Dinosaur Jr – Farm

Farm was recorded in Mascis’s home studio. I figured that asking about gear was a good place to start our conversation. “It’s on the top floor, the third floor of the house. We recorded to Pro Tools. We have a pretty good setup. It sounds pretty good.

"GC: What's your mic-ing set-up? Do you use one mic?

Mascis: [Producer] John Agnello used a Shure SM57, Sennheiser MD-421 and a Shure SM87 on one track, just bound together. They're all close, all right on line."

Mascis has also used (and still uses) an SM57 as a vocal mic, particularly during the recording of Dinosaur Jr's Farm (as seen in this episode of Pitchfork's In The Studio) and in this live performance of Dinosaur Jr's "Sludgefeast".

"GC: What's your mic-ing set-up? Do you use one mic?

Mascis: [Producer] John Agnello used a Shure SM57, Sennheiser MD-421 and a Shure SM87 on one track, just bound together. They're all close, all right on line."

An MD-421 was also used during the recording of Dinosaur Jr's Farm, as seen in this episode of Pitchfork's In The Studio.

Used during the recording of Dinosaur Jr.'s Farm. First visible at 0:21 in this episode of Pitchfork's In The Studio.

"J just got this, which is an old like, 50's, 60's compressor. It's called a Teletronix LA-2A (turns to Dinosaur Jr.) and you guys have been usin' that a bunch, right? Vocals and stuff? Yeah, so that's really an awesome piece of gear."

-John Agnello, producer for Dinosaur Jr., on the gear used for Farm

Used during the recording of Dinosaur Jr.'s Farm. Shown up close at 4:51.

Used during the recording of Dinoasur Jr.'s Farm. Visible at 19:36.

Used during the recording of Dinoasur Jr.'s Farm. In this video, it is used for an in-studio performance of "Tarpit" from You're Living All Over Me, as seen at 19:36.

Used during the recording of Dinoasur Jr.'s Farm. Visible at 19:36.

Possibly used during the production of Dinosaur Jr.'s Farm. Visible throughout this video starting at 0:50.

Possibly used on Dinosaur Jr.'s Farm. A purple version is visible at 0:22 in this video.

Used during the recording of Dinoasur Jr.'s Farm. In this episode of Pitchfork’s “In the Studio”, it is used for an in-studio performance of "Tarpit" from You're Living All Over Me, as seen at 19:24.

"This Gretsch Rack Tom Set (Blue Sparkle 70's Rack & Floor) 13x9 & 14x13 is part of the private collection of J Mascis.

Gretsch Drums is an iconic American drum brand manufactured in Ridgeland, South Carolina. For more than 130 years, their award-winning company has been providing 'That Great Gretsch Sound' to drummers around the globe.

This set of Jasper shell tom's carries with it some history unlike most listings on J's store. These toms (13x19 and 14x13 respectively) have proven helpful on several records namely Green Mind and Where You Been (Dinosaur Jr.) and the Upsidedown Cross LP which J has made clear is his favorite record he has ever played on. Awesome! 70's Gretsch 'Stop Sign' USA badges.

Both drums carry a beautiful blue sparkle finish, are in round and ready to set up with your kit. There are several knicks and scrapes and one missing lug from the floor tom hit from years of shows and recordings but nothing that effect the functionality of these excellent drums. Heads are used and should be changed should you be looking to start recording with these. They have absolutely been well loved and used - The best sounding instruments often are.

Floor tom legs are NOT included. They will be shipping to you as photographed here in the listing. Get these pieces of indie rock today!"

"This Gretsch Rack Tom Set (Blue Sparkle 70's Rack & Floor) 13x9 & 14x13 is part of the private collection of J Mascis.

Gretsch Drums is an iconic American drum brand manufactured in Ridgeland, South Carolina. For more than 130 years, their award-winning company has been providing 'That Great Gretsch Sound' to drummers around the globe.

This set of Jasper shell tom's carries with it some history unlike most listings on J's store. These toms (13x19 and 14x13 respectively) have proven helpful on several records namely Green Mind and Where You Been (Dinosaur Jr.) and the Upsidedown Cross LP which J has made clear is his favorite record he has ever played on. Awesome! 70's Gretsch 'Stop Sign' USA badges.

Both drums carry a beautiful blue sparkle finish, are in round and ready to set up with your kit. There are several knicks and scrapes and one missing lug from the floor tom hit from years of shows and recordings but nothing that effect the functionality of these excellent drums. Heads are used and should be changed should you be looking to start recording with these. They have absolutely been well loved and used - The best sounding instruments often are.

Floor tom legs are NOT included. They will be shipping to you as photographed here in the listing. Get these pieces of indie rock today!"

"This Marshall 8x10 Cabinet Model 1990 Basketweave Early 70s is part of the private collection of J Mascis.

From Marshall in the early 70's is this 1990 Basketweave 8x10 Speaker Cabinet. This thing speaks for itself.

When I think of J playing the guitar the first image that comes to mind is him, surrounded by a wall of amps in a semi-circle. This 8x10 was part of that storied image accompanying J on countless tours as his reliable cab companion. It wasn't until he found an amp setup he preferred that this cab was retired from the road rotation. Now it's available to you.

Not only are these rare in the first place, the fact that it included this storied history only adds to the story. Not to mention this cab sounds MASSIVE. We are unable to confirm the blank speakers inside of the cab but have photographed them for your perusal. The cab runs at 8 ohms. The staining on the front is water. You could remove these marks by cleaning the basketweave, but why would you? This is the DiVinci of J's store here on Reverb."

It was used during the recording sessions for Dinosaur Jr.'s Farm, as seen in this episode of Pitchfork's In The Studio.

Used during the recording of Dinosaur Jr.'s Farm. First visible at 0:21 in this episode of Pitchfork's In The Studio.

"J [Mascis] just got this, which is an old like, 50's, 60's compressor. It's called a Teletronix LA-2A (turns to Dinosaur Jr.) and you guys have been usin' that a bunch, right? Vocals and stuff? Yeah, so that's really an awesome piece of gear."

-John Agnello, producer for Dinosaur Jr., on the gear used for Farm

Used during the recording of Dinoasur Jr.'s Farm. First visible at 4:48.

Used during the recording of Dinosaur Jr.'s Farm. Shown up close at 5:37.

Used during the recording of Dinosaur Jr.'s Farm. First visible at 0:21 in this episode of Pitchfork's In The Studio.

"J [Mascis] just got this, which is an old like, 50's, 60's compressor. It's called a Teletronix LA-2A (turns to Dinosaur Jr.) and you guys have been usin' that a bunch, right? Vocals and stuff? Yeah, so that's really an awesome piece of gear."

-John Agnello, producer for Dinosaur Jr., on the gear used for Farm

Used during the recording of Dinosaur Jr,'s Farm. Shown up close at 5:47.