Buying a Jazzmaster!
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Buying a Jazzmaster!
Hey guys I have been wanting a Jazzmaster for a while now. A lot of my favorite bands play them like Brand, Jellyfish, and Edison Glass. So I was looking at the Jazzmaster Special for $899 at GC this morning.
Here is a link for you who don't know this guitar:
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/prod ... sku=518687" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Anyway it was pretty nice. But then I saw a used J Mascis Jazzmaster sitting there for $799. Played that and loved it. Didn't hear a lot of difference but maybe a little more dirt in the Mascis. Did some research and after all the bad metal distortion youtube reviews I found some good stuff and called GC talked them down to $700+tax. I think it is pretty wild. Does anyone here have any experience with this guitar? You guys think $700 is good?
Here is the link to the J Mascis:
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/prod ... sku=518687" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Here is a link for you who don't know this guitar:
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/prod ... sku=518687" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Anyway it was pretty nice. But then I saw a used J Mascis Jazzmaster sitting there for $799. Played that and loved it. Didn't hear a lot of difference but maybe a little more dirt in the Mascis. Did some research and after all the bad metal distortion youtube reviews I found some good stuff and called GC talked them down to $700+tax. I think it is pretty wild. Does anyone here have any experience with this guitar? You guys think $700 is good?
Here is the link to the J Mascis:
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/prod ... sku=518687" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Buying a Jazzmaster!
Really nice guitar, loved playing it. Just couldnt get over the purple sparkle paint, put me off a bit.
But other than that lovely guitar!
But other than that lovely guitar!
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Re: Buying a Jazzmaster!
That's a fine deal on a new Mascis. The Mascis is an interesting hybrid that sort of fixes some of what's messed up about a jm but screws-up what's good about 'em all at the same time. The tune-o-matic bridge and altered break angle really changes the guitar. (FWIW, the CP jm also places the tailpiece assembly at the "wrong" spot.) The pu's are different from standard jm issue. Not sure about the neck profile/fret size...
Anyhow, cool. And more power to you for rockin' a sparkly purple guitar!
Anyhow, cool. And more power to you for rockin' a sparkly purple guitar!
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Re: Buying a Jazzmaster!
Im not a fan of the Purple Sparkle finish, but I do like it better than the Classic. Based on their new pricing, I would say the used J Mascis is a better price for a better guitar, provided that it is like new. Here is the link to the J Mascis:
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/prod ... sku=514653" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
The only Jazzmaster I would consider is the Thurston Moore, but it is considerably more money:
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/prod ... sku=620810" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/prod ... sku=514653" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
The only Jazzmaster I would consider is the Thurston Moore, but it is considerably more money:
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/prod ... sku=620810" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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i just sold my jazzmaster...
between my lp and the tele the jazzmaster essentially became a very awesome looking doorstop
between my lp and the tele the jazzmaster essentially became a very awesome looking doorstop
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yea im going for the J Mascis. If it becomes a doorstop like Van Cleef i'll trade/sell it off for something else. Im getting a great price on it.
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This is a great deal on an off-beat take on the Jazzmaster: http://www.tuscanyguitars.com/tuscany_surf_white.html
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I agree....... Thurston's Jazzmaster is a beauty........ I'm certainly a fan of mascis' sparkly purple........Randy Bass wrote:The only Jazzmaster I would consider is the Thurston Moore, but it is considerably more money:
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/prod ... sku=620810" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
but it don't get much better than this......... I'm guessing it'll easily cost over £5K. Thats a lot of quiche! but WOW!!! Sweet Baby Jesus!
http://www.vintageandrareguitars.com/we ... /item/6210" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
but seriously, either one........ it'll sound f***ing Radical.
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The Mascuss wonder?Drdos wrote:Great Deal for a Great guitar IMO
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Yea im totally sold on it. Just waiting til Saturday it sell my Sano for $250 to get the rest of the cash.
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I once played it and it felt to big for me. Neck is really fat and the body to (compared to my tele), but then I'm not that tall and some people like massive guitars (guess it's not called JAZZmaster for nothing)
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i have a feeling the mascis is basically the same guitar as the other one but with a funkier paint job being its only significant difference.
i would imagine that the woods are the same quality....have you tried craigslist?
i would imagine that the woods are the same quality....have you tried craigslist?
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Re: Buying a Jazzmaster!
Here is the difference. And yes the woods are different. Plus im getting the Mascis for $200 cheaper then i would the Jazzmaster Special.
Fender Classic Player Jazzmaster Special Electric Guitar Features:
* Body: Alder
* Finish: Polyester
* Neck: Maple
* Fingerboard: Rosewood, 9.5" (241mm)
* Frets: 21, Medium Jumbo
* Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
* Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
* Hardware: Chrome
* Tuning Keys: Fender Vintage Style Tuning Machines
* Bridge: Fender Adjusto-Matic Bridge With Floating Tremolo Tailpiece
* Pickguard: 4-Ply Brown Shell
Pickups
* Neck: Special Design Hot Jazzmaster Neck Pickup
* Bridge: Special Design Hot Jazzmaster Bridge Pickup
Pickup Switching 3-Position Toggle:
* Position 1. Bridge Pickup
* Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups
* Position 3. Neck Pickup
* 2-Position Slide:
* Up: Lead Tone Circuit
* Down: Rhythm Tone Circuit
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* Controls
* "Lead" Circuit: Volume, Tone,
* "Rhythm" Circuit: Volume, Tone
Fender J Mascis Artist Series Jazzmaster Electric Guitar Features:
* Series: Artist
* Body: Basswood
* Neck: 1-piece C-shaped maple (thin satin polyurethane finish)
* Fingerboard: Rosewood, 7.25" radius (184 mm)
* Frets: 21 jumbo
* Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
* Width at Nut: 1.650" (42 mm)
* Hardware: Chrome
* Machine Heads: Fender vintage style
* Bridge: Adjusto-Maticâ„¢
* Pickguard: Gold anodized
* Pickups: Vintage reissue pickups
* Pickup Switching: 3-position toggle
* Position 1: bridge pickup
* Position 2: bridge and neck pickups
* Position 3: neck pickup
* 2-position slide: lead tone circuit (up) rhythm tone circuit (down)
* Controls: "Lead" circuit: volume, tone; "Rhythm" circuit: volume, tone
* Strings: Fender Super 250L, Nickel Plated Steel (.009 to .042, P/N 073-0250-003)
* Unique Features: Custom paint, bridge, jumbo frets, satin neck, anodized pickguard
Fender Classic Player Jazzmaster Special Electric Guitar Features:
* Body: Alder
* Finish: Polyester
* Neck: Maple
* Fingerboard: Rosewood, 9.5" (241mm)
* Frets: 21, Medium Jumbo
* Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
* Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
* Hardware: Chrome
* Tuning Keys: Fender Vintage Style Tuning Machines
* Bridge: Fender Adjusto-Matic Bridge With Floating Tremolo Tailpiece
* Pickguard: 4-Ply Brown Shell
Pickups
* Neck: Special Design Hot Jazzmaster Neck Pickup
* Bridge: Special Design Hot Jazzmaster Bridge Pickup
Pickup Switching 3-Position Toggle:
* Position 1. Bridge Pickup
* Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups
* Position 3. Neck Pickup
* 2-Position Slide:
* Up: Lead Tone Circuit
* Down: Rhythm Tone Circuit
*
* Controls
* "Lead" Circuit: Volume, Tone,
* "Rhythm" Circuit: Volume, Tone
Fender J Mascis Artist Series Jazzmaster Electric Guitar Features:
* Series: Artist
* Body: Basswood
* Neck: 1-piece C-shaped maple (thin satin polyurethane finish)
* Fingerboard: Rosewood, 7.25" radius (184 mm)
* Frets: 21 jumbo
* Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
* Width at Nut: 1.650" (42 mm)
* Hardware: Chrome
* Machine Heads: Fender vintage style
* Bridge: Adjusto-Maticâ„¢
* Pickguard: Gold anodized
* Pickups: Vintage reissue pickups
* Pickup Switching: 3-position toggle
* Position 1: bridge pickup
* Position 2: bridge and neck pickups
* Position 3: neck pickup
* 2-position slide: lead tone circuit (up) rhythm tone circuit (down)
* Controls: "Lead" circuit: volume, tone; "Rhythm" circuit: volume, tone
* Strings: Fender Super 250L, Nickel Plated Steel (.009 to .042, P/N 073-0250-003)
* Unique Features: Custom paint, bridge, jumbo frets, satin neck, anodized pickguard
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