Fender J Mascis Signature Telecaster - Blue Sparkle Relic (Mirror Pickguard / Out-of-Phase Switching)

Designed in collaboration with Dinosaur Jr. alt-rock icon J Mascis, this signature Telecaster pays homage to his primary workhorse guitar. Featuring a stunning Blue Sparkle Road Worn factory relic finish paired with a striking mirrored pickguard and a maple neck and fretboard, this instrument captures a bold, vintage-mod aesthetic. Outfitted with custom-designed pickups and specialized factory wiring—including a signature out-of-phase setting in the middle switch position—it delivers cutting single-coil Tele bite alongside hollow, funky, out-of-phase textures perfect for indie, rock, and alternative tones.

Specifications & Technical Setup Model: J Mascis Signature Telecaster.
Finish: Blue Sparkle Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Factory Road Worn / Relic).
Pickguard: Chrome / Mirrored Pickguard.
Neck & Fingerboard: Maple neck with a comfortable "C" profile and matching Maple fingerboard.
Pickups & Switching: Factory original custom J Mascis single-coil pickups with custom wiring featuring an out-of-phase middle position for unique tone options.
Setup: Professionally benched, freshly restrung, and precision-calibrated with a new set of D'Addario .010–.046 gauge strings, dialed in with smooth, medium-low action.
Included Accessories: Quality carry bag (gig bag). Condition Note

The guitar is in excellent overall condition. It features an authentic factory relic finish with intentional checking and distressing performed by Fender to recreate J Mascis's well-loved original instrument. Beyond the factory aging, the guitar shows no signs of additional player wear, accidental damage, or structural defects.

Neck, Frets & Electronics: The maple neck is straight, the maple fretboard is clean, and the frets remain in fantastic shape with minimal wear and full crown height. All original electronics function 100% properly—the 3-way selector operates cleanly, and the signature out-of-phase center position yields clear, dynamic, low-noise signal.

Complete with a carry bag and a fresh D'Addario .010–.046 setup, this J Mascis Telecaster plays great, holds tuning reliably, and is completely ready to be played.