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“I just got sick of having this perfect guitar sound”: Why Dinosaur Jr.’s J Mascis moved away from high-end amps in favor of the humble gear he used back in the ’80s

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J Mascis discusses why he has tried ditching modern amps in favor of the ones he used when recording the band’s first few albums
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“I just got sick of having this perfect guitar sound”: Why Dinosaur Jr.’s J Mascis moved away from high-end amps in favor of the humble gear he used back in the ’80s

J Mascis discusses why he has tried ditching modern amps in favor of the ones he used when recording the band’s first few albums

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guitarworld broke the news on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
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