J Mascis
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J Mascis

Dinosaur Jr.

The wizard of loud. His high-volume, fuzz-drenched solos laid the groundwork for grunge and shoegaze, combining Neil Young-esque melody with the sheer sonic force of full Marshall stacks.

3 Eras
13 Gear Items

SIGNATURE TONE

Deafening, fuzzy, and melodic. A wall of Marshalls pushed by a Big Muff and Tube Driver, with a Jazzmaster providing the articulation to cut through the sludge.

SIGNAL CHAINS BY ERA

Explore how the rig evolved over time

1

You're Living All Over Me Era (1987-1988)

1987-1988 4 items
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The defining noise. A Jazzmaster into a Big Muff and a full Marshall stack created a sound that was both melodic and deafening.

2

Where You Been Era (1993-1994)

1993-1994 4 items
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Commercial peak. More layered textures and acoustic interludes, but the live rig remained a wall of volume.

3

Reunion / Modern Era (2007-Present)

2007-Present 5 items
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The legend returns. Three full stacks live, a massive pedalboard, and signature Squier Jazzmasters.