JAGUAR REVIEW #5: Fender Johnny Marr
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- Опубликовано: 12 май 2023
- This week we're having a go at the FANTASTIC Johnny Marr Jaguar, a guitar that I've really grown attached to in the short time I've owned it. So far reliable and easy to play, the Marr is a somewhat distilled version of the Jaguar that eschews some complication in its control scheme, yet remains as versatile as ever. I dig!
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I love that Marr went so much further beyond a choice of wood and finish and calling it a signature. every detail seems fussed over without "fixing" unique features in the way fender thinks it's "fixing" its pickups with the JM V-Mods.
And aside from thicker strings, bigger necks on shortscales are a plus. TBH I'd just leave it in series with the strangle on forever. You made it sound so good.
"Wake up babe, new Puisheen dropped!"
I looked onto the channel and could not find an explanation for the name “Puisheen” … any solution to that mystery?
@@jrm2fla sound of a sword unsheathing
Pedro the Lion in the intro sounds amazing. The guitar work on control is massively underrated (as is David Bazan)
Came here to say this. David's progressions are unmatched. The way he creates background melodies with the guitar lines is amazing.
Agreed. Bazan is soooooo good.
Which Pedro song was that
Love the video, Mike!!! The polarity of the pickups are on purpose! In the release video, Marr said he liked the way the strings reacted to the magnetism of two pickups with the same polarity, like a tele.
David Bazan might be one of the most underrated players out there. His chord selection and the way he creates background melodies within them are unmatched. We'll done sir.
Fully agree!
Great demo, lovely playing - thanks for this!
Yay! So happy to see this one. I have the Fever Dream Yellow. Looking and sounding great, Mike. Your sharp beard trim is looking nice. Thanks again for teaching me something new.
This is the video I've been waiting for!!! 🎉🎉
I almost got up to go to the fridge to get a snack. That's how convincing that patron infomercial was. You got me, Puisheen. And a great review to top it off.
Great review Mike - really interesting to get your take on this model. Plus you get extra points for that T-shirt 👌
Unbelieveable demo ! I am a telecaster fan and this video knock me out the sound of this guitar is awesome !!! I did not expect such a killer guitar !
Been looking at one of these for a while...you made my mind up! Thanks bud.
Ah, I love this guitar. Bought one of the first 300 (they came with booklet signed by Marr himself), my first US-made guitar that took some time to save money on; I'm very grateful to my then-girlfriend, who persuaded me to actually buy the guitar. Told me "look, you like the guitar, you want the guitar, then just get it, life is too short".
The first ding happened already at the warehouse -- the worker accidentally dropped the guitar while taking it out of the box 😬 I didn't really care for that though, so they threw in a pretty good leather guitar strap as compensation. I also ended up finally replacing the bridge to a smaller Staytrem one (as Mike mentions in the video) last winter, which indeed made it much more playable on the upper frets. And the thing gets dings literally from someone looking at it the wrong way.
I've always been getting compliments on the sound whenever I play it, and probably this is the guitar that will stay with me till the end.
By far the BEST and TASTIEST riffs to be demo'ing this guitar. Great work and perhaps the BEST demo and information on this guitar. Felt a connection brother. Thank you for this video. I have an olympic like yours, slapped a mint pickguard on it...gorgeous.
Too kind! Thank you
What an amazingly detailed review my friend.
Great review so glad you love this guitar!
I have one of these. Incredible guitar. I have been hoping you would review one someday. You have my thanks good sir!
My favorite RUclipsr giving my favorite guitarist’s JM a thumbs up makes my day
Thank you Mike for reviewing my dream guitar...even though I have planned out a custom (parts) Jazzmaster, this is at the top of my list.
Best thing about this vid is the playing …good job dude!!!
Thank you for doing such thorough reviews...always a pleasure to watch. The fret issues are disappointing on an otherwise excellent guitar
Love this review and PROPS for your T Shirt - great to see a British kids TV outtake in this context!
It’s my favorite!
Thanks for a balanced and very insightful review. You seem to notice little things that a lot of other people don't see, which is dead useful to the rest of us. TBH, I can't really afford one at the moment (I'm definitely getting one though, if I ever come into some extra cash), but I'm 50% watching this video just so I can listen to your playing. The riffs and technique in this video are great, with no BS blues-rock guitar playing! Hope to get somewhere near to your playing one day. Looking forward to your next video.
OH GOD, your t-shirt; thank you for reminding me and letting me cry tears of laughter for 10 minutes
The Patreon commercial makes me giggle!! So great.
Finally! Been waiting for this one! Thanks Mike! PS - Please teach me how to play like you!
I still can not understand how your channel is not one of the biggest on RUclips, you really have a knack of making these videos.
Because he doesn’t make them often enough. You pretty much need to release 1-2 videos a week to expect success not 1-2 every few months.
He's the top of the top of the mountain in offset content, mefinks, quite an accomplishment, perhaps a mild limiting strap.
Jeez, just noticed it was 36k, thought it was more like 360k, for the king of a niche.
Hey Mike, Fantastic review!!!
Fantastic review, friend. Loved the one you sold me back in that early run - might have to check these out again.
Jeff! I forgot about that one, that’s right!
Man sucks about the frets. That little commercial was hilarious 😅. Great review and killer PLAYING as always!
come on man you cant just play that amazing intro and ending then just start the video!! You''re amazing! that was AWESOME. THANK YOU
Bruh, I’m pretty sure it’s “knock-out” (named after the stooges song, and based on an oxidized CAR jag Marr had.) Internet is wrong? I’m so happy to see you review/endorse this guitar! My first was a launch model in metallic K.O., but when they did it in Sherwood green I couldn’t resist.
You can borrow my Root Jazzmaster if ya want
Great review. Thank you!
Great intro jam! Pedro The Lion’s CONTROL is such a killer album!
Lovely progression at 18:00 👌 I have a 2018 Marrguar in LPB, it took me awhile to bond with it initially but I’ve come to love it more and more with every passing year, very inspiring instrument. Mine doesn’t have the more orange-y tint to the headstock or neck, more of a natural looking tint. It also came with a beautiful and dark fretboard, very smooth…makes you wonder if Fender is having issues sourcing nice rosewood nowadays. No fret issues either. One strange thing though is that the guitar arrived with the nut not glued in which kind of shocked me when it slid right off the fretboard when I went to bend a string! I glued it in, so no problem after that. And it’s a chunky beast, just shy of 9 Lbs. Thanks for the review, sounds great ✌️
Excellent review as always, Mike! Thanks so much for the time you put into these reviews. Just curious, did you leave the plastic rings in the guitar that hold the bridge in place or did you remove them?
the 'Patreon' commercial...? 🤣 That's reason #213 why I love this channel!
Thanks for another detailed breakdown of the specs.
I never comment on videos, but that jam you lay into at 7:55 is so so so cool! I’m gonna have to sit down and pick that one out
great tones on that thing! love how thick yet clear that series positions sounds with the strangle. though for me i dont know if sacrificing the rhythm circuit would be worth it, as i think its a characteristic tone of the jaguar and i personally use it a lot.
Mike! Just when I think you couldn’t get any more brilliant you go and wear that t shirt!!!
Makes me cry laughing every time I watch that clip.
Also I have been patiently waiting for your thoughts on the Marr-guar and you didn’t disappoint! Thanks so much!
Same here! It gives me a nice little boost whenever I watch it.
I recently bought one of these and am blown away at what a great guitar it is. The tone, feel and overall build quality is Fender (non CS) at its best. I should say mine came with none of the fret and fingerboard QC issues mentioned in the video.
Thanks for this, Mike…love the review! I’ve always wanted a black Jag so I might set my sights on a black Marr. Lots to love about it. That decision to not go with RW/RP is a head scratcher.
Sounds different/better. Billy Zoom is a stickler on that as well
This is my favorite guitar. I replaced the bridge with the narrower bridge so strings wouldn’t slip off the fretboard. As a tele player, I love his changes to the normal Jaguar switches.
OUTSTANDING REVIEW!!! Thank you. I love Fenders of yesterday. Today, unless you are getting a true Custom Shop guitar, you dont know what you are getting. The fret issue, as you know, is not a new one or a "one of".....as is the fingerboard issue. The Marr stick is a $2500.00 guitar (give or take). At that price, you shouldnt have to worry about a single thing or issue out of the box. No arguing the fact that this is reflective of where Fender is today.
Thanks, Mike! I've been very curious about the Marr guitar. I love my ’62, but I sometimes think about buying a Marr for touring. Not the same, of course, but seems to be a remarkably cool and utile guitar.
First of all, thank you for that profound review and inspiring, noodeling-free sound demos of the Marrguar! Concerning the reverse-wound polarity: Marr argues on a vid on yt, that he didn't want RWRW-pickups because of the magnetic tension in opposite directions. For me, the absence of RWRP was a reason to buy a Marrguar. You just loose frequencies that, especially with low-output-PUs, are too sweet - and I don't have any mentionworthy humming issues with my Marrguar. But I upgraded it with a bone nut and a mastery bridge, which made this - amongst my many guitars - my most reliable and versatile one. The issue with the PU-switch isn't one for me, but dependant from the way you strum, your improvement can really make sense. Oh and I hope soon you spoil us with your Vibrola-deepdive, keep up your great vids!
Been really excited for this video and you totally delivered! Such a great guitar, and I don't just say that as a Johnny Marr fanboy hahha. Regarding the Smiths tunes, I'd recommend learning "What Difference Does it Make", such a fun riff to play :)
Mike, your T-shirt game is off the charts on this one
I bought mine in 2015. The rosewood board is very figured. Much more than yours here. But I still had it plek'd and setup. After that it basically played itself. It's my only guitar to this day and it's a dream to live with and play. Guitar isn't my primary instrument though so my perspective is limited and probably the main reason why I don't have more guitars. Great review.
Glad to see you back. Life's hard but being able to take a break and watch your videos is always a breath of fresh air.
Do you plan on reviewing the cunife pickups fender released? I'm really interested in the cunife/cobalt set seeing as WR HB'rs already existed
I may! Haven’t put that on the list, but if they come my way I’ll for sure talk about them on the channel
Great video as always. Chuckled at marrguar
Opening up with a Pedro the Lion riff confirms my love for you. haha
Nice review. Incidentally, Beach Boys Alan Jardine and David Marks both used this exact Sig, Jaguar for the ‘Beach Boys 50th anniversary reunion tour back in 2012. Lots of nice RUclips clips of Mr. David Marks playing some great leads in concert with this guitar.
I think its cool how Mike has become the offset Authority. He knows his way around an offset. Ive learned alot from him. I understand why he loves Jags and Jazzmasters, they are the best. More complicated? A little,but they can do so much more than a strat or tele.
Came for the intro/outro jam stayed for the fantastic review
For strings Johnny says that you need to use 11s on this guitar. I play 9.5s on most of my other guitar’s but once I put 11s on this wow! This guitar is awesome
I think Johnny Marr might be the only guitarist that is inspiring me to get two guitars of his. This guitar and the Rickenbacker 330. Man I gotta save a f*** ton of money. Always love watching your videos Mike!
Don't look at his book 'Marr's Guitars' then... or you'll be broke forever! :0)
Been dreaming of a Ric, wishing there was one that ticked 3 boxes. I could go 600 solid or 300 semi if there was one with a wide board, 620, Ricksound or dual mono even, and as far as body if it had the hole, a cat eye, round horn or cresting wave, wish the 480 had 12 and dual. If i was rich, I'd like checkered binding. I love Fire and Autumn glo. Just want to get my first 12 as a Ric when i reach a milestone. I guess the 1993 has most i just dont dig the pointy devil. Kind of prefer the jangle on the 620, so maybe adding rickosound. Thats the main seller next to the sound for me as I only play for my enjoyment in my room between 2 amps. To get one that splits the pickups , will be like swimming in sound. I use an aby for my current guitars. One going clean clean, touch of reverb, the other a pinch of something to separate that varies.
great intro and sound!
Fantastic. I want a yellow one.
I have only recently got into Jaguars, and i love them, and i own two. Id love to own that one, or the green, or black one. They look gorgeous, and sound amazing.
The crystalline arpeggiated playing at 18:45 really unlocks what this guitar is all about. In my opinion there’s no finer “indie/jangle/post-punk” guitar on the market. Endless vibe
That shirt is a seriously deep cut, Hacker T Dog! Well played :)
i can't read the second sentence what does it say
Fantastic technique mate.
The in series sound with the strangle made me go "Ooooh" out loud.
Your playing is fantastic as this Jaguar is... And if a guitar is inspiring you in writing music, that's the key... Great review :)
Cool to hear they addressed the bridge width issue on the Marr. Side note, if you prefer maple fingerboards, I love my similarish American Pro Jag, but I did have to install a staytrem, vintage style tuners, and American vintage '65 pickups to make it function like a jag should. Keep up the good work here!
Can’t get on with maple
Nice to see a new video by Mr. Offset once again 🤩
Opinions on the leaked Squier Electric XII?
Barely even started watching, but I want to say that I appreciate the shirt :-))
Nice demo Mike. Now I want one 😅
great tone you have, man
So thorough review. Really good you point out the lousy fretwork. Shouldn't happen in 2023. Great playing!
I gotta say, I was sorta drawn away from the guitar by that FANTASTIC t-shirt!
I have the Metallic KO. Only change was adding a Staytrem bridge. Great guitar
I bought a black one back in 2018 and sold it immediately. It was one of the best playing guitars I’ve owned but it was just too buzzy/noisy. Maybe it was specific to that one guitar but I’ve owned over 10 vintage jaguars and never had that issue. Great review!
I have a black one that I bought new and it had a grounding issue. The ground to the tremolo unit was disconnected. A simple fix and no more buzz.
I love the orange tint of that neck. If I could get just that neck I'd totally pop it onto my Competition Orange Mustang. I've been debating getting this, but I'm a bit iffy on the price and leaning more towards the Kansas City Jaguar.
Another brilliant review, but I want to emphasize again your playing style, which is really amazing! The arpeggio at 18:02 is so intense it gives me chills. You really nailed it, Mike!
The J Mascis Squier Jazzmaster is back in production sometime around June. Be interesting to hear your thoughts on that guitar as another example of an offset signature.
I bought one. It was the only guitar I’ve ever returned in over 30 purchases. The neck was so flat and wide I found it impossible to play
I agree with you, there’s something about this guitar that makes you come up with riffs. This guitar kind of makes you play a little bit differently and more songs have come out of this guitar than any of my others.
I can 1+ that early run finish issue. I do really like the look of it all shredded but man you can breathe on my jag and watch the finish come off.
Pedro the Lion-Penetration! Love the guitar riffs in that song.
Amazing guitar. Was bit worried to buy it when owning american original 60s jaguar, but pick ups are nicely different. Sound seems much softer which is awesome. Had listened many YT demos that sounded very different than ao60, but wasn't sure if it was amp/cabinet. Pleasant surprise. Was ready to start planning to change pick ups, but no need.
What’s a Hacker T Dog T-shirt doing on a Yter in the US? 😂
Also, I think these are the only guitar reviews I’ve found where the demos are worth listening to!! Great tunes buddy 👍😊
Man I love when you jam during the videos….
I added scotch tape to my Squier Jag trem arm shaft to make it seat well. I like the original switching… lots of tones… (1, 1 + strangle, 2, 2+ strangle, sum, sum+ strangle = 6 possibilities) …. then the “top switch” ( rhythm circuit ) = 7 in all… BUT you explained the Marracini switching and it’s way cool… If there was a switch to go between parallel and “Series” then I’d have my cake and eat it, too.
Was hoping some the smiths but got even better stuff! I think it’s great when a signature guitar inspires things outside of what the signature artist may typically play!
One of my biggest guitar sale regrets was selling my jmj, had an early one and the book was signed by Johnny too!
Awesome review, as usual! Any chance of a review for the Troy Van Leeuwen Jazzmaster?
Great video
Penetration by Pedro..yes!
I was so stoked to hear that!
Great job Mike ;)
You Michael are the offset king!
The patreon plug made me hit the like button
about time we saw a staytrem on this channel!!🔥
Technically still not a proper Staytrem! The real thing is very different from the Marr
@@Puisheen oh word
Beautiful intro! Vote for Pedro
I’d love to see you review the Troy Van Leeuwen model
great job！
sick playing
I own the limited edition yellow variant
It would be super cool to see a 90s Japanese Jag or Jazzmaster on here!