How to Dial In "Not the Same" by Dinosaur Jr. - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Not the Same"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Where You Been (1993). Fuzzy, wailing lead guitar over thick, loud rhythm tones. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203 stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp for a tight, high-gain tone. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Not the Same" Tone
What guitar did Dinosaur Jr. use on "Not the Same"?
The guitar on "Not the Same" (released 1993) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Not the Same" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, Volume 8. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Not the Same" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Not the Same" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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