Riff Tone
Brooklyn
Jesse Malin & Dinosaur Jr.
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Jazzmaster (J Mascis signature or vintage, likely used by J Mascis for Dinosaur Jr. riff sections)
AmpMarshall Super Lead (Plexi) and/or Hiwatt DR103 (studio use typical for Dinosaur Jr. riff tones; Fender Twin Reverb may also be blended in, but Marshall/Hiwatt are primary for riff)
PickupsFender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi (Ram's Head)
flangerElectro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix
Notes
Studio recording, circa 2019-2021. Gear based on Dinosaur Jr.'s known studio setup for riff sections; no direct evidence for Jesse Malin's guitar chain on this track, but J Mascis' rig dominates the riff sound. No evidence of live-specific changes.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive yet melodicheavy guitar distortiondirty and melodicgritty tonetextured noisedynamic guitar leadswall of soundfull-bodied rhythmpunchy attackclassic alternative rock crunch
Difficulty
The riff is moderately challenging due to the need for tight, aggressive picking and clarity through heavy fuzz, but does not require advanced techniques or fast runs.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Jazzmaster (J Mascis signature or vintage, likely used by J Mascis for Dinosaur Jr. riff sections)
AmpMarshall Super Lead (Plexi) and/or Hiwatt DR103 (studio use typical for Dinosaur Jr. riff tones; Fender Twin Reverb may also be blended in, but Marshall/Hiwatt are primary for riff)
PickupsFender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi (Ram's Head)
flangerElectro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix
Notes
Studio recording, circa 2019-2021. Gear based on Dinosaur Jr.'s known studio setup for riff sections; no direct evidence for Jesse Malin's guitar chain on this track, but J Mascis' rig dominates the riff sound. No evidence of live-specific changes.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive yet melodicheavy guitar distortiondirty and melodicgritty tonetextured noisedynamic guitar leadswall of soundfull-bodied rhythmpunchy attackclassic alternative rock crunch
Difficulty
The riff is moderately challenging due to the need for tight, aggressive picking and clarity through heavy fuzz, but does not require advanced techniques or fast runs.