Primed for fuzz-infused walls of sound or gentle vintage cleans
Fender has announced the J Mascis Signature Jazzmaster Pickups, an “ode to one of alternative music’s most prolific shredders”.
What you need to know:
- Fender has announced the J Mascis Signature Jazzmaster Pickups.
- Mascis took the Jazzmaster into new sonic territory.
- The J Mascis Signature Jazzmaster Pickups are primed for fuzz-infused walls of sound or gentle vintage cleans.
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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. Mascis took the Jazzmaster into new sonic territory with his feedback-drenched, distortion-laden sonic signature, 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.
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 favourite record!”
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.
Head to Fender for more information.
