5 Best JAZZ GUITARS under $1000 - Jazz Guitars Review

In depth look at my favorite jazz guitars under $ 1000 | Different jazz guitar types explained | Specs | Alternatives

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Today we'll check out the, what I believe are the best jazz guitars under 1000 Dollars / Euros.
I'll tell you the different jazz guitar types, like hollow body jazz guitars, archtop jazz guitars and semi acoustic jazz gutiars.

After taking an in depth look at the specifications, we'll check out the pros and cons for each of those guitars. I'll also tell you reasonable alternatives that are either cheaper or a little more expensive, but worth taking a look at.

5 Best Jazz Guitars under $1000 / €1000:
00:00 Introduction
00:37 Hollow body vs semi acoustic jazz guitars
01:39 Epiphone Emperor 2 Pro Joe Pass - Review
05:00 Ibanez AF95 - Review
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05:33 Ibanez GB10EM
09:19 Ibanez AG95
09:29 Godin 5th Avenue CW Kingpin II HB - Review
13:43 Epiphone Sheraton I Pro - Review
16:30 Epiphone ES335 and Epiphone Casino - Review
18:36 Ibanez AS153 - Review
20:32 Ibanez JSM 10 - Review

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[paulafranceschi]

I'm a rock and blues player - a solid-body girl. But I also play a Godin 5th Ave., a Sheraton, a di Angelico Exl1, and my newest purchase and new favorite - an Ibanez AF95 VLS 12-03, bought used for under $500. Learning jazz is keeping me young. (I'm 76 -- playing since 12!)

[lsquared]

I just got the Ibanez GB EM and am delighted with it. I purchased it on line and based on your reivew. It was right on...I love the feel of the neck, the looks and the sound both amplified and acoustically....I was surprised as to the nice sweet sound of the guitar unplugged even. A keeper for sure and at the price hard to beat. Over my 60 years of playing I have owned may Gibsons, Epiphones and others and am as happy with this guitar as any of them. Thanks for your review !!

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[williamneillgross]

I got a Casino with flat wound 13s installed. I play it through an AER Compact 60. It has a dark, woody sound that is comparable to much more expensive jazz boxes, in part because of the P90's not in spite of them. I've played duets with another guitarist who was playing humbuckers and round wounds. Mine had more of the "jazzy" sound one would expect for classic jazz standards. It was my main gigging guitar for 3 years, BUT the hum, though it could be mitigated, was present. I eventually picked up a used Epiphone Es335 Pro which was my gigging guitar for the next 3 years. The 335 is cleaner but not as warm or woody as the Casino. I've got an Ibanez George Benson top of the line. It is worth every penny but it is so precious that I tend to guard it. It is the most robust jazz guitar I have ever played. It could fall off the back of the van and still keep its tune. I've got a Sheraton which I found to be ideal for Rock and Blues but never hit the spot for Jazz, just a but too much edge and bite. I have an Ibanez Artist JS200 which is as good as a modern jazz guitar can get and an Ibanez AS187 (from China) which is surprisingly close to the AS200 (from Japan) considering the price difference and country of origin. I also have a Gibson ES335 which is in pristine condition and I never take to gigs because again it is too precious. I got ALL of them used for much less than new price from musicians who were quitting the business or had fallen out of love with them or were leaving the country. Of them all, I think I would choose the Epiphone 335 because it sounds good, feels good and is replaceable if broken or stolen. The Casino is a close second. The big difference for ANY of these guitars is a good setup and the correct type and feel of string. If you like Scofield, go with Ibanez AS series. If you like Benson, go with Benson. For versatility go with any of the Epiphones. One more thing...i LOVE GODIN guitars. You can't go wrong. It's not the guitar you've been dreaming of, but its sure the one you'll fall in love with.

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[mirllewist]

Thanks - great review, and I definitely appreciate a range of opinions - very informative, and glad you are willing to say that some of these instruments are just not that great - - really helps.

[zenclover]

Super easy to understand. Great practical advice and insight. Attention to detail and explanations are perfect.

[sephardimyeshua]

I love my Gretch 5655. It has a center block, so it doesn't have the feedback issue and it is thinner than most of the other hollow body guitars. The neck is extra long and has the cutout. It plays and sounds wonderful for an $800-900 guitar. I would have liked the blue version better than the gold, but that isn't a big deal. You can get amazing guitars today for sub $1000. 20 years ago I had to pay $1500 for my Martin. I do love my Martin though. 😀 If you have a guitar that feels good, sounds good and stays in tune, it doesn't matter if it is a cheaper guitar. You end up spending thousands more for a guitar that has arguably, slightly better sound and pretty inlays. In the end, it is the love you have for the music that you make with your guitar that truly matters. Play on and love it.

[whimpypatrol]

My preference for electric jazz tone is 17' wide, 2.5 inch deep, 2 set pickups, carved spruce top and completely hollow (or trestle bracing). These dimensions are not easy to find nor cheap. But they cost much less than the classic vintage Gibson and real John D'Angelico guitars or new Benedettos that are priced in the stratosphere. I'm still shopping and have been for a long time to buy just one guitar and not regret the money I will have spent.

[tombola]

As I got late to watch you live, I just started the video again (ok, I also have to watch several times to get it 😉); thank you, Sandra

[raulands]

I like playing fingerstyle on my acoustic and starting to consider getting an electric, this video is very helpful to get started, thanks!

[harseybaber]

Thank you for this very informative and helpful video!

[mwmcbroom]

I'm a big fan of Ibanez guitars and I'm glad to see you have the brand so well represented here. One Ibanez I own is the AG85, which is very similar to the AG95. Biggest difference is the AG95 has gold plated hardware, whereas the AG85 has chrome plated hardware. I prefer chrome, actually, and the AG85, while not made anymore, can be found used for quite reasonable. My other Ibanez is a 2355M, a big ES-175 looking jazz box built back in the 70s. That guitar is a knockout, but at the top of your budget range. For folks who are really on a tight budget, the Ibanez AG75 (or something like that -- it'll be a something-75) is a very good bargain. Plays and sounds very nice. As for your choices, I think you've chosen very well. Cheers.

[ThrashRebel]

While living in Japan, I picked up a 1971 Yamaha SA50 for about $400 USD (converted ¥ to $).

It’s pretty nice. It has built in f hole baffles to cut down on feedback while playing live.

I looked them up online and people are selling them from 1000 to 1500.

[garymcaleer]

Merry Christmas, Sandra. Glad your post came up to my view.

[mikewilson]

I really love the video Keep up the good work lots of useful information

[MattHoyle]

Wow. Thanks for such an awesome analysis! Helped me reconsider the Ibanez GB and Epiphone Emperor models.

[ph]

Got an Epiphone ES-335 Figured about a year ago and it's one of the best guitars I've ever owned. Just looks and plays beautifully. The fit and finish are so nice you'd think it would cost a lot more.

[luishiguera]

Great information, presented in a very professional manner. Thank you Sandra!

[alexroot]

Great shopping guide! Well done and well spoken! Love your presentation. I would love to hear those guitars played by you. I am sure you are a great player, too. Now going to check out your playing :)