Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster

SKC Willie · Post by **SKC Willie** » Fri Nov 04, 2011 8:55 pm

I wouldn't have any problem admitting the squier was better if it was . . .

the classic vibe teles I've owned blow the MIM teles I've owned out of the water.

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Fri Nov 04, 2011 9:03 pm

Phil O'Keefe wrote:
hotrodperlmutter wrote:what has squier currently released that fender doesn't have?
A Duo Sonic?

let me be clear in stating i was genuinely curious, and this is the only one that was legit. i guess besides the jagmaster, which is basically comparable to the blacktop jaguar (or even the VM jaguar) with a trem, or the blacktop jazzmaster in terms of scale length. i think calling it something radically different other than a mutt of other fenders is babies.

any other strats, teles, and the like is a wash. they're not their own instruments. they're rip-offs with minor variations of fender designs that are currently available. the jaguar bass included.

also, the m-80 is not still in production that i could find. neither is the semi-hollowbody squier, the starfire.

paul_ · Post by **paul_** » Fri Nov 04, 2011 11:32 pm

The Starfire was a DeArmond-branded guitar (based on the Guild Starfire) introduced by Fender after they acquired both brands, so I always figured the Squier ones were just them getting rid of all the bits they could after they killed the Dearmond guitars. The DeArmonds were awesome, they were MIK but wired/set-up in the Corona factory with great pickups, and priced like Epiphones.

monsieurmadame · Post by **monsieurmadame** » Sat Nov 05, 2011 12:02 am

How about the Supersonic? It's not in production anymore but I don't think Fender released anything like that.

Anyway, I have the new J Mascis (for about a week and a half now) and I love it! Some parts feel a bit cheap-ish but I really like the neck and I dig the pickups as well. I was surprised that the neck felt much wider than the one on my tele or jag though.

(This is my first post BTW!)

Pens · Post by **Pens** » Sat Nov 05, 2011 12:03 am

monsieurmadame wrote:How about the Supersonic? It's not in production anymore but I don't think Fender released anything like that.

Anyway, I have the new J Mascis (for about a week and a half now) and I love it! Some parts feel a bit cheap-ish but I really like the neck and I dig the pickups as well. I was surprised that the neck felt much wider than the one on my tele or jag though.

(This is my first post BTW!)

First post mentions the SuperSonic?

This noob just got on my good side.

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Sat Nov 05, 2011 12:53 am

you don't have a good side.

unless you're talking about the side of your face without the mushroom tattoo.

Lucamo · Post by **Lucamo** » Sat Nov 05, 2011 2:13 am

Pens · Post by **Pens** » Sat Nov 05, 2011 3:41 am

I have plenty of good sides. You just never get to see them because you IRRITATE THE FUCK OUTTA ME.

Noirie. · Post by **Noirie.** » Mon Nov 07, 2011 5:12 pm

Bump for proper demo:

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westtexasred · Post by **westtexasred** » Mon Nov 07, 2011 10:31 pm

Squier J.Mascis Jazzmaster is in stock at Alto Music (Link)

westtexasred · Post by **westtexasred** » Tue Nov 08, 2011 1:00 am

Leitz Music in Florida put two up on eBay a few days ago (Link)

deaner33 · Post by **deaner33** » Tue Nov 08, 2011 1:58 am

And yet Sweetwater still doesn't have any.

stilwel · Post by **stilwel** » Wed Nov 09, 2011 6:46 pm

I have one on order from Sweetwater. Not exactly sure when mine is arriving yet...just sent a follow-up email.

I don't care for the gold guard in the stock photos, but the HC Review picks look much better, more like a 50's LP Goldtop kinda gold. Very sweet. The Aged white with the gold is a great combo.

The only thing I can see changing is potentially the Trem, or trem baseplate. Purely a vanity thing as I like to see the Fender logo on that to give it some visual interest.
The pickups may be a candidate as well, we'll see how they sound.

I also have one of the Gator Jag/Jazz cases on order.

deaner33 · Post by **deaner33** » Wed Nov 09, 2011 6:56 pm

stilwel wrote:I have one on order from Sweetwater. Not exactly sure when mine is arriving yet...just sent a follow-up email.

I don't care for the gold guard in the stock photos, but the HC Review picks look much better, more like a 50's LP Goldtop kinda gold. Very sweet. The Aged white with the gold is a great combo.

The only thing I can see changing is potentially the Trem, or trem baseplate. Purely a vanity thing as I like to see the Fender logo on that to give it some visual interest.
The pickups may be a candidate as well, we'll see how they sound.

I also have one of the Gator Jag/Jazz cases on order.

Well, you're one closer in line. I cancelled my order and placed it with the Austin place to get the 10% discount.

stilwel · Post by **stilwel** » Wed Nov 09, 2011 7:27 pm

deaner33 wrote:Well, you're one closer in line. I cancelled my order and placed it with the Austin place to get the 10% discount.

Thank you kindly...

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:37 am

i still can't believe the trem plate doesn't say squier.

stilwel · Post by **stilwel** » Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:44 am

hotrodperlmutter wrote:i still can't believe the trem plate doesn't say squier.

I wish it did! That would look better than plain, which just makes it look more obviously imported.

Fran · Post by **Fran** » Thu Nov 10, 2011 6:38 am

I saw one of these in the guitar shop yesterday, first time. Very impressive but bizarre to see a new Jazzmaster priced below Â£350, perhaps because it is accurate unlike the other Squier Jazzys and Jags.
If i see the PARPLE SPARKLEZ model its going to be difficult to not get the credit card out.

gaybear · Post by **gaybear** » Thu Nov 10, 2011 7:00 am

can we make a deal?
no more posts in this thread unless the guitar is in the poster's hands? with pics?

i know it won't happen, but goddamn people!

=]

Bacchus · Post by **Bacchus** » Thu Nov 10, 2011 7:41 am

Nope.