S. Jino
S. Jino is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist and music producer from Kolkata, India, whose unique journey began with a chance encounter with AC/DC's "Thunderstruck." What truly sets Jino apart is his dual mastery of both musical performance and intricate technical craft, honed through hands-on experience and necessity.
His expertise was forged early, starting with the full rehabilitation of broken guitars. From that initial restored guitar, his musical arsenal expanded to include keyboards, pedals, and comprehensive digital production techniques. This practical, self-driven learning path, born from a lack of resources and insatiable curiosity, evolved into a profound fascination with music technology.
Jino is a dynamic contributor to the music scene, actively performing with church bands and college ensembles. He has also established himself as an authoritative professional, offering freelance mixing, mastering, and original music creation services that showcase his refined ear and technical proficiency. His first public performance graced the college stage, a significant milestone alongside the equally thrilling moment of bringing a friend's "dead" guitar back to life with a simple repair.
His influences span rock legends like Led Zeppelin, Queen, AC/DC, and guitar heroes such as Brian May, Pete Townshend, Jimmy Page, David Gilmour, and Eric Clapton, with modern virtuosos like Joe Satriani and Steve Vai continually inspiring his work. Kolkata's vibrant metal scene has also shaped his unique sound. Jino's current passions revolve around exploring the intersection of music and technology, specializing in vintage gear restoration and pioneering modern production techniques. He actively utilizes a meticulously restored nameless guitar, a Boss Katana 50, a Fender Player Strat, and a diverse collection of pedals, embodying his hands-on trustworthiness and commitment to bringing instruments with "story and soul" back to life.
Articles by S. Jino
Equipboard Learning Center
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Updated October 2025
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Updated October 2025