Jono Bolton Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 After selling my CV 50s Precision, I was in the market for a new guitar. I wanted a Classic Vibe Telecaster, but struggled to find one in my budget. I was due to get a Vintage Modified Jazzmaster, but while doing some research online I stumbled across this model. It's a new model for 2017, so there isn't a huge amount of information online - it's not even on the Fender website! One thing that I found was a comment on another forum stating that it's basically a Squier J Mascis in a different colour scheme, so I duly went to the guitar shop to check it out. Comparing them side by side, there's nothing to split them; the tremolo is in the same position (closer to the bridge), it has a Gibson-style Adjustomatic bridge, the pickups have adjustable pole pieces, jumbo frets on a satin finish neck, and the same headstock decal (slightly different to the VM). The kicker? The Deluxe was £336, nearly £150 less than the J Mascis! I'm not crazy about the gold pickguard and black plastic parts, but for that saving I'm not going to complain. In fact, I've already got a mint green guard on the way. It sound great with the P90s (as opposed to Jazzmaster single coils), and the neck is a dream to play. I've restrung it with 12-56s so the set up needs some adjustment, but it's great to play regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 Another shot in different lighting: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Looks very nice! The J Mascis Jazzers are supposed to be excellent but nice to see a similar model in another colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naetharu Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Woundeful looking instrument! I used to have a JP Jazz but alas it had to go to fund my bass. Still miss that thing. Let us know how you get along with this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruiner Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Lovely. I have the Squier J Mascis and if this has the same pickups then it'll sound great. From what I've read elsewhere Squier is phasing out the signature models and so this seems like a logical next step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 I had read that Squier were discontinuing the signature models as well. Gary Jarman of The Cribs has a signature model, and he said as such on the Offset Guitar forum where he's a member. I'd wanted a J Mascis for some time but when I saw this it was a no brainer. I've sourced a replacement pickguard, as well as pickup covers, knobs and a switch tip for about £20, giving me a total saving of around £130. The Mascis has some nice flame on the neck, but there was nothing to separate them. I still can't figure out why there's such a gap in price for what is ultimately the same guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Maybe J Mascis charges a lot to sign them ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Very tempting if it's as good as the J Mascis model - which a offset-mad friend of mine raves over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkariM Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 looks nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 Took a quick picture earlier with the Fender aged white pickup covers and knobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 I was in London yesterday and popped to Guitar Guitar. After a quick go on the Vintage Modified Squiers and the J Mascis one, I walked out with this. I couldn't tell the difference between this and the Mascis model. Same neck, pickups and bridge/trem. £150 cheaper too. [attachment=244650:FullSizeRender.jpg] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 I have been gas'ing for a Jazzmaster recently...mainly due to Chris Stapleton...but this thread's not helping either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 [quote name='paul h' timestamp='1494317043' post='3294845'] I have been gas'ing for a Jazzmaster recently...mainly due to Chris Stapleton...but this thread's not helping either [/quote] I'm very far from the greatest guitarist in the world, but these Squier Deluxes are just so bloody easy to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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