Fender Jazzmaster Blue (1983-1999)
Used by Lee, Kim, and Thurston during these years. It is noted that the blue Jazzmaster was one of the highest quality guitars the band had during the early 80s and was constantly modified throughout the decade. Beginning with two gold pickups and four knobs that were removed by 1985, the guitar was replaced with soapbox pickups and a tortoise shell pickguard. The guitar is featured in both the "Death Valley 69" and "Disappear" videos. The guitar was stolen in 1999.
Used by Lee, Kim, and Thurston during these years. It is noted that the blue Jazzmaster was one of the highest quality guitars the band had during the early 80s and was constantly modified throughout the decade. Beginning with two gold pickups and four knobs that were removed by 1985, the guitar was replaced with soapbox pickups and a tortoise shell pickguard. The guitar is featured in both the "Death Valley 69" and "Disappear" videos. The guitar was stolen in 1999.
Fender Jaguar Wood (1985-1986)
Used by Thurston in the mid 80s and later by Lee from 1987 to 1999.
Used by Thurston in the mid 80s and later by Lee from 1987 to 1999.
Fender Mustang White (1987-1999)
Neck, body, and hardware were pieced together. Stolen in 1999.
Neck, body, and hardware were pieced together. Stolen in 1999.
Fender Jazzmaster Red (1988-1999)
Used as one of Thurston's main guitars until it was stolen in 1999.
Used as one of Thurston's main guitars until it was stolen in 1999.
Fender Mustang Sunburst (1988)
Fender Jazzmaster Sunburst (1989-1999)
Used in the "Diamond Sea" video, stolen in 1999.
Used in the "Diamond Sea" video, stolen in 1999.
Fender Jaguar Red (1990-1996)
Played by Thurston in the 90s, and later Kim from 2004 to 2009. This guitar has one humbucker, one coil, three switches and two knobs.
Played by Thurston in the 90s, and later Kim from 2004 to 2009. This guitar has one humbucker, one coil, three switches and two knobs.
Fender Telecaster/G&L ASAT (1991-2008)
Given and possibly built by Thurston's brother Gene.
Given and possibly built by Thurston's brother Gene.
Fender Jazzmaster White (1991-1999)
One of Thurston's primary guitars until it was stolen in 1999.
One of Thurston's primary guitars until it was stolen in 1999.
Fender Jazzmaster Seafoam (1995-2009)
Used on the Lollapalooza tour, discarded, and then used again after theft of other guitars.
Used on the Lollapalooza tour, discarded, and then used again after theft of other guitars.
Fender Jazzmaster Sunburst (1997-1999)
Fender Jazzmaster Black (1999-2009)
Fender Jazzmaster Sunburst (1999-2009)
Replacement for the theft of the original Sunburst in 1999.
Replacement for the theft of the original Sunburst in 1999.
Fender Jazzmaster Cream (1999-2009)
Was purchased immediately after the blue model was stolen. Thurston played this guitar for the remained of the tour before Lee made it one of his main guitars after.
Was purchased immediately after the blue model was stolen. Thurston played this guitar for the remained of the tour before Lee made it one of his main guitars after.
Fender Jazzmaster Red (1999-2009)
Replacement for the previous red model.
Replacement for the previous red model.
Fender Jazzmaster Blue (2000-2009)
Headstock was split in half many times and was replaced with a new neck.
Headstock was split in half many times and was replaced with a new neck.
Fender Jazzmaster Gold (2000-2009)
1964 Fender Jazzmaster Sunburst (2003-2008)
1965 Fender Jazzmaster Wood (2007-2009)
Bought on Ebay for touring purposes.
Bought on Ebay for touring purposes.
Fender Jazzmaster Green (2007-2009)
Built by his technician, this guitar features two pickups, a 65' neck, one toggle switch, one volume knob, and a vintage Fender vibrato tailpiece with a Mastery bridge.
Built by his technician, this guitar features two pickups, a 65' neck, one toggle switch, one volume knob, and a vintage Fender vibrato tailpiece with a Mastery bridge.
Fender Jazzmaster Mascis (2008-2009)
Originally used by Thurston to play "Kool Thing" live, but Kim began using it for the majority of songs.
Originally used by Thurston to play "Kool Thing" live, but Kim began using it for the majority of songs.
Fender Jazzmaster Black (2008-2009)
Fender Jazzmaster Forest Green - Thurston Moore Signature (2009)
Fender announced signature guitars for both Lee Ranaldo and Thurston Moore in 2008. This guitar is a recreation of the Jazzmaster built by Thurston's technician, resembling the basic bare-essential features of the previous , but Thurston still preferred the original.
Fender announced signature guitars for both Lee Ranaldo and Thurston Moore in 2008. This guitar is a recreation of the Jazzmaster built by Thurston's technician, resembling the basic bare-essential features of the previous , but Thurston still preferred the original.
