Squier Mascis Jazzmaster vs Vintage Modified Jazzmaster

[vic108]

sound clips of Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster vs Vintage Modified Jazzmaster vs MIJ Fender Jazzmaster w/Mustang bridge & Pickup Wizard 58's

http://soundcloud.com/kellyminnis/squi ... er-jmjm-vs


Seems i like the sound of the VM from the clips

$100 difference between the two...


someone also noted:

Some differences-

J.Mascis-satin neck, tune-o-matic style bridge, trem moved closer to bridge for better string break angle, jumbo frets, anodized pickguard, P90-style pickups (adjustable poles)

Vintage Modified-gloss neck, traditional bridge and trem placement, Duncan Designed true Jazzmaster-style pickups, medium-jumbo frets, 4 color options.

[jagsonic]

The JMJM sound has just more balls, the VMJM sounds more jazzmastery

I don't know much about the VMJM, i never played one. But i own a JMJM and i like it. The neck is amazing and the sound... has balls

I think you just had to try both.

[speedfish]

JMJM all the way. You will not find a better guitar for the money.

[Fran]

The JMJM is better quality but if you are looking for a traditional JM the modifications might not be what you want.

[Mike]

How it is "Better Quality" besides associating you with boring post grunge?

[Fran]

It turns you into a grey haired wizard. You mean Pre-Grunge anyway surely? Dino had good albums out way before all that kurtz bollocks.

Side by side it feels and sounds better as most agree that have played both.

[Mike]

Meh, I listened the clips and prefered the Vintage Modified.

Surely this is really subjective.

For example I much prefer a Gloss neck to Satin. The JMJM has Satin and therefore is worse to me.

When you say Quality I want a real indicator namely in the fretwork, fit and finish, neckpocket or the hardware or electronics. Otherwise you're just talking about what you like.

[Fran]

A lot of it probably is subjective; i prefer the satin neck and jumbo frets and i think the pups sound warmer.

Hasn't someone on here got both? TELL US THE TREWTH!

[jagsonic]

sorry, just own the jmjm. But i think i know, what you mean. This guitar feels very qualitymade. I like the satin neck finish and the jumbofrets also as the p-90 like warm sounding pickups. I think i said it already, the vmjm sounds more as a traditional jazzmaster.

Only way out: Try both. Face by face.

[gusman2x]

When you say Quality I want a real indicator namely in the fretwork, fit and finish, neckpocket or the hardware or electronics. Otherwise you're just talking about what you like.

I'd say that all of those things on the JMJM are better. I have the JMJM and a VM jag. I'd also say that adding all these things together, it just "feels better".

Having said that, I love my jag, and probably play it more. Turns out Jags are the best thing since sliced bread. I keep wanting to buy a MIJ jag, or even an AVRI, but every time I come close, I can't put my finget on what more I would be getting (enjoyment wise) over the Squier.

A vintage jm, now that's a horse of a different colour.

[GreenKnee]

I keep wanting to buy a MIJ jag, or even an AVRI, but every time I come close, I can't put my finget on what more I would be getting (enjoyment wise) over the Squier.

THis is exactly the same for me, except replace jag with jazzmaster!

[George]

dem neck tones

[George]

fwiw i think the vmjm had a much nicer glassier sound. the winner in my mind.

[singlepup]

Very nice to hear a clear representation of the pup differences. I like both the VMJM and the JMJM for different reasons.

This thread is in the wrong forum, no?

[louis]

dem neck tones

PAHAHAHAHA.