Fender J. Mascis Telecaster

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Re: Fender J. Mascis Telecaster

Post by algeriet » Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:09 pm

BoringPostcards wrote:
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I love how this looks, but do I need another Mascis signature?
Obvious question deserves obvious answer: yes.

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Re: Fender J. Mascis Telecaster

Post by hobbes » Thu Jul 15, 2021 11:15 pm

I like the serial number ;D

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Re: Fender J. Mascis Telecaster

Post by SWE » Tue Aug 10, 2021 3:10 pm

Oops I bought one, I don't know, weird, I'm a grunge kid, nirvana meant a lot to me but mascis and dinosaur has meant more to me musicałly.

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Re: Fender J. Mascis Telecaster

Post by dropthebeat » Fri Aug 13, 2021 8:08 am

Got mine a couple of days ago. Among the better stock Tele pickups I've heard (although the out of phase thing is weird-- I usually live in the middle position); among the worst factory setups I've played. There's a noticeable ramp in the skunk stripe as well, which is disappointing given the price point. Still pondering whether I'll keep it, which has me pretty bummed.

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Re: Fender J. Mascis Telecaster

Post by dezb1 » Fri Aug 13, 2021 8:18 am

dropthebeat wrote:
Fri Aug 13, 2021 8:08 am
Got mine a couple of days ago. Among the better stock Tele pickups I've heard (although the out of phase thing is weird-- I usually live in the middle position); among the worst factory setups I've played. There's a noticeable ramp in the skunk stripe as well, which is disappointing given the price point. Still pondering whether I'll keep it, which has me pretty bummed.
The our of phase thing has really put me off as I also live in the middle position - shame about the other qc issues obviously leaning on the Mascis mojo to sell them.

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Re: Fender J. Mascis Telecaster

Post by Unicorn Warrior » Fri Aug 13, 2021 3:06 pm

I seen one in real life and was strongly disappointed with how weak the sparkle was. The squier supersonic beside it had a much better sparkle. It played alright. Did not plug it in. I cannot conceive ever paying more than $700-800 for it if I were in the market.

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Re: Fender J. Mascis Telecaster

Post by Embenny » Fri Aug 13, 2021 7:13 pm

Unicorn Warrior wrote:
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I seen one in real life and was strongly disappointed with how weak the sparkle was. The squier supersonic beside it had a much better sparkle. It played alright. Did not plug it in. I cannot conceive ever paying more than $700-800 for it if I were in the market.
Well, isn't it a relic finish meant to imitate the 30 year-old finish on his guitar?

You could get a blue sparkle Tele body from Warmoth and any Tele neck you like for less than this guitar. I can't imagine paying that much for a sparkle finished MIM that's been intentionally aged. Poly relic jobs just never work. Well, any factory relic, but poly especially.
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Re: Fender J. Mascis Telecaster

Post by Unicorn Warrior » Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:12 am

mbene085 wrote:
Fri Aug 13, 2021 7:13 pm
Unicorn Warrior wrote:
Fri Aug 13, 2021 3:06 pm
I seen one in real life and was strongly disappointed with how weak the sparkle was. The squier supersonic beside it had a much better sparkle. It played alright. Did not plug it in. I cannot conceive ever paying more than $700-800 for it if I were in the market.
Well, isn't it a relic finish meant to imitate the 30 year-old finish on his guitar?

You could get a blue sparkle Tele body from Warmoth and any Tele neck you like for less than this guitar. I can't imagine paying that much for a sparkle finished MIM that's been intentionally aged. Poly relic jobs just never work. Well, any factory relic, but poly especially.
Finish was definitely nitro, hence why the sparkle was likely so weak. I can’t imagine they wanted to attempt something bigger with a mass produced Mexican model. But as far as “aging” was concerned I did not notice it. The neck was aged nicely and had a good work in feel. I’ll give it that. It’s an alright guitar, but you could do much better for your money. Unless you’re a huge Mascis fan, you would be better off elsewhere.

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Re: Fender J. Mascis Telecaster

Post by dezb1 » Sat Aug 14, 2021 9:10 am

Looks cool and the original is one of THE reasons I play a Tele - but the specs are all things I don't want in a Tele: poly finish, top loading bridge, out of phase middle position, roadworn anything, crazy price for a MiM guitar.

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Re: Fender J. Mascis Telecaster

Post by Nick and the Noise » Mon Aug 16, 2021 1:20 am

Really, an out of phase middle position? I've never consciously heard this feature in a Dino Jr. record.

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Re: Fender J. Mascis Telecaster

Post by Pacafeliz » Mon Aug 16, 2021 1:47 am

Nick and the Noise wrote:
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Really, an out of phase middle position? I've never consciously heard this feature in a Dino Jr. record.
+1
plus, +€1300 for a MIM Tele, just no
NO
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Re: Fender J. Mascis Telecaster

Post by dropthebeat » Mon Aug 16, 2021 6:39 am

Took mine back, but to clarify a few things:

Neck is nitro and roadworn. Body is poly and not roadworn.

I did not find the sparkle finish lacking. For context, I have several other blue sparkle guitars (Steve Harris P-bass; Edwards E-LP-108; Reverend Sensei) and would call blue sparkle "my jam". Although the shade and tone differ between them, they're all roughly as sparkly. Also have an orange MIM Super Sonic and it's again pretty similar (but, and this may shock you, orange). None of them are Marty Bell-level glass glitter/metalflake, but they all certainly, uh, announce their presence pretty assertively.

Loved the toploader. After I tweaked the setup, it played well, despite a poorly cut nut from the factory. Neck shape was kinda blah overall (think modern C, not too far off from a nitro finished MIM standard with jumbos in terms of general shape and feel). Would have preferred a fuller shape. And of course, the protruding skunk stripe was a non-starter for me.

Broadly speaking, I usually find upper-end (Classic/Classic Player, Vintera, etc) Mexican Fenders to be the production-level sweet spot in terms of diminishing returns and I've accordingly owned a bunch. I'd have no real issue paying the $1730 CAD - which right now is like a $230 premium over, for example, a Vintera Jag or JM - considering that I respect the artist and love the original model... if I felt the quality was on par with my past experiences in this line. Unfortunately, I didn't. So, back it went.

Pickups were unbelievably dope, though. Higher output but still super clear. Surprisingly low noise as well. They're absolutely winners. I would choose them for a future Tele in a heartbeat.

Now, of course, I'm sitting on a bunch of money that I had budgeted for a new guitar. Hate that feeling. Gibson, if you were planning on releasing a Mac McCaughan signature Marauder Custom, I know a guy who's interested.

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Re: Fender J. Mascis Telecaster

Post by estranged » Tue Aug 17, 2021 8:36 am

dropthebeat wrote:
Mon Aug 16, 2021 6:39 am

Now, of course, I'm sitting on a bunch of money that I had budgeted for a new guitar. Hate that feeling. Gibson, if you were planning on releasing a Mac McCaughan signature Marauder Custom, I know a guy who's interested.
wouldn't that be cool? Snowball's chance in hell....

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Re: Fender J. Mascis Telecaster

Post by peterherman » Tue Aug 17, 2021 12:40 pm

estranged wrote:
Tue Aug 17, 2021 8:36 am
dropthebeat wrote:
Mon Aug 16, 2021 6:39 am

Now, of course, I'm sitting on a bunch of money that I had budgeted for a new guitar. Hate that feeling. Gibson, if you were planning on releasing a Mac McCaughan signature Marauder Custom, I know a guy who's interested.
wouldn't that be cool? Snowball's chance in hell....
God...my Marauder is still firmly in the "one that got away" category. :fp:
But I definitely bought it because of Mac.

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