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...

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https://foalsguitar.com/?ref=rvgsphiu


🔗 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

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