Squier J. Mascis Jazzmaster
Squier’s J. Mascis Jazzmaster is
ridiculous. Never have I been so
impressed by a sub-$500 instrument.
The satin neck is comfortable and
effortless to play. The pickups are higheroutput than standard Jazzmaster
types, so you have enough girth to rock
the house, but they are still dynamic
and capable of providing more classic
Jazzmaster tones. It also has an AdjustO-Matic bridge to combat the ageold Jazzmaster bridge problems. With
its bold vintage white and gold color
scheme, it’s ready to go onstage and
play long, feedback-drenched sets.
If you’re not crazy about the golden
pickguard, the American Standard
Jazzmaster guards will fit, and you can
give it your own personal touch. It’s
a great option for J. Mascis fans, or
anyone looking to add a Jazzmaster
to the stable without dropping a lot
of coin. If you’ve ever turned up your
nose at Squier guitars, I’ve got two
words for you: you’re wrong. This is a
sick axe, and you have no reason not
to add it to your collection.
What signature guitar do you rock on
stage? If you were given the chance
to design your own, what would it
look like? I hope you’ve enjoyed this
look at signature guitars, and I hope
the artists that gave birth to the axes
inspire you for years to come in your
own musical endeavors.
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