Rig Rundown: Dinosaur Jr 's J Mascis [2022]

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[@michaellee1216]

I love Dino, I love J, and I love how Chris gets him to nerd out. Great interview as always!!!

[@Eliguitar1]

It is a medical miracle that J can hear anything at all after decades of blasting 3 full stacks a few feet from his head. Legend.

[@VinSuff28]

J has said he wears ear plugs when performing so Im sure thats helped him throughout the years.

[@Eliguitar1]

@@VinSuff28 thank goodness for that. The world needs J running at full capability.

[@castoroy14]

I had tinnitus for 2 weeks after forgetting my earplugs for a Dinosaur Jr concert. We were standing 10 feet in front of J and his huge stack of amps and I knew it wasn't going to end well for me. Concert was great as always, but that ringing in my ears when we left the venue stayed with me 24 hours a day for the full 2 weeks. I thought it would never go away! I was genuinely scared I'd lost part of my hearing.

[@Eliguitar1]

@@castoroy14 No doubt. He cranks that treble on the fuzz like a mofo as well. whew! Earplugs always.

[@arsenije_wav8620]

@@Eliguitar1 No disrespect to dinosaur or any of the other bands that do that, but cramming a bunch of amps on stage has no use other than the coolness factor. At a certain point you stop gaining tone and just start losing clarity and hurting people.

[@lucamoqi]

I always love the Rig Rundowns with J and, as usual, if you put the video on 1.25 he talks at normal speed haha

[@bobbyjackson20]

genius!

[@neilpatrickhairless]

I love how it takes him like 20 seconds to say, "I am not a fan of subtle"

[@IamtheActionman]

LOL

[@DyingSceneTV]

Oh my god, I'm doing this now and it's amazing!

[@standinsilence]

Its funny how Chris Kies sounds really annoying at 1.25 speed but J just sounds as if hes talking slightly fast.

[@Groovegandalf]

I love how J get's a little more excited as the interview goes on. When he says "they made a matching one for me" you can tell he's genuinely happy and excited about it. Dude is always just himself and it's awesome.

[@dylandenney3980]

He seemed less awkward in this interview too. It's rare that he seems even remotely comfortable in any interview. This one and his Guitar Moves he seemed to enjoy

[@Alexander-rx7jj]

@@greggaumond you must be so proud of yourself...

[@doug1274]

"Yeah, I like pedals when you know they're on." LOL. J is my hero.

[@richardwellend3806]

@@chrise.3814 did you not see the full stop between lol and j?? Pay attention

[@sorry3660]

it's an incredibly worn out joke to talk about how slow and unaffected J talks but I think it's so great to hear such an incredible guitarist be so unpretentious about his gear or his playing.

[@die2no]

He lets the guitar do the talking

[@TheLordcasio]

I can't imagine having J Mascis just dead pan staring you in the eyes while he rips away on some sludge....I'd be blushing.

[@Tofugazi666]

It's my favorite part of this video

[@am_i_sam_i_am]

12:48 the classic j mascis high pitched “i dont know”

[@texanfournow]

J Mascis is a righteous dude. The sportos, motorheads, geeks, bloods, wasteoids, dweebies--they all adore him.

[@bldallas]

Genius.

[@derrickharmon7980]

Anyone that plays a purple sparkle Jazzmaster is OK with me 👌

[@aisle_of_view]

Mascis Bueller's Day Off!

[@texanfournow]

@@aisle_of_view And for J, it's every day!

[@erictorres2368]

They think he’s a righteous dude!

[@adrianseifi8209]

I know you guys were stressed for time, but that Jazzmaster standing in front of the Hiwatt/Marshall fullstack is in fact not with in any Rig Rundowns and is a '59 that J's had for years and only recently (2019) brought it out for tour duty and seems to have taken first place as his main Jazzmaster. Was really excited to see it being demo'd but alas... Maybe in 2026!

[@johnpickk7526]

SAME

[@corporalclegg914]

someone commented, “J speaks how most people play guitar & plays guitar like most people speak,” in the ‘What’s in My Bag’ -Amoeba Music Mascis Video & it makes great sense. he’s the most melodically sonic player I’ve ever known

[@iradole8362]

Chriss really seams like a good dude. He's an informed interviewer. And patient

[@Millennial_Mike]

Dude lives in a different universe that's within his own mind.

[@johnnylauderdale7761]

I have watched a lot of interviews with J, and I am amazed that Chris got so many multi word answers from him haha. Great job guys!

[@JosephNoga]

This was so good. Because of their previous conversations, they were really able to get to the secret sauce moments quickly.

[@jeffdixon847]

His face at 12:02 and 12:06. Totally deadpan while wreaking total sonic havoc. The best.

[@rune8723]

IT SCREAMS!.......yea..... lol

[@naksu444]

It screams!😄😄 😐😐yea😐😐

[@MrJackrockerman]

Lol 😂 that hum

[@yourguitarpal]

I own a j mascis squire and the quality and sound is unbelievable. I'm completely in love with the neck!

[@doug1274]

Same. I have a lot of guitars that cost 4-5x as much as that Squire, but it feels as good or better as any of them.

[@dubccoverseer]

the neck is modeled after the Rory Gallagher strat he mentions in this video :)

[@fanana_bishh]

This is the greatest ASMR of all time. Thank you for the tinnitus J Mascis, I still love you.

[@matthewdean5807]

Great to see another JM RR. Been a fan since the 90s Chris Kies, another fantastic interview. your host style is my fav. Love the questions you ask, they are geared towards the player, and the enthusiast and the fans- and they get some info out of the players that I’m curious always about. Keep up the awesome work premier guitar. I am completely addicted to your videos 🤣

[@premierguitar]

Much appreciated!

[@aaronpermen5430]

Always cool to come across your comments Nigel! Means we’re treading the same paths.

[@Creed_fan_69]

Hell yeah him and bolinger are the best hands down

[@jimilee459]

I love J.Mascis. He’s so introverted, he has to make himself answer. Sometimes it’s not even the question asked.

[@Johnnybananass-_]

I dropped some backline to a Dino Jnr gig years back. I was talking to the local sound company about the volume he plays at and the FOh tech showed me his DB meter reading 108-110db at front of house desk with no PA on, just his 3 full stacks and 2 fender twins cranked as he was checking some fuzz pedals. his guitar rig was the volume as most gigs in the room, talk about wall of sound,

[@Koettnylle]

3:27 That whammy action + intense eye contact combo tho

[@garrettboomerbender]

That Jazzmaster in C# sounds killer!

[@thalesb1324]

J Mascis always makes the hosts of the show work hard to make him talk, haha

Watching Rig Rundowns since 2010. Thank you as always and Chris, you are great! Keep it Coming!

[@HarryFlashmanVC]

Just came in from watching them live in Manchester, England... my ears are MULLERED!

[@Chef_Jeff69]

Settle down J. Mascis. This is the biggest release of energy since the Big Bang.

[@orion10x]

J Mascis' enthusiasm cant be measured with respect to time.

[@neilpatrickhairless]

Imagine if J got stoned. Listening to him talk would be like watching a lake evaporate 😂 Crazy rig, a lot of cool oddball guitars and louder than a dryer full of steel toed boots

[@JInfinity7]

How do we know he's not?

[@stevenlacen1398]

@@JInfinity7 I think he is actually straight edge

[@TinkerToneworks]

Imagine???

[@egobrain]

super hyped for this now we need another larry lalonde one 🙏🙏

[@randytate6848]

One of the most down to earth musicians out there. He truly loves the music and the gear. He gets excited the more gear-related the question.

[@joshingtonbarthsworth631]

Yes. Man. Yes. I needed this. J. Mascis forever.

[@void0094]

Finally. J inspires me a lot.

[@frunkus88]

I know this might sound wild but...J is really coming out of his shell!

[@tylergibson7652]

this is the most lively and jovial i've ever seen J

[@gregmize01]

Great rundown and awesome job keeping J. awake!

[@W8yj4133]

I met J in a side street before one of his gigs. This was the kind of conversation in my head that I wanted to have with him, not wanting to be annoying, so could only come up with saying hi and have a good gig 👍

[@peterstockhaus2709]

"I like pedals, when you know, they are on." Exactly. Nobody needs leds when you have at least one deaf ear left.

[@ClaySmith]

This interview can be summed up in two words: High energy.

[@blanc00x]

J Mascis! a living legend! Greetings from Peru.

[@noah-327]

I know it’s silly, but I really am proud of J during these interviews (talking wise) he’s just got so much better!! And I’m very happy for him good on you J!

[@void0094]

Saw them a couple of hours ago in Cologne. J's solos were so good.

[@fixpedalboards1969]

McNelly T-90 is my fave Tele pickup ever made…

[@nlrproductions8106]

Fender should do a signature J Mascis model of the thin line jazz master

[@coldwar1977]

he's one of my all time favourite guitarists. that man has so much soul in his playing ❣

[@theguitarprofessionals8584]

Love J... what a great Dude!!!!!!!!!!

[@smcgloth]

Love J, and great interview!

[@edwardsforest5055]

Can’t sleep? Listen to this dude talk. But I love Dino jr

[@androoponseen]

I attended this show, it ruled.

[@dinnerputter8757]

J Mascis inspired me to think outside the box, thanks buddy

[@Dixie-Normus-209]

He seems thrilled to be there.

[@amyharvey7173]

I was at that show. it was great. Love them so much

[@garageink74]

I’ve been waiting for this since J mentioned it on Instagram like 2 months ago.

[@bactareality]

All time favorite musician, would love to create something with him some day..

[@eliwebster509]

I never used to know a lot about J, I had thought he was a huge stoner because he talks to slow and seems like he's pretty stoned so I was thoroughly surprised when I did some research on him to find he doesn't do drugs or drink at all. Just a real mellow dude.

[@ThermionicScott]

Mind blown. I always had him pegged as a stoner!

[@manunoise]

never heard him so excited

[@winstonsmith8236]

what he doesn't have in tone, he makes up with charisma.

[@ampcharge5509]

Hahaha! Yea, isn't he just a complete dynamo?

[@bldallas]

Greatness. It always cracks me up to hear J talk…sound just like his singing voice. Mellooooowww.

[@MrSneaksful]

Hey J, Lighten up man.

[@Iamthesafe]

You gotta give Jason some props for standing right in front of those stacks getting blasted by sonic fury

[@anthonynonya]

He's the coolest and most interesting dull person I've ever seen interviewed. 😂

[@lobotomyscam1051]

I have a ticket to see them on Feb 4th at the Brooklyn Bowl in Vegas. I was very confused wondering why he would be in town already until I read the description. And there's a hotel casino around the corner from me called the Cannery.

[@lockyp204]

This is as talkative and amiable J has been in an interview for a fair while. 👍

[@tomflynn2912]

Whats it like to be touring again? Well its nice to be out of the house..

[@MrDMF567]

This is rad. Great vid!

[@Mindartcreativity]

Really rig rundown and interview. I‘d love to have a thinline jazzmaster🤤

[@davideverhart3080]

It’s great j made him hold the guitar the entire interview 😂

[@jakerhodes839]

Holy shit I was at the Brooklyn bowl that night in November lmao

[@DennisaurusRexx]

At 11:53, anyone know how he plays those two notes right before the chord on the 2nd fret slides up to the 4th?

[@mikelindsey6985]

It looks like he's barring an A Major chord with his index finger - the two notes are on the High E string - first is second fret F#, then lift to open E

[@papa_pt]

Looks like he's just hammering on and pulling off from 9th feet to 10th fret on the B or high E string

[@ThermionicScott]

Never thought I'd see J with humbuckers and a Floyd!

[@johnb4024]

The way J stares at him when he demonstrates the first guitar is super awkward

[@goldphish606]

Hey, i was at this show!

[@jbknight]

Cool too see the live footage mixed in there!

[@xeverettx2564]

Oh my goodness that Jack Rabbit is far out!! Talk about opening a totally new headspace you didn’t imagine you ever could!! I’m buying one today no matter what it takes. Wether looking online all day or going to every guitar store within a two hour drive of my house. Literally don’t care, I will own it by 6:19a.m. January 25, 2022 that gives me exactly 24 hours til tomorrow at this time!!!! Take a wad of $5000 cash and who knows what else I’ll end up with! I haven’t treated myself in over a year. It’s well past due!!! Thanks J. Mascis always keep the rock ma dude!!!!

[@IanBurningham]

you end up getting it?

[@danielcruz1263]

I love J so much man 😔

[@nikelquint]

Saw the first show when they resumed their tour not too long ago and it kicked ass hard

[@automatics1im]

All sparkles. I love it.

[@qv7653]

This dude is so cool I can’t believe how underrated dino is

[@marcr-m1941]

That cheeky little laugh he let's rip at 13:33 🥰

[@adamscott1142]

How come you didn't discuss the length of the boom arm on his mic stand? You can see it's pretty extravagant during the gig footage ;)

[@jtn191]

To get across the length of the pedalboard!

[@Paul-dw2cl]

I love Start Choppin’

[@jarrettfinney4882]

I love his new tele so much

[@jensk4140]

19:51 "off it'll sound like nothing probably" has perfect clean tone instead lol.

[@bretmaynardmusician3807]

This dude is like, oh no I’ve got to do another JMascis interview lol, J is the man!

[@doctoribanez]

Must be getting paid by the hour . He would be awesome at bed time stories

[@NotNotKenny]

Hanging out with my favorite guitarist who seems like he was raised by koalas.Nice.

[@aboveaxis]

that purple sparkle finish looks killer

[@wilburwokeii8298]

Soooo good!

[@Emet.V]

3:13 😂 cracks me up because after he stops playing casually moves on after an awesome fuzz tone.

[@hughjass5156]

Ha! Awesome that you guys actually stuck around for the show afterwards. How was it?

[@dubccoverseer]

Just wanted to point out... since it comes up at the end. Amongst the Squier & Offset community its been confirmed that the much loved Squier "JMJM" is discontinued and what stock is in shops & supply chains now is the last of em

[@PantheonLincoln]

Insanity. If it's a situation where they're just not doing signature models under the Squier name, then rebrand the JMJM as something else. They used to make a red version called a "Deluxe" Jazzmaster. It was largely the same guitar, just in Candy Apple Red. Do that again or something. Or reissue the old Purple Sparkle JMJM (that J still uses, its the one with the mini hb in it) as a Mexican model. I regret not getting one of those!

[@hitnorcal]

I love how they added in the live performance....

[@davidreidy5750]

That pedalboard,damn!🗽🛸

[@CarsonBrockOfficial]

His comment for everything should be “uhhhh…………. I don’t know……”

[@MrThunders66]

This was a awesome video Jay rules

[@michaelcarrig627]

It is crazy seeing that semi-hollow Jazzmaster. I had the Jaguar Thinline for a bit to backup ES-335TD/347. It cost me 800 at the time and now people are trying to sell it for nearly 4k on reverb. It wasn't even a particularly good guitar, just very cool looking. The guitar market is insane. There is really no reason for anyone beside pro bands to buy anything but well built mid-range guitars and make a couple mods.

[@MrDaigoRiki]

1958 tele is supposed to have an ash body but his signature has an alder body. I think Fender wanted to sell them in lower prices.

[@karlboman]

Love to see J this cheerful and relaxed. And wow what guitars!

[@paulroethele6509]

I hope J is wrong about the signature Squiers - the J Mascis Jazzmaster is widely regarded as the best guitar in their entire lineup right now. It'd be a shame if they pulled a Gibson move and said "This inexpensive guitar is selling too well, better kill it".

[@premierguitar]

Agreed!

[@mcdingus5081]

rumor has it that the JM Jazzmaster is already discontinued. But hey, they had it on the market for almost 10 years. For the longest time it was the best kept secret in inexpensive quality guitars- until you realize that everybody, including myself, bought one. And yeah- from what I heard J is right- the Squier signature guitars are all going away. I guess they decided that the Mexican ones would be the lowest price point going forward.

[@astheniaaa]

when does he talk about the sig squier?

[@mcdingus5081]

@@astheniaaa at the end of the video

[@astheniaaa]

@@mcdingus5081 thank you

[@mikeshanermusic]

Dude makes me feel like I'm tryin' to hard. Good vid👍