn't punch as hard as the jaguar, but it has its own unique vibe that I really like. To me it's a great guitar to play more dreamy/zaney tunes on.
Awesome! I’m glad you like the CV Strat. I’m mainly a Strat guy myself, I like that subtle “laid back” feel to them.
Mine arrived last week. I ordered it from Musician's Friend rather than my usual go-to, Sweetwater, because I wanted that Daphne Blue. The guitar is fine, no complaints. However it arrived w/o a trem bar and the wrenches, and has signs of having been a returned item. My calls and emails to MF have gone unanswered. So, buyer beware if you order from MF.
That’s def not a musicians friend then💀
Loads of FUNK! in that last lick, my dude! 😎👉 (that's ZZ, the emoji, btw..! Heh heh!).
Also... the Jag for the win. I mean, C'mon! Look how cool that thing is!
Lots of great sounds !
Cool vid. Thanks for making it. Those are the two guitars I have, a Jag and a Strat. My Classic Vibe 60s Stratocaster DEF doesn't have narrow tall frets though.
Really surprised me but "lead clean" was the one in which I preferred the strat, all others I surprisingly favored the jaguar.
your voice is so fucken soothing
nice video bro! Any thoughts about the VM Jag?
How do you like the weight of the Jag... im thinking about exchanging mine for a light guitar... reffering to sitting down playing...
8:46 i really thought that was gonna be slow dancing in a burning room
Thanks for your vid ! Subscribed🇫🇷👍🏼🍒
I'm only just learning on an acoustic. But to my ears wearing headphones, that Jaguar sound is much more interesting. Is there some reason it's not as p as popular? Maybe not as versatile? It definitely won this comparison imo. Thanks!
the guitar is just more probe to issues, like infamous bridge rattling. etc. Main reason for less popularity is Fenders Marketing team.
Jaguar is not a sweet sounding guitar and the attack may be too much for some people.
But the personality of the Jaguar makes your sound more unique and interesting if you play certain styles of music.
But look into Jazzmasters if you like the Jaguar, since it is the best guitar to put pedals into the sound, as it is very responsive to any pedal (even metal bands play with them for "cleaner" sounds)
Strat : 10/10
Jaguar : 10/9.9
gear quality video. thank you. strat wins
I really love the jag. Looks super cool and has a lot of versatility. How does the shorter scale length feel? Is it difficult to get used to?
You know I thought it would be real hard to get used to. But adapting to the shorter scale went pretty quick and smooth.
@@joeytheguitarplayer yeah thats kinda what I was curious with, I'm above average height 6'3'', bigger hands and was wondering if its rough to get used to shorter scale, it's basically between jaguar and jazzmaster for me.
@@killval849 Have got about 39 cm , depends on the occasion and yeah adapting to the shorter scale and the narrow talls became an obsession I will never miss again ! 🧢
Id take a Jaguar with a Strat Neck Pickup
I love both, but it's clear that the jag is the evolution of the strat. More possibilities and way more mids.
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I was listening without watching the video and I liked the strat sound more. maybe I'm just used to it. is that a Chinese or Indonesian made classic vibe btw?
Thanks! Glad you like the CV series. The Strat was made in China and the Jag was Indonesia.
Joey Anthony Guitar I'm planning on getting a CV 60's strat made in indonesia soon. what's it like compared to a mexican player strat? let me know if you know :p
Yea I have not had anything from the Player Series yet sorry. So I can’t really help you with that comparison. But, I feel the CVs are a good deal for the price. Some minor things always need tweaking but that’s it from what I have seen so far.
Joey Anthony Guitar Well I had a player series and sold it. it needed a fret leveling so badly. the nut was cut bad and had to replace it. overall it was a bad experience and I'm no longer under the impression that fender always make top products. I prefer a squire with some minor modifications over a fender with a bad fret job
I've only picked up a Jag a couple of times and wondered if I was crazy for really preferring it to the Strat. For some reason, the placement of the Strat bridge bugs me. I've never liked its ergonomics (I'd take a telly over a strat) but to my ears and to my fingers, I have found the Jag suits most of my prefs compared to the strat.
Does the jaguar have any tuning issues due to the trem ? Thinking of buying one 🤔
Jag for sure!
Jag that's for sure
Aguante la Jaguar papá💪🔥
La mejor guitarra❤
Jaguar is the best; Leo's last Fender guitar and ultimate instrument !
That was great🇦🇺👍👍👍🍻
Thanks Ben!
@@joeytheguitarplayer rock on🍻🏄🤙
Bridge pickup on the Jag beats the strat's for me.
The versatility of the Stratocaster was not explored, in this comparison , for two reasons. Pickup settings 2 and 4 were not used, and conversely multiple pickup output was demonstrated , only, on the Jaguar. Would like to se a comparison that includes all the pickup settings on the Strat. Cheers.
I like the jaguar sound
My ear loves the "jag" 💗🎶
a strat sound is almost like a meme I've heard it so much. it has this unpleasant honky-ness in all positions ive never really been a fan of. something about the jaguar sounds immediately more pleasant and balanced to my ears in this specific example. I've also heard jaguars sound pretty bad, but if i found one that sounds like this i would insta buy
It sounds like you said that the Strat has a "NATO" body. The subtitles also say that.
Older Strats were always alder or swamp ash, as far as I know.
What string gauges did you use on each guitar?
I love the offsets designs better but i think s good Strat can do them all
The Jaguar sounds warmer. I Play Jazz with this gutar
The big difference to me is the scale length, which feels and sounds way different; it's an inch and a half difference, which is huge. The longer scale length strat sounds tighter and twangier. The shorter scale length jag sounds looser and rounder.
excelente video , suenan muy bien las dos , y se puede tocar lo mismo, el tono de cada quien esta en la persona ...
la strato si suena con mas "twang", pero es cierto lo que dices
The jag killed it.
Mmm been playing strats for nearly 40 years and damn it I think I prefer the Jag!!!!
The Jag seems to look very nice especially for the price but the pickups are being made by roswell like you pointed out in a previous video and the binding on the neck isn't true to the original size. The blocks aren't the right size either. I pay attention to such small details and that's why I will not buy a CV Jaguar. Kinda sad because they look cool...
They do look cool! Altho, I wish CV was offering a 60s Jag. I’m not big into blocks/binding on Fender style guitars. More of a dot neck guy.
@@joeytheguitarplayer unpopular opinion, feel the same though
@@joeytheguitarplayer theyre making CV 60s jaguars now
I feel like you’re more comfortable with those strat neck
I love the Jag! But, I am definitely a “Strat Guy” for sure haha
Why dont you Use the Rhythm circuit top show the Neck Pickup?
The metal car increases the inductance substantially. Instead of 2.2 it's 3.5.
This is why the guitar sounds different than a strat.
Jag!!!!
What is the Jagwire? It looks like a Jaguar to me
Jaguar yeah
jaguar for ever !!
Jag has far more punch...
The strat is a merely a step between the tele and Jazzmaster. Just my opinion.
Totally agree. I have a Tele and after cutting an album on a Jaguar, I’ve realized it’s the kind of guitar I was meant to play. I still love my Tele, but the Jaguar is truly something special.
What do you mean by this exactly? I have a tele and am thinking of getting a stray or jag
@@MickeyDs14 hey man, just curious, how does the sound of a Tele compare to the Jag? Does it have a good punch to it? I just ask because I'm looking to get a new guitar and I'm torn between a Danelectro NOS '59 or a Fender Telecaster. I want something bright but not too twangy and I worry about that with the Tele
@@salopro86 They have bites in different ways. Jag gets that compressed jangle sound naturally, but sometimes the lead position can leave a lot to be desired unless you’re playing with overdrive or distortion. It also has single coils, so it picks up dirt really well. My Tele is versatile because it can handle rhythmic strums a little better, as well as jazz. But my Tele has humbuckers, so overdrives and distortions are harder to dial in since the tone is naturally warmer. It’s also not as punchy without a compression pedal on my board. Both worth the money, but it really just depends on your genre and pickups. If you get a Tele with humbuckers, I think you’ll be golden!
@@MickeyDs14 right on man, thanks for the info. You make a good point about the bridge pickup leaving something to be desired on the Jag. I use a vox ac15, so it's pretty easy to dial up the channel and get natural tube overdrive, also use an mxr distortion+ and big muff for the heavier stuff, but on it's own, the bridge pickup sounds a bit thin. I've actually been thinking about trying to mod my jag with a p90 or jazzmaster pickup in the bridge position(I'll call it a Jagmaster, heh) to get a fatter lead tone. But as much as a Tele with humbuckers sounds pretty cool, I'm thinking of something brighter and single coil-y but with some growl, that's why I'm really interested in those Danelectro NOS 59's. Got the humbucker sound covered with Gibson LP studio
I don't like Fender guitars in general, and I especially don't like strat models, even though I have a strat. Five positions and three pickups, but in all positions the guitar sounds almost the same with small nuances in the middle area and mostly all strat players use only one combination, middle or bridge. few people use neck or positions 2 and 4. I use in 90% middle. Would love to have a jaguar but I don't trust Fender after the disappointment with the Fender Strat. I also have an Aria strat HSH with ceramic pickups, which sounds much more specific and has more useful combinations than the Fender Stratocaster alnico 5
Red suit on strat, blue on Jaguar. I choose red much more deeper and tasty sound, blue one must on hard rock.
Rowland howard in the 80s!
That Classic Vibe Jaguar doesn't sound like Jaguar. I don't like anything that's made of poplar from new classic vibe series. I played several Jaguars from CV series and Vintage Modified is much closer to vintage Jaguar sound.
Johnny Marr
I like that jag gotta say! It’s alittle more “quacky” little brighter and punchy
Fender Jaguar cuts through the mix better
with that being said if you switch the top switch up on the jag to the tones you get will be lead tones more compairabl you are using a rythem tone with a beefy syrupy sound come paird to strat lead tone with brige tone mids and neck tone no comparission at all fals discription
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You’re like a combination of Tobey Maguire and Michael Cera
Haha, I do normally get the early 2000s Spidey comments...
why are you comparing the middle pickup on the Strat to an inbetween position on the Jaguar? Use an inbetween position on the Strat for the comparison. Comparing two pickups in parallel to a single pickup is apples to oranges. It makes no sense. Strat pos 2 and 4 are the two-pickup positions.
I thought the same but well I guess it's just a moment to compare "the other sound" from both guitars or simply It's time to rest your attention and take a sip of coffee