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ARTIST SIGNATURE SPECS: SQUIER J MASCIS JAZZMASTER
For over forty years the indie supernova J Mascis has been blowing minds and melting faces as the frontman and lead guitarist for the legendary Dinosaur, Jr. Formed in 1984 out of the ashes of his Boston-based hardcore band Deep Wound, Dinosaur, Jr.'s run of treasured LPs during the 80s and 90s includes the minted alternative classics You're Living All Over Me (1987), Bug (1988) and Green Mind (1991). Those releases established Dinosaur's iconic, much imitated sonic template — gorgeous ringing melodies over wry and bummed-out love songs, typically resolving with one of Mascis's patented, effects-driven guitar freakouts — an irresistible weigh station between Jimi Hendrix and My Bloody Valentine.
A key component of Mascis’s sound comes from his guitar of choice for decades: the Fender Jazzmaster. In 2011, Squier partnered with the singular frontman to create a signature model that remains a favorite to this day for players at all levels. Here’s a closer look at some of the specs of this beloved offset, hand-chosen by Mascis himself to capture his unique tone and style.
BODY:
Featuring a Jazzmaster body crafted from basswood and finished in stunning Vintage White gloss, this model is lightweight, comfortable and looks great on any stage.
NECK:
Crafted from maple with a “C”-shaped profile and an Indian laurel fingerboard with 21 jumbo frets, the Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster’s satin-finished neck is designed for easy playability and performance.
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ELECTRONICS:
Conjure J Mascis’s blistering sound courtesy of a pair of full-toned, single-coil Jazzmaster pickups, plus get endless versatility from this model’s three-position toggle pickup switch, two-way slide “lead”/”rhythm” switch and classic dual-circuit design with volume and tone controls for each.
HARDWARE:
The Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster is loaded with throwback vibes, including its vintage-style tuning machines, 1950s-era single-ply gold anodized aluminum pickguard and aged white control knobs. It’s also equipped with an adjustable bridge with a vintage-style “floating" tremolo that’s forward-shifted for increased break angle, adding tuning stability, improved feel and a touch of retro authenticity.
OTHER FEATURES:
This model also comes equipped with a large 60s-style Jazzmaster headstock with J Mascis’s signature on the back, a gold and black Squier logo, a Squier engraved neckplate and white dot position inlays.
Learn more about the Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster (and get one for yourself) here.
