I have this exact same guitar and it's rad! Really nice for clean and fuzzy tones. Great for shoegaze... but also sounds rad in a punk, alternative, surf, or even classic rock mix. Excellent bargain. Cheers!
I have this exact same guitar set up in C standard for stoner rock and omfg. I also own a Guild thunderbird along with 8 other guitars and i always go back and forth between those two. I love it
Great review, sold me as soon as you started with the QOTSA 😁. Got my eye on a white one, never had a guitar with P90s before so Im excited to give one a try
I never thought I would move from Brazil to Japan and get crazy to buy a brazilian guitar with a japanese name. This is a serious treat to Squiers in this price range. Brazil might become a new Iraq or Ukraine due to this guitar Lol.
Picked up one of these over the weekend. Although the selector switch did not work (probably some wiring got knocked loose. Guitar store is replacing it no problem) I have been so incredibly impressed with the build quality, tone, and playability of this guitar for the price. The veritone switch gives a super wide range of tonal characteristics. The guitar really excels at this sort of slappy, bright, wet tone. incredible deal. Also they look cool as hell
The Fiery Red is honestly my favorite finish out of all of the guitars we sell. It's got this worn quality to it that makes it beautiful. Thanks for the comment!
i just grabbed one at South Austin Music Center yesterday and it really is great. in my opinion a lot better than the squire equivalent. they had a black one and a sunburst i bought the black one.
I bought it used for $150 bucks, I swapped the tuners(locking) bridge(Wilkinson) and pickups(d.m.) and got a great axe. The neck works more than expected on weather changing but worth it for the price. Fingerboard is technical wood
I just got my hands on a black one with a red tortoise shell pickguard. I never knew I needed an offset with P-90s, but I sure do now! If you’re looking for a Fender, you’ll be disappointed. But if you use it like the exciting new creature it is, you’ll find it a delight to play!
@@RiksRiks21, it’s on par with just about any Strat-style trem system. A Fender tremolo bar will screw right it, matter of fact! I rarely use the trem anyhow, though you’ll want to stretch the strings out and let them set first, before bending more than one and a half steps . 😎
I just bought one of these and nobody is talking about using the volume control. What a crime. It's EXTREMELY musical when backed off. It cleans up very nicely and, depending on how you have your amp set, when you bring it all the way up it will roar.
It's a little heavier than Squier guitars - it's very solidly built. However, I prefer the tones that you can get out of this before you customize it, like most do in a Squier. I play a Fender Jaguar + Jazzmaster normally, and quite honestly, this guitar comes mighty close to matching it.
It really depends; if you don't mind a little hum, then it's not worth the investment. While these are P90s, they're not as noisy as other models that I've played.
I have this tagima now, but, How i can i eliminate noise in pickup switch selector on this guitar. I shield it completely but the noise still there when I set the switch up & down.
Yes, I think it should. Some of the older designs, such as the “dog eared” ‘90s, will require a bit of modding, but you may wanna just see how those stock pickups work with your present rig. They have a distinct SNARL to them, which offers a sort of aggressive attack you won’t get from humbuckers. Likewise, they have a raspiness that more conventional single coils just don’t possess. I’m just going to clarify, my guitar is identical in layout to this one, with the varitone wheel on the lower shoulder. There exists an earlier iteration with the selector toggle on that bottom shoulder, and a chicken-head knob with the varitone function on the top, near the strap button. That said, the varitone gives you a few different tonal presets. I recommend putting them through the paces first, and then deciding whether to replace the pickups. You might find the stock tones to be inspiring (I know I did!).
I prefer it to Squiers - I find that they're a little sturdier (it's generally a heavier guitar) and they still are prime for customization like Squiers can be.
I’m going to agree with Mason Music, and say this is pretty sturdy compared to most Squiers. I say “most”, because my Tagima offset is the stablemate to a Squier Tele (which is a TANK, I won’t lie). The two provide me with all the single coil deliciousness I could ever possibly want or need! The Tagima and the Squier Tele are similarly sturdy, so make of that what you will. Maybe Tagima is comparable to the higher end Squiers. Just the same, that Tagima Tele-style I played in my local guitar shop was pretty killer! Maybe Fender has some serious competition here.
I can confirm that it does... and this is also where the varitone switch is really useful. The varitone takes out different frequencies depending on the setting, and adds some surprising variation in heavier distortion and fuzz.
What are some of the plusses of this Tagima vs. say a Classic Vibe Jazzmaster? Do you think this bridge and tremelo is a plus even though it differs from that classic Jazzmaster style?
I know you're asking Mason this, but I own a TW-61 and the 2-point tremolo system is essentially identical to most Stratocasters. I really like it for that reason because the construction is simple and you can pitch up AND down. The Tagima's disadvantage for me is that the Jazzmaster tremolo arm is much longer and I find it easier to use for subtle bends. They are quite different, and it's definitely a matter of personal preference.
I have this guitar and I really dig the overall package. The tuners are garbage so they got swapped for some vintage style gotohs. I also swapped the pickups (which were fine) for some firebird pickups and now the guitar is something special. The varitone is okay but I find myself leaving it in the un effected position. Great value overall!
That’s so cool to hear how you’re modding to make it an upgraded beast! A lot of people are using these as platforms for mods for the same reason. Super cool!
We have some on back order but supply chains are so messed up with the pandemic that it may be a while- check our site at www.masonmusic.com/tagima for updates!
I just got one through reverb. It seems like one of those guitars people are realizing is a really good deal for a solid offset surf/jazz style guitar.
Hmmm- I believe these are just friction mounted (meaning you press them in and they stay). Since they’re not threaded like a screw, you just push in until it is all the way seated in the plate. Are you sure you have it all the way in?
The nut width is wider than fender j-master, correct? I need a wider les Paul or SG kinda neck or bigger but prefer everything else about jazzmaster Is it spacious compared to fender neck 1.65” ? Thanks
I have one of these. It says Tagima Woodstock Series on it. It has an 8 pointed star or snowflake with 61 in it. Mine is off-white with a maple neck and maple fretboard. White top hat knobs. The pickup selector switch is on the bottom and there is a chicken head knob where the one in the video has its pickup switch. The tag that came with it said it’s a varitone switch. I think I paid $239 for it 3-4 years ago. It is my favorite guitar. I have several high dollar guitars which I love too but the p59s are sweet sounding. They do give off a hum if I leave the volume up when I’m not playing it, but I have a effect chain that it runs through into a Vox high gain amp so it’s to be expected. I only have three complaints 1) it didn’t come with a case, but I’ve never put it away, so not really an issue. 2) the string saddles are just a piece of flat metal that are pressed into shape, they will eventually need to be replaced when the action screws start to strip out, and 3) this guitar gets me so much pussy that I find it harder and harder to find time to actually play the damn thing. Let’s just pray that my wife never finds out that I play guitar, huh. I’m kidding, she knows that I play guitar. She’s the one that set me up giving guitar lessons to all these women in town with loose morals. It’s her fault, she personally knows how sexy I am before you really get to know me. And by that time, it’s already too late. 😉 oh well it puts an extra $600 a week in bank account. Deep down I assume that she only did it to occupy my time because she probably cheats on me. I mean, really, we have a three year old daughter yet, I had a vasectomy six years ago when I turned forty, a whole year before we met. I still haven’t told her because the kid looks just like my sister. I’m sure everything will eventually all crash down upon us and our family. When, it does, look for my country album to drop.
Sounds too muddy and likes broke speaker on most those settings I bought one a month ago and don't like the noise they make when u don't have anything but a Amp
Dang- that does sound awful. I wonder if there was something else going on with that particular guitar- we’ve had a lot of positive feedback on them. Do you have any videos or soundclips you could share demonstrating the muddy sounds you’ve been getting?
Hey! 1. It depends on what part of the video you are talking about! This guitar is actually very quiet on it's own. But if you add different overdrive or fuzz pedals to the signal you'll hear some noise come in as well. You could also be talking about the reverb you a hearing in the "surf rock" section. 2. Depending on the construction of different tremolo systems, some stay put in place and some fall down freely. This guitar the tremolo arm actually stays in place where you leave it quite well! What you're seeing on this guitar when it falls down is likely because he it bumping it with his hand when he's strumming. Hope that helps!
I love when people do reviews and spit out false features. That it not a rosewood neck, it is "technical wood", which is basically wood chips that take form through pressure treating and steaming, then of course they dye it to look like rosewood.
I'm n Florence Alabama and paid 300 dollars for it and kids regret it, love the look but for all the neat switch and all it's kinda not good for much else but two spots the rest of the settings is junk
You're in Florence?! I lived there for 8 years - small world. I really dig the guitar though - I found a lot of usable settings on this one; especially for clean sounds.
I have this exact same guitar and it's rad! Really nice for clean and fuzzy tones. Great for shoegaze... but also sounds rad in a punk, alternative, surf, or even classic rock mix. Excellent bargain. Cheers!
All of these music genres you cited - Shoegaze, punk, alt rock, surf music are exactly where Jazzmaster excels :-)
I have this exact same guitar set up in C standard for stoner rock and omfg. I also own a Guild thunderbird along with 8 other guitars and i always go back and forth between those two. I love it
THE TAGIMA IS A BRAZILIAN'S PRIDE.
Guitarra muito boa por sinal!
Multi obrigado! No’s tambem amamos isso.
@@MasonMusicRocks THANKS A LOT!
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Palmeiras doesn't have a world cup...
@@rikkantixantiX 😂
Really cool! I saw one on FB Marketplace for $200 near me and am thinking about getting it.
Great review, sold me as soon as you started with the QOTSA 😁. Got my eye on a white one, never had a guitar with P90s before so Im excited to give one a try
What a goal from Tagima!
I never thought I would move from Brazil to Japan and get crazy to buy a brazilian guitar with a japanese name. This is a serious treat to Squiers in this price range. Brazil might become a new Iraq or Ukraine due to this guitar Lol.
Great sound, man!!
Picked up one of these over the weekend. Although the selector switch did not work (probably some wiring got knocked loose. Guitar store is replacing it no problem) I have been so incredibly impressed with the build quality, tone, and playability of this guitar for the price. The veritone switch gives a super wide range of tonal characteristics. The guitar really excels at this sort of slappy, bright, wet tone. incredible deal. Also they look cool as hell
The Fiery Red is honestly my favorite finish out of all of the guitars we sell. It's got this worn quality to it that makes it beautiful. Thanks for the comment!
How is the trem on these?? very curious to try one out
i just grabbed one at South Austin Music Center yesterday and it really is great. in my opinion a lot better than the squire equivalent. they had a black one and a sunburst i bought the black one.
Can't go wrong!
I really appreciate this video..this was the reason why I bought the same model last year
Thanks friend! We LOVE this one.
I bought it used for $150 bucks, I swapped the tuners(locking) bridge(Wilkinson) and pickups(d.m.) and got a great axe. The neck works more than expected on weather changing but worth it for the price. Fingerboard is technical wood
Sounds sweet!!!
Bro thanks so much for this man so helpful in making choice to purchase this fine guitar
Happy to help, friend! Did you get it in the Fiestaa Red?
Just bought one of these used on Reverb for $250 based on this video and others. Can't wait to get it!
Noice- how is it?
@@MasonMusicRocks it's awesome. I really love it. I added some new tuners and upgraded the pots (500s) but otherwise I'm planning to keep it stock.
I just got my hands on a black one with a red tortoise shell pickguard. I never knew I needed an offset with P-90s, but I sure do now!
If you’re looking for a Fender, you’ll be disappointed. But if you use it like the exciting new creature it is, you’ll find it a delight to play!
How is the trem on yours? Im not expecting absolute locking capabilities but I would hope it doesnt go out of tune so easily
@@RiksRiks21, it’s on par with just about any Strat-style trem system. A Fender tremolo bar will screw right it, matter of fact! I rarely use the trem anyhow, though you’ll want to stretch the strings out and let them set first, before bending more than one and a half steps . 😎
great review! thanks and cheers from brazil 🇧🇷✌️
“Hey, How much gain use for your drives?”
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14:51
Awesome tone!!! And Nice song reference!
I just bought one of these and nobody is talking about using the volume control. What a crime. It's EXTREMELY musical when backed off. It cleans up very nicely and, depending on how you have your amp set, when you bring it all the way up it will roar.
Awesome guitar & cool video.
Hey thanks there Chandler! Hope you’re doing well man.
Is this one comparable to Squier affinity jazzmaster? thank you so much for your attention.
It's a little heavier than Squier guitars - it's very solidly built. However, I prefer the tones that you can get out of this before you customize it, like most do in a Squier. I play a Fender Jaguar + Jazzmaster normally, and quite honestly, this guitar comes mighty close to matching it.
Boys Don’t Cry!!! I love The Cure!!
YES! The best!
Thanks for the video! What's the scale length? I'm guessing 25.5, but hoping for 24.75.
Yeah it's 25.5.
hi do you recommend shielding for less noise considering this is with p90 pickups?
It really depends; if you don't mind a little hum, then it's not worth the investment. While these are P90s, they're not as noisy as other models that I've played.
@@MasonMusicRocks thanks for your input!
I have this tagima now, but, How i can i eliminate noise in pickup switch selector on this guitar. I shield it completely but the noise still there when I set the switch up & down.
What are you using to shield it? Are you having noise just when switching? Or is it present at all times?
@@MasonMusicRocks I’m currently using aluminum tape in shielding cavities. It has noise when I’m using distortion
All the time
Mason Músic... you newd to try the Tagima SixMart.
So, if you wanna upgrade the pickups, any P-90 style pickup would work?
Yes, I think it should. Some of the older designs, such as the “dog eared” ‘90s, will require a bit of modding, but you may wanna just see how those stock pickups work with your present rig. They have a distinct SNARL to them, which offers a sort of aggressive attack you won’t get from humbuckers. Likewise, they have a raspiness that more conventional single coils just don’t possess.
I’m just going to clarify, my guitar is identical in layout to this one, with the varitone wheel on the lower shoulder. There exists an earlier iteration with the selector toggle on that bottom shoulder, and a chicken-head knob with the varitone function on the top, near the strap button.
That said, the varitone gives you a few different tonal presets. I recommend putting them through the paces first, and then deciding whether to replace the pickups. You might find the stock tones to be inspiring (I know I did!).
Would you rate these above the squires? It's it comparable to the fever modern player series? It sounds amazing
I prefer it to Squiers - I find that they're a little sturdier (it's generally a heavier guitar) and they still are prime for customization like Squiers can be.
I’m going to agree with Mason Music, and say this is pretty sturdy compared to most Squiers. I say “most”, because my Tagima offset is the stablemate to a Squier Tele (which is a TANK, I won’t lie). The two provide me with all the single coil deliciousness I could ever possibly want or need!
The Tagima and the Squier Tele are similarly sturdy, so make of that what you will. Maybe Tagima is comparable to the higher end Squiers.
Just the same, that Tagima Tele-style I played in my local guitar shop was pretty killer! Maybe Fender has some serious competition here.
You think It'll sound good with shoegaze pedals? Walls of reverb, fuzz ,OD , and distortion?
Definitely. Can’t imagine it wouldn’t sound great through those effects.
I can confirm that it does... and this is also where the varitone switch is really useful. The varitone takes out different frequencies depending on the setting, and adds some surprising variation in heavier distortion and fuzz.
@@scottmartin2608 hi, do you recommend shielding for less noise in the pickups?
I just talked to this guy on the phone looking for a Tremolo arm for my Tagima TW 530 he was awesome help me out they had them in stock.
Phillip is both famous and oddly reachable. Glad he was able to help you out!
That's a beauty and I love the color,but that dark rosewood fretboard is just perfect.
Now all you see is that pau Ferro that looks horrible.
As a fan of the band number girl, I'm super interested in this
not familiar - do they play Tagimas?
What are some of the plusses of this Tagima vs. say a Classic Vibe Jazzmaster? Do you think this bridge and tremelo is a plus even though it differs from that classic Jazzmaster style?
I know you're asking Mason this, but I own a TW-61 and the 2-point tremolo system is essentially identical to most Stratocasters. I really like it for that reason because the construction is simple and you can pitch up AND down. The Tagima's disadvantage for me is that the Jazzmaster tremolo arm is much longer and I find it easier to use for subtle bends.
They are quite different, and it's definitely a matter of personal preference.
@@scottmartin2608 Thank you for your reply!
Also the pickups are different. P90s on here.
I remember the first song from Forza Horizon 1
12:25 for a second i thought u were gonna play bcs intro
I have this guitar and I really dig the overall package. The tuners are garbage so they got swapped for some vintage style gotohs. I also swapped the pickups (which were fine) for some firebird pickups and now the guitar is something special. The varitone is okay but I find myself leaving it in the un effected position. Great value overall!
That’s so cool to hear how you’re modding to make it an upgraded beast! A lot of people are using these as platforms for mods for the same reason. Super cool!
It is not rosewood, in fact it isn´t wood at all
Solid guitar, i own one
VERY NICE ..
THANK YOU!
Would the Tagima fit a a Jazzmaster case?
I have not tried a fender case with this, but I imagine it would… I wonder if anyone in the comments has tried?
I want to buy this guitar but there is nowhere i can order it. anyone know a website?
We have some on back order but supply chains are so messed up with the pandemic that it may be a while- check our site at www.masonmusic.com/tagima for updates!
I just got one through reverb. It seems like one of those guitars people are realizing is a really good deal for a solid offset surf/jazz style guitar.
@@fathersfilk totally agree.
If you are wondering how these sounds in a mix you can have a look to my channel. Great bang for the buck imho
Nice content, man! Love your stuff.
@@MasonMusicRocks Thanks!
That fingerboard is not rosewood. It's Technical wood.
Hey, thanks for the correction! Good catch.
I bought one and the whammy bar is very floppy. No matter what I do it just doesnt stay on place. Any tips on how to make it stay in place?
Hmmm- I believe these are just friction mounted (meaning you press them in and they stay). Since they’re not threaded like a screw, you just push in until it is all the way seated in the plate. Are you sure you have it all the way in?
I feel this guitar but i feel like its sustain on the neck pick up is a little bit underwhelming. Any tips?
The nut width is wider than fender j-master, correct?
I need a wider les Paul or SG kinda neck or bigger but prefer everything else about jazzmaster
Is it spacious compared to fender neck 1.65” ?
Thanks
Is the guitar good fir metal
I think what you meant to ask is, “does it djent?”
@@MasonMusicRocks so, does it? I'd love to see a video on that! I have the same guitar but I'm having issues dialing in a djent tone for my mix.
Exactly the same as the Artist Grunge master..In Oz $259
Is the neck stable?because i know the squier one neck have to tune often 😂😂
Yes- we haven’t had any issues with these staying in tune. Solid components and the necks are setup well from the factory.
I have one of these. It says Tagima Woodstock Series on it. It has an 8 pointed star or snowflake with 61 in it. Mine is off-white with a maple neck and maple fretboard. White top hat knobs. The pickup selector switch is on the bottom and there is a chicken head knob where the one in the video has its pickup switch. The tag that came with it said it’s a varitone switch. I think I paid $239 for it 3-4 years ago. It is my favorite guitar. I have several high dollar guitars which I love too but the p59s are sweet sounding. They do give off a hum if I leave the volume up when I’m not playing it, but I have a effect chain that it runs through into a Vox high gain amp so it’s to be expected. I only have three complaints 1) it didn’t come with a case, but I’ve never put it away, so not really an issue. 2) the string saddles are just a piece of flat metal that are pressed into shape, they will eventually need to be replaced when the action screws start to strip out, and 3) this guitar gets me so much pussy that I find it harder and harder to find time to actually play the damn thing. Let’s just pray that my wife never finds out that I play guitar, huh. I’m kidding, she knows that I play guitar. She’s the one that set me up giving guitar lessons to all these women in town with loose morals. It’s her fault, she personally knows how sexy I am before you really get to know me. And by that time, it’s already too late. 😉 oh well it puts an extra $600 a week in bank account. Deep down I assume that she only did it to occupy my time because she probably cheats on me. I mean, really, we have a three year old daughter yet, I had a vasectomy six years ago when I turned forty, a whole year before we met. I still haven’t told her because the kid looks just like my sister. I’m sure everything will eventually all crash down upon us and our family. When, it does, look for my country album to drop.
whats the radius of the fretboard?
9.5”
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Sounds too muddy and likes broke speaker on most those settings I bought one a month ago and don't like the noise they make when u don't have anything but a Amp
Dang- that does sound awful. I wonder if there was something else going on with that particular guitar- we’ve had a lot of positive feedback on them. Do you have any videos or soundclips you could share demonstrating the muddy sounds you’ve been getting?
Just a hater. Not even a Fender will sound good in your hands
I'm from Brazil , own and love mine BUT the original p-90's that came with it made a lot of unwanted noise . A LOT! ps. I'm not a hater😊
@@luismambrini18 Because Tagima already knew most brazilians would swap the pickups with Malagoli's Custom P90 anyways haha
1. Where’s all that hum coming from?
2. Is the tremolo arm supposed to fall down like that?
Sincerely- a beginner
Hey!
1. It depends on what part of the video you are talking about! This guitar is actually very quiet on it's own. But if you add different overdrive or fuzz pedals to the signal you'll hear some noise come in as well. You could also be talking about the reverb you a hearing in the "surf rock" section.
2. Depending on the construction of different tremolo systems, some stay put in place and some fall down freely. This guitar the tremolo arm actually stays in place where you leave it quite well! What you're seeing on this guitar when it falls down is likely because he it bumping it with his hand when he's strumming.
Hope that helps!
I love when people do reviews and spit out false features. That it not a rosewood neck, it is "technical wood", which is basically wood chips that take form through pressure treating and steaming, then of course they dye it to look like rosewood.
This definitely not sound like a jazzmaster because it has P90 instead of jazzmaster pickups.
Doesn't matter, they'll ALL have ruler slim necks.
No thanks.
Hey, some of us have tiny hands and need that… lol. What neck profile do you prefer?
This a Brazilian guitar, but made by a Japanese and industrialized in China.
It's a wild world out there.
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Sup Phillip.....
Get em Blevins
I'm n Florence Alabama and paid 300 dollars for it and kids regret it, love the look but for all the neat switch and all it's kinda not good for much else but two spots the rest of the settings is junk
You're in Florence?! I lived there for 8 years - small world. I really dig the guitar though - I found a lot of usable settings on this one; especially for clean sounds.
I'm thinking trading it back in, sounds like shit except one or two settings
You sure that's not just your playing?
@@VitaTristis you destroyed this man
C.mon¡ play something¡ u cant do a review with Just bla bla¡ 🥴🥴🥴
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