I know this guitar very well. I had one of the same color that I bought secondhand, in 1970. When he says, at 5:27: "Middle series." This guitar does not have the possibility of connecting both pickups in series. When both pickups are connected, it is always in parallel.
I have a 78 mocha but the paint is already worn out and the back of the neck is on the blackish due to the worn out coating. it is hard to see the dot at the side when playing hahaha..
Lovely guitar brother, I’m currently paying mine off and pick it up in may, needed a pick me up after my dog died last year. Great playing too. Enjoy in good health with that jag
I'm fairly sure its one piece mahogany for the 57' reissues. The other customs all have maple caps. Was actually one of the reasons I went for this model.
Ho much did you pay? I'm loving watching the guitar market crash. Reverb has been a joke for so long, everyones so greedy and delusional. I'm heading for a custom once everyone gets stuck with them.
I think I got a good deal for about 4-5k Aus :) Yeah its good to see the used market come down to be honest. Kinda crazy how bonkers it went. Reverb is the worst I got this off Fb market place. On reverb these are listed at like 10k so dumb.
Hey, Yeah I was exclusive mastery for quite a while but I prefer the staytrem feel under my palm when I'm resting on the bridge or palm muting. It's a small thing but can annoy me from time to time haha. I switch it up from time to time, It is nice to have multiple options :) The sound is different. I guess it depends if you like the solid fixed posts or rocking bridge. One is thinner and precussive the other fuller and more like a solid body. I thought to keep it original sounding so its rocking staytrem for this Jag.
Hey! Thanks for the great video. I’m currently looking at the vintage 60s mustangs and jaguars trying to decide which one would best suit me. I know you also have that beautiful 64 jag from your other video. Curious, if you had to pick between the 2 as your main guitar which would you pick and why? I know it has a lot to do with preference, and the jaguars are usually a bit more expensive, but interested in you’re insight having both. Thanks!
Hey man , thanks for the comment :) I would say I have used my mustang more than either of my Jags for professional use. It is a more straightforward guitar. When i use to play live in a cover band, playing 3hr sets I always felt more comfortable on the mustang. I felt like less could go wrong regarding the trem and setup. It also sits nicer on your body when standing in my opinion. It's smaller and easier for me to carry around to teach my students. The string tension is greater on the mustang due to the distance from the bridge to trem being shorter. This can be a point to keep in mind. Jaguar pickups are a little louder and stronger, they sound fuller and richer. The trem has more range and is easier to control. I find the mustang being a little quieter doesn't get as rash when used with higher gain too and could suit a wider range of music. Saying all this if I had to get rid of all my guitars but one, Id be keeping the 64 Jag. It's just my favourite sound and the trem design is the best out there. Sure it wont do ever genre justice but at home playing by yourself in your own style that doesn't matter all to much. If choosing either I would always be going for the original designs so your 60s options are a great choice. Make sure you get it set up well! The cost is probably only different due to having a few more electronics and a cutaway on the body. That's all I can think of anyways haha. If you have any specific questions feel free to ask and I can do my best to answer!
@@NickLoopsGuitar Super cool. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts about each! I ended up stopping by a local guitar shop to get some experience playing them. Ive played/owned a few reissues of Jags and Mustangs but not much of the real vintage originals, so it was good to get a couple in my hand. Long story short I don’t think I’ll beat the Mustang feel. You’re right about the body size being much more comfortable. And this specific vintage mustang neck felt so right. The jag neck felt thick, at least the one I tried. Although I did like the fullness of the jaguar pickups. That’s the only thing I really missed on the Mustang. I’ve noticed some people rewind vintage mustang pickups to be a bit hotter. Wonder if that’s a good solution. Anyway, thanks again! Keep enjoying those beautiful guitars.
@@waterfallstrainer Awesome no worries, glad to hear you got your guitar :) I think you have made the right choice given what you have said. 90% of guitar playing is how the neck feels anyways. Maybe someone makes some fuller sounding mustang pickups? tbh though i think some of it just has to do with the construction of a mustang.
Question, on the "current" production lines (from Squier Bullet, CV, Fender Player) what would be the one you have seen /feel the closest to yours???? I really want a 'stang but cant make my mind over how expensive the ones with all the features get. 😮 0:32 is it the light or the fret wire is cut shorter than the width of the board?
The frets are so worn and rounded on the edges it looks like they are short but really they are just rolled. They barley leave the wood. I need to get it re-fret but I love how it plays currently.
Having a look at those three options, id choose based on what pickup/bridge your after. Personally, I'd go with a traditional mustang layout, so the MIJ traditional mustang, classic vibe or Vintera. Depending how it plays id slowly swap out parts for better quality. Mainly the pickups or the tailpiece if ur a big user of the trem. Electronics should be fine on all of them, so to the bridge :)
I have this amp, bought it brand new in 1977. Had to replace the speaker with GSW 8”, it took a while for the speaker to break in. My friends are blown away of the tones, with nothing more than the amp a cable and strat. I prefer a delay, and the trem, with a tube screamer occasionaly
how is it at bedroom levels? I could never get a nice full sound at 80ish db with my deluxe, or my princeton, and now my carr sportsman.Just too loud. Is this better for purely at home plugged straight in or with a few pedals?
Not sure what is bedroom levels, kinda varies from person to person. For me, Vol at 3-3.5 with pick up at 8-10 and a touch of tremolo works good, anything higher than 4 it will be loud enough to go outside the confines of Bedroom. Lower volume and a screamer and or overdrive at lower levels, it still rocks. Surprised me, I used a 12” speaker and the amp,had enough in it tomorrow”move” some air, I haven’t tried it but have read a few articles that twin 10” in a cab wired parallel is smoking
Yeah i made a mistake, I think I mentioned it in the description. You are correct the two switches pointing outwards or inwards creates out of phase not series/parallel.
It's a staytrem bridge. They suit me the best. I've tried them all. It's basically a mustang bridge with wider string spacing i think. The pole design is slightly different to stop slipping. Reasonably priced and never had an issue. I can't say the same about 'mastery' but they deffs are useful for a different sound :)
Hi, is the Rat a vintage or have any mods ? I've been looking for a distortion/fuzz to "65 reissue Jag and really like the way you've got yours sounding with the Rat.
Congratulations on purchasing this fantastic Mustang. The headstock was only available until 1965. The F plate is interesting, a bit early for a 1964 Fender. Those were from the L series!? But you never know exactly when these instruments were fully assembled. The guitar is in good hands with you. 🙏🏻🍀 Greetings Adi 🎸🤗
Hi Nick! I have the same guitar in perfect condition and all original, Dakota red, Dated in 8 Agoust of 1964 (L plate) the month and year when fender started to sell the the Mustangs, so is one of the first Mustang and it have a particularity... the Dots in the neck are not in pearl are maked with a withe paste... maybe is one of "prototypes"... to old one... It sounds perfect and I have another in Olympic white too... very fan of Mustangs... so thank you for share this gutar here on RU-vid.
So even that I got my own Jaguar, I'm so in love everytime to see someone plays a Jaguar. And the tone never miss my hard of hearing ears😃For sure the Jaguar is the most underated Guitar by Leo Fender🙂
I own a Fender Crafted in Japan Jaguar between 2002-2004 and I love this guitar a lot, especially for the tonality and tone variations and the tremolo system. For me a perfect guitar anf so much better than a strat🤔
Never got along with strat's either. I hate how they feel palm muting and the general sound :/ Jaguar best guitar <3 The CiJ guitars are fantastic good choice! Have u modded it at all?
No way haha my other Jag is a 2001 AV62 :) was the first electric guitar I bought. The Av65 is probably better... but I prefer the neck without binding. I changed the pickups for Novaks. Have you done anything to your two? Did you ever consider the marr jag?
The Marr Jag is amazing! It’s got to be one of Fenders best lines of the modern era! And my AV’s are full stock except for Mastery’s and some boutique aftermarket tortoiseshell pickguards to look more in line with your 64! Id love to see a video on ur black AV62. Congratulations on the 64, hope you get many many years of joy from it!
Very beautiful jag that guitar is also is my one too but unfortunately can't afford it right now😂 lucky squire has affordable one just like Carl Wilson's which I'm getting pretty soon. I have the new '70s Jag. Love it and hopefully I can get one like yours someday. Keep rocking man!😎🎸👍
Normally I play telecasters. I love to play soft rock, a little classic rock, and country. You think I could add a mustang to my collection or should I stick to teles?
I think a mustang would be a nice addition. Not as much sustain, weaker output. Would give you a great alternative sound to a 'stiff' in your face Tele. I don't know what other guitars you have though. Could probably find a deal on a good mij one from the 90s otherwise I've heard decent things about the fender 'performer' mustang. I'm sure there is a model out there that would suit your fancy :)
I also have a ‘64! Mine was originally Dakota Red like yours as well, but the previous owner stripped and stained it back in the 70’s. Amazing guitar, definitely plays itself. I find the out of phase positions useful for recording. It can be really cool to layer parts and add in that out of phase sound
Neat! I love guitars with some history. Can you see some of the original finish in the routes? Hmm I've never tried layering guitar parts with the out of phase sound I'll have to try it. Honestly, mustang's are some of the most comfortable guitars thanks to their scale length and size. Thanks for the tip! and for watching!
@@NickLoopsGuitar yea, I’ll sometimes double a part by adding in that thinner sound, or panning them hard left and hard right. And yes, I can see a tiny bit of that red finish in the pickup cavities, but I actually got it from the original owner who confirmed its original color!
I see you are plugged into input number two... do you realize that input number one has a bit more gain? Often with Fender amps that have this high/low input setup some people will use input one for single coils guitars (to get more gain) and number two for humbuckers to get somewhat cleaner sounds if that is what they are after. Use whichever you like with whatever type of pickups but it's good to realize what is actually going on there. Input two also loads the pickup a bit so you lose a bit of highs compared to input one. Cool amp and nice sounds you are getting out of it. Disconnecting the speaker and running a cab with larger speaker(s) can be really nice too. The small cab of the Champ and the little 8" speaker are a bit limiting compared to say a 12" speaker but as you already know it can sound pretty cool as is. 👍
I've always though that input 2 was just quieter I didn't realise that they influenced break up, thanks for the tip! I always prefered no2 on my 65 deluxe reissue. I never actually new why. I've heard that a 12" can sound real good. For now I like having the two extremes a 15" amp and an 8" one. Not having heard the original speaker this new G8C seems to be providing low end omph that I've heard these amps normally lack. Finding a 12" cab with 4ohm is tough but if one pops up ill probably try it out or eventually make one myself. If im being honest im not a big fan of how the humbuckers sound. Its a bit scooped. Dont know if it's my settings, the guitar, or the nature of the amp. But its more so than other fenders i've played. Thanks for the comment :) And for watching!
Input two does indeed have less gain (not just quieter) as the guitar signal is lowered before it even hits the preamp tube. Cool sounds you are getting with the Jag but the clean sounds with the humbuckers I think could be better. Maybe try the humbuckers into input one and lower the volume on the guitar a bit to keep it clean. I know that sounds backwards from what I was saying before but input two although it lowers the gain also changes the sound of the guitar a bit and with the higher impedance humbuckers the tone may be suffering from the loading. Input one has more gain but less loading so using that with the humbuckers and simply rolling back the guitar volume might get you there. How does your Gibson do rolling it's volume down? Does it have vintage style wiring or a treble bleed cap?
@@7171jay Thanks re: Jag sounds I'm fairly sure its vintage spec wiring. I'll give it a go. It just sounded scooped and bitey on the treble. Generally, I'm not one to mess with my volume pot all to much. But for the sounds I shall experiment! The input stuff makes sense to me, that was a good explanation.
Love your videos, very musical and clear without beating around the bush. Always wanted a vibro champ, I have a '64 Princeton and a '72 Deluxe Reverb so it would fit just right with those 2.
Thanks! @cymbaline87 that means so much :) I was worried I'd be left wanting a Princeton tbh. The reissue 65' deluxe was to much for my needs. I think a Princeton is the best of the lot size wise but I have the Satellite for that now. Also Vintage princetons are pricey. How do your two old amps fair? Sound similar to this one? or is the Champ more boxy? Princeton>Deluxe? whats your pick haha This Vibro champ is so light and loud. Light being a nice change from usual. Thanks for watching!
@@NickLoopsGuitar Compared to the vibro champ, the Princeton doesn't sound that different. It does have more headroom (the non reverb version is clean all the way through). The DR is a whole other amp, bigger, louder, dirtier, great for so many scenarios BUT, my favourite amp is the princeton, It does everything I want. Btw, love the Satellite amp as well, you've got great taste in gear.
@@cymbaline87 Yeah been playing for a long time I think refining your taste over years of playing, is part of the fun. I like to think I'm getting better at knowing what I like and don't like. However, my recording skills are not great. I can't seem to figure out what levels to work with RU-vid's compression. The Satellite is great but ordering it and dealing with the customer service was a bit rough. Glad to hear the Princeton sounds similar :) It really is the 'prefect sized' amp. Not many situations it can't handle. If you find yourself in the rare case you need it to be louder there's always mic'ing as an option. I can't stand loud stage volume anyways.
Fender amp and guitars are grand. God Bless Leo Fender and the contributions he gave to this world. I have a 1983 Elite and 1986 Contemporary and I love them both. I’m looking the get a YJM Strat and a Eric Johnson Strat soon.
Leo Fender <3 Oo how does the elite play? they look like nice strats. The Eric Johnson strat would be something id go for if I was a strat guy. His such a fantastic player, I'd be playing Cliffs of Dover all day every day haha. Thanks for watching!
Fair, but there are a few examples of the amp without effects. However, I will admit there is a touch of spring on most of them and the added overdrive every now and then because I wasn't in a situation to crank it. I guess I was demonstrating the way I use the amp but will take note for next time to do more stock samples. Is your twin from the 60/70s or a newer reissue? How does it go?
I'd be keen to try this thing through an extension cab, probably sound even better. What speaker are you running? A touch bigger sounding I imagine. Might be a good live rig that way. Great sounds and easy to carry around. Nothing worse than lugging big amps around. However, Im just weak...
@@NickLoopsGuitar I have an old oversized 2x12 I loaded with celestions, sometimes I run the champ or an early-60s silvertone which is also 5 watts through it
I have a modern version of this Mustang but with P90 pick ups I recently put 09s on it, I think I’ll go back to 10s but the nut adjuster is Od size and I struggle to adjust the truss rod ! As it was a little too relieved with 10s the 09 experiment was in part due to that.
Cool! would sound pretty interesting with p90s. Should only need a little tightening of the truss rod when going up to 10s. Quarter of a turn. Righty tighty lefty loosy. The nut shouldnt be to much of an issue you could try putting some graphite or lip balm in the slots to lube them up.
@@chrisg5271 I have the same type of Mustang and I also struggle with finding an allan key that fits the truss rod.. Did you happen to find on that fits by now?
Great guitar! I have the same model from 2001. It's easily my favorite guitar feel-wise, tone-wise and because of how it looks. You're right that it's quite heavy...mine is 10lbs. on the nose. I think part of the reason it sounds so good is the combination of the solid mahogany body and ebony fretboard and the pickups which are definitely '57 Classics. You stated that your guitar has Custombuckers which I think you might be mistaken about if yours is a 2003 model. Custombuckers didn't come out until much later. I think yours either have '57 Classics or possibly Burstbuckers. Also, did you change the volume and tone knobs? It looks like your has 60's-style reflector knobs rather than 50's-style top hat knobs.
Aha! You spotted what I forgot to mention. Yes I changed the knobs the ones that were on it were smashed. So I bought these ones as replacements. I thought I preferred the look of them more but I might have to buy the original type ones as I'm not sold. My knowledge on the pickups is very slim so you are probably correct. It had a 498T in the neck when I bought it. To be honest, the moment I got it I swapped the original pickup back in, the 498t looked out of place being so bright gold. I don't remember what it was called. I have a feeling it was a Burstbucker but It could have been a classic 57'. My Gibson knowledge is so bad... I tend to think that the all, 'solid', mahogany body is what makes these guitars so different and special. I feel like their sound is less muddy and more clear than regular Les Pauls. The difference between rosewood and ebony is not as great as between maple and rosewood in my opinion but that could be playing a part as well. Thanks for listening and commenting, it means a lot! :) I love talking about guitars. Does your 2001 have the aged binding? or is it similar to mine? a little more subdued. Are you a top-wrap player too?
I'm a big fan of original '57 Classics because their design supposedly changed after the introduction of the Burstbuckers. The Custombuckers may be more authentic to original PAF's, but I prefer the '57's. I agree with you about the 498T being out of place, especially in the neck position. I believe that an ebony fretboard adds more to the tone that a lot of people think. Ebony adds brightness and clarity to the notes and definition to the chords. I'm a rosewood fan too especially with a mahogany back/maple top LP-style guitar. A maple fretboard, to me, adds upper mids with a Strat-style guitar compared to rosewood which adds low mids. Mine didn't have aged binding when I bought it new in 2001 which was purely an impulse buy as I didn't plan on buying a guitar that day. I'm sure glad I did though! The binding has aged considerably though in 22 years. The guitar looks very authentic because I've played it so much over the years. I took it into a local Guitar Center a couple of years ago to use it to check out an amp I was thinking about buying and I had a customer there at the time as well as the salesperson convinced it was really a '57. I've experimented with top-wrapping but I didn't care for the feel, tone or the way it looked. A lot of players swear by it though. Varying the string break-angle at the bridge can make a pretty big difference in tone and feel. I like the adjustability of the stop tailpiece used as intended. Cheers!
Thanks! I thought I wanted one with that mustard binding some of them have but I think Im happy with how this one looks now. Im trying to play to show the guitar tones I hope that comes across, I just need to work on my audio levels. RU-vid compresses stuff in weird ways.
Couldn't think of what to play haha, Weezer it is. What do you prefer? To hear the same thing on each pick up or for the person to just be creative the whole video?
@@NickLoopsGuitar personally, i prefer hearing parts of the songs or whole songs. That inspires me to keep playing and learning. There is something about a guitar sound that almost makes all other instruments superfluous.
