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J Mascis admits he “hardly ever” uses a Jazzmaster or Big Muff in the studio

The Dinosaur Jr. frontman also explains how, despite it being the model he is associated with, he initially never intended to play a Jazzmaster.
Effects

Electro-Harmonix J Mascis Ram’s Head Big Muff Pi review: The perfect compact noisebox for Dinosaur Jr fans?

The Jazzmaster-toting figurehead of the slacker generation has put his name to an official Muff for the first time. But is it worth buying ahead of the standard model? Time to gear up for a sludgefeast.
Gear

Electro-Harmonix finally gives J Mascis a signature Ram’s Head Big Muff Pi

Something to go along with your Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster?
Music

Kim Gordon and J Mascis release two-track collaboration, Abstract Blues

Alt-rock icons Kim Gordon and J Mascis have teamed up for a new two-song single, Abstract Blues. The single has been surprise-released on Sub...
Features

“I’ve tried the Fractal. I didn’t get it”: J Mascis on his new signature Fender Telecaster and why he’s sticking to tube amps

The Dinosaur Jr main man on bringing out a signature Telecaster with Fender, how he feels about the grunge label 30 years on, and why he’s never going to get his head around Spotify.
Gear

Fender’s new flagship signatures for 2021 include guitars for Kurt Cobain, J Mascis and Cory Wong

There’s also a Stratocaster marking 30 years of Primal Scream’s Screamadelica.
Gear

Fender J Mascis Telecaster may be on the way, according to online leak

Said to arrive in August 2021.
Music

Sonic Youth share rare footage of impromptu set with J Mascis in 1987

The gig was at a benefit for Forced Exposure.
Features

Best guitar albums of 2018

2018 was another fantastic year for guitar music, with hot new acts and returning veterans all bringing their A game.
Gear

Squier updates the J Mascis Jazzmaster

The Jazzmaster's rosewood fretboard swapped out for an Indian laurel one.
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