I love Nelson's bluntness in this. "That one sucks, that one doesn't. fuck a rhythm circuit it's dumb." but of course said somewhat more magnanimously. Though you can still catch glimpses of Jason's Jazzmaster loving heart getting slow motion broken al a Ralph Wiggum, even though he knew Nelson was right & justified.

My first thought when I learned about the Player II series was "why?" but now after hearing them side by side there is a pretty big difference in sound. Personally I love the rhythm circuit but I don't judge anyone who wants a streamlined version they can pickup and play.

Mine is the same color and the more I play it The more I find different tones with it. I really love it.

I work in a guitar shop and a fella came in for a player tele he tried it then I handed him the player 2 and he didn't even plug it up and immediately he said he was taking the player 2 the build quality is simply so much better,

The player 2 sounds so much better imo

For whatever reason KZfaq stopped recommending ya’ll even though I’m subbed. Either way glad to see you are all still making awesome content :)

My favorite current JM is my Vintera II, which is now my main. Not going to lie though, this Player II one is very tempting as I've been mulling over having a 2nd JM that has more of a 60s sound, and the prospect of having a more modern feeling one at the same time is very appealing!

While I am a bit bummed that the Player II doesn’t have a rhythm circuit (a JM isn’t a JM without one imo) it is leagues better than the Player I because it actually SOUNDS like a JM. With the JM being the perfect and best guitar model of all time I think all versions should have all its quirks but as a modern iteration I can’t hate the Player II at all.

The American Pro 2 is a good modern Jazzmaster. The stock old style bridges are made to be used with gauge 11 and 12 strings.

It may not be the best, but the Classic Player Jazzmaster has this whole early-2010s nostalgia thing going for it.

Never clicked on a video so fast! Also Ready Player One does NOT need a sequel! Dope comparison and video!

I’m going for the birch green. Looking forward to it.

I appreciate Nelsen’s no BS I don’t work for GC I can say my thoughts approach to this comparison haha! I def like the player II of the pair sound wise and ya swapping the bridge to a mastery or staytrem would be the usual approach so it’s good they are starting to listen to customers in find ways of addressing that.

i just recently bought a Harley Benton JA60cc jazzmaster, and it's kinda stupid how good it is for the price.

I got the pro 2 jazzmaster in surf mist green dam I love that guitar and the jm jm which was my introduction to jazzmasters and now I’m totally converted

I wait for Player III. It will be even more awesome.

Mine just arrived, in blue. The set up was perfect out of the box. One issue tho is that the switch can kind of pop when I’m going from bridge to middle. Anyone else notice that? It’s pretty negligible so I’m wondering if it’s just mine. Only when i am fixating on it do i notice it. Not a deal breaker but still….the neck is sweet, tuners real smooth. pu’s are strong and loud with good bite or soft tones when turned down.

I love anyone who says “Boom” as an affirmative comment. Boom 👊

so exited for the to be in music stores nearby, fantastic demo!

Great review I really love both those colours gotta love a jazzmaster. I really don’t use the rhythm cct but to me it’s part of the kookiness of a jazzmaster. But they look great value

For me I think the Player 2 Teles are cool..maybe swap that bridge out. Otherwise pretty good standard. My issue with these is just the lack of rhythm section. Bit of a bummer the Jaguar and Jazzmaster feel incomplete. But I mean it’s a ok price, quality build and I get they are trying to keep that $799-$899 price tag. For me the white blonde chambered Tele would be a good buy. For a Jazzmaster I’d prob take the next step up to the Vintera 2 series personally. Or even the American Player or a MIJ. For the money being a few hundred different…I feel better investment. The player 2 Teles and Strats seem like a good deal to me. The others, I’d rather spend the extra $250-$300 for the extras at the price point already. Or go used on something else. I see the store demo American 2s, at my Guitar Center for around $1300 right now they are clearing out. Maybe something new is coming with that? Because that’s a pretty decent deal on store demos.

Might you compare a Player II Jazzmaster with a G&L Tribute Series Doheny?

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Love the video guys. It's always really cool seeing fellow black millennial guitar nerds!

You know, I was really disappointed that they didn't include the rhythm circuit or even the routing. But it's true that I probably wouldn't even use it. I really love the rolled fretboard and that blue finish. This one could be my first Jazzmaster! I'll definitely be trying one out when they're available.

Personally don’t have a favorite Jazzmaster I’m more into a parts build. But. That birch green may be the one. Personally I use only the bridge pickup on a Jazzmaster and use the volume to taste. Treble bleed is a must if I do so. Maybe something different in the bridge depending on how I feel in the mix.

I thought Nelsen was going to break that low E string right off that player 1 guitar

I recently got one of these CME Player jazzmasters and I agree that I'm not a huge fan of the Pure Vintage 65 pickups. They're just really thin feeling in any position other than the 4th series position, BUT like you said, it's a really strong modding platform and that's exactly why I got it. Hoping to put some jm sized P90s in it and probably different wiring. I kinda want to keep the series/parallel option, though I'm not sure if I'll really need it with higher output pickups. Oh also changed the bridge saddles cuz the one I got didn't come with barrel saddles

That player series I ❤

I want both

Player II definitely has more definition with played with distortion.

I have a player 1 jazzmaster in candy apple red that I keep as my "jazzblaster" but I had to do some upgrades to it. The stock bridge is awful. I had an AM pro 2 but had to sell it for financial reasons so I would like to get one of the player 2 so I have something with proper jazzmaster pickups. Good demo.

Player II Pros over Player I: 1. Actual Jazzmaster pickups 2. Rolled fingerboard edges 3. Rosewood fretboards (debatable/subjective) 4. Classic tuners (debatable/subjective) 5. Better Mustang bridge Both models do not have the rhythm circuit which is a shame as it can be used for an instant jazz tone and sounds great as a lead sound with some fuzz or treble boost pedals

The real question, red or green on the new jazzmaster? Maybe green on the jazzmaster and red on the jag? I've never owned a jag.

The original "Classic Players" Jazzmaster was the best. Tune-o-matic bridge, pickups designed by Curtis Novak, rosewood fretboard. Just a solid guitar..

I’d love to see a shootout of all the jazzmasters you can get your hands on. I’m very happy with my vintera ii JM and Squier J mascis. Would you recommend upgrading the JMJM with the signature Mascis pickups?

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I wish they wouldn't have classic player'd it. Move that trem back

The classic player is still the best imo

Player series 1 is better for the fact it doesn’t have that horrible vibrato placement closer to the bridge. Pickups can always be swapped. Fender USA jm pickups are only $100