How Good Are The NEW J Mascis Pickups?(Fender) | Working Class Music

[@trunks828]

I’ve using J’s pickups for a year now. I’m still very happy with them. For alternative/indie music where you have huge wall of fuzz to lush ambients these do the trick. I’m not a snob on pickups I love alternative music and these are a match made in heaven for my music style. I would highly recommend these to people.

[@BeesWaxMinder]

Remarkable consistency in playing!🤯 I think the way you switch between guitars/sounds is really innovative and THE way to go in future 👍

[@WorkingClassMusic]

Thanks we try really hard to keep that transition smooth

[@thpass]

The burst AmVintage 2 sounded much brighter on bridge and neck. The middle position was very close for both. The neck on the white JM was very warm. I feel the overdrive sound demos were where the JMascis pickups really stood out. I think that was the intent by design. Great demo Jayson and Tia as always! I guessed right after 3 minutes. Mike and WCM rules!

[@waylaid]

The Mascis pick-ups sounded a lot warmer to my ears, particularly when Jason was finger picking. Think they’ll make a great upgrade to a Squire Jazzmaster.

[@John-mf1sz]

For sure. Crazy how much better Squire has gotten throughout the years. That and a mastery bridge and trem and you have a real quality axe.

[@andyblakely7576]

Pretty sure just about every Squier JMJM user is going to buy these new Mascis pups, I know I’m going to for mine.

[@KevinNeil87]

Would love to see a follow up on that Mike Adams-afied AV2!

[@monovision566]

I have PV 65s and I've always found them both thin/weak AND wooden. Lots of scoop and a loss of fundamental. I would totally consider these as an upgrade. They sound warmer and more full than mine and I preferred them to the Antiquities.

[@tanukibrahma]

I have the J Mascis and love it, but I did have to lower the bridge pickup because it can be ice-picky even in the middle position if the bridge is too high.

[@lomoholga]

Just discovered you folks! Great Chanel!!!!

[@WorkingClassMusic]

Welcome aboard. We're glad you finally found us!

[@lukebenjamin]

I've been waiting for this video ever since you posted that you bought them on reddit!

[@JP-jy7sk]

You all rock! Thanks for doing what you do.

[@taylornutt]

You need to demo some Curtis Novak pickups. I bought the JM-V and JM-Fat based on Pusheen's video and they are amazing. Ironically, I put the Curtis Novaks in my CIJ J Mascis Jazzmaster.

[@SuperFurry100]

I liked the Antiquities the best. I'm new to the channel and really enjoyed! Keep them coming!

[@WorkingClassMusic]

glad to have you! we've got a *DEEP* library of videos you might like, and we've got some *BIG THINGS* planned for 2023

[@hollymartins6913]

My new favorite guitar channel!!! Fantastic video! The seamless consistency and the quality of the playing and tonal comparisons had me hooked right from jump. Thank you for making my morning! PS another alnico 2 devotee checking in.

[@guitarhackr]

I love the vibe of the channel! No bs and funny. Subscribed. Keep it up! I have the Squire pickups in a Partsmaster, and I actually like them. These might be an upgrade. The new Cunife (sp) look interesting. I like the sound of the '65s, myself. That's the old school vibe I love when playing through a Fender amp with too much reverb!

[@Return2TheLiving]

I have a Harley Benton JM65 and the pick ups are great for the fact that the guitar was like $120, but I think Js fit my vibe and are an affordable and great option to toss into a guitar that is also extremely affordable.

[@Ochoduckie]

For $130, they’re a bargain. But for the first time ever, the antiquity is the better pickup IMO. Thanks for another great review!

[@hughschick3001]

Glad to find your channel

[@WorkingClassMusic]

Glad you found our channel, and we're glad to have you. We hope you explore and enjoy our other videos.

[@mattc6924]

Love this channel. Wondering if the Fender JMJM pickups would be a good upgrade for my Squier JMJM? Keep up the good work. Thanks.

[@kazkrieg]

You guys deserve more subs than what you have! Great review!

[@gingerAV]

Spicy Antiquity is the name of my new dark cabaret ensemble

[@carianoff]

My algorithm is sleeping on your content, so annoying I just always have the impression you don't make alot of videos. Anyway, great work great channel.

[@WorkingClassMusic]

Oh buddy, we've been busy pumping em out

[@killroy123]

Follow up video please. Want to hear more about what Mike did.

[@kittysox8463]

Great video! I got a set of these brand new from an offer on reverb for 99$.

[@zerofront]

The whole video is great, but in particular, the slightly flustered deer-in-the-headlights disclaimer about not knowing which pickups are in which guitar got a good laugh out of me

[@astridlenore]

That first arpeggio Tia started playing I knew. They just have that certain sparkle. Antiquities are fantastic too but the tonal quality is as Jason said more bell-like. Great comparison guys!

[@tomm1tch]

Excited to swap out my Vintera 60s pickups for these

[@tomm1tch]

Can confirm BIG upgrade on the Vintera 60s pickups. Much fuller sound, more output, less of a shrill resonant peak - but still quite a noticeable res peak on the high G-E strings that is either very present with the pickups high or goes away if you drop them way down. Two v different sounds with the pickups high and bitey or low and softer / more balanced. At the mo I’ve left mine low and balanced, making it my quieter guitar. Worth noting mine seem wound weaker than spec at 6.89k bridge and 7.05k neck instead of the 7.36/7.37k quoted, so I’ve swapped neck bridge as a result.

[@syukoshiomy]

love the comparison!!! would really like to hear a rhythm circuit demo for any JM-style pickups like these. not everyone uses it but when you need a darker tone on the fly it's super handy

[@cactus-mcjacktus]

i want that amp collection

[@DennisMenace92]

Great video! I really dig y’all’s format. Heads up, I tried to use y’all’s affiliate link to get these pickups, but the affiliate link was taking me to a Facebook page? Not sure if that was intended or if I’m the only one experiencing that, but I just wanted y’all to get a kickback for the great video. Thanks!

[@WorkingClassMusic]

Thanks for the heads up, we'll try and get that fixed ASAP

[@DennisMenace92]

Whoops, this may have been a user error on my part. It looks like on mobile, it takes me to a Facebook login page, but on desktop, it takes me to a Facebook landing page with a link to Sweetwater, so hoping y’all just got a commission from what I purchased. Love y’all’s videos!

[@dpatsios92]

lol'd at Piccolo getting keyed out of the green screen

[@brianbarnes5096]

You guys just made me really want a jazzmaster.

[@WorkingClassMusic]

yeah, you should get one

[@R1GAMBLER]

@@WorkingClassMusic stop it. please! 🙏

[@339Jackscarify]

@@R1GAMBLER everybody should join the jazzside

[@John-mf1sz]

Damn right.

[@igavehimadollar3354]

You guys got me a again I ordered and awaiting these pick ups . I’m gunna put ‘em in my jm jm . It’s the guitar in my collection. Got any tips on the bridge and trem

[@DanBlake3rd]

Wonder Pets!! My kids are 11 and I still can't get that song out of my psyche!

[@jyysopeltonen]

What pots do you recommend with these? I’m thinking about replacing the pickups in my AmPro II and these are one of the options

[@Scamc1974]

I've got the J Mascis squire original model. One of my favorite guitars. Don't need the fender logo.

[@AndyChicas]

Wonder Pets, Wonder Pets, we're on our way!

[@tia.bailey]

:D

[@RayyanKesnan]

So the sunburst was the J. Mascis? Idk why I'm still unsure which was which. Either way, I thought the sunburst sounded a lot better in general, something was a little low quality sounding about the white guitar. Anyway, love this channel so much. Representing the working class, poc and great guitar is a dream come true 😂 love to all the guitar youtubers though, they're awesome. Guitar house revisited maybe?

[@nnnownow]

I love your channel soo much :)

[@Pedal_Gong_Show]

Are these the pick-ups that are installed in his Squier signature Jazzmaster? I have one from the 1st series. Are they the same ? Or is it also worth getting an up grade for the Squier signature J.M. MKI ?

[@igavehimadollar3354]

im a recent convert to jazzmasters in the last couple of years.I bought the jay mascis and loved it really loved it then bought the pro 2 and dam i love that guitar thats such an amazing guitar.I dont know why it took so long for me to come around

[@PatrickGeneLeBlancHardy]

Thanks For Sharing 🎸

[@EastCoastDave]

Making this comment before the reveal... I like the ones in the guitar with the dot inlays. They seem to have a fatter sound with more low end. That's not to say I didn't like the pickups in the one with the block inlays, but if I ever own another Jazzmaster, I'd want the "dot neck mystery pickups" in it.

[@onionheadguy7094]

HI DR. NICK!

[@fusionsnackyam]

love the vhs vibe and bloopers

[@lunamatic9775]

Every time I look at a set of Antiquities, I remind myself they are pretty pricey. These seem like a better choice if you really want to play in the same style as J. I'm going to have to do what you say and pick them up.

[@espertempo]

You should try the new Emg Jazzmaster pickups.

[@buckbumble]

Are these the ones that come stock in the J Mascis Squier?

[@PedalPoopers]

Pretty neat pickups but I think you guys need to demo Kingfish's new pickup set by Fender. I just got them installed in my Ibanez Joe Satriani guitar. Imo, they are Fender's best effort yet!!

[@WorkingClassMusic]

That sounds awesome. We'll have to check those out

[@vladstrakovski998]

cool stuff guys! Can't not subscribe on your channel!

[@czechplastik]

So how do you rate these vs the PV66 set in the AV2?

[@JasonTMays]

These are far better! It's the best JM pickups that Fender currently makes.

[@StereoPenguin94]

Anyone know if these will be a upgrade for classic player jazzmaster pickups from 2016 i think theyre the p90s sounding ones

[@seanmckinney888]

How would they compare to the Squier Mascis pickups?

[@WorkingClassMusic]

that is a *very good* question

[@JasonTMays]

They're more in line with traditional Jazzmaster pickups and sound more like a traditional Jazzmaster pickups versus the SQJMJM pickups which are just P90s.

[@usynthesis4749]

Yeah, but how noisy are they with some gain? =D Also have you guys tried any Jazzmaster pick-ups that are not to noisy with mid to high gain? I know there are a few "Noiseless" options out there. But I'm wondering if any "regular" Jazzmaster pick-ups can cut the mustard. Some hot Seymour Duncan's perhaps? Lately I've been diggin pick -ups, (especially in the bridge) with at least 8, 9, or 10k resistance. The Yosemite's on my America Performer JM sound pretty good, but noisy and only 6k resistance. The pups on my Jazzmaster infinitely actually sound pretty good with some gain, but noisy of course. Bridge is about 8k resistance. I'm looking into Brandonwound.

[@DaringDan]

I dropped a pair of the Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster pickups into a 335 style guitar 2 years ago and I adore them. They're great. Cheers all.

[@marcjohnson1665]

Totally different product. The Squires are like p90's in JM plastic. These are closer to the Antiquity SD pickups he always swaps out for on his live guitars.

[@pahwraith]

@@marcjohnson1665 yeah but p90s in a 335 typ guitar is always a sick sound.

[@DragonKidSlayer3]

the spiritual succesor to chapman and captain.

[@Kulturmatt]

Would you put these in the new anniversary vintage edition JM?

[@JasonTMays]

Yes!!!!

[@Kulturmatt]

​@@JasonTMays Now all I have to do is try and find one. For some reason Fender doesn't seem to have brought the Vintage edition JM in here. Strats, teles, jazz bass but no JM yet.

[@callumanderson7132]

I actually have the new vintage edition JM and the JM JM and I have to say, I prefer the vintage edition’s pickups!

[@Kulturmatt]

@@callumanderson7132 haha. Cool. I live in a land of few jazzmasters and high import taxes!

[@callumanderson7132]

@@Kulturmatt That’s not good! I’ll count myself as pretty privileged then!

[@PatrickGeneLeBlancHardy]

@Tia 💐 🎸🎶

[@brianeharmonjr]

Needing ear protection matches the J. Mascis/Dinosaur Jr. live concert experience. Run these through some cranked Big Muff and get back to us

[@chemsplosionchemistryvideo9485]

Which Antiquities version are in the other guitar?

[@WorkingClassMusic]

2s, I think

[@JasonTMays]

Antiquitiy Ones

[@brothaclam]

follow up video!

[@JasonTMays]

Will do.

[@TheEchomaker]

Sunburst is antiquities, right?

[@TheEchomaker]

Oh well i was wrong

[@WorkingClassMusic]

Thanks for playin

[@asyouwalk2847]

Are these the Antiquities I or IIs?

[@WorkingClassMusic]

1s

[@Blueguitar007]

The SD Antiquity sound way better to me - the Fender's Mascis were harsh and thin. Weird cuz he always touted the Antiquities fr their warmer sound. I have Antiquity 2 on mine and plug into a vitage Deluxe Reverb and you can't buy a better sound.

[@chancemiller9340]

It would be great if you two could explain what was changed during the setup? Changing pickups isn't going to affect anything, so that wouldn't be what you're talking about. So... what was changed? Thanks. Also, the White JM pickups sounded muddy with drive. Perhaps they have different pots, but the sunburst sounded louder and clearer, especially with the drive. The white one just sounded meh. I guess that you get the antiquity if you are not going to use drive and the J. Mascis if you are going to use drive.

[@JasonTMays]

Nothing besides the pickups were changed. If you're referring to the actual setup on the American Vintage II: There's a video we did with our initial experience with that guitar, and we sent it over to mike adams and he did a video about it before doing a setup and sending it back. Fender ships both the American Vintage II and the American Original with 1 meg pots. So, they're the same pot value. I mean, J Mascis and Nels Cline both use the antiquity ones.

[@Locust66]

The j mascis pickups are for slamming into fuzz and act like a treble booster.

[@BeesWaxMinder]

So these aren’t like P 90s in disguise like on his signature squire?

[@JasonTMays]

No, they’re actual alnico 2 Jazzmaster pickups.

[@BeesWaxMinder]

@@JasonTMays 👍

[@charliedunn8541]

The only true way to test j mascis pickups is to play the guitar through 5 fuzzes

[@mantashaft]

I only know that teamwork because I have three kids

[@WorkingClassMusic]

WHAT IS IT FROM?!

[@mantashaft]

@@WorkingClassMusic I couldn’t remember until I saw another reply that said it was Wonder Pets! and that is correct kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5XOmIquma6ma7c

[@pepuletrz]

love the 65's it mainly depends on the rig and amp you have though.i hated the jm's. sorry prehistoric kids.

[@JasonTMays]

I had the PV65 in our Soft Focus video and they've always been far too bright and ice picky for me. Between all 4 of us, we've got a fair amount of amps, and through every amp I've tried, I just dont like those pickups. But, if they work for you and you like them that's all that matters! the wonderful thing about gear is every opinion is valid!

[@snicker576]

Goddamnit you guys are cool

[@jordanprysmiki5361]

Are they noiseless

[@JasonTMays]

only in the middle position.

[@thomvinson]

I had a really hard time hearing any difference between them, they were so closely similar.

[@mitcharney1]

It's really not so much the after market changes. It's about the talent of the player. The great Jack Pearson has 4 or 5 Squire Strats that he plays all the time. He doesn't change anything on the guitars but a jumper wire on the switch to have a separate tone for the rear pup. Spend your time practicing without spending your money on things that don't make you a BETTER player. It's never the axe it's always the player.

[@JasonTMays]

While I am always supportive of the idea of practicing your chops and becoming a better guitarist, I am also of the belief of modding to help craft your tone/sound...nonetheless, I slightly disagree with your take. I think most people looking to modify their instrument are already proficient enough at their craft and just want to improve their sound. New pickups are a wonderful way to do that without always breaking the bank. But that wonderful thing about the internet is that we both have different perspectives and both of those perspectives are valid.

[@petevadelnieks]

Bummer you didn't slam them with fuzz Like J does.

[@JasonTMays]

To be fair, the last time we did a video on something and played it in the exact style of that artist we got complaints that we didn’t do anything different. 😐

[@petevadelnieks]

@@JasonTMays ok, that's unfortunate. Regardless, I hope they are a perfect match with fuzz, love slamming my JMs with a Muff style pedal.

[@pahwraith]

I really like my stock squier j mascis pickups.

[@WorkingClassMusic]

awesome! we're glad they're a good fit for you!

[@anomalousresult]

I could only hear a difference in the cleans and preferred the antiquities. Perhaps if I was young enough to know what the wonder pets were I'd like the mascis :D

[@MrDaigoRiki]

Respectfully just toys.

[@almostghosts]

If you want to sound like J.Mascis get a telecaster. That’s what he uses on all the albums.

[@JasonTMays]

If you want to sound like J Mascis live, get a Jazzmaster! 🙃

[@13terrors]

I think J uses Gretsch guitars pretty heavily on the albums as well