Thurston Moore’s Washing Machine Era Jazzmaster

January 1, 2024

With a single custom Humbucker grafted into the bridge position, and a standard P90 in the neck spot, this Fender Jazzmaster was one of Thurston Moore’s main guitars. This rig was tuned in GGDDD#D# and was heavily used and in the ’90s Washing Machine era. This is the same axe that was stolen on the morning of July 4, 1999, when a Ryder truck holding Sonic Youth’s massive collection of one-of-a-kind modified touring gear (amps, drums, pedals, guitars) was stolen in Orange County, California. The truck was found several days later in L.A., its door hanging open, completely empty. All was lost. Luckily, this one resurfaced again, along with a few others… read more >

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