. The J Mascis Telecaster recreates Js favorite guitar, an original 1958 top-loader Tele, with which he recorded most of his lead work throughout his career. These cookies help us to give you better functionality and a more personal shopping experience. Be the first to know about new products, featured content, exclusive offers and giveaways. The Strummercaster pickguard. #1 Ivan Tele-Holic Joined May 8, 2006 Posts 594 I don't really know J Mascis beyond a single song but I couldn't say no to the sparkle blue body! This Bottle Rocket Blue Flake signature model is a faithful recreation of the Dinosaur Jr. frontman's favorite lead guitar, with custom pickups, a top-loader bridge and Road Worn maple neck. Faking it. and easy as possible for you to get your order, safe and sound! [6] His brother-in-law is German filmmaker Philipp Virus, the director of the 2006 Dinosaur Jr. DVD Live in the Middle East. Yknow, Id see all these stacks on stage, and Id be like, Well it sounded good then, why wouldnt it sound good now? That was always my concept. A few experiments in Alchemy. Bolt-On construction with 25.5" scale length (648 mm) Alder body. Im pretty sure it isnt right for a 66 but I dont like the look of it anyway. The instrument comes in a Purple Sparkle finish and, while otherwise visually similar to a standard Jazzmaster, features a few modifications J requested. The self-titled debut album was released on Tee Pee Records. J Mascis plays loud famously and notoriously loud in fact. Only available to UK residents, subject to age, status and affordability. Its been my go-to for recording leads since I got it. J Mascis Custom Fender Telecaster With custom single-coil pickups, a top-loader bridge and Bottle Rocket Blue Flake finish, the J Mascis Fender Telecaster is a faithful recreation of J's favorite lead guitar. The J Mascis Telecaster recreates Js favorite guitar, an original 1958 top-loader Tele, with which he recorded most of his lead work throughout his career. Theres also a top-loading Telecaster bridge (as opposed to stringing through the body), reflecting an unusual hardware quirk of Fender history when these bridges were briefly used in the late 50s and early 60s. Subscribe now to get the latest news sent to your inbox, The trade body for the UK musical instrument industry, Orchestral Quality Control and Repair Technician York Clifton Moor |Warehouse Full time |Permanent Our, Keys and Orchestral Merchandiser York Office based. J Mascis is an alternative rock icon. Bridge and Neck Pickups (Out of Phase), Position 3. Body Shape: T-Style. Theres an additional modification in this case the addition of a treble bleed but the circuit is simple, and ideal for a relative beginner in guitar electronics like me, to get to know how things get connected. This is an uncommon configuration, used briefly in the late fifties and early sixties. I much prefer limitations, he insists. Its cold in the workshop and I can get, The hardware for the telecaster is a collection of old re-used, newly purchased and the odd faux-reliced piece from eBay. Registered in England and Wales 4585692. He was ranked number 86 in a Rolling Stone list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists",[1] and number 5 in a similar list for Spin magazine in 2012. Usually, though, when a young person is angry, they tend to be really loud. V12 Retail Finance Limited. It sounded more interesting to me than stuff I would play on other guitars. Free & next day to most UK postcodes on in-stock items. Now, Fender is paying tribute to that iconic guitar with the J Mascis Telecaster. Now, regarding that neck: remember the Road Worn series? J Mascis is known for his work with the band Dinosaur Jr, along with his solo career after. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. He has also released several albums as a solo artist and played drums and guitar on other projects. Check. It makes sense to dress the frets while the neck is off. purchase! 211457986. I never played direct into an amp or anything.. J Mascis' penchant for running Fender guitars into stacks of amps to create massive fuzzy riffs, incendiary leads and huge hooks have made him an alt-rock icon. Its somewhat liberating to be able to put a guitar together whilst having a bit of freedom to rough up the finish along the way. J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr.) model. The body is not given the Road Worn treatment though, so youre free to imagine that youre picking up a real 50s Tele that has just been refinished. Time might mellow many things, but anyone whos seen Dinosaur Jr live in the last few years can attest that Mascis remains one of the few remaining exponents of massive walls of plugged in and cooking stacks. Rounding off the recreation of Js prized Tele is the 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Topload Tele bridge with Barrel Brass saddles, which is a key part of the guitars unique sound. Its an odd sort of way to go about things trying to replicate years and years of guitar work. With nobody else to play the guitar, J took over the duties for his own band. Sunday deliveries, and competitive delivery rates worldwide. It boasts a classic alder body, a blinding mirrored chrome pickguard, and a head-turning gloss polyester finish. [18][19] In 2013 Richard Ayoade cast J Mascis in a small role, a caretaker, in his film The Double. It's simple! , has been a top-loader 58 Blue Sparkle Tele that he picked up from someone at a familiar Boston studio. Click here to learn more about this artist model. In 2008 the six-track album was made available digitally on his own Baked Goods label.[14]. . I didn't get it": J Mascis on his new signature Fender Telecaster and why he's sticking to tube amps The Dinosaur Jr main man on bringing out a signature Telecaster with Fender, how he feels about the grunge label 30 years on, and why he's never going to get his head around Spotify. Tele neck pickups need love too. Finally, the C neck with 9.5 radius and jumbo frets recreates the feel of Js original Tele, while the 9.5 radius fingerboard and jumbo frets provide easy playability and effortless bends. December 2011 saw the release of the Squier by Fender J Mascis Jazzmaster. I figure the body is about 75% of the way done. [10], The manager for Deep Wound was Gerard Cosloy, who then went on to found Homestead Records. When I was a kid, just finding the records, or mail ordering away for records was part of the fun, finding something that other people hadnt heard. {{SelectedProductDescription}}. SCORE 77 #147 in Solid Body Electric Guitars. But theres one particular instrument that youve probably heard more than the others whether you knew it or not: a 1958 Telecaster refinished in blue metal flake. He later joined the jazz ensemble in school as a drummer. But just lumping other bands that were just from Seattle, that were more heavy metal bands, it just kind of veered a little bit off. This guitar is the basis for the new Fender J Mascis Telecaster. on our international delivery charges, on our main delivery page. The neck and body have been evolving and developing separately. Long before mission control-style boards were de rigueur, Mascis was a pioneer of using pedals to manipulate his tone. Final adjustments to detail. Watch this listing to get price drop alerts. Click here to read more. In 2021, Dinosaur Jr released Swept Into Space the bands 12th studio album was well received by fans and critics alike, but J Mascis is none the wiser. Shaped to Js specifications, this neck is comfortably thin with a satin finish that provides a smooth and easy playing experience. While primarily known as aJazzmasterplayer, Masciss Tele is one of his favourite instruments in his collection. Growing up in Amherst, Massachusetts he became a drummer at age nine and pivoted to guitar when he foundedDinosaur Jr.in 1984. These are, however, excluded from the factory guitar. Top-loaders are noted for slightly lower string tension, which will help you get those bends over the line when wailing on the vintage-spec, quite round 9.5 fingerboard. J Mascis penchant for running Fender guitars into stacks of amps to create massive fuzzy riffs, incendiary leads and huge hooks have made him an alt-rock icon. The Strummercaster. We offer a wide range of delivery options to help fit around your busy Im not THAT into instrumental music, for me its just a chance to stretch out and just solo to the point of bad taste yknow. Oops, looks like you forgot something. And J wasn't. Like to me, Spotify, I cant handle. His 1996 rig, which Guitar.com faithfully catalogued a few years back, featured a combined 710 wattsof maxed out valve power to get his point across. Features include a Dazzling Bottle Rocket Blue Flake finish, mirrored chrome pickguard, custom J Mascis Telecaster pickups, top-loader bridge and Road Worn maple neck and hardware. It means so much to be working with Fender,said J Mascis. Its got the chewy upper mids and bright but not buzzy highs that Tele players crave, capturing all the detail and subtlety of your playing. The album consists of devotional songs dedicated to Hindu religious leader Mata Amritanandamayi, or Ammachi, about whom he had written "Ammaring" on the first J Mascis + The Fog album More Light. Deluxe Series Telecaster Alder Body. GAK.CO.UK LTD is an appointed representative of The Guitar Amp and Keyboard Centre Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. An uncommon configuration used briefly in the late fifties and early sixties, top-loaded Telecaster bridges provide slightly lower string tension for slinkier bends and softer attack perfect for rocknroll. You can find full details about the services we offer, including details on our international delivery charges, on our main delivery page. Product Details Neck Pickup, Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Topload Tele with Barrel Brass Saddles, Strings: Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges). FEATURES We also offer a convenient Click and Collect service that allows you to pickup your item(s) from the store, within a few hours of ordering! These cookies are necessary so that you can move around our website and use its features. J Mascis Jazzmaster. A t-shirt with some sort of garishly loud print on it? Fender honours alt-rock godfather and Dinosaur Jr. leader J Mascis with a striking new Telecaster guitar model that delivers as much massive sound and performance as its namesake. Finance is subject to status. Then I refinished it in the blue sparkle at some point in the 90s.. Our FCA reference number is 679653. Please try again later - we are experiencing technical difficulties. And yknow, I liked the idea of the soundman just capturing your sound, rather than now, where it seems like the soundman createsthe sound, which is a different vibe. more savings! acts as a credit broker and only offers credit products from Secure Trust Bank PLC trading as V12 Retail Finance. This guitar is the basis for the new Fender J Mascis Telecaster. I was looking for anyone to help, to feel better". Because this is a Fender instrument, you can count on it to provide solid tuning stability and spot-on intonation. (From 1999s, Rock Art and the X-Ray Style). Ireland are subject to charges. 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Full marks for spotting the Mescaleros reference in the post title, by the way. The back of the neck features a Road Worn Nitrocellulose Lacquer coating, providing a satin-smooth finish that feels great to play. It led me in other directions. I was looking for a guitarist with an original sound, a noisy sound, an aggressive sound, with a percussive style, and there wasn't anyone around here like that..