Squier Mini Jazzmaster Electric Guitar, Daphne Blue, Maple Fingerboard

Because of some hand and shoulder issues, I've been swapping my standard sized guitars for 3/4 sized ones. The Jazzmaster is my latest buy for this collection. It's well made. The tuners actually hold a tune well. It's a very comfortable size, and the short scale neck is perfect for my small hands. The humbucker pickups sounds pretty good, though I will probably upgrade all the electronics eventually for a higher quality set. Really the only thing that needs to be replaced are the strings. They are way too light a gauge for this short scale neck. You can bend the strings out of tune by just breathing on them. I will be installing a set of 11's soon. I love the daphne blue color of the body, too. At present the guitar is torn apart while I get ready to apply a stain and finish to the neck. There is no finish on the neck, and I would like to see one on there. Overall this is a great little guitar. Last year I purchased the Squire Mini Strat and also did a complete upgrade to the electronics. It also is a perfect 3/4 sized guitar for me.

I’ve been taking lessons for just under a year, so I’m not reviewing as a semi-pro. But as someone who sits at home and practices in my living room, I’m so happy I ordered this guitar. I also have a 2021 Fender player series in shell pink that is amazing, but it’s also long and heavier. I’m 5’3”, petite hands, and I love practicing with this. It is a cheaper guitar, so you do have to tune it often, but all guitars need tuning. And if you want to take it in for a set up, you can fine tune it a little more. But I am just using as it came and am happy. It’s pretty and I love the maple neck. I would buy it again. I also bought the Fender mini start gig bag and it fits this guitar snugly, and I love it.

I bought this for my son (who is currently not old enough to play it at 7 months old). Got it in the mail today tweaked the setup a little and gave it a go and it sounds and plays great. I wouldn't say its Daphne blue but closer to a powder blue but still looks good. He will hopefully love it when he gets older.

I had looked at this and other various models and decided this was the one. It plays well, attractive and a quality instrument!

It sounds like a toy guitar. For $175 dollars you can get a much better guitar. Go to a local shop and try other guitars (possibly used) that would be appropriate for kids or smaller people. It just doesn't sound good.

I love the weight and feel of this guitar. Personally I am switching out much of the hardware so I didn’t try it yet but the neck and body is good.

I keep this guitar in a stand near my desk as having it near makes me more likely to practice regularly. Something I wouldn't do with my more expensive guitars. The guitar arrived in good shape double boxed and had no signs of damage. With a little minor setup, (Vdeos available on YouTube) , this guitar is much better than the guitars I learned to play on some 50 years ago and would be suitable to introduce a young player to learning guitar. It's a little more challenging for a person with large hands to play but is doable. Stratocaster and Jazzmaster are not my first choice for body style so Fender/Squire if you're listening and want me to purchase another mini guitar, make a mini Telecaster. I do recommend this guitar for a child to learn on or an adult to keep nearby to promote regular practicing.

This is a great guitar. Sounds nice and built well.