Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster Wiring Diagram

Mascis jazzmaster discussion in squier vintage modified models started by general trelane nov 7 2013.

Squier j mascis jazzmaster wiring diagram. I recently installed the jm p90 from lollar in my squier j mascis jm. To wire a jazzmaster you need to assemble quite a collection of parts. The first stage of the wiring is complete don t forget to insulate the legs of the tone capacitors. The worst that can happen after a upgrade like this is that you don t really notice a change after the switch.

Jazzmaster wiring schematic mod i ve been looking online for a schematic or diagram for what i wanna do to my jm but can t seem to find it anywhere. Same as any other jazzmaster. Simply put j mascis guitarist vocalist of dinosaur jr is a jazzmaster legend for his signature model j specified the vintage white finish gold annodized pickguard and aged white tone controls which give this instrument a modern yet classy look. Wiring will be straightforward for anyone with basic soldering tools and skills.

The stock pickups are essentially p90s already and while they will get the job done it wasn t long before i wanted a upgrade. The j mascis is my first jazzmaster but i thought the switch and wheels comprised a rhythm circuit with independent vol and tone controls. I ve gleaned enough here and elsewhere to gauge that the stock electrics aren t that great so i figure it s time to make some upgrades. Btw i love the pups and have no intention of changing them.

Leader j mascis with a striking new jazzmaster guitar model that delivers as much massive sound and performance as its namesake. To reuse the original squier pickguard you ll need to enlarge the lead circuit s pot holes with a hand reamer for the slightly larger cts pots. Fender s classic player jazzmaster to dinosaur jr s j. Vintage modified jazzmaster vs.

You can find a traditional jazzmaster wiring diagram on rothstein s site here. Squier honors alt rock godfather and dinosaur jr. The volume pot on my squier j mascis jazzmaster is cutting out in certain parts of the sweep. Allparts uk sells a complete jazzmaster wiring kit which comes with helpful diagrams.

That wasn t the case here at all. The single coil pickups were chosen for their full bodied and authentic hard rock sound. I suspect the jmjm has no unique wiring. The pickups hardware and finish are all specified by mascis himself for tremendous tone and value.

Wiring it all together. I m looking to add the lead circuit configuration to the rhythm circuit. General trelane squier talker.