Fender Telecaster Signature MN Blue Sparkle

A signature Telecaster rooted in late 1950s heritage

The Fender J Mascis Telecaster recreates the spirit of the 1958 top-loader Telecaster used by J Mascis on much of his recordings. It features the flashy aesthetic of his original guitar (blue sparkle and mirrored pickguard), as well as period-accurate luthiery and hardware choices, with playability adapted to modern demands thanks to the "C" profile and Jumbo frets.

For which guitarist and styles?

This Telecaster is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an expressive electric guitar that is responsive to pick attack and right-hand nuances. It excels in indie rock, alternative rock, garage, melodic punk, and all styles where attack and clarity matter. The top-loader bridge provides a slightly softer feel, ideal for bends, strong vibratos, and incisive rhythmic playing.

Sound

The combination of a alder body and maple neck/fretboard offers a quick response, precise lows, and snappy highs: the typical playground of a Telecaster. The two J Mascis Custom '58 Tele Single-Coil pickups deliver a clear twang at the bridge, a rounder but still defined neck tone, and excellent dynamics that highlight the amp's character. The 3-position selector switch also offers a phase-shifted middle position, perfect for more nasal and cutting textures in the mix. The 3-saddle vintage-style brass barrel bridge enhances attack and character, while the top-loader setup contributes to a slightly reduced string tension and a softer attack.

Recommended compatible accessories

To stay within original specifications, favor electric strings gauge .010-.046. A strap, 6.35 mm jack cable, picks, and a guitar stand are also essential and fully compatible. A Deluxe gig bag is included for transport.

Technical specifications

Category	TL	Fingerboard	Maple
Left handed	No	Scalloped	Simple
Strings	Steel	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Blue

Body shape	Telecaster	Nut	synthetic bone
Body	alder	Nut material	synthetic bone
Body finish	glossy polyester	Nut width	42.8 mm / 1.69"
Pickguard	1-Ply Mirrored Chrome	Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm
Orientation	right-handed	Hardware finish	nickel/chrome
Neck construction	4-bolt	Control knobs	flat knurled knobs
Neck material	maple	Bridge	Vintage-Style 3-saddle Tele Topload with brass barrel saddles
Neck wood type	maple	Tuners	Vintage-Style
Neck shape	C shape	Configuration	SS
Neck profile type	C shape	Pickup configuration	SS
Neck finish	Road Worn nitrocellulose lacquer	Neck pickup	J Mascis Custom '58 Tele Single-Coil
Fretboard	maple	Bridge pickup	J Mascis Custom '58 Tele Single-Coil
Fretboard inlay	black dot	Controls	master volume, master tone
Fretboard radius	241 mm / 9.5"	Pickup selector	3-position blade switch: position 1. bridge pickup, position 2. bridge and neck pickups (out of phase), position 3. neck pickup
Fret size	Jumbo	Case / gig bag	included: Deluxe gig bag
Number of frets	21