J Mascis Signature ShootOut (Tele vs. JazzMaster) | Working Class Music

Welcome to this week's episode of Working Class Music. This week's episode pits J Mascis Telecaster against J Mascis JazzMaster for a J Mascis Signature Model ShootOut! We've got more things planned for our J Mascis Signature JazzMaster so this won't be the last time you see it. Thanks for watching Working Class Music, and if you'd like to support us, like this video, follow our links below, and make sure you Subscribe to the channel so you don't miss the next episode of Working Class Music! See you in the next one.
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[@gannakin]

That Jazzmaster is one of the best guitars I’ve ever owned.

[@dithyoder4455]

Me too. At the pricepoint there is no good reason for any player not to have the JMJM.

[@WannesVDR]

So refreshing when people are reviewing gear just for the fun of it and not because they're out to sell it. Kudos WCM!

[@JasonTMays]

Thank you!!! Yea, we definitely just want to keep it fun and we love gear!

[@WorkingClassMusic]

thanks! it's all about the love of the gear!

[@calvinduden1369]

I love the wall of doom amps just casually chillin behind them. Cheers from Norway 🇳🇴

[@vthings001]

The bass player of Dinosaur Jr., Lou Barlow, also plays one of those signature Jazzmasters on some of his songs for Dinosaur. So +1 to the list there.

[@VikCain]

You forced me to like the video within 20 seconds. Editing!!

[@JasonTMays]

Mission accomplished.

[@TheCompyshop]

That Jazzmaster is amazing honestly. I had no idea who J was when I got mine. I played a lot of guitars, some much more expensive. I even played other Jazzmasters. But that J Mascis Jazzmaster is just something special. For $500 it's great. I'd go as far as saying they could price it at $999 or $1099 and I still would've bought it. It's that good

[@JasonTMays]

I, concur!!!!!

[@DJSoSadRN]

The drummer from Witch made some cool guitars.

[@JasonTMays]

How did we forget him!

[@DougMayer]

Took one look at the pics when these were announced and preordered, my most expensive guitar to date and first tele. Love love love this thing 💙🤍

[@spiralwall]

Love how the first clip you play of J he is holding his original fender Japan purple signature

[@adamlannan4933]

I own the J Mascis Jazzmaster, it’s not the best guitar ever, but it’s the best guitar for the money ever. Great guitar.

[@WorkingClassMusic]

we agree. thanks for the comment buddy!

[@hugoleclercq3026]

whats the best guiter ever then

[@JonnyHutchins]

I've owned the J Mascis Jazzmaster for 3 years. Once it's setup properly it's hands down the best Squire guitar your money can buy!

[@curtistavares3146]

Sweet, nice playing, really love that Tele, might have to splurge.

[@GregDixson]

Good to see them side by side. I have the jazzmaster, would like to try the Tele

[@craighambo]

I got the jmjm and was blown away by how much I love it.I play it more than my other far more expensive guitars.

[@kirbyjakescarborough4515]

It's B. Maskus. He plays Troutwood... 🤣😂HAHAHAHA!!! Cheers guys! 🥰😇Love the show.

[@DelScully]

that neck on the tele sounded wonderful tbh! Never been a huge fan of the tele sound, but always loved the look.. But this ones calling to me. Great playing guys!

[@soljaime]

Well done, guys. Good personality + sweet tone = success

[@patrickleo25]

Thank you based Mascis.

[@JasonTMays]

He played jazzmasters for our sins!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@patrickleo25]

@@JasonTMays He was tell us. Yeah….. thanks…. it was…. like…. no problem.

[@andyblakely7576]

The neck on the mascis JM is just perfect. The p90 ish pickups are ok. They do the job. I’ll be putting his sig JM pickups in once they’re back in stock. Getting a 9.5” radius TOM bridge made that guitar incredible to play.

[@dorianford6227]

Wooot I have been waiting for a video like this

[@igavehimadollar3354]

For me the jazzmaster really converted me to jazzmasters and it’s the guitar in my collection I’m building that I want to modify . I like leaving the others just as they are

[@itchyvinyl]

No Super Sonic Racing? That’s my favorite. And I’m not a gamer.

[@TheGreenKingdom]

Nice review guys, love the intro as well. The Mascis JM is the only signature model I have, and I'd gladly get the Tele too!

[@ethelwulfmountbattenderoth2286]

Yes, the JMJM has P-90ish Pickups. By this I mean they have adjustable pole pieces and there are two small magnets on either side of the pole pieces. These pickups seemed too hot for me, (Stock PU Bridge 9.0 Ohms, Neck 8.4 Ohms) so I swapped them out for Fender Pure Vintage '65 pickups since I wanted a more traditional JM sound (Bridge 6.9 Ohms, Neck 6.7 Ohms). I'm not disappointed. It has 1mg pots, a rhythm circuit like a traditional JM and an outstanding satin finish neck. A really great instrument.

[@PageandPlant4Life]

The bro from lame impala plays one. The front man from Turnover too

[@greggfitzgerald7997]

You guys rock. Jmascis is and has been my man since the late 80's. Had the jazzmaster switched to a lesPa😮ul I miss it everyday and got my eyes on that rele. Love his music listen to it and play along everyday. Gotta have a big muff a double Rick and loop pedal and it's j. all the way.

[@alwaysevolving281]

Aside from the blue sparkle finish, The signature telecaster neck specs are what makes the guitar, IMO. Bought one from stratosphere for my personal tele build. Reminds me of custom shop specs, TBH.

[@charliegreen209]

I'm new to the channel and subscribing! Feels good to see people who look like me rocking out and reviewing awesome gear.~

[@nostro1001]

Awesome work here guys.... Cheers. 🤗👊✌

[@igavehimadollar3354]

both guitars are awsome great review

[@lovroknezevic8555]

Duuude those jazzmaster tones at 3:52 onward were smooth! Love both of them, and great video as always :)

[@JasonTMays]

Thank you!!!!!!

[@WorkingClassMusic]

Thanks a ton!

[@codydandy1166]

Love this channel. I probably won’t get that tele because the one I have is irreplaceable, but out of phase is cool.

[@RickDanner]

nice job and shes adorable sorry

[@ASSman864]

Playing mine now just got it today, the controls are much easier to work than i thought im actually getting BB king tones from the rythm switch thing when i roll both the wheels back a bit

[@labeandistort6213]

the drummer of Deep Wound maybe? :D ps. that tele is fire

[@djmojolosangeles8190]

Both guitars are beautiful, I receently bought the J Mascis Jazzmaster which for me, is really fun to play!

[@WorkingClassMusic]

nice!

[@dunnybrush]

so much jazzmaster love on this channel - subbed! …and now I need that tele, too :D

[@JasonTMays]

Lol! Everyone needs a tele! And yea, the Jazzmaster IS THE BEST GUITAR EVER!!!!

[@WorkingClassMusic]

*noice*

[@sixbladeknife44]

I have both of those, I bought the Jazzmaster in 2014 and just picked up the Tele. J. Mascis doesn’t allow his name to be put on junky products, but he still likes to keep them affordable…kudos to him, and it’s in-line with his punk background ethos :) Nice review, cool to see the two guitars together!

[@JasonTMays]

Thank you!!!! I agree both are wonderful products!

[@DelScully]

Just bought the jazzmaster the other day! In love with it, does not feel cheap whatsoever on any part! Got a stupidly good deal on it and figured I'd be changing out the tuning pegs, pickups, wiring, and bridge/trem but honestly none of it really needs to be changed. Bridge isn't my favourite kind for a typical jazzmaster but I've got a TVL on the way that can be used for that if I want the traditional trem feel! A+ guitar!

[@TheNotoriousYJX]

Lol that was Dad joke bad, Jason. 🤣🤣🤣

[@JasonTMays]

🥴🤷🏾‍♂️

[@cominginsecond]

Love the intro

[@WorkingClassMusic]

*thank you, thank you*

[@Zeal808]

This channel is to cool! Sub’d

[@deepfocus888]

This channel is Great!!!!! I'm a big Jazzmaster nut as well. I would buy the Mascis JM in a heartbeat, sadly I don't think it comes in lefty. I do have the Squier Classic Vibe that I've been thinking about modding out a bit. Great guitar for under $400. The Mascis Rams Head helps add to the sound. Subscribed!

[@oldmanzen6682]

Not a fan of the sparkle blue, but man, I was listening while watching, and there was one pickup switch that made me jerk my head toward the screen with an audible, “ooooo.” Great sounds from that Tele. Congrats on the addition to your collection. I’ve been debating if I’m going to get the Mascis JM or the FSR JM. Still undecided, though leaning toward the FSR.

[@JasonTMays]

Yea, I legit wanted go into this and not like the tele and man!!!! I love it! That’s the best sounding tele I’ve played in awhile. I would say, the Mascis has the better neck. But overall, I’d say the CV50s.

[@oldmanzen6682]

@Neon Thunderbird Different strokes for different folks! I'm not that fond of the mirror pick guard either, but it's better than the Jimmy Page Dragon Tele pick guard by the looks of it. I have that model, and the pick guard is already warping a bit.

[@1ambreakfast]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@distortedguitarist81]

"Outside of jazzmasters, teles are my favorite" such a mood lol. I feel like jm players either want the most complicated shit or the simplest

[@JasonTMays]

Yea, Tele's really are awesome! It's funny because I've never really bonded with a Strat, but Jazzmasters and Teles kind of just makes sense to me.

[@distortedguitarist81]

@@JasonTMays I'm right there with you. I have an aversion to strats but find teles charming

[@esimms1889]

In keeping with this channel, Teles have, for decades, been the go to guitars for countless working class musicians. It would be cool for WCM to take a look at an Affinity or CV Tele as a platform for relatively inexpensive pickup swaps. Jason could even challenge himself with a pair of (Strat sounding) Twisted Tele pickups, with Tia, of course, getting first dibs!

[@JasonTMays]

@@esimms1889 Surprisingly enough, I have a FSR CV60s Tele in Olympic white with black binding. I'm game to do an episode about it, It's already modded with Pure Vintage pickups and a 4 way selector.

[@misterknightowlandco]

Jazz masters are great, teles are great, but strats I’m with you guys.

[@jcivantos]

Jazzmaster. Hands down,

[@bluesvertigo3961]

Wow I never realized that JMascis JM had P90’s instead of JM pups.

[@JasonTMays]

Yep! They look like JM pups but the pickups are more in line with P90s.

[@spiralwall]

I love the tele but might twice the middle selection to be in phase

[@bass6309]

3:01 there's kevin parker from Tame Impala too, he uses a Squier J Mascis Signature Jazzmaster live a couple of times during their set I love your videos!! Please make a video about these cool Sunn amps behind you

[@JasonTMays]

Oh! We know! We named him in a different Jazzmaster video. But, we’ll definitely get around to those Sunn amps.

[@bass6309]

@@JasonTMays Cool! I'll be waiting for that Model T to really shine through some atmospheric chords

[@thejeffersonlee]

I laughed. You win.

[@joanofheart]

Haha I love the street fighter battle intro! I guess I’m at odds I actually like the JMs sound better and having played it in store it was a wonderful experience. I think it’s the wrong call to discontinue them.

[@JasonTMays]

I agree with you! I think if anything they should just roll it into the Fender line.

[@spiralwall]

I think the new Squire 50’s Jazzmaster are essentially the same thing

[@JasonTMays]

@@spiralwall It's not, the CV50s is basically a reskin of the CV60s. When compared to the SQJMJM it has different frets, different neck, different pickups, different wood. The CV50s is more vintage accurate when compared to the SQJMJM. But we got a video comparing the two on the way. :)

[@taylornutt]

You need the Fender J Mascis Jazzmaster.....

[@thedanksavatron7782]

Nissssssssssssssssssce 🍻

[@warburgaby]

♥♥♥

[@taylornutt]

What song are you playing when you are going through the Jazzmaster pickup sounds? I have heard it in several other videos you have done.

[@DrejcD]

What tunning are you using on the JM? 🤔 It's not standard tuning, riiiight?

[@JasonTMays]

Drop D - Jason Standard - Tia

[@igavehimadollar3354]

ive got both the jazzmaster is my go to in lots of ways but the tele is my favourite. What do you guys think of the bridge im having issues with the b string sliding when im bending ?

[@fuzzchan]

Raise the bridge to increase the break angle, intonation, use 11's. Or get a mustang bridge.

[@benpoddig9208]

What kind of Orange Amp are you using? It sounds wonderful with the JM and the 1981!

[@JasonTMays]

AD30R

[@tonray9395]

Nice comparison. What model was that bound black Telecaster and where can I get one ! ?

[@JasonTMays]

Good question!!!!

[@ITigerbaum]

Telecaster needs double chrome bindings!

[@JasonTMays]

BIG FACTS!!!!!

[@ASSman864]

Ive been playing the j mascis jazzmaster in guitar center for the last 10-20 times i went in and its easily one of the best sounding unplugged of any electric in there (even competes with semi hollow gretsch unplugged just slightly quieter) and im really tempted to go in there and save it from guitar center life

[@ASSman864]

I did it

[@WorkingClassMusic]

congrations

[@davidmahoney1248]

Having to really restrain myself from purchasing that Tele because GAS is my jam, too many guitars already, and only one set of arms & hands.

[@vodkamagic9966]

cool video thanks for the shootout! greetings from russia

[@JasonTMays]

Thanks! 💕

[@thejester3112]

both great guitars but jazzmasters hit different

[@JasonTMays]

You right!!!!

[@bryanvaughn80]

i'm with tia: too much gloss ruins a guitar neck for me.

[@markferguson3745]

For me, the TOM bridge on the JM is the deal breaker.I know many a talented player that has been willing to overlook the goofiness of that design, but I also thought the neck was pretty meh.For the money, the 40th Aniv.Squier is the much better guitar, even if I'm not a gold hardware fan.Great neck, improved bridge, real JM pickups. The Tele is nice, one of the better efforts, but I think overpriced in anticipation of a proven market.I built two from parts , for half the investment,that leave it in the dust.

[@chickenlickin3820]

how much does the tele weigh guys and gals?

[@TheNotoriousYJX]

That tele smokes…pretty sure I saw some genuine stankface going on from both of y’all. And I dunno, I love the finish.

[@BGuitar]

What song is he playing at 3:55?

[@JonnyHutchins]

Tiger's Jaw - Guardian Outstanding review of both these guitars!

[@alhajemmedia4450]

Its not P90.Its Single coil

[@thejeffersonlee]

I feel like shots of the pedalboard are the modern guitar player's equivalent to Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct. The thing you're not supposed to see. Ahem.

[@JasonTMays]

lol!!!! 💀💀

[@dongonzulman6478]

I'm sad to find out the JMJM has been discontinued! Not so sad, cause I own one, but still!

[@deepfocus888]

I feel like it might come back someday. Esp since J seems to be hotter than ever on the guitar scene!

[@dongonzulman6478]

@@deepfocus888 Hopefully...though Fender will gladly sell you a $1400.00 USD Mascis Telecaster... They like money.

[@t0mpsy]

What grit of sandpaper did you use?

[@WorkingClassMusic]

is that a real question?

[@t0mpsy]

@@WorkingClassMusic Yeah! For removing the finish on the back of the neck. Just curious so I can do something similar at home!

[@esimms1889]

Has the Squier JM JM really been discontinued? I’ve heard the rumors but still don’t know for sure whether it’s true or not. 🤔

[@JasonTMays]

I’ve called and talked to fender myself, they’ve been discontinued. They just have a lot of NOS left.

[@esimms1889]

@@JasonTMays Jason, thanks for looking into it and passing on the official final word. I don't know how many JM JM's there are in the wild but once the NOS is gone, they're going to command a significant price upcharge on the used market. I now realize just how lucky I was to recently be able to buy a used Squier J. Mascis neck on Reverb to put on my Squier CV Late 50's Jazzmaster. I also picked up a Descendant Vibrato and Halon bridge but don't tell Tia! She needs to set up a Mastery GoFundMe page LOL(I'd be happy to contribute).

[@Myself6M]

OK, I am gonna say it: Tia you are incredibly cute! I hope you don't mind the compliment.