{"product_id":"j-mascis-signature-jazzmaster®-pickup-set","title":"FENDER J Mascis Signature Jazzmaster® Pickup Set","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFender J Mascis Signature Jazzmaster® Pickup Set\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFender J Mascis Signature Jazzmaster Pickup Set\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the distinctive Jazzmaster sound of Dinosaur Jr.'s J Mascis to your own offset, with a warmer voice designed to work equally well with \u003cstrong\u003ebig fuzz and overdrive sounds or clean, open Jazzmaster tones\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWound to J Mascis' specifications, this neck and bridge set uses \u003cstrong\u003eAlnico 2 rod magnets\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the pickups a warmer, sweeter response than many traditional Jazzmaster pickups while retaining the clarity and character that makes a Jazzmaster sound like a Jazzmaster. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eMade for Fuzz, Drive \u0026amp; Big Clean Sounds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eJ Mascis has spent decades pushing the Jazzmaster well beyond its surf-guitar origins, particularly with \u003cstrong\u003eDinosaur Jr.\u003c\/strong\u003e, where huge fuzz sounds, feedback and heavily driven amps sit alongside surprisingly clean and melodic guitar parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThese pickups are designed around that versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAlnico 2 magnets\u003c\/strong\u003e soften some of the harder edges you might associate with brighter Jazzmaster pickups, producing a warmer response that Fender specifically designed to pair well with \u003cstrong\u003edrive and fuzz pedals\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat doesn't mean they're simply high-output rock pickups, either. Fender actually rates them as \u003cstrong\u003eVintage output\u003c\/strong\u003e, so there's still plenty of dynamic response and clarity when you back the gain off. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eNeck \u0026amp; Bridge Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is a complete \u003cstrong\u003eneck and bridge pickup set\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the two pickups individually wound for their respective positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe neck measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e7.27kΩ DC resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the bridge comes in at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e7.31kΩ\u003c\/strong\u003e. Inductance is rated at 3.6 Henries for the neck and 3.7 Henries for the bridge. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe result is a nicely balanced pair rather than two identical pickups dropped into different positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eVintage-Style Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUnder the covers, Fender has kept plenty of traditional pickup-building details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe J Mascis set uses \u003cstrong\u003eenamel-coated magnet wire, fibre bobbins and vintage-style cloth-covered lead wire\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with flush-mounted pole pieces for an even response across the strings. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBoth pickups are also \u003cstrong\u003ewax-potted\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping control unwanted microphonic squeal when you're using the sort of distortion and fuzz levels these pickups were designed to handle. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat Do They Sound Like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThink \u003cstrong\u003ewarm Jazzmaster rather than excessively bright Jazzmaster\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYou'll still get the open character, articulation and attack you'd expect from a proper Jazzmaster-style single coil, but the Alnico 2 magnets give the pickups a sweeter and slightly warmer overall response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat makes them particularly interesting if you love the Jazzmaster platform but want something that handles \u003cstrong\u003efuzz, overdrive and driven amps\u003c\/strong\u003e exceptionally well without losing the cleaner side of the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial \u003cstrong\u003eFender J Mascis Signature\u003c\/strong\u003e pickup set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to J Mascis' specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck and bridge Jazzmaster pickups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-coil design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlnico 2 rod magnets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm, sweet tonal response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticularly well suited to fuzz and overdrive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnamel-coated magnet wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlush-mount pole pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWax-potted construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage-style cloth-covered lead wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFibre bobbins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck DC resistance: \u003cstrong\u003e7.27kΩ\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge DC resistance: \u003cstrong\u003e7.31kΩ\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck inductance: \u003cstrong\u003e3.6 Henries\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge inductance: \u003cstrong\u003e3.7 Henries\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged White\/Cream appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation hardware included \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAre these the pickups from the Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is an important distinction. These are Fender's dedicated \u003cstrong\u003eJ Mascis Signature Jazzmaster Pickup Set\u003c\/strong\u003e, wound to J's specifications with Alnico 2 magnets. Fender lists the current Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster separately with its own Squier single-coil Jazzmaster pickups, so this aftermarket set shouldn't simply be described as replacement versions of the factory Squier pickups. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAre the J Mascis pickups high output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFender classifies them as \u003cstrong\u003eVintage output\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their character comes from the winding and Alnico 2 construction rather than simply pushing the output as high as possible. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAre they good with fuzz pedals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYes. That's one of the major attractions of this set. Fender specifically describes the warmer Alnico 2 design as responding particularly well to \u003cstrong\u003edrive and fuzz pedals\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCan they still do clean Jazzmaster sounds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAbsolutely. Despite the association with J Mascis' heavily driven sound, these remain vintage-output Jazzmaster single coils and are designed to cover everything from fuzz-heavy walls of sound through to gentler vintage cleans. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAre these hum-cancelling pickups?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNo. This is a \u003cstrong\u003esingle-coil Jazzmaster pickup set\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you should still expect the characteristics, including some potential noise, associated with traditional single-coil pickups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDoes the set include mounting hardware?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYes. Fender includes the \u003cstrong\u003einstallation hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e with the set. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFender J Mascis Signature Jazzmaster Pickup Set\u003c\/strong\u003e is a great upgrade for players who love the character of a Jazzmaster but want a warmer voice that really comes alive when you start stacking fuzz, overdrive and a loud amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAvailable from \u003cstrong\u003eColemans Music in South Melbourne\u003c\/strong\u003e or shop online with fast shipping Australia-wide. \u003cstrong\u003eA place for players — new, used, traded, upgraded.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FENDER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48359941406772,"sku":"210000076524","price":239.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/5386\/3220\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep18_2026_02_30_27PM.png?v=1789705865","url":"https:\/\/www.colemansmusic.com.au\/products\/j-mascis-signature-jazzmaster%c2%ae-pickup-set","provider":"Colemans Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}