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J Mascis continues to be a defining figure in alternative music and has made waves with the music of Dinosaur Jr., his solo career, and many other projects. His songwriting style and vocals alone made a giant impact, but his guitar playing, arranging, and use of textures and tones seem to be where guitar players everywhere look for inspiration.
After the success of his Squier Jazzmaster signature model, Fender opted to do a version of his favorite Telecaster, which is a 1958 top-loader. Like the original, this signature J Mascis Telecaster is finished in Bottle Rocket Blue Flake finish and has the same kind of mirror pickguard as his. The neck on this model is a standout feature, and is done in an aged nitrocellulose lacquer, giving it an already broken-in feel.
Other than the factory aging on the neck, this 2022 guitar is exceptionally clean and has seen almost no playwear. The frets remain in great shape as well and it plays like a new instrument. This guitar’s alder body is fairly lightweight, and the whole instrument weighs 7.12 lbs., making it a joy to play when standing as well as sitting. The voicing of these J Mascis Custom ’58 Tele pickups are very versatile, and even if you’re not planning on playing Dinosaur Jr. riffs, they can be used for just about anything you’d want to play on a Telecaster. If you’re looking for a dazzling tele that can also be a workhorse, this might be the way to go. It comes with its original Fender padded gig bag.
Specs
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Fingerboard
Maple
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Finish
Gloss Polyester Bottle Rocket Blue Flake
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Neck material
Maple
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Neck shape
C Shape
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Nut width
1.685"
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Pickup type
J Mascis Custom ’58 Tele Single-Coil (n,b)
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Scale length
25.5"
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Tuners
Vintage Style
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Year
2022
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Body wood
Alder
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Case type
Gig Bag
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Serial number
JM001142
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SKU
FENMASCISTELE-JM001142
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UPC
142408
