Foals FJM7 Jazzmaster in Pearl Black Metallic Sparkle | UNBOXING + FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Looking for alternatives to Fender? 👀 Foals Guitars have been getting a TON of hype for having Fender-style quality at Squier-style prices - especially with their offset FJM7 and FJG7 Jazzmaster and Jaguar models. The one hitch is you can't play one in a store; you have to order one direct. So, today, we're doing a totally honest and transparent unboxing and first impressions video to demonstrate what you can expect to receive if you order a beautiful new sparkly offset from Foals Guitars. Foals sent this guitar to me to make some content with but have not asked me to say or show anything specific, have not seen the video ahead of time, and have not paid me a demo fee. I've tried to make this as authentic as possible for you guys! With thanks to Foals, let's check out what this experience is like... 📺 Subscribe to the Channel:    / markb.guitar   📸 Follow me on Instagram:   / markbguitar   📻 Listen to my Band: https://linktr.ee/sadfaceuk 📧 Enquiries: [email protected] ☕ Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/markb.guitar 🔗 LINKS (non-affiliate) 🔗 🕸️ Foals FJM7: https://foalsguitar.com/products/fjm7... 🕸️ Foals Kingkong Case for Jazzmasters and Jaguars: https://foalsguitar.com/products/king... 🕸️ Foals Lace Series FL-FGH Strap: https://foalsguitar.com/products/lace... 🎸 GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO 🎸 Guitars: 💀 Foals FJM7 in Pearl Black Metallic Pedals: 💀 JPTR FX Warlow Fuzz Monstrosity Amp Stuff: 💀 Hiwatt Super Leads 300 Head 💀 Blackstar Silverline 2x12 Open Back Cab 💀 DV Mark Neo Green 150w Speakers (Celestion Alnico Blue / Silver Bell Voiced) 💀 AKG P5-S (panned 65% left) 💀 Lanen Prodipe TT1 (panned 65% right) 💀 Blackstar Polar 2 Interface Camera Stuff: 💀 Insta360 Ace Pro 2 💀 Rode Videomic Other: 💀 Everly Star Pick 0.73mm ⏳ TIME STAMPS ⏳ INTRODUCTION 00:00 My First Unboxing Video: A Mystery Package from Foals Guitars 01:31 Let's Get Unboxing! 02:08 Included Accessories with my Guitar 03:01 Foals Waterproof Kingkong Hard Case for Jazzmasters and Jaguars (Part 1) 05:44 The Big Reveal 😱 06:36 Foals Kingkong Case for Offsets (Part 2) FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF THE FOALS FJM7 07:07 First Look at the Foals FJM7: Close Ups + Middle Position Tone Demo 08:17 Immediate First Impressions in the Hands 09:12 First Impressions of the Fretwork 10:06 Attention to Detail with the Switches 10:33 First Impressions of the Neck Profile 11:17 First Impressions of the Nut Work ON THE BENCH 11:58 Specs and Features on the Bench 12:18 Nut Width and Neck Profile Measurements of the Foals FJM7 12:48 A Quick Look at the Bridge and Vibrato 13:33 Contoured Heel and Roller String Trees 14:14 Peeling the Plastics: Is This Satisfying? FIRST TIME PLUGGING IN: TONE DEMO 14:56 The Setup for the Tone Demo to Catch More of the In-Room Vibe 16:11 Bridge Pickup: Clean 17:03 Both Pickups: Clean 18:47 Neck Pickup: Clean 19:39 Rhythm Circuit: Clean 20:23 Bridge Pickup: Clean II 20:39 Bridge Pickup: JPTR FX Warlow (Big Muff) 21:32 Bridge Pickup: Clean III 21:49 Reflections on the Pickups & Tones with the Foals FJM7 ANY NEGATIVE FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF THE FOALS FJM7? 22:44 An Issue with the Rhythm Circuit? 23:13 An Issue with the Vibrato Arm? 23:50 Let Me Know How it Sounded! 24:11 Impressions So Far? Does it Feel Like a Fender? A CLOSER LOOK AT THE ACCESSORIES 24:53 Foals Lace Series FL-FHG Strap Review 25:48 Accessibility / Disability Features of the Foals Kingkong Case: Testing the Wheels 29:11 Any Negatives with the Foals Kingkong Offset Hard Case? CONCLUSIONS 29:51 Fit, Finish, Playability & Tones 31:15 Does the Foals FJM7 Feel Like a Fender Japan Jazzmaster? 31:42 Stick Around for the Deep Dive Review! 32:50 Summing Up & Signing Out #offsetguitars #fenderjazzmaster #foalsguitars #foalsfjm7 #squierjazzmaster #squierclassicvibe ‪@HiwattOfficial‬ ‪@DVMarkAmps‬ ‪@Blackstaramps‬ ‪@JPTRFX‬ ‪@foals-guitar‬