Fender announces the J Mascis Signature Jazzmaster® Pickups, an ode to one of alternative music’s most prolific shredders. Throughout Dinosaur Jr’s twelve album discography and his rich solo career, Mascis has established himself as one of guitar playing’s most tone savvy and ferocious players.
At the heart of his genre defining, nearly four decades long legacy is the Fender Jazzmaster. Not only does the bold and angular design of the Jazzmaster lend itself to a player as subversive as Mascis, but there is no instrument that sounds quite like it. That is, until now.
Thanks to the J Mascis Signature Jazzmaster Pickups, players everywhere can infuse their own favorite guitars with the aggressive yet wildly versatile sound that has become synonymous with Mascis himself. These pickups provide a nuanced spin on the classic Jazzmaster tone. Players can expect a uniquely warm and rich tonal palette that performs beautifully drenched in endless distortion stages, or completely dry.
Compared to the tones on the Fender J Mascis Signature Telecaster and the Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster, Mascis notes, “The new pickups have a sweeter more vintage sound,” and as his hopes for what people might feel when they test out the new pickups, J Mascis adds, “I hope they feel like playing their guitar, ideally they could make a song that could be my new favorite record!”
KEY FEATURES INCLUDE:
- Neck Pickup: 7.27K and Bridge Pickup: 7.31K DC Resistance
- Neck Pickup: 3.6 Henries, Bridge Pickup: 3.7 Henries Inductance
- Enamel-coated magnet wire delivers warm vintage-style tones
- Alnico 2 rod magnets for warm, sweet output
- Flush-mount pole pieces produce even string response
- Installation hardware included
The pickups are being released as part of a larger collection of signature J Mascis Accessories which include J Mascis Magenta Flower Strap, J Mascis Yellow Burst Strap, J Mascis Coiled Instrument Cable and J Mascis Dinosaur Jr. Pick Tin.
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J MASCIS SIGNATURE JAZZMASTER® PICKUPS
To honor the sonic legacy of alt/indie rock founding father J Mascis, Fender® is proud to introduce the new J Mascis Signature Jazzmaster® Pickups. Mascis took the Jazzmaster into new sonic territory with his feedback-drenched, distortion-laden band, Dinosaur Jr., and on solo records, influencing countless artists and tone seekers to follow. The J Mascis Signature Jazzmaster Pickups are primed for fuzz-infused walls of sound or gentle vintage cleans. Constructed with alnico 2 magnets and wound to J’s specifications these pickups offer a modern take on his signature Jazzmaster tone. The alnico 2 magnets lend to a warmer tonal palette than most Jazzmaster pickups and respond great to drive and fuzz pedals.
FEATURED SPECIFICATIONS
• Fiber Material
• Aged White Cover Color
• Neck Pickup: 7.27K and Bridge Pickup: 7.31K DC Resistance
• Neck Pickup: 3.6 Henries, Bridge Pickup: 3.7 Henries Inductance
• Enamel-coated magnet wire delivers warm vintage-style tones
• Alnico 2 rod magnets for warm, sweet output
• Flush-mount pole pieces produce even string response
• Wax-potted
• Vintage-style cloth wire and fiber bobbin construction
• Installation hardware included
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J MASCIS MAGENTA FLOWER STRAP
Designed in collaboration with the alternative rock icon, the J Mascis Capsule Collection captures the tone, look and feel of the legendary Dinosaur Jr. guitarist. Showcasing J’s personal artwork and inspired by his unique aesthetic, this collection is bound to inspire future generations to create massive fuzzy riffs, incendiary leads and huge hooks. Featuring psychedelic designs and Dinosaur Jr. colorways, the J Mascis Magenta Flower Strap is crafted from smooth polyester and fully adjustable for long-lasting performance.
FEATURED SPECIFICATIONS
• Crafted from durable polyester
• Adjustable from 34”-59”
• Features Fender “F” cone-shaped leather ends
• 2” width
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J MASCIS YELLOW BURST STRAPDesigned in collaboration with the alternative rock icon, the J Mascis Capsule Collection captures the tone, look and feel of the
legendary Dinosaur Jr. guitarist. Showcasing J’s personal artwork and inspired by his unique aesthetic, this collection is bound
to inspire future generations to create massive fuzzy riffs, incendiary leads and huge hooks.
J Mascis’ legendary tone and unmistakable style converge in his signature coiled cable. Featuring a pearlescent dark purple
PVC jacket, the J Mascis Coiled Cable uses a thick-gauge core wire and nickel-plated connectors for transparent tone and
ultimate durability.
FEATURED SPECIFICATIONS
• PVC Material
• 1/4 in. Right Angle-1/4 in. Straight Cable Ends
• 30’ coiled cable, 22AWG
• Custom, kink-resistant 8mm PVC jacket
• 95% oxygen-free copper conductor; 95% OFC spiral shield
• Nickel-plated connectors
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J MASCIS COILED INSTRUMENT CABLE
Designed in collaboration with the alternative rock icon, the J Mascis Capsule Collection captures the tone, look and feel of the
legendary Dinosaur Jr. guitarist. Showcasing J’s personal artwork and inspired by his unique aesthetic, this collection is bound
to inspire future generations to create massive fuzzy riffs, incendiary leads and huge hooks.
J Mascis’ legendary tone and unmistakable style converge in his signature coiled cable. Featuring a pearlescent dark purple
PVC jacket, the J Mascis Coiled Cable uses a thick-gauge core wire and nickel-plated connectors for transparent tone and
ultimate durability.
FEATURED SPECIFICATIONS
• PVC Material
• 1/4 in. Right Angle-1/4 in. Straight Cable Ends
• 30’ coiled cable, 22AWG
• Custom, kink-resistant 8mm PVC jacket
• 95% oxygen-free copper conductor; 95% OFC spiral shield
• Nickel-plated connectors
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J MASCIS DINOSAUR JR. PICK TIN
Designed in collaboration with the alternative rock icon, the J Mascis Capsule Collection captures the tone, look and feel of the
legendary Dinosaur Jr. guitarist. Showcasing J’s personal artwork and inspired by his unique aesthetic, this collection is bound
to inspire future generations to create massive fuzzy riffs, incendiary leads and huge hooks.
Featuring a gradient magenta design, the J Mascis Dinosaur Jr. Pick Tin contains six (6) medium celluloid picks that show case graphics from popular Dinosaur Jr. album covers and merchandise.
FEATURED SPECIFICATIONS
• Collector’s tin featuring original Dinosaur Jr. art
• Contains 6 medium gauge printed picks
• Traditional 351 pick shape
• Crafted from cellulo