Squier J.Mascis Jazzmaster B-Stock
Electric Guitar
- J. Mascis (Dinosaur Jr.) Artist Model
- Body: Basswood
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Indian Laurel
- White dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Fretboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale length: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 42.5 mm (1.675")
- 21 Jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Jazzmaster single coils
- Lead circuit controls: Volume (neck), Volume (bridge), Master Tone
- Rhythm circuit controls: 2 thumbwheel controls for volume and tone of the neck pickup
- 3-Way toggle switch
- Single-ply Gold Anodized Aluminium pickguard
- Adjusto-Matic bridge with vintage style floating tremolo tailpiece
- Vintage style machine heads
- Colour: Vintage White
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Available since February 2023
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Item number 472452
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Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Signature guitar for Alternative sounds
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As part of the Fender family, Squier has long been known for producing well-made instruments that combine quality craftsmanship with accessible pricing. The Squier J. Mascis Jazzmaster is a notable example, developed around the classic Jazzmaster design and inspired by the specifications of Dinosaur Jr. guitarist Joseph Donald Mascis Jr. Its distinctive basswood body is paired with a maple neck featuring a satin finish, which provides a smooth and natural playing experience. Equipped with two Squier Jazzmaster single coil pickups, the guitar delivers a clear, articulate tone that retains its definition even with heavier distortion. A vintage-style floating vibrato unit expands its expressive range, while the large gold anodised pickguard gives the instrument a striking appearance that is instantly recognisable.
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Designed to rock out
The Squier J. Mascis Jazzmaster takes a different approach from the traditional Jazzmaster models of the 1960s, following the artist's own specifications to deliver a fuller, more powerful voice that particularly shines when paired with overdriven tones. Its versatile electronics include separate rhythm and lead circuits, allowing the two single coil pickups to be accessed independently and opening up a remarkably broad tonal palette, with dedicated volume and tone controls providing further flexibility. The bolt-on maple neck features a slim profile and an ultra-thin satin finish that ensures a comfortable and effortless playing experience, and this is further enhanced by the smooth laurel fingerboard with 21 jumbo frets. Completing the design is a chrome-plated vintage-style floating vibrato, a defining Jazzmaster feature that operates with impressive smoothness and, together with the solid machine heads, helps maintain reliable tuning stability.
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For outside the mainstream
The Squier J. Mascis Jazzmaster is firmly aimed at players seeking rich, overdriven tones, and it offers a character that feels particularly at home in Alternative and Indie-inspired styles. Its distinctive design sets it apart from more conventional instruments, combining an unmistakable visual identity with a sound that carries plenty of attitude and presence. Despite its artist-inspired specifications and unique personality, it remains affordable, making it an appealing choice for beginners as well as more experienced players looking to expand their tonal palette. For fans of J. Mascis and the influential sound of Dinosaur Jr., this model captures many of the qualities that have made both the guitarist and the guitar so widely admired.
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About Squier
Fender is without doubt one of the most legendary guitar and amplifier manufacturers of all time. The company was founded in 1946 by its namesake Leo Fender († 1991), whose innovative ideas brought a breath of fresh air into the musical world. His Telecaster, Stratocaster, Precision Bass, and Jazz Bass are not only classics – they also continue to shape the styles of musicians in countless genres to this day. Incidentally, Squier has existed as a company since the 19th century. It supplied Fender with strings right from the start, before being acquired by the company in 1965. Fender has been producing its iconic guitar and bass models at beginner-friendly prices under the Squier brand since 1982.
Two single coils with variable switching options
With pickups that can be activated independently of one another, the Squier J. Mascis Jazzmaster delivers a remarkably broad tonal range that allows it to adapt comfortably to a variety of musical styles. At its core, the duo of single coil pickups produces the familiar warm, glassy character associated with classic single coil designs, offering sparkling clean tones, strong clarity, and excellent presence. These qualities make the guitar equally capable of handling expansive chordal textures and articulate single-note passages with confidence. Even when paired with overdrive, the pickups retain their distinctive voice, maintaining impressive transparency while keeping unwanted noise to a minimum and preserving the detail that gives the instrument its character.
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