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Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster signature guitar unveiled

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By Matthew Parker
Published 10 October 2011

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Guitar

Guitar

J Mascis, frontman and guitarist of alt-rock champs Dinosaur Jr., has teamed up with Squier to create a new affordable signature guitar model – the Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster.

Mascis, an iconic Jazzmaster player, has been heavily involved in the development of the guitar, choosing all the pickups, hardware and finish options himself.

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Body

Body

J Mascis, frontman and guitarist of alt-rock champs Dinosaur Jr., has teamed up with Squier to create a new affordable signature model – the Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster.

Mascis, an iconic Jazzmaster player, has been heavily involved in the development of the guitar, choosing all the pickups, hardware and finish options himself.

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Page 2 of 7
Pickups

Pickups

J Mascis, frontman and guitarist of alt-rock champs Dinosaur Jr., has teamed up with Squier to create a new affordable signature model – the Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster.

Mascis, an iconic Jazzmaster player, has been heavily involved in the development of the guitar, choosing all the pickups, hardware and finish options himself.

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Page 3 of 7
Electronics

Electronics

J Mascis, frontman and guitarist of alt-rock champs Dinosaur Jr., has teamed up with Squier to create a new affordable signature model – the Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster.

Mascis, an iconic Jazzmaster player, has been heavily involved in the development of the guitar, choosing all the pickups, hardware and finish options himself...

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Electronics (continued)

Electronics (continued)

J Mascis, frontman and guitarist of alt-rock champs Dinosaur Jr., has teamed up with Squier to create a new affordable signature model – the Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster.

Mascis, an iconic Jazzmaster player, has been heavily involved in the development of the guitar, choosing all the pickups, hardware and finish options himself.

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Bridge

Bridge

J Mascis, frontman and guitarist of alt-rock champs Dinosaur Jr., has teamed up with Squier to create a new affordable signature model – the Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster.

Mascis, an iconic Jazzmaster player, has been heavily involved in the development of the guitar, choosing all the pickups, hardware and finish options himself.

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Headstock

Headstock

J Mascis, frontman and guitarist of alt-rock champs Dinosaur Jr., has teamed up with Squier to create a new affordable signature model – the Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster.

Mascis, an iconic Jazzmaster player, has been heavily involved in the development of the guitar, choosing all the pickups, hardware and finish options himself.

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Matthew Parker
Matthew Parker

Matt is a freelance journalist who has spent the last decade interviewing musicians for the likes of Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, MusicRadar, NME.com, DJ Mag and Electronic Sound. In 2020, he launched CreativeMoney.co.uk, which aims to share the ideas that make creative lifestyles more sustainable. He plays guitar, but should not be allowed near your delay pedals.

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