RANKING EVERY JAZZMASTER UNDER $1500

Wondering which Jazzmaster gives you the most bang for your buck in 2025? I’ve personally owned, modded, and serviced just about every Jazzmaster under $1500 that Fender makes—so I’m breaking it all down for you.

From fit & finish, sound, feel, and quality control to modding potential, I rank each model based on real hands-on experience. Whether you're eyeing a Squier Classic Vibe, the J Mascis, a Fender Player II or Vintera II Jazzmaster, or one of the killer Made in Japan models, this video aims to help you make the right choice, for you.

See which Jazzmasters get my stamp of approval—and which ones got dunked on!

00:00:00 Intro: Why This Tier List Matters
00:02:14 Squier Classic Vibe 60s Jazzmaster
00:06:11 Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster
00:10:26 Fender Player II Jazzmaster
00:13:12 Fender Made in Japan Traditional 60s Jazzmaster
00:17:51 Fender Made in Japan Traditional Late 60s Jazzmaster
00:22:01 Fender Vintera II 50s Jazzmaster
00:27:07 Outro: Final Thoughts + Next Time (Part 2)

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Featured (Non-Affiliate Links)

Fender Traditional 60s Jazzmaster (Made in Japan): https://jp.fender.com/products/made-i...

Fenter Traditional Late 60s Jazzmaster (Made in Japan):
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