Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster

MikeG · Post by **MikeG** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 9:54 am

Yeah. Tempted to sell the Jagmaster to get one of these.

Johno · Post by **Johno** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 11:28 am

Johno wrote:Â£328

http://www.andertons.co.uk/solid-body-e ... -white.asp

when I rang Dolphin music they told me Â£280

oops sorry, just rechecked my post on page 4when i originally rang Dolphin, at the time they told me Â£328 not Â£280

George · Post by **George** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 11:52 am

The current CVs have an rrp of Â£330 and sell for Â£273 so won't be far off after a few months of release.

paul_ · Post by **paul_** » Sat Sep 03, 2011 7:33 pm

Thomas wrote:Boing indeedy! Pesky 9.5" radius tho.

The Fender Mascmaster had 9.5" too, and his vintage Jazzies have huge frets leveled flat installed to simulate a flatter board, so while it is the only thing they can do at least it's appropriate here. The CV guitars are straight-up named after their pickguards.

Post by **Mike** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 7:40 am

http://squierguitars.com/products/searc ... 0301060541

Yeah.

comes in Butterscotch as well

Model Name J Mascis JazzmasterÂ®
Model Number 030-1060-(541)
Series Artist Series
Colors (541) Vintage White,
(550) Butterscotch Blonde,
(Polyurethane Finish)
Body Basswood
Neck Maple, C-Shape,
(Gloss Urethane Finish)
Fingerboard Rosewood, 9.5â€� Radius (241 mm)
No. of Frets 21 Jumbo
Pickups 1 Custom Vintage Style Single-Coil JazzmasterÂ® Pickup (Bridge),
1 Custom Vintage Style Single-Coil JazzmasterÂ® Pickup (Neck)
Controls â€œLeadâ€� Circuit: Volume, Tone,
â€œRhythmâ€� Circuit: Volume, Tone
Pickup Switching 3-Position Toggle:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups
Position 3. Neck Pickup

(Lead Circuit)

2-Position Slide:
Up: Lead Tone Circuit
Down: Rhythm Tone Circuit
Bridge Adjusto-Maticâ„¢ Bridge with Vintage Style â€�Floatingâ€� Tremolo Tailpiece
Machine Heads Vintage Style Tuning Machines
Hardware Chrome
Pickguard 1-Ply Anodized Aluminum
Scale Length 25.5â€� (648 mm)
Width at Nut 1.6875â€� (42.5 mm)
Unique Features J Mascis Signature on Back of Headstock

ultratwin · Post by **ultratwin** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 8:26 am

Thanks for posting that, Mike! Seems the thing is just around the corner for a bunch of us.

Just checked out the specs on the site. May not be alone here thinking this, but I have a feeling that the Butterscotch body option w/anodized gold pickguard and rosewood fingerboard is going to smell look rather funky.

stewart · Post by **stewart** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 8:39 am

Yeah, i think it would need a black guard. I'd opt for the white anyway, it looks class.

Post by **Mike** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 8:39 am

yeah, they don't seem to have defined a Scratchplate alternative. I really hope one exists. Would be surprised if they didn't use a blackguard like on the VM Jazzmaster.

lorez · Post by **lorez** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 8:54 am

has anyone got a date yet for when these hit the shops?

robroe · Post by **robroe** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:39 pm

that could very easily be turned into a soapmaster. i like

ultratwin · Post by **ultratwin** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:48 pm

stewart wrote:I'd opt for the white anyway, it looks class.

So true.

Decent dark brown tort or white/mint guard would render a plethora of juicy vibes in rotation.

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 2:30 pm

I don't see a scenario where I don't get one of these unless I can find the Fender J. Mascis for $500 like I did last Christmas and even then I could see owning both the Fender and the Squier Models.

Besides the different color schemes, the only real difference between the Fender and Squier versions is the tremolo placement, pickups, no tremolo lock,and matching headstock. It's pretty exciting to see a full featured Jazzmaster from Squier after the previous failed attempts. Very cool.

DanHeron · Post by **DanHeron** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 2:51 pm

Might have to buy me one of these too.... hah. Everyone on here will have one.

Simon · Post by **Simon** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 3:40 pm

Mike wrote: Yeah.

To be fair, that looks like pure sex. I guess I'll just have to wait until I can afford a Japanese import lefty. God knows how long that'll be though...

On another note, what's with all the pickguard screws?! is there normally thay many?!

Thom · Post by **Thom** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 3:56 pm

Simon wrote:To be fair, that looks like pure sex. I guess I'll just have to wait until I can afford a Japanese import lefty. God knows how long that'll be though...

+1

Fran · Post by **Fran** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 4:52 pm

Simon wrote:On another note, what's with all the pickguard screws?! is there normally thay many?!

Yes, half the ones on the upper horn hold the switch mounting plates onto the pickguard.

Looks great. I hope its not overpriced though.

johnnyseven · Post by **johnnyseven** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 4:53 pm

Simon wrote:
On another note, what's with all the pickguard screws?! is there normally thay many?!

Yes. Although not all the screws on the upper bout are for the pickguard, they're to hold the volume/tone and switch in place.

jcyphe · Post by **jcyphe** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 4:58 pm

Wish the second color was something less boring than Butterscotch which is completely boring, but that's nitpicking. Good job Squier.

Josh · Post by **Josh** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 6:58 pm

totally will look into one of these. anymore I prefer squier to fender anyway..

othomas2 · Post by **othomas2** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 7:44 pm

Fran wrote: Looks great. I hope its not overpriced though.

They're already advertising it...

http://www.google.co.uk/search?client=s ... a=N&tab=if