An icon of alternative rock, J Mascis’ penchant for running Fender® guitars into stacks of amps to create massive fuzzy riffs, incendiary leads and huge hooks have made his work in Dinosaur Jr. and on solo records an indispensable part of rock history, influencing countless artists to follow.

The J Mascis Telecaster® recreates J’s favorite guitar, an original 1958 top-loader Tele®, with which he recorded most of his lead work throughout his career. Features include a Dazzling Bottle Rocket Blue Flake finish, mirrored chrome pickguard, custom J Mascis Telecaster pickups, top-loader bridge and Road Worn® maple neck and hardware.

Neck
Fingerboard MaterialMaple
Fingerboard Radius9.5" (241 mm)
Neck Construction4-Bolt
Neck FinishRoad Worn® Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck MaterialMaple
Neck Shape"C" Shape
Number of Frets21
Nut MaterialSynthetic Bone
Nut Width1.685" (42.8 mm)
Position InlaysBlack Dot
Side DotsBlack
String NutSynthetic Bone
Body
BodyAlder
Body FinishGloss Polyester
Body MaterialAlder
Body ShapeTelecaster®
Hardware
Bridge3-Saddle Vintage-Style Topload Tele® with Barrel Brass Saddles
Control KnobsKnurled Flat-Top
Hardware FinishNickel/Chrome
Neck Plate4-Bolt
Pickguard1-Ply Mirrored Chrome
Pickup CoversNeck: Chrome; Bridge: Black
Strap ButtonsVintage-Style
StringsFender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
Switch TipBlack
Tuning MachinesVintage-Style
Electronics
Bridge PickupJ Mascis Custom ’58 Tele® Single-Coil
ControlsMaster Volume, Master Tone
Neck PickupJ Mascis Custom ’58 Tele® Single-Coil
Pickup ConfigurationSS
Switching3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups (Out of Phase), Position 3. Neck Pickup