New j. Mascis 2011???

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Re: New j. Mascis 2011???

Post by BaronvonHeadless » Wed Jan 09, 2013 11:13 am

Hey thanks alot for the tips. I'll go ahead and try to file it down a bit and use that lube suff in the meantime so it stops popping out at gigs. (I play out a shit ton). But I noticed the guitar goes out of tune rather easy. I didn't notice it at the store when trying it out quite a few times and I didn't see anyone complain about the guitar going out of tune. But mine doesn't hold too well. Not too bad either. Just not too well. So I'm thinking the roller bridge much help? I think I saw someone mention that

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Post by PsychoSurfer » Wed Jan 09, 2013 12:29 pm

Gotta say... the Squier J Mascis JM blows the VM line out of the water in terms of quality and feel. I have a VM and want to throw it in the trash.

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Post by gypsyseven » Wed Jan 09, 2013 12:32 pm

PsychoSurfer wrote:Gotta say... the Squier J Mascis JM blows the VM line out of the water in terms of quality and feel. I have a VM and want to throw it in the trash.
Sure!? Mine is on the same level as the CP Jag and Jazzmaster i had...

But i'm sure, unfortunately, you got a bad one....

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Re: New j. Mascis 2011???

Post by BaronvonHeadless » Wed Jan 09, 2013 12:45 pm

I think the j mascis squier sounds and plays better than the classic player i played at a store a few years back, for almost half the price too.

Im just wondering about the tuning. anyone else have one that kind of goes out of tune easy? or maybe its because of the bridge and unadjustable height?

I dunno

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Post by gypsyseven » Wed Jan 09, 2013 12:47 pm

BaronvonHeadless wrote:I think the j mascis squier sounds and plays better than the classic player i played at a store a few years back, for almost half the price too.

Im just wondering about the tuning. anyone else have one that kind of goes out of tune easy? or maybe its because of the bridge and unadjustable height?

I dunno
What do you mean by unadjustable height?!

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Post by BaronvonHeadless » Wed Jan 09, 2013 1:24 pm

I thought you can't adjust the height of the saddles or the bridge on the JM squier?

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Post by Dok » Wed Jan 09, 2013 1:50 pm

BaronvonHeadless wrote:I thought you can't adjust the height of the saddles or the bridge on the JM squier?
You can't adjust the individual saddles because it's an adjust-o-matic, but you can adjust the bridge height with the thumb screws.
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Post by BaronvonHeadless » Wed Jan 09, 2013 1:58 pm

But yeah, seems the low E string saddle is an easy fix. But how could I stop this guitar from going out of tune so easy. Does anyone elses mascis squier go out of tune easily? Not super out of tune, just doesnt sound as good after a few songs of heavy playing.

Id like to solve this problem.

Maybe just get a roller bridge?

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Post by Spiteface » Thu Jan 10, 2013 7:35 am

BaronvonHeadless wrote:Im just wondering about the tuning. anyone else have one that kind of goes out of tune easy?
Mine seems to go slighly sharp with some tremolo use.

I am considering getting a roller bridge for it, if that helps.

I think I've seen this one talked about elsewhere on here:

http://www.guitarfetish.com/Wilkinson-B" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... p_866.html

But I was wondering if this one would also fit:

http://www.guitarfetish.com/Roller-Brid" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... p_661.html

Because it looks more like the original TOM on the JMJM, which I prefer the look of, personally.

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Re: New j. Mascis 2011???

Post by PsychoSurfer » Thu Jan 10, 2013 8:00 am

Mine holds tune fairly well, even with some trem use. Example, I got crazy and used my Mascis JM in my Metal/Hardcore band last weekend - we did a 3 hour practice. I did not have to re-tune at all, the other guitarist using a Gibson SG standard had to retune several times.

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Re: New j. Mascis 2011???

Post by stig » Thu Jan 10, 2013 9:39 am

So after owning mine since August (and not plugging it in much) I've discovered that the pickup toggle switch is bad in mine. Is this easy to fix, and do I need a certain model of switch to avoid drilling out the anodized guard?
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Post by peloquin17 » Thu Jan 10, 2013 10:32 am

i had practice yesterday as well, and for one song i was using the tremolo alot, and i found the guitar went sharp.

i think im gonna swap out the AOM for a wilkinson roller bridge.

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Re: New j. Mascis 2011???

Post by Mandeezee » Thu Jan 10, 2013 12:50 pm

Spiteface wrote:
BaronvonHeadless wrote:Im just wondering about the tuning. anyone else have one that kind of goes out of tune easy?
Mine seems to go slighly sharp with some tremolo use.

I am considering getting a roller bridge for it, if that helps.

I think I've seen this one talked about elsewhere on here:

http://www.guitarfetish.com/Wilkinson-B" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... p_866.html

But I was wondering if this one would also fit:

http://www.guitarfetish.com/Roller-Brid" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... p_661.html

Because it looks more like the original TOM on the JMJM, which I prefer the look of, personally.
The "Roller Bridge Chrome plated fits Les Paul" will fit. My friend put one on his SJMJM. I don't know about the Wilkinson one as I don't have any experience with it.

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Re: New j. Mascis 2011???

Post by Spiteface » Fri Jan 11, 2013 11:40 am

I think a few others around these parts have used the wilkinson one, and it fits OK, and apparently works well. I just prefer the other smaller one as it looks less obvious that I've modded it. Thanks for confirming this for me, sir!

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Re: New j. Mascis 2011???

Post by BaronvonHeadless » Tue Jan 22, 2013 9:33 am

gutter rock wrote:I gotta wonder if Fender is having problems producing these quickly or if they are just not wanting to build too many of them for fear of excess inventory. These wait times have been a bit ridiculous for a mass produced Asian made guitar. I have a feeling they are selling well to JM enthusiasts that are snatching them up as soon as they come in. I wonder how they will sell after we all get ours?!!!! Geesh, on the first shipment my local store called me to tell me they had two in, I bought an AVRI Jag instead. Then, I called the same local store to see if they had one left, they didn't, and I bought a CP HH Jag instead! I think I might be the problem... I have bought two guitars while waiting for this thing to come out!
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