Riff Tone

Almost Ready

Dinosaur Jr.

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Original Gear

GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely 1963 Sunburst, as used by J Mascis in this era and on this album)

AmpMarshall Super Bass 100 (1968 model, as used in studio and live for this era)

PickupsFender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Ram's Head Big Muff

fuzzCustom (Jim Roth) Tone Bender Mk I-clone/Rangemaster-clone combo

overdriveTube Works Tube Works Real Tube Overdrive

reverbBoss Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb

flangerElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress

Notes

Studio recording, 2007 (Beyond album). J Mascis is known for stacking fuzz/distortion pedals into loud Marshall Super Bass heads for Dinosaur Jr. riff tones. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song's riff section. Jazzmaster into Marshall Super Bass is confirmed for this era and style.

Tone Character(10)

massive, saturated fuzzaggressive attackthick midrangepronounced upper-mid bitetight and percussive rhythmsustaining riff toneraw, energetic drivearticulate pick attackslightly scooped low-midsJazzmaster clarity through heavy gain

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, aggressive picking and strumming while keeping clarity through high-gain fuzz and overdrive. Palm muting and dynamic control are essential to avoid muddiness, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.