Is J Mascis good?
With his band still going strong, Mascis is widely considered one of the definitive guitar talents of the past 50 years, with an unmistakable signature sound that’s often imitated, but rarely duplicated.
How do you play like J Mascis?
And then some people play with their pinky on the 15th fret when they Bend but I like to play with my third finger just cuz it’s a little stronger. So you can kinda get more control on that Bend.
Why did Dinosaur Jr change their name?
Dinosaur Jr.’s self titled debut album Dinosaur was released in 1985. The band was originally just named Dinosaur, but were forced to change their name due to legal reasons, thus adding “Jr.” 1987 and 1988 saw the releases of their next two albums, You’re Livng All Over Me and Bug respectively.
Why did Lou Barlow leave Dinosaur Jr?
Lou Barlow: In 1989, amidst creative tension and a lack of communication, guitarist and bassist Barlow was kicked out of the band. Mascis had begun dictating its sonic direction and Barlow’s frustration hit a boiling point. Mascis had told Barlow that Dinosaur Jr.
Does J Mascis play a Squier?
The J Mascis Signature Squier Jazzmaster
Most Dinosaur Jr. fans associate J Mascis with the Fender Jazzmaster, and the model has stuck with him his entire career resulting in his own Squier signature series Jazzmaster.
What AMP does J Mascis use?
Mascis’ four-amp setup includes two late-’60s Marshall Super Bass full-stacks, a vintage Hiwatt DR-103 head driving two Marshall 4x12s, and a Victoria 80212 tweed Twin clone.
Does J Mascis use p90s?
Mascis has an action that most players would baulk at and always comments that whenever his guitar is seen by luthiers and guitar techs that they off to ‘fix’ that for him. He then has to explain that that’s the way he likes it! In the studio J actually plays Telecasters and Gibson P90-loaded guitars such as Juniors.
Did Kurt Cobain want J Mascis to be in Nirvana?
frontman and shred wizard J Mascis confirmed long-circulating rumors that Kurt Cobain had asked him to join Nirvana. In fact, Mascis said, it happened twice.
Is Punk a Dinosaur Jr?
Dinosaur Jr has been described as alternative rock, indie rock and noise rock, also noise pop, hardcore punk (first albums), and grunge (early nineties).
When did Dinosaur Jr change their name?
1987
Dinosaur Jr. is an American rock band formed in Amherst, Massachusetts, in 1984, originally simply called Dinosaur until legal issues forced a change in name.
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| Dinosaur Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Dinosaur (1984–1987) |
| Origin | Amherst, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Genres | Alternative rock indie rock noise rock post-punk |
How old is Lou Barlow?
56 years (July 17, 1966)Lou Barlow / Age
What kind of strings does J Mascis use?
J Mascis plays Ernie Ball Cobalt Slinky strings.
What pickups does J Mascis use?
J Mascis’ main guitar is a sunburst ’63 Fender Jazzmaster with original neck and pickups (left). He replaced the pickup covers, knobs, and added a Tune-o-matic-style bridge. His main backup is a sunburst ’65 Jazzmaster with original neck and pickups, also with the bridge replaced.
What kind of pickups are in the J Mascis Jazzmaster?
The pickups are RWRP (reverse wound / reverse polarity), so when used together, they are hum canceling. These are not weak pickups. DC resistance measured at 8.20 kilohm for the neck pickup and 8.34 kilohm for the bridge pickup. The pickup coils are wider and flatter than a Strat pickup, as you’d also expect.
What fuzz does J Mascis use?
MC-FX Super Fuzz Copy
Perhaps one of the most interesting pedals currently on J’s board is the Super Fuzz clone made by Australia’s own MC-FX. According to Mascis, it’s “the smallest one to fit on the pedal board and it sounds good. Smaller is better to fit as much stuff on as you can.”
What Bridge does J Mascis use?
Did Dinosaur Jr inspire Nirvana?
As journalist Everett True once wrote, “Suddenly it was hip to like Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Allman Brothers again: something Seattle bands like Mudhoney doubtless appreciated a few years later… [Dinosaur Jr were] the band who inspired Teenage Fanclub, Nirvana, Buffalo Tom, Lemonheads and… thousands.”
Was Kurt Cobain tall?
5′ 9″Kurt Cobain / Height
What happened Dinosaur Jr?
After 1997’s Hand It Over, Mascis finally retired the Dinosaur Jr. name, with the group’s final live performance being an appearance on the American talk show The Jenny Jones Show. In 1999, Mascis released the first of two solo albums under the name J Mascis + The Fog.
Is Lou Barlow married?
Adelle BarlowLou Barlow / Spouse (m. 2015)
What pickups are in the Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster?
What speakers does J Mascis use?
Mascis runs those into a 1968 Marshall JMP, a purple 1968 Marshall Super Bass head, and a Hiwatt Custom 100, all running through Marshall 4×12 cabs with Celestion speakers (some Vintage 30s, others unknown).
What music did Kurt Cobain listen to?
Smells Like Teen SpiritCome as You AreSomething in the WayThe Man Who Sold the WorldHeart‑Sha… BoxLithium
Kurt Cobain/Songs
Did Kurt Cobain want J Mascis in Nirvana?
Did Kurt Cobain have tattoos?
He had a tattoo
You probably never noticed it because Kurt’s regular uniform was jeans, plaids, and cardigans, but he did have one small tattoo on his forearm.