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Bang for the buck?
After spending a year looking for a good, affordable offset, I've chosen the JMJM, mainly due to online reviews and videos singing its praises. I couldn't believe that it was actually as good as people said it was, specifically the comparisons made on MIM and even some american offsets. But it's honestly just as good (if not better) as some guitars with double the price point!
The tonal variations make it the most versatile guitar I've ever owned. It sounds good through my little Fender combo, as well as my Egnater Tweaker head, and it deals with pedals in the best way possible.
The playability also is just magic. It's the first time that I've picked up a guitar I've never played before, and felt as if it was mine for a couple of months already. Even though a lot of people complain about that "weird switches" on offsets, I found it very intuitive.
If I were to find a fault, it's probably the lack of treble bleed on the volume pot, as it gets dark really fast. But that's an easy fix.
All in all, it's a beautiful guitar, and I plan to keep it for years to come!
The tonal variations make it the most versatile guitar I've ever owned. It sounds good through my little Fender combo, as well as my Egnater Tweaker head, and it deals with pedals in the best way possible.
The playability also is just magic. It's the first time that I've picked up a guitar I've never played before, and felt as if it was mine for a couple of months already. Even though a lot of people complain about that "weird switches" on offsets, I found it very intuitive.
If I were to find a fault, it's probably the lack of treble bleed on the volume pot, as it gets dark really fast. But that's an easy fix.
All in all, it's a beautiful guitar, and I plan to keep it for years to come!
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My new No.1
Really like the quality build of this guitar, only thing I have against it is the weight and somehow the length of the guitar (although the length just needs some getting used to). These pickups are loud/hot, but also very noise free. Factory setup was good, tremolo works like a charm. The guitar stays in tune very well. What I like most after the pickups is the neck, the neck fits great in hand, is broad enough for separation of the individual strings and the finish is just superb, really like this neck finish, it's not sticky, not glossy, feels natural. And the gold pick guard is a nice touch, for esthetics's I wouldn't change a single thing! I'm not even looking for a Fender JM anymore, as this one has everything I would select anyway. If I lost it, I would buy it again..
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Great Guitar
Excellent guitar for the money . Great sound , Jazz circuit , Jazzy and mellow . Lead circuit bright and chimey . Great variation of tone . Action good . Was worried about the bridge on Jazzmasters , this one has a tuneomatic type so the strings don?t bounce out of the saddles ! . Finish excellent , no flaws , neck superb . Stays in tune when using the tremolo .
Personally I changed the scratchplate to a mint green but I had started to get used to the stock one . I also lubed the saddles and nut so it really does stayin tune now . So far I can?t fault it . Maybe the nut could be upgraded sometime but it seems ok so it?s fine as it is for now . Feels like a much more expensive guitar .I love Telecasters but I?ve always liked the contour body of a strat . To me it?s a Tele/ Strat hybrid , almost ! No regrets . If I lost it I?d buy another straight away .
Personally I changed the scratchplate to a mint green but I had started to get used to the stock one . I also lubed the saddles and nut so it really does stayin tune now . So far I can?t fault it . Maybe the nut could be upgraded sometime but it seems ok so it?s fine as it is for now . Feels like a much more expensive guitar .I love Telecasters but I?ve always liked the contour body of a strat . To me it?s a Tele/ Strat hybrid , almost ! No regrets . If I lost it I?d buy another straight away .
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Pretty sweet
I've been dying to own a Jazzmaster again ever since I sold a genuine 61' Jazzmaster back in the 1980's; it was the most versatile guitar that I'd ever owned. Soooooooo, these days I could probably never get my hands on a similar quality line from Fender... but then I saw on some the Youtube guitar reviews the JMascis Squier get some glowing reviews and saw that it was performed comparatively well next to Fender versions. Wasn't entirely sure what to expect... how much modding or upgrading would be necessary ....but, I have to say, I've been enormously pleased by my Squier. I've had to fiddle a little dialing in neck adjustments but nothing too major. But the sound is full, the trebley bridge pickup still has a nice crunchyness to it and the neck pup is nice ...deep. Lots of versatility to the sound (which was exactly what I needed) Nice bone nut. I raised the string tree a tiny bit so that it might help keep tune. I will eventually change the tuners for locking tuners when I can afford it, but these ones work quite okay. I am having to get used to the thick feeling neck.....not entirely my cup of tea but not a deal breaker either. I might change the bridge on it for rollers but that's further down the line.... I do love the Tremolo bar though... it's better than the one on my Strat...nice floating and tight to the touch. All in all, a fun guitar to play and def one that I would happily gig with.
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r
Favorite guitar
The Jay Mascis Jazzmaster is a phenomenal instrument that truly stands out for its remarkable playability and distinctive, rich tone. Its unique design and attention to detail make it a dream guitar for both fans of Mascis and any guitarist seeking a versatile, high-quality instrument with a flair for the alternative.
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Deceptive
Arrived a day early and well packaged. Looked good, bit of a rattle on the E string but that can be tweaked.
Plugged in to my Orange amp and cab and immediately disappointed. Muddy, lacking any clarity or bite. Planned to send it back for a refund.
Then the day after I plugged it back in and started altering my pedal and amp settings that I'd been using for a Danelectro '58. Mr Impatient here suddenly felt very foolish. It plays brilliantly. My 14th guitar, and one of my favourites. The finish on the neck means your hands slide up and down the neck without and friction or catching. Electrics all good and responsive although the pick up switch is a bit 'snappy' but I leave it in the middle anyway. Works well with the tone turned down 20% and the difference in output with the volume around 7, to when it's on 10 is hugely significant. On full volume it really drives your amp.
Bargain. Superb quality. Love it, especially when I was looking to pay maybe £350 more for a Fender badged version. This is perfect. Thanks Guys!!!!!
Plugged in to my Orange amp and cab and immediately disappointed. Muddy, lacking any clarity or bite. Planned to send it back for a refund.
Then the day after I plugged it back in and started altering my pedal and amp settings that I'd been using for a Danelectro '58. Mr Impatient here suddenly felt very foolish. It plays brilliantly. My 14th guitar, and one of my favourites. The finish on the neck means your hands slide up and down the neck without and friction or catching. Electrics all good and responsive although the pick up switch is a bit 'snappy' but I leave it in the middle anyway. Works well with the tone turned down 20% and the difference in output with the volume around 7, to when it's on 10 is hugely significant. On full volume it really drives your amp.
Bargain. Superb quality. Love it, especially when I was looking to pay maybe £350 more for a Fender badged version. This is perfect. Thanks Guys!!!!!
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TK
Playable from the first minute, versatile for anything I have tried so far. The action is set quiet high but can be adapted to be smooth. Surely great value for money to my opinion.
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m
First Jazzmaster
My first JM having always admired them and bands like Sonic Youth, My Bloody Valentine and of course, Dinosaur Jr.
Quality is top notch, looks killer and sounds the part too. No issues with tuning either, as long as you're not divebombing every time.
Quality is top notch, looks killer and sounds the part too. No issues with tuning either, as long as you're not divebombing every time.
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Guiatar beginner love!
I'm a rubbish guitar player...but this makes me sound better as it's so easy to play!
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Great for starters!
I've recently bought this guitar as my first electric guitar and it ticks all my boxes.
It's super good looking, it sounds amazing and to top it off its really easy to just plug and play. Happy with everything from start to finish.
It's super good looking, it sounds amazing and to top it off its really easy to just plug and play. Happy with everything from start to finish.
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