Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster (Vintage White)
The Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster is a legendary collaboration between Fender and Dinosaur Jr. guitarist, J Mascis. It offers the kind of effortless playability that makes it suitable for budding guitarists. Its striking poplar body radiates with a dreamy gloss, whilst its elegant curves beg the ambition and skill of aspiring musicians. And thanks to a thin, lightweight build and comfortable "C" shaped neck, you can play completely seamlessly and never experience any of that dreaded shoulder strain. The tremolo bridge allows for smooth vibrato, so you can pitch bend with pure ferocity or just add a gentle warble to your chords. The choice is all yours. Sealed die-cast tuners then ensure you'll always have accurate tuning. Powerful, versatile Squier Jazzmaster single-coil pickups lend themselves to pretty much any style of playing; you can sculpt the exact sound you want via the volume and tone controls.
The Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster is a legendary collaboration between Fender and Dinosaur Jr. guitarist, J Mascis. It offers the kind of effortless playability that makes it suitable for budding guitarists. Its striking poplar body radiates with a dreamy gloss, whilst its elegant curves beg the ambition and skill of aspiring musicians. And thanks to a thin, lightweight build and comfortable "C" shaped neck, you can play completely seamlessly and never experience any of that dreaded shoulder strain. The tremolo bridge allows for smooth vibrato, so you can pitch bend with pure ferocity or just add a gentle warble to your chords. The choice is all yours. Sealed die-cast tuners then ensure you'll always have accurate tuning. Powerful, versatile Squier Jazzmaster single-coil pickups lend themselves to pretty much any style of playing; you can sculpt the exact sound you want via the volume and tone controls.
The Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster is a legendary collaboration between Fender and Dinosaur Jr. guitarist, J Mascis. It offers the kind of effortless playability that makes it suitable for budding guitarists. Its striking poplar body radiates with a dreamy gloss, whilst its elegant curves beg the ambition and skill of aspiring musicians. And thanks to a thin, lightweight build and comfortable "C" shaped neck, you can play completely seamlessly and never experience any of that dreaded shoulder strain. The tremolo bridge allows for smooth vibrato, so you can pitch bend with pure ferocity or just add a gentle warble to your chords. The choice is all yours. Sealed die-cast tuners then ensure you'll always have accurate tuning. Powerful, versatile Squier Jazzmaster single-coil pickups lend themselves to pretty much any style of playing; you can sculpt the exact sound you want via the volume and tone controls.
The Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster is a legendary collaboration between Fender and Dinosaur Jr. guitarist, J Mascis. It offers the kind of effortless playability that makes it suitable for budding guitarists. Its striking poplar body radiates with a dreamy gloss, whilst its elegant curves beg the ambition and skill of aspiring musicians. And thanks to a thin, lightweight build and comfortable "C" shaped neck, you can play completely seamlessly and never experience any of that dreaded shoulder strain. The tremolo bridge allows for smooth vibrato, so you can pitch bend with pure ferocity or just add a gentle warble to your chords. The choice is all yours. Sealed die-cast tuners then ensure you'll always have accurate tuning. Powerful, versatile Squier Jazzmaster single-coil pickups lend themselves to pretty much any style of playing; you can sculpt the exact sound you want via the volume and tone controls.
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Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster Vintage White 2023
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Love the guitar. Especially the vintage white and gold pickguard. Sounds best on surf style music which is what it became popular for. The neck is a bit wider and thicket than I am use to which has required a learning curve. ONLY complaint is the strings popping out of bridge saddles at times. This has a different bridge that was moved closer to address this issue. But it still happens. I really don't use the tremolo, but do bend strings a lot and do run 9-42 gauge. I tightened tremolo spring and will try that before deepening the bridge slots and or investing in a Mastery Bridge which is expensive. I want to fix the issue because I love the guitar. You will too. If your an aggressive lead player, you may/will have this issue too
originally posted on guitarcenter.com
Great guitar for a great value. I've been eyeing this guitar for a few years and always disregarded it because it was a Squier and because I didn't know who J Mascis was. I was wrong. Still don't care about Mr. Mascis, but I'm glad he and Fender came together to make this. I really wanted a Jazzmaster guitar and honestly didn't have a budget, but even the American Performer doesn't have the classic Rhythm circuit which I wanted and the Vintera does, but either has the dinky frets or the med frets with the slim neck... Honestly for what I paid for this (< $400 w/coupon), I am personally not getting a $600-$1k less of a playing experience. I sat down and compared this model side by side to the various JM models including the Player series and walked away with this ... MoreGreat guitar for a great value. I've been eyeing this guitar for a few years and always disregarded it because it was a Squier and because I didn't know who J Mascis was. I was wrong. Still don't care about Mr. Mascis, but I'm glad he and Fender came together to make this. I really wanted a Jazzmaster guitar and honestly didn't have a budget, but even the American Performer doesn't have the classic Rhythm circuit which I wanted and the Vintera does, but either has the dinky frets or the med frets with the slim neck... Honestly for what I paid for this (< $400 w/coupon), I am personally not getting a $600-$1k less of a playing experience. I sat down and compared this model side by side to the various JM models including the Player series and walked away with this one. I play a lot of 90's alt/grunge music and apparently so does J., so the feel and tone of the pickups and the guitar are just perfect of that type of music. I liked the vintage wiring, neck feel, pickups and frets on the Mascis better. I had it on the bench last night after playing it with stock strings for a week and filed/smoothed the bridge saddle slots, nut slots, rounded the fret ends and set tension on the bar to where it has enough spring force to return to pitch but not too much to make the bar too high to grab... basically a proper set up... it plays great! This is not a beginners guitar and Squier is not just a beginners brand anymore. Their "higher-end" offerings shouldn't be automatically dismissed. Don't let the "Squier" on the head stock fool you, this is a reliable and solid full fat guitar.
originally posted on guitarcenter.com
If I was given this guitar with no reference, brand or price tag I would think these were 3x the price.Fit and finish is great, neck has a nice satin feel and fret ends are trimmed well. Very smooth moving through the whole neck.Pickups are hot P90s that I wouldn't see myself replacing. Very warm sounding in the neck, with a nice bite and "roundness" in the bridge.Have compared this to some of my personal guitars that are in very different price brackets and it stacks up to them easily on all levels.Would recommend this to anyone looking for a Jazzmaster style guitar at any budget (With P90's not Jazzmaster style single coils). Squier has done a great job here!
| Body Finish | Gloss Urethane |
| Body Shape | Jazzmaster |
| Bridge Pickup | Single-Coil Jazzmaster |
| Configuration | SS |
| Control Knobs | Aged White Plastic |
Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster Vintage White 2023
Delivery $75
Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster Vintage White 2016
Delivery $75
2023 Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster Vintage White
Free delivery
Squier J MASCIS JAZZMASTER Vintage White [SN CYKF21001377] (10/02)
Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster with Laurel Fretboard Vintage White
Free delivery
Love the guitar. Especially the vintage white and gold pickguard. Sounds best on surf style music which is what it became popular for. The neck is a bit wider and thicket than I am use to which has required a learning curve. ONLY complaint is the strings popping out of bridge saddles at times. This has a different bridge that was moved closer to address this issue. But it still happens. I really don't use the tremolo, but do bend strings a lot and do run 9-42 gauge. I tightened tremolo spring and will try that before deepening the bridge slots and or investing in a Mastery Bridge which is expensive. I want to fix the issue because I love the guitar. You will too. If your an aggressive lead player, you may/will have this issue too
Great guitar for a great value. I've been eyeing this guitar for a few years and always disregarded it because it was a Squier and because I didn't know who J Mascis was. I was wrong. Still don't care about Mr. Mascis, but I'm glad he and Fender came together to make this. I really wanted a Jazzmaster guitar and honestly didn't have a budget, but even the American Performer doesn't have the classic Rhythm circuit which I wanted and the Vintera does, but either has the dinky frets or the med frets with the slim neck... Honestly for what I paid for this (< $400 w/coupon), I am personally not getting a $600-$1k less of a playing experience. I sat down and compared this model side by side to the various JM models including the Player series and walked away with this ... MoreGreat guitar for a great value. I've been eyeing this guitar for a few years and always disregarded it because it was a Squier and because I didn't know who J Mascis was. I was wrong. Still don't care about Mr. Mascis, but I'm glad he and Fender came together to make this. I really wanted a Jazzmaster guitar and honestly didn't have a budget, but even the American Performer doesn't have the classic Rhythm circuit which I wanted and the Vintera does, but either has the dinky frets or the med frets with the slim neck... Honestly for what I paid for this (< $400 w/coupon), I am personally not getting a $600-$1k less of a playing experience. I sat down and compared this model side by side to the various JM models including the Player series and walked away with this one. I play a lot of 90's alt/grunge music and apparently so does J., so the feel and tone of the pickups and the guitar are just perfect of that type of music. I liked the vintage wiring, neck feel, pickups and frets on the Mascis better. I had it on the bench last night after playing it with stock strings for a week and filed/smoothed the bridge saddle slots, nut slots, rounded the fret ends and set tension on the bar to where it has enough spring force to return to pitch but not too much to make the bar too high to grab... basically a proper set up... it plays great! This is not a beginners guitar and Squier is not just a beginners brand anymore. Their "higher-end" offerings shouldn't be automatically dismissed. Don't let the "Squier" on the head stock fool you, this is a reliable and solid full fat guitar.
If I was given this guitar with no reference, brand or price tag I would think these were 3x the price.Fit and finish is great, neck has a nice satin feel and fret ends are trimmed well. Very smooth moving through the whole neck.Pickups are hot P90s that I wouldn't see myself replacing. Very warm sounding in the neck, with a nice bite and "roundness" in the bridge.Have compared this to some of my personal guitars that are in very different price brackets and it stacks up to them easily on all levels.Would recommend this to anyone looking for a Jazzmaster style guitar at any budget (With P90's not Jazzmaster style single coils). Squier has done a great job here!
Bottom-line up front: excellently made, beautiful guitar with all the vibe of a Jazzmaster, but with an upgraded bridge, better stability and playability, and more versatile pickups.This guitar is so underrated for the way it includes mods many Jazzmaster players have done for years right out of the box.I've always loved the look and vibe of the Jazzmaster. However, every time I've played one in this price range especially, I ran into some deal-breakers.1. Tuning/playability. The stock Jazzmaster bridge/tremolo system is infamous for having myriad issues, e.g., strings popping out of saddles, tuning going all out of whack, etc.. The J. Mascis solves this by moving the tailpiece and bridge slightly closer together, and replacing the stock Jazzmaster bridge with ... MoreBottom-line up front: excellently made, beautiful guitar with all the vibe of a Jazzmaster, but with an upgraded bridge, better stability and playability, and more versatile pickups.This guitar is so underrated for the way it includes mods many Jazzmaster players have done for years right out of the box.I've always loved the look and vibe of the Jazzmaster. However, every time I've played one in this price range especially, I ran into some deal-breakers.1. Tuning/playability. The stock Jazzmaster bridge/tremolo system is infamous for having myriad issues, e.g., strings popping out of saddles, tuning going all out of whack, etc.. The J. Mascis solves this by moving the tailpiece and bridge slightly closer together, and replacing the stock Jazzmaster bridge with a tune o matic style. These more secure saddles and the increased break angle combine to make a huge difference to the feel and stability of the guitar. Modding a stock Jazzmaster to these specs would be a pretty major project. Kudos to J. Mascis and squier for these design choices.2. The pickups. Another issue I have often had with Jazzmasters I have played is their tendency to sound rather thin/too trebly. Some players love this as a trademark of the Jazzmaster, and I can definitely respect that; the sound of the classic Jazzmaster is iconic. The issue for me, however, is that the classic "plinky" sound of the Jazzmaster doesn't lend itself particularly well to styles outside of surf, country etc.. I find the bridge pickup on, say, the Squier Classic Vibe Jazzmaster way too bright and thin to be usable for all but the twangiest of riffs. Enter the J. Mascis. These pickups are apparently a hotter P90-esque pickup disguised as a Jazzmaster pickup. What this translates to is a much fuller sound. The neck pickup sounds punchy and warm, while the bridge is bright but also fat. The only negative here is that the warmer voicing makes the "rhythm circuit" that much more dark/muddy sounding. Other than that, though, these more powerful and relatively warmer/darker sounding pickups make this guitar really versatile, and can put out anything from twangy chicken pickin to high-gain punk/hard rock.I also have to mention the neck. The carve is so beautiful, a little fuller feeling than your average skinny c-shape. The satin finish feels phenomenal, and is not unlike the finish of the new Fender American Professional II series necks. I even love the "aged" stain. The one I bought was well set up and played beautifully.This guitar compares very favorably to those currently sold by fender USA at 3-4 times the price, and absolutely blows other Squier Jazzmasters out of the water.There is no reason not to own one is these.
Simply put, this guitar plays and sounds better than my 1965 Fender Jazzmaster. The modern C neck is much easier on your wrist and fingers while playing. I still can't get over the sound from this guitar. It's so clean with no noise at any volume. If you like playing Jazz, Blues, Rock, and yes, even Bluegrass and Country music, you will love this guitar! All the tone and volume controls are at your fingertips. This is a very well laid out guitar. I highly recommend this guitar.
I am a bit of a guitar snob and only initially tried this out because I was looking to buy a gift for a friend of mine who is a beginner guitarist, but otherwise never would have lowered myself to try a Squier. When I plugged this thing in though, it was like it was waiting for me my entire life.I feel like a lot of reviewers sometimes overstate how great a cheap guitar is because they want to justify not spending the extra money for something American, a "real" Fender, or maybe can't afford anything nicer, but there is very little limit to what kind of guitar I can afford and this is on my 3 guitar stand thing at home while American Fenders, Gibsons, and other expensive and arguably "nicer" pieces are in cases in the closet. It's that good!This is a very high ... MoreI am a bit of a guitar snob and only initially tried this out because I was looking to buy a gift for a friend of mine who is a beginner guitarist, but otherwise never would have lowered myself to try a Squier. When I plugged this thing in though, it was like it was waiting for me my entire life.I feel like a lot of reviewers sometimes overstate how great a cheap guitar is because they want to justify not spending the extra money for something American, a "real" Fender, or maybe can't afford anything nicer, but there is very little limit to what kind of guitar I can afford and this is on my 3 guitar stand thing at home while American Fenders, Gibsons, and other expensive and arguably "nicer" pieces are in cases in the closet. It's that good!This is a very high quality instrument, very solid, almost Les Paul like in weight. What I love about it the most is that it's vintage looking but totally modern in playability and sound. It's got a flatter and wider neck with jumbo frets so you can bend and shred on it, and they already went to the trouble of swapping out that awful vintage bridge with a really nice modern bridge that gives you some overtones, but doesn't get too ringy or buzzy. I usually go mastery with Fender offsets, but no need with this one.The pickups are awesome! Vintage Jazzmasters can have very thin sounding pickups, but these are very meaty and have a lot of output while also having chime and high-end sparkle. My biggest problem with switching from Humbucker guitars to Single-Coil Guitars is the immediate lowering of output, but these actually match my other main guitar, a '73 Tele Thinline. I am also a bit fan of the trem bar, you don't screw it in but rather it "pops" in, and what's great is that it stays in place and doesn't flop around like a wet noodle.If this thing is lacking anything, it's a trem lock, because that floating trem can cause some tuning issues if you are getting your My Bloody Valentine on.
I have owned this guitar since its introduction. I waited until now to review it because, honestly, I purchased it somewhere else. This is not a dig against Musician's Friend, it's just the way the cards fell.My experience with the J Mascis Jazzmaster:First thing, I almost passed because of the color scheme, as I am not a big fan of white guitars and I already had two of them but I'm glad that I went ahead and got it.The neck is nothing short of amazing. I would love to be able to buy two or three of them and bolt them on different guitars that I own because the fit, finish, carve and fretwork is pretty much perfect, at least for me.I put this guitar in the hands of a known guitarist, who has always played a Jazzmaster, and HE was impressed enough to ask how he ... MoreI have owned this guitar since its introduction. I waited until now to review it because, honestly, I purchased it somewhere else. This is not a dig against Musician's Friend, it's just the way the cards fell.My experience with the J Mascis Jazzmaster:First thing, I almost passed because of the color scheme, as I am not a big fan of white guitars and I already had two of them but I'm glad that I went ahead and got it.The neck is nothing short of amazing. I would love to be able to buy two or three of them and bolt them on different guitars that I own because the fit, finish, carve and fretwork is pretty much perfect, at least for me.I put this guitar in the hands of a known guitarist, who has always played a Jazzmaster, and HE was impressed enough to ask how he might acquire one.Okay, on to personal preference:If I had my way, the double control circuit would function differently (more like a Gibson's ability to blend) and I don't know about the 1meg pots. When you turn the volume down the high end is the first thing to go. That is the only thing that I don't like about it and I will address this with a treble bleed circuit.One of the major selling points was the relocated tailpiece. I use light strings and this matters a lot.The pickups are not Jazzmaster, exactly, but rather a P-90 derivative in Jazzmaster clothing. No prob. Sounds great. Individually, they hum, but not when they are both on.This guitar is no lightweight and it's big. Not a criticism; it's just the nature of the beast. Very comfortable seated.I hope that I have helped you with a decision, if you are undecided, because I love mine.Now a word for Musician's Friend: I have made innumerable purchases from them, over many years, and they have never disappointed me. Fast and dependable delivery, quick attention to the few complaints I have had. You can't go wrong.
Wasn't sure about it at first. Was used to a strat with much more delicate action. Never played the jumbo frets before. Pickups are kinda mean....but nice. After a month, it's becoming my favorite guitar. Even play SRV stuff on it. Stays in tune perfect. Nice fit and finish....has a 'bite' that just cuts thru (those pickups). Frets could use some end dressing....and a roller bridge and quality nut would be nice...but it seems to do just fine stock. It's a hunk, but I like that. Won't fit in my strat case (longer). Very nice to look at.....A 'keeper'!
Pickups are a bit hotter than normal Jazzmaster...very nice compromise between a classic tone and something that growls a bit more. I don't use the tremolo...I would expect that it would come with all the typical issues associated with an old school tremolo system. That being said, it stays in tune day after day, week to week - it's remarkable compared to my other guitars. Very sturdy feel, all hardware has the feel of quality. Hardware is not quite to the level of the very expensive stuff out there (nor should it be for it's reasonable price) but I'd still consider it an outstanding value. It's both larger and beefier than a typical superstrat. "Playability" is a bit subjective - but I have to say I find this very easy and fun to play. It's not as fast or gymnastic ... MorePickups are a bit hotter than normal Jazzmaster...very nice compromise between a classic tone and something that growls a bit more. I don't use the tremolo...I would expect that it would come with all the typical issues associated with an old school tremolo system. That being said, it stays in tune day after day, week to week - it's remarkable compared to my other guitars. Very sturdy feel, all hardware has the feel of quality. Hardware is not quite to the level of the very expensive stuff out there (nor should it be for it's reasonable price) but I'd still consider it an outstanding value. It's both larger and beefier than a typical superstrat. "Playability" is a bit subjective - but I have to say I find this very easy and fun to play. It's not as fast or gymnastic as my Jackson SL3X, but it has superior tone and feel, IMO. (It can also be downtuned far more easily - I've had it 1/2 step down quite a bit, and it can be re-tuned far more quickly/easily than something with a floating tremolo.)
I've been playing for close to 20 years, and while I've always been a Strat and Les Paul guy, I've been branching out to different models, and the Jazzmaster is one I've always liked the look and sound of. Finding a good one isn't always easy on a budget, but this one is perfect. This plays like a guitar 3x the cost, and looks good to boot. That being said, there are downsides. The tune-o-matic bridge isn't for everyone, but it works well enough if you know how to set it up, and there's options for replacements should you want to go that route.The electronics are decent, but nothing fancy. Others have stated they've had issues from the pots and wiring, but those are a fairly inexpensive fix. The pickups aren't to everyone's liking since they're a fair bit hotter and ... MoreI've been playing for close to 20 years, and while I've always been a Strat and Les Paul guy, I've been branching out to different models, and the Jazzmaster is one I've always liked the look and sound of. Finding a good one isn't always easy on a budget, but this one is perfect. This plays like a guitar 3x the cost, and looks good to boot. That being said, there are downsides. The tune-o-matic bridge isn't for everyone, but it works well enough if you know how to set it up, and there's options for replacements should you want to go that route.The electronics are decent, but nothing fancy. Others have stated they've had issues from the pots and wiring, but those are a fairly inexpensive fix. The pickups aren't to everyone's liking since they're a fair bit hotter and darker than standard Jazzmaster pickups, but they sound good to me. The best part of this guitar is the neck. I've owned upwards of 20 guitars from Fender, Gibson, Parker, Epiphone, even a couple I built, and this is my favorite neck so far. It's smooth and fast, and the satin finish means your hands don't get all gummed up and sticky playing in warmer venues.Hands down, this is the best guitar Squier has ever made. As with any inexpensive, Chinese made guitar there may be some QC quirks, but nothing that's gonna break the bank. This is a very mod-able guitar, with a good stock sound and feel, and an incredible neck. These pop up used from time to time, and I was able to snag an open box one here for under 300. If you can find one, pull the trigger.
| Body Finish | Gloss Urethane |
| Body Shape | Jazzmaster |
| Bridge Pickup | Single-Coil Jazzmaster |
| Configuration | SS |
| Control Knobs | Aged White Plastic |
