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Riff Tone
Freak Scene (Live, Brixton Academy, London, 8 October 1994)
Dinosaur Jr.
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely J Mascis' main model, 1960s or Squier J Mascis signature)
AmpFender 'Silverface' Twin Reverb (1972-1976)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Live performance at Brixton Academy, London, 8 October 1994. J Mascis is known for using his Jazzmaster into a Fender Twin Reverb for live shows in the 1990s. Pedalboard includes Big Muff and Electric Mistress Flanger. No evidence of amp reverb or other amp effects being used for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and saturatedaggressive and bitingpronounced midrangewall-of-sound fuzzswirling modulationbright and cuttingthick sustaincompressed dynamicsloud and in-your-facedynamic pick attack
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to fast alternate picking, managing clarity with heavy fuzz and flanger, and dynamic control for the aggressive attack.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely J Mascis' main model, 1960s or Squier J Mascis signature)
AmpFender 'Silverface' Twin Reverb (1972-1976)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Live performance at Brixton Academy, London, 8 October 1994. J Mascis is known for using his Jazzmaster into a Fender Twin Reverb for live shows in the 1990s. Pedalboard includes Big Muff and Electric Mistress Flanger. No evidence of amp reverb or other amp effects being used for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and saturatedaggressive and bitingpronounced midrangewall-of-sound fuzzswirling modulationbright and cuttingthick sustaincompressed dynamicsloud and in-your-facedynamic pick attack
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to fast alternate picking, managing clarity with heavy fuzz and flanger, and dynamic control for the aggressive attack.