This One was Surprising | JET JS 450 Review
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- Checking out the Jet JS 450 "S style" Guitar. Featuring a play through of all pickup positions both clean and dirty, gigging it, looking at the specs, pros and cons, and discussing alternative options at this price point.
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Credit "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio" for the synthwave backing tracks.
(Apologies for the inconsistencies in the audio and camera quality - I'm "still" working on it )
This is one of a series of videos on Jet & Fazley Guitars.
• Jet & Fazley Guitars
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Even at full price £300 this one still an incredible guitar.
In the video, I've made some comparisons to other smaller brands, where the competition is strong.
However, spec-wise, you'd expect to pay £600 - £1k easy, for something like this from the Big Brands.
What do You think?
I think... I like it, but I just snagged a phynica fsst920 for £109, so I think I'm all bargained out for a bit 😂
@@peterclarke7240 wow! That's a brilliant bargain! Never seen the 920's go that low - nice score! 😎👌
@@stevecassidyguitar Thank you! No, seriously THANK YOU- I only checked Bax because I was watching this video, and wondered if the Jet was on sale. 🤣
@@peterclarke7240 nice.
Well..I'm glad to have accidentally been of service 😆🤷
Enjoy! 😃
I fully intend to- I'm a huge fan of Adrian Smith from Maiden, so my neighbours are going to be subjected to The Wicker Man as soon as it arrives! 🤘😝
Great stuff Steve! I've come to learn that the 3 things i like most on a guitar are
1- Roasted Maple Necks
2- 9.5 inch radius fingerboards
3- HSS pickup configuration
So Jet and Fazley have me covered atm 🎸
Thank you mate!
I couldn't agree more!
Could I also add...
4- Sculpted heel joint
5- 2 Point Trem
6- Locking Tuners
Jet & Fazley still got most of these covered too 😆
7- Cheap as chip's!!!
@@leonardowrigley4376 🤣👌
It's still very incredible for the price. Other competitor that i could think for the same price is maybe Bacchus or Corona strat style guitar. But i can't really pick the best out of those 3. Corona has probably some of the best pickup sound for the price, bacchus has coil split on the bridge which would come in handy for some people, and this jet guitar just looks cool and locking tuners. Though i've never played jet since i can't find it in local stores, but man i'm super interested on that guitar now haha!
Cheers mate - Had never heard of either of those - On the Radar now - Thanks! 😀👍
Getting back into guitar after forever and chose a JS400. I am blown away by the quality of the thing. Flawless neck, body, and overall build quality. All I've done is put on a decent set of strings and blocked the trem (no use for it at this stage).
Sounds great, nails all the strat sounds except of course the bridge, which I really wanted for Rock/Metal
Nice one mate! I love the Jets - But the JS400 is my favourite model by far - Excellent choice sir! 😀👍
I changed the pickups on mine and... a few other things here If you're interested in doing any more upgrades 😁
ruclips.net/video/ihd-k_8NLX0/видео.html
I own two Jet JS-300s and I can confirm that what Jet Guitars is delivering for the price tag is just insane.
100% mate 👍
The JS 300's are class - I have one too 😎
Recently got to chat with the Jet Guys at the Birmingham guitar show too 😀👍
ruclips.net/video/hMyXpj-9o4U/видео.html
I’m seriously considering buying a Js450 I like it in the brown sunburst effect (personal preference) I’m strictly acoustic at the moment and I think jet might be my first electric thanks to this video. I’ve subscribed and currently going through all your videos. Thank you for your content
Thank you so much mate! 😀🙏
It's a fantastic guitar mate - well worth the money. I ended up selling mine in January. I so badly wanted to keep it, (loved it) but it was just too heavy for gigging (which was it's main purpose for me).
I can't remember if I mentioned in this video, but Jet don't even mention on thier spec sheets, it's an actual proper flame maple top - not a veneer! 🤯
But that's why a lot of the 450's come in on the heavy side 👍
@@stevecassidyguitar ah thanks for the reply mate, I find your videos very informative so keep up the great work I’ll be sure to let you know which jet I end up with as I’m in a mission to have one now
@@dannysoul1396 Cheers mate! 😀👍 I'd highly recommend the JS400 (with a couple of minor upgrades) and you're gold! I think that one is the best ratio of Quality/Specs/Value 😎👌
@@stevecassidyguitar Hey Steve, we spoke briefly on RUclips in regards to jets yesterday. I was hoping to get your opinion, I hope you don’t mind me messaging you on here I’m looking at getting JS 400 on your recommendation and was winding what the main difference between the matte black version and the standard is? Any help would be greatly appreciated I love a rosewood fretboard and not too keen on maple I know you are the opposite and the only rosewood they do on standard is in pink and I’m not a fan anyway thanks in advance I hope you can shed some light on this for me
@@dannysoul1396 Hey mate! No worries, I wasn't familiar with the Matte black Just checked it out.
The main differences are - it's HH, so it's not gonna sound very "stratty" which may or may not matter to you. The other difference is it's a fixed top loader bridge - so - no trem. The similarities are; it's the same neck profile 👌 and still has the sculpted neck heel carve. 👌
If you want it all - HSS layout with a trem and rosewood board but not pink... You might not like my suggestion... 🙈
What I would probably do, is get a JS 400 HSS in the colour of your choice (but not the matte black one coz - now trem etc) and use the body, AND get a JS400 in either pink or matte black, and use the neck. Switch the necks on the 2 guitars and sell the other one you don't want.
This is totally the kind of stupid thing I would do! 😂🙈
It's not the most cost effective way to do it- but you'd get everything you want, that isn't available as a production model. Essentially your own "custom shop" Jet 😜
If you do think about going this route then a wee caution - Don't get a JS300 or any of the JT (Tele) models for the neck - they wont fit. I learned this the hard way first hand 🙈
Best of luck to ya mate 😀👍
Great video! that beach jet is growing on me 😄
Aww! Thank Ya JayKay! 😊
Way cheaper than an actual holiday to a real beach too!
Kinda Win/Win - I hate sand 😆
just waiting for one of these at 208 euros shipped,too bad Fazleys are discontinued,otherwise i would have tried those also,thank you man!
Mate! That's a great deal! Congratulations! 🥳
HNGD when it comes 😃👍
I ended up selling mines in January. Absolutely loved everything about it, except for the weight. It was just too heavy for me to gig with, so it had to go :(
I've had my hands on other JS450's that weighed less tho 🤞
@@stevecassidyguitar have you heard of the HB st modern coming this year?it seems they are direct answer to Jets,very similar specs and looks,hope you get one soon and review it!
by the way your band is top notch!
@@MrAletubeAww thank ya mate! 😃🙏
I've been waiting patiently on the ST moderns. They were supposed to be out last month but have been delayed it seems. They're gonna be quite different animals to the Jets. The new HB's will have stainless steel frets, compound radius (12-16") and babics trems.
I'm keen to try one out, but almost certain I won't like that neck profile and radius 😬
@@stevecassidyguitar just got it,weight is just right,3,4kgs,everything fine,i like the pickups better than the js400,only flaws are the nut,which is not cut right ,the high E is on the edge of the fret bevel,which is also wrong,45 degrees angle is too much,frets also need slight leveling up the neck,my js400 is perfect with no buzz,this is not.
All in all a good guitar,
@@MrAletube That's a shame mate 😬
It's rare to hear problems with the nuts on these, all the ones I've tried - nuts have been cut perfectly. Would you consider exchanging it rather than have to do all that work? 😬
Just recieved my HB fusion III in blue Laguna color with gig bag. Exactly same as in your video where you mention about HB options. Great guitar but mine came with some cosmetic flaws.
Ah sorry to hear about the blemishes.
Thomann have a pretty decent returns policy. If you think the flaws are gonna bother you going forward - I'd return it/exchange it. Mines was also blemished, but I bought it used, so returning was not an option. Agree with you though - great guitars! 😃👍
Fretboard Radius is a big factor for me - most guitars tend to have flatter and thinner necks nowadays which just doesn't vibe with me at all unfortunately. They might work on Bass for the way I hold my hand, but for playing chords ehhhh
I also feel very strongly about this mate and totally agree with ya 😎👍
I even made a rant video about this very topic recently 🙈
Here it is :
ruclips.net/video/G8QSpgBkIq0/видео.htmlsi=qIlprL3FpjgyNFpd
i tried an older guitar with a ower fret radius and it felt amazing(7"?). some old japanese or italian jaguar-esque thing. 9.5 to 10 is the best comprimise.
@@stevecassidyguitar
Coconut groove sounds great
Thank ya kindly sir! 😀🙏
There used to be a Night Club in Dundee in the 80's called "Coconut Grove" - can ya see what we did there? 🥥🎶 🙈
That's the same guitar apart from the hwadstock as Bad Music Fazley Phynica now discontinued and they were made by Jet.They were selling for 109 to 150 GBP.
You're spot on mate 👍 I did a couple of videos on that very topic. "Jet Vs Fazley" parts 1 & 2 😃
I prefer 9.5 fretboard radius and uniform vs compound.
Nice one mate 👍 I think that's my favourite too. I don't think I've tried 9.5 - 12" compound yet. Keen to see what that feels like
Hey Steve, quick question mate. Is it a Standard Strat pickguard on the Js450? I have my eye on one but would want to fit a different colour pickguard.
Unfortunatley not mate - Dimensions are slightly different and screw holes don't line up. I have a mate who recently told me he had his tech fit a 3rd party pickguard to his Jet, had to re-drill hols etc but got it to fit.
If you want a perfect fit you can send the original guard away to get traced and cut you a new one - there's a guy on ebay (Glasgow) I think his shop name is Earl Pilanz? He has listings under "harley Benton pickguards" you'll find him. Costs around £40 tho 😬
Pickguards from Jet Js400, 450 Fazley Phynica FSST720 & 820's are all HSS interchangeable - that's how I've been doing it - But I've got problems 😂
Give me a shout if you wanna sell the original pearloid guard on the 450 😁👍
@@stevecassidyguitar cheers for the info mate. That is a real drag. And €50 for a pickguard is a bit steep indeed. I’ll have to think about it. Bottom line is it will make the 450 twice the price of the 400 for a very similar guitar
Is it heavy?! Interesting, I have the JS450 with the poplar burl top (sunburst) and that's a light guitar.
Yes indeed mate - This one was almost 9lbs. I've since sold this one and bought another JS 450 in purple, which weighs exactly 7lbs, so I'm much happier with that one 😃👌
@@stevecassidyguitar Thanks for the info. Well, guitars in this price range tend to be more inconsistent but man, that’s a lot :D Now out of curiosity I’ll measure this one and let you know if you’re interested. Another thing: A few of the fret ends were just hanging in the air on mine like jazz hands, as soon as I hit them with the copper hammer, other ones also “broke loose”. The curse of quick-dried wood I guess. But I had the same thing with a 800€ pro series jackson eith roasted maple neck&fretboard, too. So in light of that, it’s forgivable for a cheap guitar I guess., also fixable with some superglue. Yours had maple fretboard and that has some finish on it, it keep stuff from moving, maybe.
@@attilabalaton981 It could be mate. I'm not a massive believer in the claims of Roasted Maple being more stable and less susceptible to changes etc. I've got roasted maple necks on Fenders, Charvel's, Jet's Fazley's... They can all get a bit of fret sprout seasonally. I just prefer Roasted maple for the look and feel 😜. I've just had my Jet JS400 refretted with Stainless steel frets too 😂🙈 Getting it back next week! 🥳
Jet don't do a left handed version of this guitar. They only do SJ400 which is a shame.
Ahh... That is a shame if you really like this finish.
But for me... The JS400 is the best of the bunch. 😃👍
A couple of minor mods and it's an absolute killer guitar 😎🎸
@@stevecassidyguitar Hi Buddy. I have the Jet JS300 left handed at the moment. I was thinking of getting the JS400. In your opinion would you say getting the 400 is worth it over the 300?
@@daveperrin9408 Nice!
I think I get it... If you're asking; is it really that much different to warrant owning 2 so similar?
That's totally up to you mate.
I also have both. The reasons I prefer the 400 is the neck heel acces contouring. And the stock 2pt trem is pretty great for the price. I'm actually currently working on a vid comparing the JS400 to a Fender Player strat (spoiler alert?)
When it comes to the trem - I think the Jet one is the better unit.
I also prefer HSS these days. 👍
@@stevecassidyguitar Thanks for the reply I appreciate it. I had a Fender player series plus an older mex Fender strat a few years back. I had to sell them after being made redundant but when I got another job I decided to try the Jet JS300. To be honest I was very surprised at how good the neck felt to my Fender strat that I had sold. I fancy the 400 having the two point trem and the humbucker. Plus the contour on the back is more rounded on the body where the neck is. Might be worth getting for them extra touches. Thanks for sharing your opinion. Have a great day. 🎸🎸🎸👍👍👍
You should throw in more riffs and tunes from yourself in the reviews. From what I can tell you're a damn goood player. I've snagged a Phynica FSST720 for €99 and a Phynica FSST920 for €129. That makes it 229 for two roast-necked guitars and still cheaper than this one JS-450 alone. Good times indeed. Got a question; do you think the single coils from the Fazley 820 and the 720 are the same? Same question for the Jet 400 vs 450. Third; pups from fazley the same as the Jets? Regards from the Netherlands.
Thanks for your kind words mate - and the feedback Re the content - that's hugely useful stuff 😎👍
You certainly got a couple of great deals there too - nice one!
Re the pickups... I can't be 100% sure. But... I believe they are the same. The N&M on the JS300 too very likely.
I was actually just thinking about this today - the SC's actually aren't all that bad (for ceramics) on any of the models. But the HB's in the bridge are not great, a bit too dark for my taste and lacking in definition.
Hope that helps - cheers again! :)
Steve
Your band sounds amazing!!
Do you ever play in Aberdeen?
Thank Ya very much mate 😀🙏
I think we're in Aberdeen for a private function near xmas 🤔
We're mostly all Dundee based so tend to play closer to home, so we can get home at a decent time 😴👍
Mainly 😁👍
@@stevecassidyguitar sounds great
You’d do well in Abz playing that material!.👍🏻
@@delagreenpicti2022 Thanks mate - feel free to recommend us (Coconut Groove) to your local establishments 😀👍
I have another video (My GIG RIG) with more band footage at the end 😀
Great video. I love your weird english accent, youre clearly just started learning the local language, dont worry, you will learn it..... are you from the Balcans?
Ha! Thank you! 😃
The Balcans? Not quite 😆
I'm Scottish 🏴
It's a Scottish accent - from Dundee specifically, so it's actually a "Dundonian" accent. Lived here all my life 😃
Thanks again for the comment 😃👍
Add stainless steel frets to this and it's a masterpiece
Funny you should mention.... I've just had stainless steel frets installed on my Jet JS400. I do not regret it! 😃👌
@@stevecassidyguitar hell yeah
is this equvalent to classic vibes?
If you mean in terms of Quality? I'd say this is far better than the Squier Classic Vibe series and more consistent in my experience too. In terms of specs, I'd say this completely wipes the floor with any Squier (Even some Fenders 😮)
But I wouldn't compare this particular model to any of the Classic Vibe series guitars. The Classic Vibes are more "vintage inspired" where as the Jet JS450 has more modern appointments. If you prefer vintage - the Jet JS300 is unbelievable at around £159 and again - I'd say it's better quality than a Classic vibe.
If you get a chance to try one out anywhere - I'd highly recommend it 👍
@@stevecassidyguitar thats good to hear, i might try one :)