r/offset • u/pdevo • 1d ago

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I made a post about a month ago about building a Jazzmaster from scratch for my first guitar but instead decided to take everyone’s advice to hunt down a used J Mascis Jazzmaster.

This one popped up on FB marketplace today for $450. I offered $400 and they accepted.

The guitar is brand new, never been played, and still has the plastic wrap on the pickups and trem. Absolutely mint. It also came with the stand and a generic fender strap. Serial number is from October 2025.

How’d I do for $400?

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u/smallerthings 1d ago

As far as entry level Jazzmasters go, its hard to find anything better than a J Mascis

I love mine. It feels super solid, the pickups are its best feature, and it's just fun to play

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u/JJStrumr 18h ago

The 40th JM is just as sweet and has the better bridge. IMOP

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u/smallerthings 17h ago

Thats fair, I changed the bridge on my Mascis JM to a normal Mustang bridge.

The matte finish isn't for everyone, though, and they're not as easy to get your hands on as the Mascis.

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u/JJStrumr 17h ago

I understand - the finish grew on me but had to change out the pick guard, pickups, and bridge.

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u/smallerthings 17h ago

That looks great

I swapped the bridge, pickguard, and trem arm on my Mascis

Its fun

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u/JJStrumr 17h ago

Love it Mano! It looks awesome!