How to Dial In "Over Your Shoulder" by Dinosaur Jr. - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Over Your Shoulder"
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 Without a Sound (1994). A Without a Sound track in J Mascis's fuzz-and-feedback style, with a melodic lead over fuzzy rhythm guitar. 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. Set the amp high-gain and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Over Your Shoulder" Tone
What guitar did Dinosaur Jr. use on "Over Your Shoulder"?
The guitar on "Over Your Shoulder" (released 1994) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Over Your Shoulder" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7.5. 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 "Over Your Shoulder" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Over Your Shoulder" 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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